Pack of fire beaters with wooden handle, forest backpack sprayer and long-term forest fire retardant MAK5

PRODUCT PACK COMPOSED OF

• 1 Forest fire beater rubber with complete or fixed aluminium handle for forest fire extinction FFB01
• 1 Forest backpack sprayer 17.5 litres MATABI approved
• 1 Long-term forest fire retardant MAK5 | Professional concentrate for extinction and defence lines

WHAT IS A FIRE BEATER?

Fire beater or fire beating shovel is a manual tool to smother flames by air displacement in initial outbreaks and weak fronts, useful in forest clearance work and support to fire crews. It incorporates a wooden handle for direct grip and an approximate weight of 2 kg, designed for outdoor use with continuous handling.

BACKPACK SPRAYER

Water backpack sprayer for first intervention in fire outbreaks and support work in forest tasks. Allows water to be applied as a jet or spray with indicative ranges of up to 7 m (vertical), 12 m (horizontal) and 4 m (spray), with a translucent yellow reservoir and lumbar support for more stable carrying.

FIRE BEATER FEATURES

• Wooden handle for direct handling and control in smothering blows
• Usage directed at extinction by smothering (air displacement)
• Indicated for direct attack on incipient fires and light combustibles
• Support in mopping-up operations and control of secondary hotspots
• Approximate weight of 2 kg for transport and foot use

BACKPACK FEATURES

• Total capacity of 17.5 L for dorsal water transport
• Chromium-plated brass lance with double-action hydronetting system
• Adjustable conical brass nozzle (jet/spray)
• Jet range: 7 m vertical and 12 m horizontal
• Spray range: 4 m horizontal
• 1.75 m hose in PVC
• Translucent reservoir with level indicator and wide fill opening
• Padded and adjustable straps with waist fastening and lumbar support
• Packaging dimensions: 22x43.5x59.5
• Taric code: 84244100

FIRE BEATER BENEFITS

Allows action on small flames without need for water, facilitating control work in low vegetation and hot spots during mopping-up. The wooden handle offers simple grip and reduces fatigue in repeated manoeuvres. It is a practical option when a smothering tool is needed for rapid outdoor intervention.

BENEFITS OF Forest backpack sprayer 17.5 litres MATABI approved

Facilitates rapid attack on incipient fires and support to control work (defence lines, firebreaks or controlled burns) by being able to alternate jet and spray with a double-action lance. The harness with lumbar support and waist strap helps distribute the load during foot movements, and the translucent reservoir allows water level to be checked at a glance.

FIRE BEATER APPLICATIONS

Suitable for prevention and first intervention tasks in forest and peri-urban environments: clearance work, firebreak maintenance, support to forest fire brigades and crews, control of small outbreaks in dry grass or scrub and mopping-up work after the front passes. It is used especially in direct attacks on weak fronts and in support of expansion burns or defence lines.

USES AND APPLICATIONS: WHAT IS THE BACKPACK SUITABLE FOR

Suitable for forest and rural work where back-mounted water equipment is needed: maintenance brigades and crews, prevention in forest and scrub, support on firebreaks and perimeters, monitoring of outbreaks and control of hot spots in mopping-up tasks. It also fits into agricultural properties or installations in natural environments as occasional water extinction support.

FIRE BEATER TECHNICAL DATA

• Tool type: manual fire beater for smothering
• Handle: wood
• Weight: approx. 2 kg

BACKPACK TECHNICAL DATA

• Useful capacity: 17 L
• Total capacity: 17.5 L
• Vertical jet range: 7 m
• Horizontal jet range: 12 m
• Horizontal spray range: 4 m
• Hose: 1.75 m (PVC)
• Nozzle: adjustable conical brass
• Lance: chromium-plated brass, double action (hydronetting)
• Net weight: 3.35 kg
• Gross weight: 3.84 kg
• Reservoir: translucent with level indicator and wide fill opening
• Colour: yellow

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT Fire beater with wooden handle FFB03

What type of fire is a fire beater used for?

It is used to smother flames in weak fronts or outbreaks, especially on light combustibles such as dry grass or low scrub, acting with sweeping blows to reduce oxygen supply.

Can it be used as the main tool in an extinction?

It is usually employed as a first-intervention and support tool: control of small hotspots, containment at edges and mopping-up work. In fires with greater intensity it is used as a complement within an extinction strategy.

What basic maintenance is needed after use?

It is advisable to clean the striking part and the handle to remove ash and dirt, check that there are no gaps or damage and store the tool dry to avoid deterioration of the handle and joining elements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT Forest backpack sprayer 17.5 litres MATABI approved

Can you alternate between jet and spray during use?

Yes. It incorporates an adjustable nozzle that allows the output type to be adjusted to work as a jet or spray depending on the situation and application distance.

What is the actual range of the water?

As a reference, the jet can reach up to 7 m vertically and 12 m horizontally. In spray mode, the horizontal range is up to 4 m. In practice it may vary depending on pumping and wind conditions.

What improvement does it offer for carrying during foot movements?

The padded straps system, the waist adjustment and the lumbar support help to stabilise the backpack and distribute the load, something useful when walking with the equipment loaded on uneven terrain.

WHAT IS FOREST FIRE RETARDANT?

The MAK5 is a long-term forest fire retardant designed to improve the effectiveness of fire extinction and control operations in forest, natural and industrial environments at risk of fire. MAK5 must be diluted in water in a mixing ratio of 1:4 or 1:6 (1 litre of concentrate per 4 or 6 litres of water).

HOW DOES A LONG-TERM RETARDANT WORK?

Its formulation based on ammonium polyphosphates allows it to act directly on plant fuel, reducing its flammability and slowing fire propagation. When applied to vegetation or surfaces subject to combustion, the product generates a retardant barrier that hinders flame advancement, facilitating containment and extinction work.

The MAK5 retardant is presented in liquid concentrate format, which allows for mixing with water before application. Depending on fire conditions or preventive use, the product can be diluted in approximate proportions of 1:4 to 1:6 with water, maintaining high effectiveness in reducing combustion.

Once prepared, it can be applied through different intervention systems:

• Forest tanker trucks
• Cisterns or pumping equipment
• Ground intervention equipment
• Helicopters or fire-fighting aircraft

Thanks to its ability to impregnate plant fuel and provide wide coverage, the retardant allows the efficiency of water used in extinction operations to be optimised, reducing losses due to evaporation and increasing the effectiveness of each discharge.

APPLICATIONS OF MAK5 RETARDANT IN FOREST FIRES

The MAK5 is especially useful in situations such as:

• Containment of forest fires
• Creation of retardant defence lines
• Preventive protection of forest areas, infrastructure or sensitive areas
• Support in indirect attack operations
• Protection of industrial areas or critical infrastructure in forest environments

Furthermore, the product does not incorporate pigments in its formulation, which prevents ground discolouration after application and facilitates its use in certain operational interventions.

ADVANTAGES OF MAK5 RETARDANT

• Long-term retardant for forest fires
• Formulation based on ammonium polyphosphates
• Reduces flammability of plant fuel
• Improves water effectiveness in extinction
• Allows creation of defence lines against fires
• Application through ground equipment and aerial means
• Concentrate product for dilution in water
• Designed for professional use in fire extinction

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