The backpack blower is used as an inflation tool for the Vikoma Hoyle inflatable boom. The lightweight unit allows for easy transportation to remote locations by aircraft. The backpack blowers are kept in the same container unit with the Vikoma Inflatable boom.
Manufacture(s)
Stihl
Model(s)
BR-320, 350, 380, 400, 420
Air flow rate
589 cfm
Air velocity
162 mph
Weight
19.6
Fuel Capacity
3.17 pts
Engine power
2.7 hp
Air flow rate w/tube
435 cu. ft. min.
C-130
DC-6
DC-3
737
Beaver
Otter
Cessna 206
Cessna 185
Heli
Barge
Tug (only)
Lrg F/V
Sml F/V
P/U
Zone 1
Ketchikan
55°23'47.94"N 131°43'45.85"W
Zone 2
Craig
55°29'18.28"N 133°08'24.67"W
Zone 3
Petersburg
56°48'28.84"N 132°58'13.91"W
Wrangell
56°28'14.69"N 132°23'06.98"W
Zone 4
Kake
56°58'21.84"N 133°56'26.67"W
Zone 5
Sitka
57°06'53.48"N 135°23'31.89"W
Zone 6
Gustavus
58°25'21.35"N 135°42'42.36"W
Pelican
57°57'27.84"N 136°13'32.69"W
Zone 7
Juneau
58°17'26.76"N 134°23'33.26"W
Zone 8
Haines
59°14'08.76"N 135°27'51.73"W
Skagway
59°27'09.90"N 135°19'20.26"W
Zone 9
Yakutat
59°32'46.34"N 139°44'05.36"W
(4)
Warehouse
(1)
Connex #32 - Petersburg
(2)
Connex #53
(1)
ORB 9 - Gustavus
(1)
Connex #72