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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
MONSOON
Maximum Recommended Pressure is 200 psi (14 bar)
TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2007
®
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 Monsoon or Monsoon RC Monitor.
MONSOON MONITOR
& MONSOON RC MONITOR
MONSOON RC
2800 E. Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIY-200 March 1, 2007 Rev05

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  • Page 1 Maximum Recommended Pressure is 200 psi (14 bar) 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. 2004-2007 LIY-200 March 1, 2007 Rev05...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.4.2 Master Stream 2000 Nozzle 5.3.1 MOUNTING STORAGE BRACKET 6.4.3 Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss 5.3.2 INSTALLING RADIO 6.5 Stream Straighteners ......35 5.3.3 TEACHING ID CODE...

  • Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words

    Standard outlet is 3.5” NH (90 mm) rigid male thread. The Monsoon RC is an electric remote controlled monitor that has all the benefits of the Monsoon monitor with the addition of powered operation. Designed for field changeable 12 VDC or 24 VDC operation. The Monsoon RC comes with a factory installed control panel mounted on the monitor for controlling horizontal rotation, elevation, and nozzle pattern.

  • Page 5: Mechanical And Electrical Specifications

    3.1 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight Manual 25 lbm 11.4 kg Electric 37 lbm 16.8 kg Min. Flow Area 4” inlets 12.6 in2 81.1 cm2 3” inlets 7.07 in2 45.6 cm2 Max Flow 2000 GPM 7,600 LPM Max Operating Pressure 200 PSI 14 BAR Materials Used...

  • Page 6: Part Identification And Models

    3.2 PART IDENTIFICATION AND MODELS The Monsoon Monitor comes in manual and electric remote controlled models. Manual models are available with either handwheel control on both axis or a tiller bar model that uses a tiller bar to control horizontal rotation. Electric remote control models are available in a standard model (suitable for on top of pumpers), a Ladder model and a Platform model.

  • Page 7: Inlets And Outlets

    3.3 INLETS AND OUTLETS The standard Monsoon Monitor inlet is CODE-RPF for direct connection to TFT's Extend-A-Gun RC4 (4 inch size). Monitor inlet CODE- RLF is available for direct connection to Extend-A-Gun RC3 (3 inch size). The standard outlet is 3.5”-6 National Hose male. Various other inlet and outlet adapters are available as shown in figure 3.3A.

  • Page 8: Overall Dimensions

    3.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 9: Overall Dimensions

    3.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 10: Electrical Controls

    4.0 INSTALLATION 4.1 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MONITOR MOUNTING The structure that the Monsoon Monitor is mounted to must withstand the internal pressure of the monitor as well as shear and bending forces due to nozzle reaction. Nozzle reaction can be as high as 1,500 lbs (700 kg) (2000 gpm at 200 psi).

  • Page 11: Inlet Fittings Or Extend-A-Gun Rc Installation

    4.2 INLET FITTING OR EXTEND-A-GUN RC INSTALLATION The Monsoon Monitor is available with various inlet fittings as shown in fig 3.3A. When the inlet fittings are used see figure 4.2A for the addition to overall height. The Monsoon 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 12: Inlet Fittings Or Extend-A-Gun Rc Installation

    Ahead Reference Mark on the monitor. NOTE: Monsoon monitor, for use with Extend-A-Gun RC, comes with the wire installed in a nylon tube. The nylon tubing gives the wire additional stiffness so it better follows as the Extend-A-Gun RC extends or retracts. A fitting is also supplied and is to be used where the...

  • Page 13: Nozzle Installation

    4.4 HORIZONTAL ROTATION TRAVEL STOPS The range of horizontal rotation travel for the manual Monsoon monitor is continuous 360 degrees. The motorized version is limited to 450 degrees total horizontal rotation travel or 225 degrees from either side of a straight ahead position. Horizontal rotation travel stop bolts may be installed in the monitor to limit travel as shown in figures 4.4A and 4.4B.

  • Page 14: Elevation Travel Stops

    4.5 ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS The range of elevation travel for the Monsoon Monitor is 90 degrees above zero to 45 degrees below zero. The elevation range may be limited by installing the supplied stop bolts at the locations shown is figures 4.5A and 4.5B. Consult factory for other ranges. The figures include installation notes.

  • Page 15: 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 17: Panel Monitor Operator Station

    5.1 PANEL MONITOR OPERATOR STATION (Y4E-RP) This operator station allows the monitor to be controlled from a remote location. The installer will need to mount the operator station and connect the cable to the monitor and power. The enclosure is designed to be recess mounted in a panel. This operator station has extra power and communication terminal blocks available and can be used as a central location for terminating wires.

  • Page 18: Holster Mounting

    5.2.1 HOLSTER MOUNTING Select proper location for mounting holster, preferably inside a storage compartment. Panel space required will be 6.5” x 8.0” (165 x 203mm). Refer to Figure 5.2.1for hole dimensions. Holster can be used as template. 5 3/4" (146 mm) Drill (3) Pilot Holes (refer to hole size chart) Mount Holster With (3)

  • Page 19: Wireless Monitor Operator Station

    5.3 WIRELESS MONITOR OPERATOR STATION (YE-RF-##) The YE-RF-## Wireless Operator Station is supplied with a radio board that needs to be installed in the monitor control box and a storage bracket. 5.3.1 MOUNTING STORAGE BRACKET The storage bracket is supplied with (3) 1/4-20 stainless steel self-tapping screws. Make sure the material beneath the bracket is substantial and thick enough to hold self-tapping screws.

  • Page 20: Teaching Id Code

    NOZZLE STOPS AT FULL FOG PRESS AGAIN FOR FLUSH FUNCTION 2-27/32 TRIGGER (72 mm) ® HOLE MOUNTING DETAIL TASK FORCE TIPS 800-348-2686 • www.tft.com FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT Y5336 Fig 5.4.1.1 Fig 5.4.1.2 Joystick Operator Station Hole Dimensions Joystick Instruction Label...

  • Page 21: Electrical Wiring

    5.4.2 ELECTRICAL WIRING The joystick operator station must be connected to the included Y4E-COMM Communication Interface Box or a separately supplied Y4E-RP Panel Mount Operator Station. By connecting the joystick to a communication interface box, a panel mount operator station is not required and the installer has the option to enable the joystick operator station with the master override feature (see Section 6.2.2).

  • Page 22: Toggle Switch Monitor Operator Station

    5.5 TOGGLE SWITCH MONITOR OPERATOR STATION (Y4E-TS) This operator station allows the monitor to be controlled by three toggle switches. The installer will need to mount the operator station and connect the cable to the monitor and power. 5.5.1 ENCLOSURE MOUNTING Select proper operator location.

  • Page 23: Inputs Signal Configuration

    5.6.3 INPUTS SIGNAL CONFIGURATION The Communication Interface Box is shipped from the factory configured to accept +12/24 volt DC input signals, but can be field changed to accept ground input signals. To change the configuration: 1. Remove lid from enclosure. 2.

  • Page 24: Monitor Position Display

    5.7 MONITOR POSITION DISPLAY (Y4E-DISP) The monitor position display is supplied with a 10' (3 m) long 4-conductor cable. The installer will need to surface mount the enclosure in a dry area and connect the cable to power and the communication link of the monitor. Display is designed for use with 180° total horizontal axis travel.

  • Page 25: Configuration

    5.8.3 CONFIGURATION The two relays on the circuit board can be individually configured as AUX1 or AUX2. Also the actuation of each relay can be configured to be momentary or latched. See Figure 5.9.3 for relay configuration DIP switch settings. Remove lid from interface box.

  • Page 26: Ladder Installation Electrical Wiring

    5.10.2.1 LADDER INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING (-L MODELS) The electronics enclosure 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 electronic interface accepts +12/24 VDC signals, but can be field changed to accept ground signals.

  • Page 27: Platform Installation Electrical Wiring

    5.10.2.2 PLATFORM INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING (-P MODELS) The electronics enclosure 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 electronic interface accepts +12/24 VDC signals, but can be field changed to accept ground signals.

  • Page 28: Electrical Enclosure With At Stow Relay

    5.11 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 29: Operation

    6.0 OPERATION 6.1 MANUAL MODEL 6.1.1 HORIZONTAL ROTATION CONTROL A handwheel controls the monitor's horizontal rotation direction. Clockwise rotation of the handwheel moves the nozzle to the left and counter-clockwise rotation to the right. Approximately 14 turns of the handwheel will give a 90 degree change in horizontal rotation direction.

  • Page 30: Joystick Operator Station

    6.2.1.5 JOYSTICK OPERATOR STATION (Y4E-JS) This operator station is installed in a protected location and allows the monitor to be controlled by a joystick. 6.2.1.6 TOGGLE SWITCH OPERATOR STATION (Y4E-TS) This operator station allows the monitor to be operated by three toggle switches. 6.2.2 MASTER OVERRIDE FEATURE (DIP#1) Any operator station with a communication board can be reconfigured with the master override feature.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Override Handwheels

    6.2.6 OVERRIDE HANDWHEELS In the event of electrical system failure on the monitor or fire truck the Monsoon Monitor is factory supplied with handwheels or knobs so the monitor may be manually operated. The factory supplied handwheels are 6 inches in diameter. To make the Monsoon RC more compact the manual override handwheels may be removed.
  • Page 33 (LPM) 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 STACK TIP PERFORMANCE 2 1/4" TIP (PRESSURE IS NOZZLE EXIT PITOT PRESSURE) 2" TIP 2 3/4" TIP 2 1/2" TIP 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 FLOW (GPM) Fig 6.4.1C Stacked Tip Flow Graph 2 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 20.0...

  • Page 34: Master Stream 2000 Nozzle

    This graph is approximate only. Critical applications should be tested in actual conditions to verify adequate reach. 2 .50 INCH TIP , 100 PSI, 1860 GPM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 75 DEGREES 60 DEGREES 45 DEGREES 30 DEGREES HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Fig 6.4.1D Effects of Elevation of Trajectory This graph shows approximately how a moderate wind can affect stream reach.

  • Page 35: Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss

    4 PSI AT 1000 GPM 1000 1500 2000 Flow (GPM) Fig 6.4.3F - Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss 6.5 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS 6.5.1 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH STACKED TIP NOZZLES Turbulence though the Monsoon Monitor is very low but stream quality and reach can be improved with the...

  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting

    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 37: Maintenance And Inspection

    8.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION The Monsoon Monitor requires little maintenance. The monitor should be kept clean and free of dirt. All controls should be checked for freedom of movement and proper operation before each use. Consult factory for recommended service procedure. Any inoperable or damaged parts should be repaired or replaced immediately.

  • Page 38: Drawings And Parts List

    9.0 MONSOON RC DRAWING & PARTS LIST 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 39: Drawings And Parts List

    9.0 MONSOON DRAWING & PARTS LIST Fig 9.0B Monsoon Mechanical Parts Exploded View...
  • Page 40 DESCRIPTION PART # BASE CODE-RPF 4" -ALUMINUM Y4400A BASE CODE-RLF 3" -ALUMINUM Y4405A O-RING -350 4 5/8 ID 3/16 C/S VO-350 LOWER SEGMENT -ALUMINUM Y4110A 1/4-28 X 1/2 SOCKET SET SCREW CUP POINT VT25-28SS500 1/4-28 X 1/4 SOCKET SET SCREW VT25-28SS250 HEYCO BLACK DOME PLUG #2613 VM4124...
  • Page 41 9.0 MONSOON RC DRAWING & PARTS LIST Fig 9.0C Monsoon RC Exploded View of Electric Parts...
  • Page 42 DESCRIPTION PART # CABLE-POWER & COM 2C#14 30 FEET Y5200 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW VT25-20BH500 .375 OD LOOP CLAMP STAINLESS Y4655 LOWER WIRE SKIRT Y4660 UPPER WIRE SKIR Y4650 BALL 5/16" STAINLESS VB.312 1/4-28 X 1/2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW VT25-28SH500 CONTROL BOX BRACKET Y4618...
  • Page 43 NOTES...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    10.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-6940 (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its Monsoon and Monsoon 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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