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8.0 MAINTENANCE
TFT products are designed and manufactured to be damage resistant and require minimal maintenance. However, as the primary
firefighting tool upon which your life depends, it should be treated accordingly. The unit should be kept clean and free of dirt by rinsing
with water after each use. Any inoperable or damaged parts should be repaired or replaced before placing the unit in service. To help
prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment.
In applications where appliances are left continuously connected to the apparatus or other devices or are used where water is
trapped inside the appliance, the appliance must be flushed with fresh water following each use and inspected for damage.
This appliance should be disconnected, cleaned and visually inspected inside and out at least quarterly, or as water quality and use
may require. Moving parts such as handles, valve ball and couplings should be checked for smooth and free operation. Seals shall
be greased as needed with Silicone based grease such as Molykote 112. Any scrapes that expose bare aluminum should be cleaned
and touched up with enamel paint such as Rust-Oleum. Replace any missing or damaged parts before returning to service.
Any equipment taken out of service due to failure should be returned to the factory for repair or replacement. If you have any
questions regarding the testing or maintenance of your valve, please call Task Force Tips at 800-348-2686.
8.1 SERVICE TESTING
In accordance with NFPA 1962, equipment must be tested a minimum of annually. Units failing any part of this test must be removed
from service, repaired and retested upon completion of the repair.
8.2 LUBRICATION
The Typhoon monitor generally should not require greasing. In the event that the operation becomes stiff, grease may be applied
to the horizontal rotation and elevation worm gears. Grease is applied by removing the plugs at the grease ports and replacing with
grease fittings that have ¼-28 male threads. Use medium viscosity automotive chassis grease. Apply only enough grease to restore
normal operation. If normal operation is not restored by greasing, inspect for other causes of stiff operation.
NOTICE
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Leaks
Elevation Binding
Horizontal Rotation
Binding
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Do not over pump grease. The monitor's greased areas lead to large chambers that could trap
several pounds of grease before becoming visible.
GREASE
FITTING FOR
HORIZONTAL
SWIVEL
Location of Grease Posts for Horizontal Rotation and Elevation
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Debris or damage in seal area
Debris or damage to elevation drive parts
Lack of lubricant
Debris or damage to horizontal drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Lack of lubricant
GREASE
FITTING FOR
ELEVATION
SWIVEL
Figure 8.2
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Grease, see section 8.2
Grease, see section 8.2
REMEDY
LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14
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