Task Force Tips SAFE-TAK 1250 Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Task Force Tips SAFE-TAK 1250 Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
DANGER
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at www.tft
com/serial-number.
Risk of sliding increases at low elevation angles. To reduce risk of injury or death from sliding,
DANGER
do not pull elevation pin stop while on portable base.
This Instruction Manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and
safety procedures associated with the portable monitor.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
TASK FORCE TIPS, LLC.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018
MANUAL: CROSSFIRE
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
®
Monitor
See Section 4.10.5
For Flow/Pressure
Operating Envelope
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24

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  • Page 1 See Section 4.10.5 For Flow/Pressure Operating Envelope TASK FORCE TIPS, LLC. 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • www.tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 2 8.0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS 4.3 REMOVING MONITOR TOP FROM BASE 8.1 MONITOR DRAWING AND PART LIST 4.4 SIDE-TO-SIDE ROTATION AND ROTATION LOCK 8.2 SAFE-TAK 1250 DRAWING AND PART LIST 4.5 ELEVATION CONTROL AND STOP PIN 8.3 HIGH FLOW INLET OPTION 4.6 AUTOMATIC DRAIN 8.4 DOUBLE INLET OPTION...
  • Page 3: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words

    Master streams are powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage. Make sure the CAUTION monitor is pointing in a safe direction before water to the nozzle is turned on. Use care in directing the stream. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 4: Safety

    The SAFE-TAK 1250 portable base, available in either single or double inlet confi gurations, has a revolutionary safety valve which will reduce the fl ow area through the base by 90% if the SAFE-TAK base should leave the ground for any reason. This safety feature reduces the risk of injury from an out of control master stream device.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Depress the safety plunger and lift the slide bar which will disengage the spring loaded pawls from the groove in the base. c) Lift the monitor straight up off the base by the handle on top of the monitor. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 6: Side-To-Side Rotation And Rotation Lock

    1) Unscrew the drain assembly (40, 41, 42, & 43) and remove the screw and washer (42 & 43) 2) Flip over the rubber drain valve (41) so that the raised edge is against the face of the housing (40). 3) Reassemble. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 7: Truck Mount Base

    fl ow and pressure ratings. In all cases, do not exceed the operating envelope. 4.10.3 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS Stream quality, especially with smooth bore nozzles, is generally improved with a stream straightener because the water must make many bends passing through a monitor. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 8: Pressure Loss

    The rotational position can be locked by moving the rotation lock lever to its down position. The nozzle may be supported by a bracket or pointed straight up. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 9: Safe-Tak 1250 Base

    The portable base allows the monitor to be positioned in places that are not accessible with a fi re truck. As an added measure of safety, the SAFE-TAK 1250 portable base has a safety valve. The function of the safety valve is to quickly reduce fl ow should the monitor, and portable base, ever leave the ground for any reason.
  • Page 10: Retracting Portable Base Legs

    5.3 PORTABLE BASE LEG SPIKES The Safe-Tak 1250 Portable Monitor has (5 or 6) tungsten carbide tipped spikes on the legs and the base to resist sliding by digging into the surface the monitor is sitting on. The amount of sliding force these spikes can withstand depends upon the amount of downward and sideways force that is on the base and the hardness and texture of the surface the spikes are in contact with.
  • Page 11: Hose Connection

    A strap helps hold the base on the bracket. Mounting instructions are supplied with the bracket. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 12: Storage Bracket

    Thickness 5/16-3/32 .206 3/32 .213 .213 .221 3/16 .221 3/16 .228 7.0 APPROVALS Many monitor confi gurations carry the FM Approval rating, NFPA certifi cation, or EN certifi cation. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 13: Drawings And Part Lists

    Operating Envelope TASK FORCE TIPS, INC. 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA MADE IN USA • www.tft.com 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2015 LIX-030 May 22, 2015 Rev23 INDEX DESCRIPTION ITEM # INDEX...
  • Page 14: Safe-Tak 1250 Drawing And Part List

    8.2 SAFE-TAK 1250 DRAWING AND PART LIST SAFE-TAK 1250® with Safety Valve INDEX DESCRIPTION ITEM # SAFETY VALVE HANDLE LABEL XL070 VALVE HANDLE X540 1/4 x 1 3/8 SPIROL PIN VP250X1.375H TORSION SPRING X560 BUTTERFLY X550 5/32 x 1 1/8 SPIROL PIN...
  • Page 15: High Flow Inlet Option

    COUPLING RL 3.0NHF X PSF4.25 A4650N COUPLING RL 3.5NHF X PSF4.25 A4655N GASKET 3.0 HOSE COUPLING V3194 GASKET 3.5 HOSE COUPLING V3196 4.0 NH FEMALE X PSF5.25 A4660N 4.0 HOSE COUPLING GASKET V3198 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 16: Double Inlet Option

    1/4-20 STAINLESS NUT VT25-20NT 1/4-28 X 3/4 BUTTON HEAD VT25-28BH750 PIVOT BOLT X784 O-RING-013 VO-013 CLAPPER PIVOT X732 REAR SPIKE X482 2.5" NH COUPLING (pictured) M307N 2.5" COUPLING GASKET (pictured) V3190 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    9.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, LLC., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its nozzles and other equipment (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the fi...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Any appliance 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. 10.1.1 GREASING THE WORM GEAR Turn the handwheel to move the nozzle to its highest elevation and pump grease (medium viscosity automotive) into the fi...
  • Page 19: Relief Valve Test

    Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs. Task Force Tips assumes no liability for damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service.
  • Page 20 Operating a monitor that fails any of the above inspections is a misuse of this equipment. TASK FORCE TIPS, LLC. 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • www.tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2018 LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24...

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