Hose and Nozzle
             Assembly for Standpipes

The use of a short length of 3-inch hose with a 2-1/2-inch coupling,
sometimes called a pigtail, connected to a gated wye, and 150 feet
of 1-3/4-inch hose is versatile and effective.

The 3-inch hose is connected to the standpipe valve and the valve is
opened. An initial attack can begin and a second line can be stretched
from this point for side-by-side operation or the crucial Back-up line.
The use of lightweight components enables one firefighter to carry
a complete package.

Weight is approximately 70 lbs.

              Making up a Hotel Pack

1. Lay the hose on the ground in an accordion fashion.

       *  Folds for Gripper hose System should be approximately
           4.5 feet long.

       * Folds for Single Gripper Straps should be approximately 7.5 feet long.
 

2. Slide straps under the hose and buckle.

3. If necessary, reposition straps, hose, divider, and nozzle.

4. Hold training sessions on new GRIPPERS.