PROTECTING HIGH-VALUE HARVESTING EQUIPMENT
JOHN DEERE S7 800
FOAM-BASED SYSTEM CASE STUDY
THE FACT
Combine harvesters operate in an environment where heat and highly combustible crop material are constantly present. Dry, oil-rich dust and chaff can accumulate around engine and exhaust components, while dry field conditions and the continuous movement of material through the machine further increase the potential for fire. A John Deere dealer approached MFI seeking a fire suppression solution for an S7 800 Combine Harvester destined for sunflower harvesting operations in Zambia.
THE CHALLENGE
The John Deere S7 800 operates around a combination of dry crop debris, combustible fluids, airflow and hightemperature
components. Material drawn into and accumulated around the engine compartment can come into contact with hot surfaces, creating a significant potential ignition risk.
A fire during harvest can quickly extend beyond the machine itself, potentially putting the operator, surrounding crops and the wider property at risk. The loss of a combine during peak harvest can also result in substantial equipment damage, costly downtime and disruption at a critical point in the farming season.
THE SOLUTION
MFI, through its distributor Expert Fire, provided a Muster Foam-Based Fire Suppression System designed to protect identified high-risk areas of the combine harvester. The foam system was selected to provide targeted suppression coverage across the identified risk areas of the machine. Particular consideration was given to the gearbox and other areas where operating conditions presented an increased fire risk.
The system provides dedicated fire protection for the machine, helping control a fire at its source before it has the opportunity to develop and spread.
THE OUTCOME
The installation provides an additional level of fire protection for the John Deere S7 800 while operating in a
demanding harvesting environment.
By protecting identified high-risk areas of the machine, the Muster system helps reduce the potential consequences of fire, protecting the operator, valuable equipment and surrounding crops while helping minimise the risk of unplanned downtime during the critical harvesting season.
