Flow Control Valve; Unlocking The Valve Handle From The Closed Position - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

2.2 FLOW CONTROL VALVE

The Blitzfire has a valve that can be used to control the flow and acts as a safety shut-off feature. The valve is shut-off when the
valve handle is fully forward. The valve is fully on when the valve handle is fully back. The valve can be opened to any of six
detented flow positions. These detented positions allow the monitor operator to regulate the flow depending on the need or what
can be safely and effectively handled. Figure 2.2 illustrates the positions of the valve handle.
ON

2.2.1 UNLOCKING THE VALVE HANDLE FROM THE CLOSED POSITION

The valve handle is locked in the closed position so that the valve handle may be used to carry the Blitzfire without the valve
inadvertently opening. To unlock the valve handle from the closed position:
1. Pull knob on right side of valve handle.
2. While pulling on knob, open the valve with other hand.
As soon as valve is opened the knob may be released. Valve handle may be moved to any detent valve position by pushing or
pulling on the valve handle. When the valve is closed the valve handle automatically locks and must be unlocked again to reopen.
The valve opening procedure is shown in figure 2.2.1.
blitzfire
Personal Portable Monitor
LOCKED
CLOSED
OPEN
DANGER
•
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.
Task Force Tips, Inc. • 2800 East Evans Avenue
Figure 2.2 Valve Handle Positions
PULL
TO
UNLOCK
HANDLE
OPERATING
MAXIMUMS
FLOW -
500 GPM
2000 L/MN
PRESSURE -
175 PSI / 12 BAR
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Detent Flow Positions
LOCKED
CLOSED
Pull Knob To Unlock Handle
Open Valve
Figure 2.2.1 Valve Opening Procedure
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Pull Knob