1. Thermo-Gel® POK 5 Gallon System
The Thermo-Gel® 5-Gallon Container, Backpack and PRO Nozzle/Eductor System is being provided by the Governor‘s Office of Emergency Services to Department‘s maintaining and staffing OES Engines. This will provide those Department‘s with an added resource for use during fire suppression activities and structure fire protection assignments.

2. Equipment Description
5-Gallon Container
With Pick-up Tube
5-Gallon Container
Backpack
The System is made of three basic components: The 5-Gallon Container containing Thermo-Gel® Class A Fire Retardant Gel Concentrate; The Backpack carrier; and, the POK Nozzle, Eductor, Supply Line and Pick-up Tube.
POK Nozzle with Eductor
Supply Line

3. Equipment Specifications
Thermo-Gel® 5-Gallon Container
Part # TG200L5
Class A Fire Retardent Gel
NFPA 1150 Standards
US Forest Service Approved
Patents 5,989,446 & 6,245,252
Approximate Coverage:
5,000 Square 2%
10,000 Square 1%

4. Equipment Specifications
Thermo-Gel® 5-Gallon Container Backpack
Part # TG200LBP
Shoulder Straps
Chest Strap
Waist Strap
Reflectorized

5. Equipment Specifications
Thermo-Gel® POK Nozzle with Eductor
Part # TG20PK
Metal
1“ NST
Stream or Fog
Bale Shut Off
Variable Eductor
OFF 1% 2%
Flush
Flow Rate: 20 GPM

6. Equipment Specifications
Supply Line
Comes with Nozzle and Pick-up Tube
Swivel Connector to Pick-up Tube
Screw Connector to Eductor
Non-Collapsible
Clear for observation of product flow & easy cleaning

7. Equipment Assembly
The 5-Gallon Container with the Gel Concentrate should be well shaken prior to removing the sealed cap. The Pick-up Tube should be inspected to insure that it is clear of any obstructions and for clean and dry conditions. Extreme caution must be taken to avoid the introduction of any moisture into the concentrate. Moisture will cause the concentrate to gel and thicken prematurely and will clog the system. If clear, insert the Pick-up Tube into the container and tighten. Depending on department or engine company preference, these steps can be taken while the 5-Gallon Container is secured within the Backpack.

8. Equipment Assembly
The Thermo-Gel® Backpack system straps should be extended to a comfortable position for donning and the clasps opened. The 5-Gallon Container should be inserted and the retaining strap snapped closed. The Pick-up Tube position should be to the side of the Backpack for ease of Supply Line clearance along the back and under the arm of the fire fighter.

9. Equipment Assembly
The PRO Nozzle Eductor and Supply Line System has fixed screw mechanisms. This requires that the Supply Line be attached either while the eductor is separated from the nozzle, spinning the eductor onto the Supply Line or visa versa, and then spinning the nozzle onto the eductor, or with the eductor attached to the nozzle and twisting the Supply Line onto the eductor. The only swivel connector is located for attachment of the Supply Line to the Pick-Up Tube. Once all connections are made, the system is ready for donning.

10. Equipment Assembly
Don the assembled Backpack and tighten the shoulder, waist, and chest straps for comfortable and secure fit. Thread the nozzle and Supply Line to the appropriate side of the firefighter. There are rings on the shoulder straps to locate clips or carabineers to attach the nozzle by the “D” handle to the Backpack for hands free storage. Select the desired flow rate: OFF, 1%, or 2%. Attach the appropriate water line and charge the system. Using the OFF position will allow the water line to be charged, desired water pressure obtained, and optimum stream or fog pattern established. The eductor can now be set to the required flow percent and gel concentrate will begin to flow through the Pick-up Tube and Supply Line. CAUTION: The FLUSH position may assist with the establishment of concentrate flow but should ONLY be used for short durations and/or to clear possible obstructions in the lines or nozzle. The FLUSH position fully opens the Supply Line orifice, concentrate flows at an increased rate, reduces coverage levels available, and places extremely thickened gel into the nozzle system. Immediately after using the FLUSH position, large amounts of water must be allowed to flow through the nozzle system to remove any highly thickened gel and un-diluted concentrate.

11. Equipment Operation Eductor 1% FLUSH 2%
The various eductor orifices can be seen here.
FLUSH 2%

12. Maintenance - Storage Containers Backpack
Sealed
Dry area
Shaken occasionally
3+ year Shelf-Life
In Backpack
Backpack
With Container
Nozzle/Eductor/Supply Line/Pick-up Tube
Clean and dry location
Storage bag w/ container & backpack

13. Routine Inspections & Care
Check location and condition at beginning of each shift
Inventory System and Shake Container once a Week
Incorporate System use in monthly training exercises (Eductor in OFF position)
Clean and Dry Nozzle and hose system monthly
Full nozzle breakdown should only be done by qualified personnel

14. Clean-up After Use
It is EXTREMELY important to thoroughly clean and remove ALL concentrate and gel from the Nozzle, Supply Line, and Pick-up Tube
Water and/or Mineral oil works extremely well to clean and flush all equipment parts
All parts must be clean and dry
An air hose may be used to blow out and thoroughly dry all parts

15. Troubleshooting Failure to Educt Check Water Flow (20 GPM)
Check Water Pressure ( psi at nozzle)
Check Eductor Selection (OFF, 1%, 2%)
Check Supply Line, Pick-up Tube and connections for tightness and seal
Select FLUSH position for 1 to 3 seconds
Breakdown system, check for clogging, debris, or dried concentrate in lines/orifices

16. DO’S AND DON’T DO KEEP NOZZLE, EDUCTOR, AND PICK-UP TUBE CLEAN AND DRY
DO COMPLETELY CLEAN SYSTEM AFTER EACH USE
DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER CONCENTRATE CONTAINER
DO NOT PREMIX CONCENTRATE IN NON Thermo-Gel® SYSTEMS
DO NOT PUT Thermo-Gel® INTO EXISTING ENGINE FOAM TANK SYSTEMS
DO NOT MIX Thermo-Gel® AND FOAM APPLICATOR HARDWARE (FOAM AND GEL ARE NOT COMPATIBLE)

17. 923 E. Interstate Avenue Bismarck, North Dakota 58503
(701) Fax (701)
24 hour Emergency/EERA/BPA
U.S. Patents 5,989,446; 6,245,252 Addl Patents Pending