Manual Override Of Safety Shut-Off Valve; Slow Close Valve Feature; Folding Legs; Carbide Spikes - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

The safety shut-off valve may malfunction from:
• Damage to or tampering with valve mechanism
• Lack of maintenance
• Debris becoming stuck while flowing water
• Ice or dirt build-up on valve parts

2.2.4 MANUAL OVERRIDE OF SAFETY SHUT-OFF VALVE

On sloping terrain it may be necessary to manually override the Safety Shut-Off Valve. The Safety Shut-Off Valve can be
overridden by holding the valve handle in an open position.
WARNING

2.2.5 SLOW CLOSE VALVE FEATURE

The Blitzfire has a valve damping mechanism to slow valve closure as it approaches OFF to reduce the effects of water hammer.
The damping mechanism has a vane moving in dampening fluid connected to the valve handle on the left side of the monitor.
WARNING

2.3 FOLDING LEGS

The Blilzfire has two legs that fold for storage and unfold for operation. The legs are held in the folded and unfolded position by
spring detents. To fold or unfold the legs:
1. Grasp the spike end of one leg and pivot it to the folded or unfolded position.
2. Repeat for the other leg.
WARNING

2.3.1 CARBIDE SPIKES

The Blitzfire monitor has 3 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 monitor and the hardness and texture of the surface the spikes are in contact with. At low elevation angles it is
difficult for these spikes to resist sliding. These spikes are essential to safe operation of the monitor and must be in contact with
the ground at all times. Set the monitor on an even surface so that all three spikes contact the ground. Replace any spike if the tip
diameter exceeds 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). Order replacement spike kit: XX482-KIT.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not tie or prop open the valve handle. Tampering with the valve handle will render the Safety
Shut-Off inoperable and may result in injury or death.
Do not add or change dampening fluid. Improper servicing may result in a malfunctioning safety
shut-off valve. If service is needed on the slow close device, contact Task Force Tips service
department at 800-348-2686.
In the unfolded position the legs provide a stable base for operation of the monitor. Lack of stability
can cause an out of control monitor resulting in injury or death. Do not operate as a portable
monitor with either one or both legs in the folded position.
For stable operation the three spikes must maintain in contact with the ground. Do not place the
Blitzfire on top of debris, objects, or uneven terrain that would keep any of the spikes from
contacting the ground.
On hard slippery surfaces the spikes may provide little resistance to sliding. In these cases the
monitor should be tied off or the legs hooked on stationary objects to keep the monitor in position.
Also, a person's weight applied to the monitor may help increase resistance to sliding.
Spikes must be sharp to provide resistance to sliding. Replace any spike if the tip diameter
exceeds 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
Spikes are sharp and exposed. Use care around spikes to avoid injury and damage to clothing or
other property.
To minimize the risk of an out of control monitor:
• Test Safety Shut-Off Valve before each use.
• Tie off the monitor when practical.
• Hook legs on stationary objects such as doorframes,
cracks, sign posts etc.
• Keep elevation angle as high as practical.
• Choose surfaces that allow spikes to dig in.
• Assure that the hose is not lifting the spikes off the
ground.
• Reduce flow to limit nozzle reaction if stability is
questionable.
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