Rapid Attack Monitor - R.A.M
Elkhart R.A.M.® Portable Monitor
- Easily deployed and operated by a single firefighter
- Patent pending hydraulic stability system harnesses reaction force to stabilize the monitor. Should the firefighter lose his grip on the R.A.M. the monitor automatically raises - increasing the down force for added stability - to prevent the monitor from moving
- Four fold-out forged aluminum legs with carbide-tipped ground spikes extend to the largest footprint in its class for exceptional stability
- Rear ground spikes are angled to help carbide tips grip the surface
- Lock pin holds valve in a closed position to prevent accidental opening , allowing the R.A.M to be carried attached to a charged line
- Patent pending design lowers friction loss and produces consistent stream quality in all ranges of motion
- Built-in vane for improved stream quality
- Counter balance system maintains vertical nozzle position from any angle
- Can be stored pre-connected
- Ergonomic U-shaped handle
- Attached safety strap includes storage pouch
- Elk-O-Lite® construction with red urethane enamel finish
- Maximum 500 gpm (1,893 lpm)
- Inlet/Outlet: 2.5" (65mm)
- Travel:
- Vertically +20° to +63° (43° - manned)
- Vertically +35° to +63° (28° - unmanned)
- Horizontally 20° in both directions (40°)
- Weight: 17 lbs. (7.7kg)
- Friction Loss: 9.5 psi @ 500gpm; 5.8 psi @ 400 gpm
- Package comes with the Rapid Attack Nozzle with built-in stream shaper (specifically designed for use with the R.A.M.). R.A.N. features a compact design and exceptional stream quality in both straight stream and fog patterns. It is flow rated for 500 gpm at 75 psi; 400 gpm at 50 psi.