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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response equipment
and services want responders to know and understand the following:
1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities
requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution at all
times.
2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user's instructions provided
with any piece of equipment you may be called upon to use.
3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in
Firefighting and /or Emergency Response and in the use, precautions, and
care of any equipment you may be called upon to use.
4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain the
personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon
to use.
5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable condition and
has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other severe
injury.
FEMSA
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2006
MANUAL: Remote Control
®
HURRICANE RC MONITOR
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual
and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. A person who has not read and
understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the Hurricane RC
monitor.
Maximum recommended inlet
pressure is 200 psi. (14 bar)
Model XFIH-E11A Monitor
Shown With
Model M-ERP-NJ Nozzle
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize installers,
firefighters and maintenance personnel with the installation,
operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with
the Hurricane RC Monitor.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and
maintenance personnel.
2800 E. Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIX-300 January 24, 2006 Rev05
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- Page 1 P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org maintenance personnel. TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc. 2800 E. Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • www.tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2006 LIX-300 January 24, 2006 Rev05...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS ......3 5.9.1 ELECTRICAL WIRING 2.0 SAFETY ........... 3 5.10 OPERATOR STATION INSTALLATION DIRECTLY TO MONITOR . -
Page 3: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Task Force Tips’ HURRICANE RC is an electric remote monitor, with a single low-profile waterway discharge. It has high flow and low friction loss characteristics. Capable of flowing 1250 gpm (4500 l/min) while maintaining a FULL 450° of rotational travel (225° either side of center position). -
Page 4: Electrical Specifications
3.1.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Operating voltage: 12 or 24 VDC (field changable) Motor current: Nominal* Limit Elevation motor: 6 amps 15 amps Horizontal rotation motor: 6 amps 10 amps Nozzle motor: 1 amp 5 amps *with rated water pressure applied At rest current: .25 amps Recommended fuse or circuit breaker size:... -
Page 5: Inlets And Outlets
3.3 INLETS AND OUTLETS The standard Hurricane RC Monitor inlet is CODE-RLF for direct connection to TFT's Extend-A-Gun RC3. Monitor inlet CODE-RPF is available for direct connection to Extend-A-Gun RC4. The standard outlet is 2-½”-6 National Hose male. Various other inlet and oputlet fittings are available as shown in Figure 3.3. -
Page 6: Inlet Flange Size Specifications
3.3.1 INLET FLANGE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL FITS FLANGE OUTSIDE THICKNESS BOLT HOLE NO. BOLT SIZE OF TORQUE ON BOLTS DIAMETER CIRCLE HOLES BOLTS XFIH-E1*A 3” ANSI 125/150 7.5” .75" 6.0" 5/8" 76-80 FT-LBF (metric DN8 PN20) 190mm 20mm 152.5mm 100-110 Newton Meters XFIH-E2*A 4"... -
Page 7: Electrical Controls
3.5 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS The electric Hurricane RC monitor is controlled by a very powerful, state-of-the-art electronics system. The key components of the system are the motor control boards and a communication board. Each motor control board has its own microprocessor and a sophisticated motor control chip. -
Page 8: Inlet Fittings Or Extend-A-Gun Rc Installation
4.2 INLET FITTINGS OR EXTEND-A-GUN RC INSTALLATION The Hurricane RC Monitor is available with various inlet fittings as shown in figure 3.3. The Hurricane RC Monitor also connects directly to TFT's Extend-A-Gun RC3 or RC4. The fittings and Extend-A-Gun RC are attached to the monitor by means of a threaded joint with an o-ring seal. - Page 9 The Extend-A-Gun RC manual override knob may be mounted in any one of four possible orientations (90 degrees apart). MANUAL OVERRIDE KNOB ON EXTEND-A-GUN STRAIGHT BACK REFERENCE MARK 1-1/2 TURNS (SEE FIGURE 4.2A) APPROX. 37 IN. 3/4 TURNS APPROX. 33 IN. 1 TURN APPROX.
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Page 10: Nozzle Connection
4.3 NOZZLE CONNECTION The Hurricane RC monitor outlet thread types are as shown in figure 3.3. The nozzle is simply screwed onto the Hurricane RC monitor's exit threads. Insure that the nozzle's coupling does not make contact with the elevation drive housing when the monitor is in its highest elevation position. -
Page 11: Pressure Gage Port
FIG 4.4A Horizontal Travel Limits Pry out plastic plug and install Stop Bolt(s) to obtain desired travel limits. (TFT# Y4145) 45° LEFT 45° RIGHT 90° LEFT 90° RIGHT 135° LEFT AND RIGHT FIG 4.4B (ONLY ONE STOP BOLT STRAIGHT BACK NEEDED FOR THIS Horizontal Travel Stop Bolt Locations REFERENCE MARK... -
Page 12: Electrical Controls Installation
5.0 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS INSTALLATION The electric RC monitor is supplied with a monitor mounted operator station. The wiring on the monitor and for this operator station is factory installed. The assembly is supplied with a 30-foot length of cable for connection to the operator control stations as shown in Figure 5.0 or directly to a protected voltage supply. -
Page 13: Primary Monitor Operator Station
5.1 PRIMARY MONITOR OPERATOR STATION 5-1/8 (130 mm) This operator station will include the wiring connections for the cable from the monitor and the incoming power. In many installations this operator station will also include the wiring connections for the wireless, joystick, or tether operator station. The enclosure is designed to be recess mounted in a panel. - Page 14 VERIFY RUBBER SEAL IS CLEAN AND UNDAMAGED. VERIFY THAT NO WIRES ARE CAUGHT BETWEEN LID AND BOX. USE SUPPLIED FLAT HEAD SCREWS WITH O-RING SEALS. TIGHTEN SCREWS SECURELY. (6) PLACES. FIG 5.1.2B FIG 5.1.2C From/To Monitor Or Operator Station Connections From/To Tether, Optional Operator Station Toggle Switch Operator Station, or Communication Interface Box.
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Page 15: Optional Monitor Operator Stations
5.2 OPTIONAL MONITOR OPERATOR STATIONS The electronic package for the Hurricane RC is designed for multiple operator stations. The operator stations use an RS-485 communication design and the communication boards in each station are connected in series. This gives the flexibility to choose more than one location on a truck to operate the monitor. -
Page 16: Electrical Wiring
5.3.3 ELECTRICAL WIRING See section 5.1.2 5.4 WIRELESS MONITOR OPERATOR STATION This operator station consists of the wireless transmitter, receiver, receiver output cable, and charging cradle. The installer will need to mount the wireless receiver and wire it into the primary operator station. The charging cradle will need to be mounted in a weatherproof location and wired to a protected voltage supply. -
Page 17: Joystick Monitor Operator Station
PRESS AGAIN FOR FLUSH FUNCTION TRIGGER 2-27/32 (72 mm) ® Install joystick instruction HOLE MOUNTING DETAIL label nearby for quick TASK FORCE TIPS 800-348-2686 • www.tft.com FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT operation reference. Y5336 Fig 5.5.1.1 Joystick Operator Station Fig 5.5.1.2 Hole Dimensions Joystick Instruction Label 5.5.2 ELECTRICAL WIRING... -
Page 18: Wiring To Primary Operator Station
5.5.2.2 WIRING TO A PRIMARY OPERATOR STATION The joystick cable will enter the primary operator station through the connector labeled WIRELESS OPER. STATION. Refer to section 5.1.2D. **WATER VALVE CONNECTION ** -TRIGGER ACTUATION SWITCHES ORANGE WIRE TO GROUND - 5 AMP SWITCH CONTACT RATING - WHEN SWITCHING A RELAY OR SOLENOID, INSTALL A SUPPRESSION DIODE Joystick... -
Page 19: Communication Interface Box
5.7 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE BOX This Communication Interface Box converts discrete input signals into serial communications for controlling the monitor. The discrete input signals can be from a joystick, toggle switches, relay contacts or Canbus output module. The interface box accepts +12/24 VDC signals, but can be field changed to accept ground signals. -
Page 20: Operator Station Installation Directly To Monitor
5.10 OPERATOR STATION INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON MONITOR The electric RC monitor can be directly connected to a protected power supply, see section 5.9, and then be controlled by one of the following without the use of a Y4E-RP, primary operating station. •... -
Page 21: Ladder Installation Electrical Wiring
5.12 ELECTRIC NOZZLE ACTUATOR WIRING The electric RC monitor is designed to control and is factory wired for a TFT electric actuated nozzle. Task Force Tips nozzles are available with a male cord plug. After mounting the appropriate nozzle onto the monitor, plug the male cord from the nozzle into the female cord located on the outlet of the monitor. -
Page 22: Manual Override Handwheels
6.0 OPERATION 6.1 OVERRIDE HANDWHEELS In the event of electrical system failure of the monitor or fire truck, Hurricane RC is factory supplied with handwheels so the monitor may be manually operated. The factory-supplied handwheels are 6 inches in diameter. To make the Hurricane RC more compact, the handwheels may be removed. -
Page 23: Master Override Feature
6.2.2 MASTER OVERRIDE FEATURE (DIP #1) Any operator station with a communication board can be reconfigured with the master override feature. These stations include the Y4E-RP, Y4E-RO, Y4E-CT-30, Y4E-CT-100, Y4E-TS, or any inputs connected to an Y4E-COMM. To enable the master override feature on an operator station, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 24: Programming
TO OSCILLATE: TO STOW: ® Press & release OSC button. Press & release STOW button. TASK FORCE TIPS Pattern must be programmed first.) (Programmable, refer to manual.) FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT OSCILLATE PATTERN PROGRAMMING: Move monitor to starting point of pattern. -
Page 25: Recommended Monitor Stowing Position
6.3 RECOMMENDED MONITOR STOWING POSITION For truck mounted applications, it is recommended that the monitor be stowed in a position such that the monitor's nozzle rests against a bracket or support surface. This will minimize bouncing of the nozzle when the apparatus is traveling. Always be sure the monitor is properly stowed before moving the truck and know the overall height to avoid damage from overhead obstructions such as doors or bridges. -
Page 26: Stacked Tips Flow And Reach
6.5.1 STACKED TIPS FLOW AND REACH English Units Nozzle Pressure (PSI) Nozzle Diameter Flow Reaction Flow Reaction Flow Reaction Flow Reaction (inches) GPM 1 bar = 14.5 psi 1.375 1 gal = 3.785 l/min 1.50 1.75 2.00 1060 1190 Metric Units Nozzle Pressure (BAR) Nozzle Diameter Flow... - Page 27 1.375 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 40 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) 1.50 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 40 PSI...
- Page 28 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (METERS) 75 DEGREES 2.0 INCH TIP, 100 PSI, 1190 GPM 60 DEGREES 45 DEGREES 30 DEGREES HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) This graph is approximate only. Critical applications should be tested in actual conditions to verify adequate reach. FIG 6.5.1D Effects Of Elevation Of Trajectory 2.00 INCH TIP , 100 PSI, 1190 GPM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M)
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Page 29: Automatic Nozzles
6.5.2 AUTOMATIC NOZZLES Automatic nozzles maintain a constant pressure by adjusting their orifice to match the available flow. Consult the nozzle’s manufacturer for maximum flow and pressure ratings. In all cases, do not exceed 1250 gpm (4500 l/min). TFT's Masterstream 1250 Nozzle has a 150-1250 gpm (600 - 4500 l/min) flow range. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
7.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Leaks Debris or damage in seal area Clean out debris or replace damaged parts Elevation Binding Debris or damage to elevation drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts Lack of lubricant Grease, see section 8.1 Horizontal Rotation Binding Debris or damage to horizontal drive parts... -
Page 31: Maintenance And Inspection
Performance tests should be conducted on the Hurricane RC monitor after repairs are made, or any time a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance with Task Force Tips test procedures. Consult the factory for the test procedure that corresponds to the model and serial number of your monitor. -
Page 32: Exploded View Drawings And Parts List
9.0 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST 9.1 HURRICANE RC MONITOR ASSEMBLY 12 13... - Page 33 HURRICANE RC MONITOR PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART # SHAFT NUT X210 SNAP RING VR4220 BEARING VM4250 WORM W/ KEYWAY X220 BELL / BIG BEND ASSEMBLY X806 GREASE FITTING 1/4-28 VT25-28ZERK HEX MOUNTING SCREW X258 CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY X888 3/8-16 x 1 BHCS VT37-16BH1.0 LABEL BRACKET X395...
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Page 34: Elevation Chain Drive Assembly
9.2 ELEVATION CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART # HOUSING X250 BUSHING - SHAFT X251 BUSHING - DRIVE X252 ROLLER CHAIN RING X255 SPROCKET - SLAVE X254 SPROCKET - DRIVE X253 BUSHING - MOTOR X256 COVER X257 9.3 GEAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1/4-28 x 1/2 BHCS VT25-28BH500 DESCRIPTION... -
Page 35: Monitor Control Box Assembly
9.4 MONITOR CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY POWER CABLE TO TFT ER NOZZLE MALE PLUG TO HORIZONTAL GEAR MOTOR TO VERTICAL GEAR MOTOR DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. CABLE FITTING PG11 Y5205 CABLE FITTING PG9 Y5245 ENCLOSURE - BOX Y5115 LOCKNUT - PG9 Y5246 LOCKNUT - PG11 Y5206... -
Page 36: Warranty
10.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-6940 (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its Hurricane RC 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.
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