Akron SABERJET Nozzle Model 1522

Issued to Engine Company 5 and Engine Company 10

 

            A new style of nozzle has been issued by the department and placed in service with the two replacement engines at the 5’s and 10’s.  The nozzle is the Akron SABERJETÔ nozzle and although it looks like a TurbojetÔ it is not used or pumped like the TurbojetÔ.

 

The SABERJETÔ is a combination SMOOTHBORE and FOG NOZZLE.

 

15/16” smoothbore orifice
 

Fog nozzle
 

 

 

The bale (handle) operates the SMOOTHBORE NOZZLE ONLY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Model 1522 Saberjet nozzle can be operated in combination, that is in both the SMOOTHBORE and FOG

 

HOWEVER

 

COMBINATION

 

BALE IS OPEN AND FOG HEAD TWISTED TO LEFT.

 

 
 
When operated in this mode, the fog pattern is NOT designed to FIGHT FIRE but instead designed to PROTECT THE NOZZLEMAN!  The SMOOTHBORE stream is still used to extinguish the fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


HYDRAULICS – Manufacturer’s specifications.  This nozzle needs to be flowed and the actual engine pressure determined.  Hose configurations, piping, reducers, etc. all affect the hydraulics.

 

 

Saberjet Model 1522 with 1 ½” NST female swivel 15/16” SB orifice

 

Nozzle (inlet) pressure                                  GPM

 

50 PSI                                                            180

 

75 PSI                                                            217

 

100 PSI                                                          248

 

 

Pump Pressures (by formula)

 

200’ 1 ¾” 50 PSI NP 180 GPM flow           Engine Pressure = 150 (ground level)

200’ 1 ¾” 75 PSI NP 217 GPM flow           Engine Pressure=  221 (ground level)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


HYDRAULICS – Manufacturer’s specifications.  This nozzle needs to be flowed and the actual engine pressure determined.  Hose configurations, piping, reducers, etc. all affect the hydraulics.

 

 

Saberjet Model 1522 with 1 ½” NST female swivel fog

 

Nozzle (inlet) pressure                                  GPM

 

50 PSI                                                            95

 

75 PSI                                                            118

 

100 PSI                                                          135

 

 

Pump Pressures (by formula)

 

200’ 1 ¾” 50 PSI NP 95 GPM flow Engine Pressure = 78 (ground level)

200’ 1 ¾” 75 PSI NP 118 GPM flow           Engine Pressure = 118 (ground level)

200’ 1 ¾” 100 PSI NP 135 GPM flow         Engine Pressure = 156 (ground level)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


HYDRAULICS – Manufacturer’s specifications.  This nozzle needs to be flowed and the actual engine pressure determined.  Hose configurations, piping, reducers, etc. all affect the hydraulics.

 

 

Saberjet Model 1522 with 1 ½” NST female swivel fog and 15/16” smoothbore

 

Nozzle (inlet) pressure                                  GPM

 

50 PSI                                                            250

 

75 PSI                                                            313

 

100 PSI                                                          360

 

 

Pump Pressures (by formula)

 

200’ 1 ¾” 50 PSI NP 250 GPM flow           Engine Pressure = 244 (ground level)

 

The correct way to use this nozzle is to make a choice.  Either use the smoothbore or use the fog.  The combination of both smoothbore and fog is for specialty type operations such as LP gas, hazmat, flammable liquids/foam.

 

If you are in a situation with this nozzle in which you feel you must have both the smoothbore AND the fog nozzle in operation to protect you from the heat and fire gases, you need to consider the following:

 

1.      Open the fog and the smoothbore and immediately begin your retreat to a safe haven.

2.      Go get a bigger line.

3.      Make the 2nd attack with the appropriate size line for the fire.