Macaw® Backpack
The Macaw CAF backpack can be used with a variety of decontamination solutions. After use, rinse out the tank and fill it with the appropriate solution for the next situation.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Intelagard |
| Product Name |
| Macaw® Backpack |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Decontamination; |
| Equipment Type |
| Decontamination |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Macaw CAF backpack can be used with a variety of decontamination solutions. After use, rinse out the tank and fill it with the appropriate solution for the next situation. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| US Army, US National Parks Service, FEMA and in over 30 other countries |
| Dimensions |
| 26.5 x 17.3 x 13 in (67.3 x 43.9 x 33 cm) |
| Weight |
| >50 lbs.; 72 lbs. (32.7 kg) (with cylinders full) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Mountable powder coated steel storage rack, Choice of colors: Safety Yellow (standard) or Desert Tan, Nozzle and foam selections |
| Decontaminable |
| Yes |
| Flow Settings |
| 2 - High and low |
| Live Agent Tested |
| Yes |
| Number of Operators Required |
| 1 |
| Number of Parts |
| 1 |
| Product Use |
| Multirole |
| Setup Time |
| < 2 minutes |
| Stage Processes |
| 2 |
| Tested By |
| FBI, FEMA, Dugway, Aberdeen Proving Ground, SOCOM, Yuma, JPEO |
| Volume of Decon Solution Applicator can hold |
| 19 liters (5 gallons) |
| Water Requirement |
| Integral |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| On-site - 1 hour is necessary |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
