Maintenance - Task Force Tips SAFE-TAK 1250 Operation And Maintenance Instructions

10.0 MAINTENANCE

The CROSSFIRE Portable Monitor and its base require little maintenance. The unit should be kept clean and free of dirt by rinsing
with water after each use. Any inoperable or damage parts should be repaired or replaced before placing the unit in service.
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 fl ushed with fresh water following each use and inspected for damage.
This monitor 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 Dow Corning 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.
Specifi c areas to check are as follows:
Truck Mount Base:
1) Sealing surface above swivel joint must be smooth.
2) Swivel joint must rotate freely.
Portable Base:
1) Sealing surface above swivel joint must be smooth.
2) Swivel joint must rotate freely.
3) Safety Valve and trip paddle must move freely.
4) Legs and leg lock pins must move freely and lock in position.
5) Leg spikes must be sharp.
(replace if fl ats at tip of spikes exceed 1/16" diameter)
Monitor:
1) Handwheel must rotate freely.
2) Elevation stop pin must return to safe position.
3) Quick disconnect latch and safety catch must operate freely.
4) Rotation lock must operate freely and keep monitor from
rotating when engaged.
Any alterations to the monitor and it's markings could diminish safety and constitutes a misuse
CAUTION
of this product.
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 tting in the
worm gear housing until excess appears.
10.2 SERVICE TESTING
In accordance with NFPA 1962 (2013), monitors must be tested a minimum of annually. Nozzles failing any part of this test must be
removed from service, repaired and retested upon completion of the repair.
10.2.1 HYDRAULIC TEST
1. The appliance being tested shall be positioned in a protective device or cover capable of holding the appliance and tested
to a minimum hydrostatic pressure of 300 psi (20.7 bar or 2070 kPa).
2. Test caps capable of withstanding the required hydrostatic pressure shall be attached to openings, and a device capable of
exerting the required hydrostatic pressure shall be attached to the appliance.
3. Appliances with relief valves shall have the relief valve outlet blanked off or otherwise closed during the test.
4. All air shall be bled from the system.
5. The gauge pressure shall be increased by 50 psi (3.45 bar or 345 kPa) increments and held for 30 seconds at each
pressure up to the maximum pressure for which the appliance is being tested and held for 1 minute without leakage.
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