Brochure BLOWHARD - Firefighter Fans, PPV Positive Pressure Ventilators

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- LONG BATTERY LIFE
- 180° CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE AIRFLOW INCLINATION
- EXTREMELY STABLE DEVICE CONSTRUCTION
- HIGH RELIABILITY FOR MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL READINESS
- MAXIMUM EFFECT THANKS TO HIGH AIR PRESSURE AND AIR VOLUME
- HIGH-FLOW JET AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT
- VERY FAST DEPLOYMENT THANKS TO INTUITIVE OPERATION
- UNBEATABLE PERFORMANCE COMPARED TO WEIGHT & SIZE
- VERY LOW OPERATING COSTS
PPV POSITIVE PRESSURE FANS
A division of
Vogt-CTE GmbH - Switzerland
We distribute equipment for hero`s

Developed in practice
For more than 10 years, BLOWHARD has exclusively manufactured PPV fans for
firefighters that exceed the previous industry standard. BLOWHARD introduced
the first battery-powered fan to the market in 2011.
BLOWHARD is currently revolutionizing the effectiveness and efficiency of
firefighter fans with its High-Flow Jet airflow management system. This new and
highly efficient generation of fans succeeds in replacing electric fans and
gasoline fans and even surpasses their performance values.
BLOWHARD products are not created exclusively on the drawing board.
Thousands of devices are in daily use around the world and constantly provide
new knowledge, which we take up in cooperation with active firefighters and
apply in our battery ventilators. The use of your first responders thus becomes
even more effective and safer.

QUICKEE
Fast and flexible
For fast, flexible and effective use
Our small and lightweight PPV positive pressure ventilator
QUICKEE is based on the proven technology of our
successful BH-20 model, but offers more power in an even
smaller and lighter housing and is the most efficient and
effective unit on the market. It has been developed
precisely to meet the requirements at the point of use and
has been designed for rapid extinguishing success.
The easy transport and low weight allow the unit to be
deployed quickly while conserving the strength of your
rescue team. Due to its compact dimensions, it is very
space-saving, which allows carrying other important things
on the vehicle, e.g. several fans (on the same area of a
gasoline fan) for a strategic or larger operation.
The QUICKEE can be tilted at any angle between 0-degrees
and 180-degrees and can be charged within three hours,
with the battery capacity level always clearly and visibly
displayed on the device.

Technical data QUICKEE
- Rotor: 508mm - 20″
- Dimensions: 534mm x 534mm x 248mm - 21 "x21 "x9 ¾"
- Weight: 21kg - 46 lbs
- Direct airflow: 19,369 m3/h - 11,400 CFM AMCA equiv.
- Generated airflow: 40,820 m3/hr - 24,000 CFM
- Battery: Li-Ion
- Run time: 40+ minutes at 19,369 m3/h - 11,400 CFM
- Run time: 4+ hours at 11,045 m3/h - 6,500 CFM
- Charge time: 0% - 90% in 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Charge time: Full charge time 3 hours.
- Life: Up to 500 full charge cycles, industry standard.
- Dual power supply: Battery or AC power operation.
- Seamless automatic switching between power sources
- Protection against dust and water: IP-67
- Noise level: 87 dB at 3 m
- Fan tilt: 0 - 180 degrees - Stepless
- Battery capacity indicator
- LED ambient light with adjustable angle
- 2 years warranty
Accessories that are tailored to your application
- Water mist ring
- Suction hose
- Pressure hose
- Inverter 12/24/230 Volt

COMMANDO
The strong
When power matters in an emergency
Our big power model for larger fire sources or simply
when pure power is needed. As a battery-powered fan,
COMMANDO is sometimes more powerful than some
gasoline-powered fans. Yet COMMANDO is lightweight
and ergonomic enough to be set up and operated by a
single person.
Like all BLOWHARD fans, COMMANDO features
BLOWHARD's Dual-Power Switching technology, which
automatically switches between battery and charging
power, minimizing additional emissions from combustion
engines at the fireground. With a maximum capacity of
27,694 m3/h (CFM 16,300), it has more than enough power
for virtually any job.

Technical data COMMANDO
- Rotor: 610 mm - 24″
- Dimensions: 642 x 642 x 261mm - 25 ¼" x 25 ¼" x 10 ½"
- Weight: 28kg - 62 lbs
- Direct airflow: 27,694 m3/h - 16,300 CFM AMCA equiv.
- Generated airflow: 57,600 m3/hr - 34,000 CFM
- Battery: Li-Ion
- Run time: 45+ minutes at 27.694 m3/h - 16.300 CFM
- Run time: 4 hours at 15,290 m3/h - 9,000 CFM
- Run time: 6 hours at 13,590 m3/h - 8,000 CFM
- Charging time: 0% - 90% in 2 hours
- Charge time: Full charge time 3 hours.
- Life: Up to 500 full charge cycles, industry standard.
- Dual Power Supply: Battery or AC power operation.
- Seamless automatic switching between power sources
- Protection against dust and water: IP-67
- Noise level: 91 dB at 3 m
- Fan tilt: 0 - 180 degrees - infinitely variable
- Battery capacity indicator
- LED ambient light with adjustable angle
- 2 years warranty
Accessories that are tailored to your application
- Water mist ring
- Suction hose
- Pressure hose
- Inverter 12/24/230 Volt

COMMANDO
Der Kräftige

LONG BATTERY LIFE
Battery life is important because the decision should be yours when the
job is done. BLOWHARD relies on integrated batteries that promise lossless
power transfer, longer runtime, and longer life, compared to replaceable
batteries. In addition to battery temperature management, the integrated
technology enables the IP 67 standard (dustproof & waterproof), making it
ideal for tough applications.
HIGH-FLOW JET AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT
Power without control is useless. Even the highest technical values are of
no use if it does not arrive and can not be used at the place of operation.
The airflow management turns the already high-performance values of the
BLOWHARD fans into an unbeatable helper in fire management in a smart
way.
180° CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE AIRFLOW INCLINATION
The design of BLOWHARD fans allows you to tilt the airflow continuously
up to 180 degrees. This freedom provides a wide range of tactical settings,
arrangements at the point of use, allowing you to provide effective and
safe PPV ventilation.
HIGH RELIABILITY FOR MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL READINESS
BLOWHARD equipment is designed to be deployed quickly and effectively.
In this regard, the weight and volume of the PPV ventilators play a key role
for rescuers. The units are light enough to be deployed by a single person.
EXTREMELY STABLE DEVICE CONSTRUCTION
BLOWHARD's products are built for operations in the toughest conditions.
Despite the lightness of the equipment, the solid construction is not
compromised. The devices are suitable for many years of use - even under
the toughest conditions.

MAXIMUM EFFECT THROUGH AIR PRESSURE AND AIR VOLUME
The basis of a good fan is high performance. Not only the battery, the
motor, and the electronics used are decisive, but also the flow design
of the fan unit, such as the rotor blades and their number, as well as
the design of the air grille, and much more.
VERY FAST OPERATIONAL READINESS
At the scene of a fire, every second counts. Both for the actual fire
scene and for the emergency personnel and possible victims.
Equipment that supports this rescue must therefore be ready for use
quickly. BLOWHARD ventilators are built in such a way that anyone -
even without explanation - can quickly set them up at the scene.
EASY TO USE THANKS TO INTUITIVE OPERATION
Set up, start the positive pressure fan, and give full attention to the job
site. The operability of the equipment should not be a mystery.
Electronic "gimmicks" are of little use because the concentration
should be on the operation and the operational tactics and not on
operating the equipment. Even without technical training, the
equipment must be easy to operate.
VERY LOW OPERATING COSTS
Blowhard PPV positive pressure ventilators are designed for low
operating costs. The units offer a very high mechanical quality, which is
associated with a very long service life - even in extreme applications.
High availability of spare parts, appropriate warranty plans,
installation of components with the best quality, such as the most
modern and reliable battery technology and charging and power
electronics, both further reduce operating costs and ensure permanent
readiness for use on-site.

PPV Airflow Management with BLOWHARD
High-Flow Jet Technology!
The High-Flow-Jet technology developed by BLOWHARD is an
optimized jet pressure in combination with a higher air
entrainment capacity of the air flow. This enables a
correspondingly higher air performance of the unit with lower
power consumption at the same time. The advantages are
obvious. More efficient ventilation of the fire scene, more
resource-saving, less expensive use, with increased safety for the
operating personnel.
But what does entrainment mean?
The airflow is not only used to clear the source of the fire of smoke
and gases for optimal visibility. Part of the airflow is used to seal
the air intake, usually a door or window, to prevent ineffective
ventilation and backflow. To do this, however, you want to use not
only the airflow that the fan produces at an appropriate pressure,
but also the ambient air that the produced airflow entrains or just
takes with it.
If this "entrainment" is well solved, it leads to a higher pressure
inside the building, because the force of the air flow can be
concentrated on it. Conventional ventilation units with nozzle
technology can sometimes build up more pressure, but often have
only a limited area at the point of use that can be covered. Other
conventional blowers with cone airflow can cover large areas, but
have limited pressure that can be built up at the effective source of
the fire.

BLOWHARD's innovative High-Flow-Jet technology combines both
and was developed and continuously optimized precisely for these
operations, together with firefighters from all over the world.
Relationship between air velocity, air volume and air pressure
Traditionally, the CFM value (m3/h) is used as an indicator to
determine the effectiveness and strength of a PPV fan and often
the values given are at zero pressure (AMCA). The CFM value
(m3/h) is correct and important for making initial comparisons
between different products. Nevertheless, it says too little about
the effectiveness of the fan at the remote fire site. The air velocity
alone is also not a suitable comparative value, because excessively
high velocities can cause turbulence and the application site is not
ventilated effectively.
More decisive than air velocity or air volume is the optimal and
targeted interaction of these two variables. Only in this way can
the overpressure resulting from the air movement be created at
the site of operation during successful ventilation. It is the
pressure that effectively pushes smoke and fumes out of the room
and thus the danger zone. BLOWHARD fans with High-Flow Jet
technology maximize this pressure in a building to achieve
maximum ventilation success.
BLOWHARD High-Flow-Jet technology not only relies on pure
power of the PPV fan, but also relies on smart use of available
resources. Even though on paper the data is the same, the
Blowhard fans achieve greater efficiency in supporting and
securing your response team.

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Why Blowhard uses integrated batteries
Integrated batteries require less space on the vehicle than
replaceable batteries and their charging technology. Due to
higher power transfer and less power loss at the electrical contact
points, they allow, together with power electronics, a better
thermal control of the batteries, which has a positive effect on the
battery runtime or battery life and thus on a longer ventilation
time.
In addition, built-in batteries provide better protection against
dust, smoke and water, which makes the device more durable and
reliable. Due to built-in batteries, the device is IP-67 certified and
also meets the exact requirements you will encounter at the
scene.
- Replaceable batteries require more space in the vehicle
- Replaceable batteries take time to replace
- Replaceable battery terminals have a performance limiting effect
- Replaceable batteries do not allow thermal control
Funfact
For example, to achieve a fan output of 8,000 CFM (13,590 m3/h)
with a BLOWHARD COMMANDO for 6 hours, you would need one
battery charge. With a commercially available battery fan with
replaceable batteries, you would need to carry at least 8
batteries.
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