The hose reel contains the wireless syncing hardware to enable the system to operate. It also provides nozzle reaction force to the user. The hose reel requires a solid connection to an immovable object to provide force feedback to the user. The supplied rope ratchets can be used to lash to an object generally in excess of 25kg (50lb).

Important: The forces delivered by the haptic hose line can be significant and are equivalent to real world hose forces. Care should be taken to ensure the hose reel is appropriately attached to a wall or anchor point and that the user is prepared and supported for the force to be exerted when operating the branch / nozzle.

The VR headset is used to provide the user with an immersive training experience. The headset displays the FLAIM lobby and a range of realistic fire incidents.

Maintenance: The VR headset is robust but should only be cleaned with lens wipes. The use of a cloth to clean lenses may cause scratches and distort imagery.

Avoid exposing the VR headset to direct sunlight or UV light.

Remove the VR headset charging cable from Case 1.

Connect the VR headset charging cable input to the hose reel.

Connect the VR headset charging cable output to the VR headset.

The branch / nozzle tracker enables the branch / nozzle to be replicated within the virtual environment.

The controller is used to represent a thermal imaging camera within the virtual environment. The thermal imaging camera is used to capture heat signals in light affected situations.

Connect the USB-C Y splitter cable input to the USB-C port on the side of the VR headset.

Important: The VR headset must be turned on and charging at the same time to enable charging of the branch / nozzle tracker and the controller.

Connect one USB-C Y Splitter Cable output to the branch / nozzle tracker.

Connect the other USB-C Y Splitter Cable output to the controller.

When charging the controllers using the VR Headset:

• An amber light means the devices are charging
• A green light means the devices are fully charged

The SCBA set is a wearable accessory to enhance the immersive training experience. The system is powered by a high-capacity lithium power tool battery installed within the cylinder. The SCBA set is pre-paired to the FLAIM Trainer kit.

Maintenance: The SCBA shoulder and waist straps should be loosened before wearing to ensure longevity of the SCBA backpack.

Important: The SCBA set weighs 6kg and should not be worn by users with back problems. Generally if users are not able to wear SCBA operationally then they should refrain from wearing the SCBA set.

When performing community engagement small children and the elderly are discouraged from wearing the SCBA. Please contact FLAIM Systems to ask about weighting the SCBA.

Plug the end of the SCBA battery charger cord into a wall socket.

Turn on the wall socket.

Slide the SCBA battery into the SCBA battery charger.

The half facemask and lung demand valve is used to capture respiration information from the user as well as to overlay the sounds of breathing through a standard positive pressure SCBA.

Metrics are reset on each scenario launch and can be viewed in the Trainer Simulation screen or in the Metrics tab on the iPad.

Maintenance: The half facemask should be removed from the lung demand valve after each use and cleaned as per departmental decontamination standard operating procedures.

Ensure that the mask is thoroughly dry before re-attaching to the FLAIM Trainer system as damage to the breath detection system can occur.

The heat suit is pre-paired to the FLAIM Trainer Kit. It will automatically regulate heat zones proportional to the position and orientation of the firefighter to the fire in the virtual scenario.

Note: Not all scenarios generate the signals required for the heat suit to operate. Contact FLAIM Systems for a list of heated scenarios or to add functionality.

Important: 

The heat suit is capable of producing temperatures of up to 70 degrees Celsius. The vest should be worn under PPE but over a suitable cotton t-shirt or similar.

Hot temperatures are only created when in close proximity to a virtual fire for a very short period of time so as to ensure no lasting discomfort to participants. Heat can be removed instantly by either disconnecting the heat suit magnetic power clip or toggling off the heat vest mode in the iPad application.

Maintenance: The heat suit tabard may be hand washed after the removal of the electronics box and heating pads.

The iPad is the main interface for controlling all aspects of the simulation.

The instructor can use the iPad to adjust the pump pressure, suppressant type, heat vest mode, and inject events when running the scenario.

It is also used to conduct an After Action Review (AAR), during and upon scenario completion.

Plug the USB C end of the iPad charging cable into the USB C port on the hose reel.

Connect the iPad to the iPad charging cable.

The keyboard is used to perform system maintenance, connect the hose reel to Wi-Fi, and perform system updates.

The armband heartrate monitor is used to capture biometric data from the user. The data can be viewed in the Metrics tab on the iPad.

Attach the armband heartrate monitor to the armband heartrate monitor charging base.

Connect the USB to a USB port in the hose reel.

The modem (optional) is used when you are unable to connect the hose reel to an existing Wi-Fi network.

It is also required in instances where Wi-Fi infrastructure is not fitted to the FLAIM Trainer Kit (see images below).

Refer to Connecting to Wi-Fi using the modem for relevant instructions.