Brochure BLOWHARD - Firefighter Fans, PPV Positive Pressure Ventilators
BLOWHARD's firefighting fans and firefighting ventilators are innovative and robust tools for use in the event of a fire. The fans focus on the needs, challenges and requirements of first responders in fire departments.
BLOWHARD's firefighting fans and firefighting ventilators are innovative and robust tools for use in the event of a fire. The fans focus on the needs, challenges and requirements of first responders in fire departments.
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ENGLISH<br />
- LONG BATTERY LIFE <br />
- 180° CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE AIRFLOW INCLINATION <br />
- EXTREMELY STABLE DEVICE CONSTRUCTION <br />
- HIGH RELIABILITY FOR MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL READINESS <br />
- MAXIMUM EFFECT THANKS TO HIGH AIR PRESSURE AND AIR VOLUME<br />
- HIGH-FLOW JET AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT <br />
- VERY FAST DEPLOYMENT THANKS TO INTUITIVE OPERATION <br />
- UNBEATABLE PERFORMANCE COMPARED TO WEIGHT & SIZE <br />
- VERY LOW OPERATING COSTS<br />
<strong>PPV</strong> POSITIVE PRESSURE FANS<br />
A division of<br />
Vogt-CTE GmbH - Switzerland<br />
We distribute equipment for hero`s
Developed in practice<br />
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For more than 10 years, <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> has exclusively manufactured <strong>PPV</strong> fans for<br />
firefighters that exceed the previous industry standard. <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> introduced<br />
the first battery-powered fan to the market in 2011.<br />
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<strong>BLOWHARD</strong> is currently revolutionizing the effectiveness and efficiency of<br />
firefighter fans with its High-Flow Jet airflow management system. This new and<br />
highly efficient generation of fans succeeds in replacing electric fans and<br />
gasoline fans and even surpasses their performance values.<br />
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<strong>BLOWHARD</strong> products are not created exclusively on the drawing board.<br />
Thousands of devices are in daily use around the world and constantly provide<br />
new knowledge, which we take up in cooperation with active firefighters and<br />
apply in our battery ventilators. The use of your first responders thus becomes<br />
even more effective and safer.
QUICKEE<br />
Fast and flexible <br />
For fast, flexible and effective use <br />
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Our small and lightweight <strong>PPV</strong> positive pressure ventilator<br />
QUICKEE is based on the proven technology of our<br />
successful BH-20 model, but offers more power in an even<br />
smaller and lighter housing and is the most efficient and<br />
effective unit on the market. It has been developed<br />
precisely to meet the requirements at the point of use and<br />
has been designed for rapid extinguishing success. <br />
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The easy transport and low weight allow the unit to be<br />
deployed quickly while conserving the strength of your<br />
rescue team. Due to its compact dimensions, it is very<br />
space-saving, which allows carrying other important things<br />
on the vehicle, e.g. several fans (on the same area of a<br />
gasoline fan) for a strategic or larger operation.<br />
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The QUICKEE can be tilted at any angle between 0-degrees<br />
and 180-degrees and can be charged within three hours,<br />
with the battery capacity level always clearly and visibly<br />
displayed on the device.
Technical data QUICKEE<br />
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- Rotor: 508mm - 20″<br />
- Dimensions: 534mm x 534mm x 248mm - 21 "x21 "x9 ¾"<br />
- Weight: 21kg - 46 lbs<br />
- Direct airflow: 19,369 m3/h - 11,400 CFM AMCA equiv.<br />
- Generated airflow: 40,820 m3/hr - 24,000 CFM<br />
- Battery: Li-Ion<br />
- Run time: 40+ minutes at 19,369 m3/h - 11,400 CFM<br />
- Run time: 4+ hours at 11,045 m3/h - 6,500 CFM<br />
- Charge time: 0% - 90% in 1 hour 45 minutes.<br />
- Charge time: Full charge time 3 hours.<br />
- Life: Up to 500 full charge cycles, industry standard.<br />
- Dual power supply: Battery or AC power operation.<br />
- Seamless automatic switching between power sources<br />
- Protection against dust and water: IP-67<br />
- Noise level: 87 dB at 3 m <br />
- Fan tilt: 0 - 180 degrees - Stepless<br />
- Battery capacity indicator<br />
- LED ambient light with adjustable angle<br />
- 2 years warranty<br />
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Accessories that are tailored to your application<br />
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- Water mist ring <br />
- Suction hose <br />
- <strong>Pressure</strong> hose <br />
- Inverter 12/24/230 Volt
COMMANDO<br />
The strong<br />
When power matters in an emergency<br />
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Our big power model for larger fire sources or simply<br />
when pure power is needed. As a battery-powered fan,<br />
COMMANDO is sometimes more powerful than some<br />
gasoline-powered fans. Yet COMMANDO is lightweight<br />
and ergonomic enough to be set up and operated by a<br />
single person. <br />
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Like all <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> fans, COMMANDO features<br />
<strong>BLOWHARD</strong>'s Dual-Power Switching technology, which<br />
automatically switches between battery and charging<br />
power, minimizing additional emissions from combustion<br />
engines at the fireground. With a maximum capacity of<br />
27,694 m3/h (CFM 16,300), it has more than enough power<br />
for virtually any job.
Technical data COMMANDO<br />
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- Rotor: 610 mm - 24″<br />
- Dimensions: 642 x 642 x 261mm - 25 ¼" x 25 ¼" x 10 ½"<br />
- Weight: 28kg - 62 lbs<br />
- Direct airflow: 27,694 m3/h - 16,300 CFM AMCA equiv.<br />
- Generated airflow: 57,600 m3/hr - 34,000 CFM<br />
- Battery: Li-Ion<br />
- Run time: 45+ minutes at 27.694 m3/h - 16.300 CFM<br />
- Run time: 4 hours at 15,290 m3/h - 9,000 CFM<br />
- Run time: 6 hours at 13,590 m3/h - 8,000 CFM<br />
- Charging time: 0% - 90% in 2 hours<br />
- Charge time: Full charge time 3 hours.<br />
- Life: Up to 500 full charge cycles, industry standard.<br />
- Dual Power Supply: Battery or AC power operation.<br />
- Seamless automatic switching between power sources<br />
- Protection against dust and water: IP-67<br />
- Noise level: 91 dB at 3 m <br />
- Fan tilt: 0 - 180 degrees - infinitely variable<br />
- Battery capacity indicator<br />
- LED ambient light with adjustable angle<br />
- 2 years warranty<br />
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Accessories that are tailored to your application<br />
<br />
- Water mist ring <br />
- Suction hose <br />
- <strong>Pressure</strong> hose <br />
- Inverter 12/24/230 Volt
COMMANDO<br />
Der Kräftige
LONG BATTERY LIFE <br />
Battery life is important because the decision should be yours when the<br />
job is done. <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> relies on integrated batteries that promise lossless<br />
power transfer, longer runtime, and longer life, compared to replaceable<br />
batteries. In addition to battery temperature management, the integrated<br />
technology enables the IP 67 standard (dustproof & waterproof), making it<br />
ideal for tough applications. <br />
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HIGH-FLOW JET AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT <br />
Power without control is useless. Even the highest technical values are of<br />
no use if it does not arrive and can not be used at the place of operation.<br />
The airflow management turns the already high-performance values of the<br />
<strong>BLOWHARD</strong> fans into an unbeatable helper in fire management in a smart<br />
way. <br />
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180° CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE AIRFLOW INCLINATION <br />
The design of <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> fans allows you to tilt the airflow continuously<br />
up to 180 degrees. This freedom provides a wide range of tactical settings,<br />
arrangements at the point of use, allowing you to provide effective and<br />
safe <strong>PPV</strong> ventilation. <br />
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HIGH RELIABILITY FOR MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL READINESS<br />
<strong>BLOWHARD</strong> equipment is designed to be deployed quickly and effectively.<br />
In this regard, the weight and volume of the <strong>PPV</strong> ventilators play a key role<br />
for rescuers. The units are light enough to be deployed by a single person.<br />
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EXTREMELY STABLE DEVICE CONSTRUCTION <br />
<strong>BLOWHARD</strong>'s products are built for operations in the toughest conditions.<br />
Despite the lightness of the equipment, the solid construction is not<br />
compromised. The devices are suitable for many years of use - even under<br />
the toughest conditions.
MAXIMUM EFFECT THROUGH AIR PRESSURE AND AIR VOLUME <br />
The basis of a good fan is high performance. Not only the battery, the<br />
motor, and the electronics used are decisive, but also the flow design<br />
of the fan unit, such as the rotor blades and their number, as well as<br />
the design of the air grille, and much more. <br />
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VERY FAST OPERATIONAL READINESS <br />
At the scene of a fire, every second counts. Both for the actual fire<br />
scene and for the emergency personnel and possible victims.<br />
Equipment that supports this rescue must therefore be ready for use<br />
quickly. <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> ventilators are built in such a way that anyone -<br />
even without explanation - can quickly set them up at the scene. <br />
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EASY TO USE THANKS TO INTUITIVE OPERATION <br />
Set up, start the positive pressure fan, and give full attention to the job<br />
site. The operability of the equipment should not be a mystery.<br />
Electronic "gimmicks" are of little use because the concentration<br />
should be on the operation and the operational tactics and not on<br />
operating the equipment. Even without technical training, the<br />
equipment must be easy to operate. <br />
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VERY LOW OPERATING COSTS<br />
Blowhard <strong>PPV</strong> positive pressure ventilators are designed for low<br />
operating costs. The units offer a very high mechanical quality, which is<br />
associated with a very long service life - even in extreme applications. <br />
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High availability of spare parts, appropriate warranty plans,<br />
installation of components with the best quality, such as the most<br />
modern and reliable battery technology and charging and power<br />
electronics, both further reduce operating costs and ensure permanent<br />
readiness for use on-site.
<strong>PPV</strong> Airflow Management with <strong>BLOWHARD</strong><br />
High-Flow Jet Technology! <br />
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The High-Flow-Jet technology developed by <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> is an<br />
optimized jet pressure in combination with a higher air<br />
entrainment capacity of the air flow. This enables a<br />
correspondingly higher air performance of the unit with lower<br />
power consumption at the same time. The advantages are<br />
obvious. More efficient ventilation of the fire scene, more<br />
resource-saving, less expensive use, with increased safety for the<br />
operating personnel. <br />
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But what does entrainment mean? <br />
The airflow is not only used to clear the source of the fire of smoke<br />
and gases for optimal visibility. Part of the airflow is used to seal<br />
the air intake, usually a door or window, to prevent ineffective<br />
ventilation and backflow. To do this, however, you want to use not<br />
only the airflow that the fan produces at an appropriate pressure,<br />
but also the ambient air that the produced airflow entrains or just<br />
takes with it.<br />
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If this "entrainment" is well solved, it leads to a higher pressure<br />
inside the building, because the force of the air flow can be<br />
concentrated on it. Conventional ventilation units with nozzle<br />
technology can sometimes build up more pressure, but often have<br />
only a limited area at the point of use that can be covered. Other<br />
conventional blowers with cone airflow can cover large areas, but<br />
have limited pressure that can be built up at the effective source of<br />
the fire.
<strong>BLOWHARD</strong>'s innovative High-Flow-Jet technology combines both<br />
and was developed and continuously optimized precisely for these<br />
operations, together with firefighters from all over the world. <br />
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Relationship between air velocity, air volume and air pressure<br />
Traditionally, the CFM value (m3/h) is used as an indicator to<br />
determine the effectiveness and strength of a <strong>PPV</strong> fan and often<br />
the values given are at zero pressure (AMCA). The CFM value<br />
(m3/h) is correct and important for making initial comparisons<br />
between different products. Nevertheless, it says too little about<br />
the effectiveness of the fan at the remote fire site. The air velocity<br />
alone is also not a suitable comparative value, because excessively<br />
high velocities can cause turbulence and the application site is not<br />
ventilated effectively. <br />
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More decisive than air velocity or air volume is the optimal and<br />
targeted interaction of these two variables. Only in this way can<br />
the overpressure resulting from the air movement be created at<br />
the site of operation during successful ventilation. It is the<br />
pressure that effectively pushes smoke and fumes out of the room<br />
and thus the danger zone. <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> fans with High-Flow Jet<br />
technology maximize this pressure in a building to achieve<br />
maximum ventilation success. <br />
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<strong>BLOWHARD</strong> High-Flow-Jet technology not only relies on pure<br />
power of the <strong>PPV</strong> fan, but also relies on smart use of available<br />
resources. Even though on paper the data is the same, the<br />
Blowhard fans achieve greater efficiency in supporting and<br />
securing your response team.
MORE TACTICAL<br />
INFO ON YOUTUBE
Why Blowhard uses integrated batteries<br />
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Integrated batteries require less space on the vehicle than<br />
replaceable batteries and their charging technology. Due to<br />
higher power transfer and less power loss at the electrical contact<br />
points, they allow, together with power electronics, a better<br />
thermal control of the batteries, which has a positive effect on the<br />
battery runtime or battery life and thus on a longer ventilation<br />
time.<br />
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In addition, built-in batteries provide better protection against<br />
dust, smoke and water, which makes the device more durable and<br />
reliable. Due to built-in batteries, the device is IP-67 certified and<br />
also meets the exact requirements you will encounter at the<br />
scene. <br />
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- Replaceable batteries require more space in the vehicle <br />
- Replaceable batteries take time to replace <br />
- Replaceable battery terminals have a performance limiting effect <br />
- Replaceable batteries do not allow thermal control<br />
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Funfact <br />
For example, to achieve a fan output of 8,000 CFM (13,590 m3/h)<br />
with a <strong>BLOWHARD</strong> COMMANDO for 6 hours, you would need one<br />
battery charge. With a commercially available battery fan with<br />
replaceable batteries, you would need to carry at least 8<br />
batteries. <br />
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