General Information; Blitzfire Part Identification - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

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. General product specifications are as follows:
• Standard Inlet Coupling: 2 ½ inch NH Female
• Standard Outlet: 2 ½ inch NH male
• Flow range: up to 500 GPM (2000 LPM)
• Maximum inlet pressure: 175 PSI (12 BAR)
• Elevation angle: 10 to 50 degrees above horizontal
WARNING
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CAUTION
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2.1 BLITZFIRE PART IDENTIFICATION

Figure 2.1.1 identifies the various parts and controls of the Blitzfire Portable Monitor.
Valve Handle
Serial Number
Pivoting Inlet
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting. Its use for other purposes
may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and training to
reduce risk of injury.
An out of control monitor can cause injury or death. To reduce the risk of instability, do not attempt
to move the monitor with water flowing.
Interrupting flow to the monitor may cause injury or death. Avoid situations that may interrupt flow
to the monitor such as: hose line kinks, traffic running over hose, and automatic doors or devices
that can pinch the hose.
Master streams are powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage. Make sure the
monitor is pointing in a safe direction before water to the nozzle is turned on. Use care in directing
the stream.
Monitor must be properly connected to hose and nozzle. Mismatched or damaged threads may
cause leaking or uncoupling under pressure and could cause injury.
Do not couple aluminum to brass. Dissimilar metal coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion
that can result in inability to unscrew threads or complete loss of thread engagement over time.
Elevation Holding
Mechanism
Folding Leg
Carbide Tipped Spike
Figure 2.1.1 Blitzfire Parts and Controls
• Horizontal angle: 20 degrees either side of center
• Size, legs folded: 25.5"Lx8.1"Wx10"H(650x210x260mm)
• Size, legs unfolded: 26"Lx34"Wx10" H(660x1020x260mm)
• Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg)
Handle
Locking
Knob
3
Pivoting Outlet
Tie Off Point
Oscillating Unit
(see page 13)