REDUCING THE RISK OF EQUIPMENT FIRES
CASE IH 7250 COMBINE HARVESTER
FIRE SUPPRESSION CASE STUDY (2022)
THE FACT
THE CHALLENGE
THE SOLUTION
MusterFire International (MFI) supply the Muster fire suppression system through O’Connors, Australia’s largest Case IH dealership. The Muster system automatically monitors high risk areas of agricultural equipment (determined through a risk assessment process) for the outbreak of fire and delivers an environmentally responsible fluorine free foam solution onto the source of the fire, minimising the damage to the equipment.
Recently in Forbes, NSW, a machine owner approached O’Connors about protecting his machine. O’Connors knowledge of the combines functionality, industry specific knowledge of combine operation and their relationship with the machine owner meant they were able to install the Muster system onto the Combine in the most appropriate location. O’Connors have an engineering department who designed and built a custom bracket specifically for use on Case IH combines.
The Case 7250 Combine Harvester was fitted with a state-of-the-art 110ltr Muster LHD system utilising MusterWire linear heat detection throughout the risk areas for rapid detection and activation of the system, should a fire occur.
THE OUTCOME
With the Muster system protecting his machine, the farmer is enjoying the peace of mind that comes with knowing his investment will provide improved safety outcomes for his equipment and his operators, with the added benefit of a potential reduction of insurance premiums.
