AMBASSADOR Monitor Trailers

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The Ambassador Monitor Trailer is designed to meet modern industrial firefighting and protection needs, especially for mitigating hazards involving flammable liquids in storage and gases under pressure. It is a mobile large-volume discharging platform capable of delivering up to 6,000 GPM (22,700 LPM) water or foam solution for fire suppression, cooling, personnel protection, toxic gas dispersion and more. Its optional Hydro-Chem capability delivers dry chemicals to extinguish 3-dimensional fires or gas pressure fires.  If more flow is needed, maximum flow rate of 8,000 GPM (30,000 LPM) is available on selected models.

The Ambassador trailer features an A-frame tow bar construction with integral waterway, an internal ballast and an external toolbox.  The trailer has been purposely designed to reduce weight and maximize manoeuvrability with stability safety factor achieved by the water ballast tank to increase weight once staged for deployment.

Features & Benefits

Advanced “Hybrid” Nozzle Technology – Ambassador Monitor Trailers feature a unique “hybrid” nozzle that functions as an automatic or fixed flow nozzle. During automatic operation, the nozzle will respond to varying water supply of  2,000 to 6,000 GPM (7,570 to 22,700 LPM),  to maintain a nearly constant tip pressure of approximately 100 PSI (6.9 bar), thus maximizing its effective reach distance.  This is particularly useful in applications where the water supply may be inadequate or variable, or to establish initial discharge while more supply lines are being connected.

In fixed flow mode, the nozzle can be preset with the included fixed position plugs (flow stops) to a desired flow rate between 2,000 and 6,000 GPM (7,570 and 22,700 LPM), based on the specific situation.  Flow rate and reach distance increase as the water supply increases with a nearly constant K-factor.  If the flow is not hitting the target and you need to boost the distance, simply increase the water supply (increase pump engine throttle).  Once the flow rate reaches the set point, it performs as a conventional fixed flow nozzle.  There is no need to shut down operations to adjust flow unless you need more beyond the set point.  This mode is desirable for foam proportioning operations on storage tank fires or other hazards requiring specific application densities.

Hydro-Foam Proportioning – The Ambassador nozzle is capable of Hydro-Foam proportioning at flow rates up to 6000 GPM at 1% or 3% and at 3000 GPM at 6% using remote jet pump technology for easy and efficient foam application.  Jet pumps are supplied with the trailer.  A “flood-plate” disperses the rich water/foam solution (from the jet pumps) around the inner periphery of the master stream for thorough mixing.

Hydro-Chem™ Capability – The Ambassador nozzle is capable of delivering up to 100 lb (45 Kg)/s of dry chemicals with its dry chemical accessory kit for 3-dimensional or pressure fires.  To use the Hydro-Chem™ capability, feed the foam solution to the trailer unit via the water inlet connections from other foam systems such as Williams WATP and/or Hot Shot foam systems. The Hydro-Foam flood plate can be easily removed by hand and replaced with a chemical extension tube.  This tube can be fitted with your choice of dry chemical choke tips that allow the dry chemical flow rate at 25, 50, 75, or 100 lb/s.

The Hydro-Chem™ option allows the dry chemical, such as WILLIAMS FIRE & HAZARD CONTROL PKW, to be propelled inside the protective “tunnel” of the master stream.  This enables the dry chemical to reach a greater distance than is possible with conventional equipment.  Dry chemical manifolds are available for interconnecting WF&HC Gorilla 500 LB PKW units or common wheeled dry chemical units to produce the required flow. 

Highly Efficient Waterway - The trailer has a large integrated stainless steel waterway and inlet manifold with standard Storz couplings.  Various combinations of inlet sizes are available for maximum connectivity.  The monitor waterway has 8” (200 mm) full-flow construction to provide minimum friction loss and maximum efficiency.  The nozzle features a hard coat anodized aluminium and stainless steel assembly.  Constructed of stainless steel, the monitor is designed to provide years of reliable service. 

User-friendly Operations – The nozzle provides easy pattern control, ranging from full fog for personnel protection to straight stream for maximum reach and delivery (via a full wrap-around handle attached to the outer sleeve.)  The monitor allows a full monitor articulation of 360˚ rotation, and down to -10˚ and up to +80˚ vertical travel for the tiller bar models.  The trailer features an approximately 400 gallon (1,500 L) ballast for stability to counteract the reactionary force generated by the large flow.  The ballast is below an anti-skid grip deck for firm footing, even when the surface is completely wet.  Flowing up to 6,000 GPM, a firefighter operating the device using the standard tiller-bar will experience the freedom of smooth, rapid horizontal and vertical movement.  For enhanced safety and ease of use, an electric/hydraulic version is also available, which can be remotely controlled from up to 300 ft (91 m) away and with gear operation as backup.  The remote-controlled unit is fully self-contained and requires no additional power supply.

For the European market, a version built and certified to European Road Legal standards is available. 

For even higher flow rates, WF&HC also provides an 8,000 GPM (30,000 LPM) model.  Customization, including non-standard inlet manifolds, is available upon request.

Ambassador Range and Elevation Performance

Operating Pressure 6.9 BAR

Flow Rate (lpm)

Nozzle Angle 30°

Nozzle Angle 45°

Nozzle Angle 80°

Max Range (m)

Max Height (m)

Height Location (m)

Max Range (m)

Max Height (m)

Height Location (m)

Max Range (m)

Max Height (m)

Height Location (m)

7571

92

15

61

74

35

49

36

44

24

11356

114

17 

76

85 41 57 43 52 29

15142

123 19 82 102 45 68 45 58 30

18927

133

21 88 116 46 77 47 64 31

22712

138 22 92 122 48 81 48 68 32

Notes:

Above data for straight stream in still air to 5 mph tail wind condition using water only.

Foam decreases range 5-20% in still air.  Winds increase stream aspiration and reduce range further.

Ambassador Range and Elevation Performance

Operating Pressure 100 psi

Flow Rate (gpm)

Nozzle Angle 30°

Nozzle Angle 45°

Nozzle Angle 80°

Max Range (ft)

Max Height (ft)

Height Location (ft)

Max Range (ft)

Max Height (ft)

Height Location (ft)

Max Range (ft)

Max Height (ft)

Height Location (ft)

2000

301

50 201 243 114 162 118 144 78

3000

372 56 248 279 133 186 141 170 94

4000

404 63 269 334 146 223 147 191 98

5000

435 68 290 380 152 253 154 211 102

6000

454 72 302 401 157 267 158 223 102

Notes:

Above data for straight stream in still air to 5 mph tail wind condition using water only.

Foam decreases range 5-20% in still air.  Winds increase stream aspiration and reduce range further.

Standard Ambassador Trailers

Part Number Flow Range Control Type 5" (120 mm) Inlets 6" (150 mm) Inlets 12" (300 mm) Inlets Lighting
10214 2,000-6,000gpm Tiller Bar 6     US DOT
10215 2,000-6,000gpm Tiller Bar   4   US DOT
18803 2,000-6,000gpm Tiller Bar   6   US DOT
10216 2,000-6,000gpm Tiller Bar   4 1 US DOT
18885 2,000-6,000gpm Tiller Bar   4 1 European
10217 2,000-6,000gpm Wireless Remote Control 6     US DOT
10218 2,000-6,000gpm Wireless Remote Control   4   US DOT
20623 2,000-6,000gpm Wireless Remote Control   6   US DOT
10219 2,000-8,000gpm Gear Operated 8     US DOT
10220 2,000-8,000gpm Gear Operated   6   US DOT
10221 2,000-8,000gpm Gear Operated   4 1 US DOT
10222 2,000-8,000gpm Wireless Remote Control 8     US DOT
10223 2,000-8,000gpm Wireless Remote Control   6   US DOT
10224 2,000-8,000gpm Wireless Remote Control   4 1 DOT

Notes:

All above trailers include jet pumps for foam proportioning at 1% and 3% operation.

18885 is European Road Legal.

10216 is typically built for stock.

Custom trailers are available with additional lead time and cost.

Ambassador Trailer Common Accessories (Sold Separately)

Part Number Description
10227 Kit, HYDRO-CHEM accessories, monitor trailer applications, up to qty(14) 350 lbs common wheeled dry chemical units
15461 Kit, HYDRO-CHEM accessories, monitor trailer applications, up to qty(7) 350 lbs common wheeled dry chemical units
10228 Kit, HYDRO-CHEM accessories, monitor trailer applications, up to qty(2) 500 lbs Gorilla dry chemical units
20123 Kit, adapter, Ambassador 2x6, BI JRC, converts 2x6 Ambassador jet pump accessories to British Instantaneous connection
20124 Kit, adapter, Ambassador 2x6, BSP JRC, converts 2x6 Ambassador jet pump accessories to BSP connection
20125 Kit, adapter, Ambassador 2x8, BI JRC, converts 2x8 Ambassador jet pump accessories to British Instantaneous connection
20126 Kit, adapter, Ambassador 2x8, BSP JRC, converts 2x8 Ambassador jet pump accessories to BSP connection

Alternative to jet pumps for foam proportioning, Jet Pump Manifold Assemblies may be used.

JPMA 2-180 Standard Units (Jet Pump Manifold Assembly)

Part Number Water Inlet Connections Rich Solution Discharge Connections
10229 2.5" (F)NST 4" Storz
16214 2.5" (M)BI 4" Storz
10230 2.5" (F)NST 5" Storz
16215 2.5" (M)BI 5" Storz
10231 2.5" (F)NST 6" Storz
16216 2.5" (M)BI 6" Storz

Adapters/Etc.

Part Number Inlet (from JPMA 2-180) Outlet (to 3" Ambassador Foam Hose)
15848 4" Storz 3" (M)NPSH (Ambassador 2x6)
15849 5" Storz 3" (M)NPSH (Ambassador 2x6)
20131 6" Storz 3" (M)NPSH (Ambassador 2x6)
20132 4" Storz 4" (M)NPSH (Ambassador 2x8)
16884 5" Storz 4" (M)NPSH (Ambassador 2x8)
20133 6" Storz 4" (M)NPSH (Ambassador 2x8)

Notes:

The JPMA 2-180 will proportion up to 180 GPM (680 LPM) of foam concentrate.

The JPMA 2-180 will facilitate 1% proportioning with up to 8,000 GPM (30,000 LPM) and 3% with up to 6,000 gpm (22,700 LPM) of water

NST and NH are compatible, BI stands for British Instantaneous

For 3% proportioning at 8,000 GPM (30,000 LPM) with JPMA, consult factory.

Customized models are available but lead time and cost may be affected.