Elkhart 81172001 is the optional joystick control box for legacy Sidewinder 8494 electric monitor systems. It combines monitor aiming, nozzle-pattern control, and optional water-valve control at the operator station.
Key Functions
| Item |
Details |
| Monitor direction |
Joystick left/right and up/down |
| Nozzle pattern |
Top rocker switch controls straight stream and fog |
| Water valve |
Front trigger controls a compatible optional valve |
| Continuous flow |
Enclosure toggle can hold a compatible valve open |
Specifications
| Item |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Elkhart Brass |
| Part number |
81172001 |
| System |
Sidewinder 8494 electric monitor |
| Controller type |
Joystick control box |
Compatibility
| Item |
Details |
| Monitor family |
Legacy Elkhart Sidewinder 8494 |
| System voltage |
Controller is used with 12 VDC and 24 VDC monitor systems |
| Control module |
Connects through the specified system harness to the 81713000 control module |
| Optional valve |
Requires the correct voltage-specific valve kit |
Installation Checks
| Item |
Details |
| Mounting |
Install inside the apparatus cab |
| Connector |
Align the keyed connector; do not force it |
| Cable bend |
Provide 2–3 inches of straight cable before the first bend |
| Enclosure |
Do not modify the control box |