Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance
Maximum operating pressure 175 psi 12 bar maximum flow 500 gpm 2000 lpm
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
DANGER
blitzfire
TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.
MADE IN USA •www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2011
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without
understanding the manual and receiving proper training is dangerous and is a
misuse of this equipment.
Risk of sliding increases at low elevation angles. To reduce risk of injury or death
from sliding, test safety shut-off valve before using.
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MANUAL: BLITZFIRE
MONITOR SERIES
MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE
500 GPM (2000 LPM)
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
175 PSI (12 BAR)
MAXIMUM FLOW
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LIX-630 June 22, 2011 Rev10
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- Page 1 500 GPM (2000 LPM) ® blitzfire ® blitzfirE osc TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc. 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. 2002-2011 LIX-630 June 22, 2011 Rev10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Meaning of Signal Words OSC Oscillating Unit General Information Safety - Oscillator Blitzfire Part Identification General - Oscillator Flow Control Valve Control Identification - Oscillator 2.2.1 Unlocking the Valve Handle from Use - Oscillator the Closed Position Storage 2.2.2 Safety Shut-Off Valve Operation... -
Page 3: General Information
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Blitzfire is a simple, light and easy to maneuver portable monitor. The monitor has a revolutionary safety shut-off valve, which will shut-off the water flow in the event of sudden movement by the monitor. This safety feature reduces the risk of injury from an out of control master stream device. -
Page 4: Flow Control Valve
Risk of sliding increases at low elevation angles. To reduce risk of injury or death from sliding, test safety shut-off valve before using. Figure 2.2.1 Valve Opening Procedure Patents Pending Task Force Tips, Inc. • 2800 East Evans Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940 • www.tft.com 800.348.2686 • 219.462.6161 XL670... -
Page 5: Safety Shut-Off Valve Operation
Note: With water flowing the valve has additional forces on it that will close the valve the rest of the way. If the Safety Shut-Off Valve fails the test, return the monitor to Task Force Tips to restore proper functioning of the safety shut-off valve. -
Page 6: Manual Override Of Safety Shut-Off Valve
The damping mechanism has a vane moving in dampening fluid connected to the valve handle on the left side of the monitor. Do not add or change dampening fluid. Improper servicing may result in a malfunctioning safety WARNING shut-off valve. If service is needed on the slow close device, contact Task Force Tips service department at 800-348-2686. 2.3 FOLDING LEGS The Blilzfire has two legs that fold for storage and unfold for operation. -
Page 7: Pivoting Inlet
2.4 PIVOTING INLET The Blitzfire has a pivoting inlet so that different size hoses can be used without lifting the spikes off the ground. The pivoting inlet also allows the monitor to be positioned on porches, stair landings, and the like. The pivot moves up and down 20 degrees. The Blitzfire is equipped with three spikes to provide traction when flowing from the ground. -
Page 8: Stacked Tips Or Smoothbore Nozzles
3.2 STACKED TIPS OR SMOOTHBORE NOZZLES NOZZLE INLET PRESSURE 50 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 150 PSI 175 PSI NOZZLE FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION DIAMETER (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) (LBS) 1.0 INCH —... -
Page 9: Deployment Of Blitzfire
4.0 DEPLOYMENT OF BLITZFIRE It is the responsibility of the individual fire department or agency to determine physical capabilities and suitability for an individual's use of this equipment. 4.1 CARRYING WITH AN UNCHARGED HOSE On a preconnected hoseline the Blitzfire may be carried over the shoulder with the legs folded as illustrated in figure 4.1. -
Page 10: Anchoring By Weight
5.1 ANCHORING BY WEIGHT On surfaces with good traction a person's weight on the monitor and/or hose may be sufficient to keep the monitor from moving. This is highly dependant on the friction of the surface. The ability to keep one or more than one person’s weight on the monitor is subject to operator fatigue and may not be as reliable as other methods. -
Page 11: Anchoring By Tying Off
5.4 ANCHORING BY TYING OFF The safest method of restraining the monitor is to use a tie down strap. It is inherently more reliable than other methods since it does not rely on traction or digging in of the spikes. It is also the safest method because, even if the monitor moves, its travel is limited by the strap. -
Page 12: Control Identification - Oscillator
The oscillating mechanism is driven by a turbine wheel. A worm gear drive reduces the speed and increases the torque of the turbine wheel. A simple crank mechanism makes the outlet of the Blitzfire and the nozzle attached to it move back and forth. The horizontal sweep can be set for a 20, 30 and 40 degree sweep. -
Page 13: Storage
To protect the gears from overload, the oscillating mechanism will APPROXIMATE disengage if sufficient force is applied to either side of the oscillator outlet. The green START KNOB will pop up to indicate the CYCLES/MIN L/MIN mechanism is disengaged. See the instructions above to engage the drive mechanism. -
Page 14: Maintenance
• Tie down strap is in good condition; no frays on strap or damage to hook 9.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its Blitzfire Monitor (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the five (5) year period from the date of purchase. -
Page 15: Exploded View And Parts List
10.0 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS 10.1 SAFETY MECHANISM ASSEMBLY VIEW VB500TO 1/2" BALL XX555 XX545 VW360X193-10 RESET SPRING TEFLON WASHER (2) XX570 TRIP ROD XX535 PIVOT PIN (3) PLACES XX550 RELEASE XX540 XX510 VT10-24SH500 XX530 XX560 LEAF SPRING VT37-16SNT PAWL EXTENSION (3) PLACES... -
Page 16: Blitzfire Monitor
10.2 BLITZFIRE MONITOR EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 17 10.2 PARTS LIST BLITZFIRE MONITOR...
- Page 18 10.3 OSCILLATOR EXPLODED VIEW...
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Page 19: Oscillator
10.3 PARTS LIST OSCILLATOR... -
Page 20: Operation Checklist
Operating a Blitzfire that fails any of the above inspections is a misuse of this equipment. TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc. 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. 2002-2011 LIX-630 June 22, 2011 Rev10...