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Task Force Tips Tornado Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION,
SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
TORNADO
TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2005-2007
MANUAL: TORNADO
& TORNADO 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 Tornado or Tornado RC Monitor.
TM
Maximum Recommended Flow
is 500 gpm (1900 l/min)
Maximum Recommended Pressure
is 200 psi (14 bar)
TORNADO RC
2800 E Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
TM
LIY-300 January 24, 2007 Rev02

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  • Page 1 A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the Tornado or Tornado RC Monitor. Maximum Recommended Flow...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.0.1 Alternative Wiring Configuration 6.4 Flows and Pressures 5.1 Primary Monitor Operator Station 6.4.1 Stacked Tips Flow 5.1.1 Mounting 6.4.2 Tornado Monitor and Stream Straightener 5.1.2 Electrical Wiring Friction Loss 5.2 Optional Monitor Operator Stations 6.5 Stream Straighteners 5.2.1 Mounting 6.5.1 Stream Straighteners with Stacked Tips...

  • Page 3: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words

    3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Tornado monitor is a 2-inch, 500 gpm maximum monitor. It is available in a manually operated model as well as an electric remote controlled model. The electric remote controlled model is known as the Tornado RC. Further specifications are shown in the following sections.

  • Page 4: Part Identification And Models

    ISC - Canada CE - European Union 3.2 PART IDENTIFICATION AND MODELS The Tornado and Tornado RC Monitor are shown in figs 3.2A and 3.2B along with the names of some various parts and controls. MANUAL OVERRIDE KNOB GREASE FITTING...

  • Page 5: Inlets And Outlets

    (Y2420ANF) (Y2420ANF) (Y2420ABJ) (Y2420ABJ) INLET COUPLING INLET COUPLING 2.5 - 7.5 NH 2.5 - 7.5 NH MANUAL TORNADO (TILLER BAR) MODEL MANUAL TORNADO (TILLER BAR) MODEL TORNADO RC MODEL TORNADO RC MODEL 2.5” BSP 2.5” BSP 2.0” BSP 2.0” BSP 2.5”...

  • Page 6: Overall Dimensions

    (315 mm) (315 mm) See table below for additional height See table below for additional height from Inlet Fitting from Inlet Fitting Manual Tornado Monitor Dimensions Electric Tornado RC Monitor Dimensions Fig 3.4A Fig 3.4B MODEL INLET FITTING ADDITIONAL TYPE...

  • Page 7: Electrical Controls

    3.5 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS The electric Tornado 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: Quick Connect Inlet Mounting And Travel Ranges

    4.2 QUICK CONNECT INLET MOUNTING AND TRAVEL RANGES Figure 3.3 shows the various Inlet Adapters used on the Tornado. These Inlet Adapters must be oriented upon installation so the Tornado will point in the desired direction. Figure 4.2A shows examples of Inlet Adaptors and the location of a “Straight Ahead Reference Mark”.

  • Page 9: Nozzle Installation

    The nozzle is simply screwed onto the monitor's exit threads. For nozzles with electric pattern control, a cable with a female, waterproof connector is provided at the outlet of the Tornado RC which attaches directly to several of TFT's electric nozzles. The cable used is a dual-key, micro type plug assembly. Any other nozzle should have the corresponding male electrical connector installed.

  • Page 10: Alternative Wiring Configuration

    5.0.0 STANDARD WIRING CONFIGURATION Joystick Operator Monitor Mounted Station Sec 5.5 Operator Station Installer Supplied Terminal Box Installer Supplied Power Cable * See Note 2/C-14, 2/C-20 Communication 12 ft (3.7 m) Maximum Interface Box Sec 5.7 13/C-20 NOTE: To avoid excessive voltage drop at monitor operator station, do not lengthen factory supplied power Toggle Switch or monitor cable.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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. THESE TERMINAL BLOCKS CAN BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE BOARD FOR EASIER WIRE CONNECTING.

  • Page 13: Optional Monitor Operator Stations

    5.2 OPTIONAL MONITOR OPERATOR STATIONS The electronic package for the Tornado RC is designed for multiple operator stations. The operator stations use a 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 14: Wireless Monitor Operator Station

    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 15: 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 16: Wiring To A 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 INSTALLER SUPPLIED CABLE...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Monitor Position Display

    5.8 MONITOR POSITION DISPLAY 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 19: Ladder Installation Electrical Wiring

    5.11 ELECTRIC NOZZLE ACTUATOR WIRING The electric Tornado 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 20: Operation

    6.1.2 ELEVATION CONTROL AND ELEVATION ROTATION LOCK The elevation of the stream is changed by pushing or pulling vertically on the Tornado's Tiller Bar. Twisting the Elevation Locking Knob clockwise will increase the drag on the swivel joint to “lock” the monitor at a particular elevation. Select discharge devices that do not exceed the 25 ft-lb locking capability of the elevation lock.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Override Knobs

    FLOW EXCEEDS RATING OF TORNADO MONITOR Stacked Tips Flow Table 6.4.2 TORNADO MONITOR AND STREAM STRAIGHTENER FRICTION LOSS See figure 6.4.2 for Tornado Monitor and Task Force Tips 5 and 10 inch Stream Straightener friction loss. FLOW (l/min) 1000 1200...

  • Page 24: Stream Straighteners

    6.5.1 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH STACKED TIP NOZZLES Turbulence though the Tornado Monitor is very low, but stream quality and reach can be improved with the use of a stream straightener on the TFT stacked tip nozzle. See figure 6.4.2 for the TFT stream straightener friction loss.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 7.1 Horizontal Rotation Debris or damage to horizontal drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts...
  • Page 26 9.0 TORNADO DRAWING & PARTS LIST Fig 9.0A Manual Tornado Exploded View...
  • Page 27 1/4-28 X ½ SOCKET SET SCREW VT25-28SS500 BASE TILLER ALUMINUM Y2410A O-RING-233 2-7/8 ID X 1/8 C/S VO-233 1/4-28 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW VT25-28BH500 NAME LABEL: TORNADO MONITOR Y2124 LABEL BRACKET Y2120 3/8-24 X 3/8 DOG POINT H515 WEAR DISC Y4191...
  • Page 28 9.0 TORNADO RC DRAWING & PARTS LIST Fig 9.0B Tornado RC Exploded View...
  • Page 29 BASE - QUICK CONNECT ALUMINUM Y2415A O-RING-233 2-7/8 ID VO-233 1/4-28 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW VT25-28BH500 LABEL BRACKET Y2120 NAME LABEL: TORNADO RC Y2122 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW VT25-20BH500 OVERRIDE KNOB Y4165 LOWER SECTION RC ALUMINUM Y2110A THREAD ADAPTER 2.5"NH MALE ALUMINUM...
  • Page 30 9.0 TORNADO RC DRAWING & PARTS LIST POWER CABLE TO TFT ER NOZZLE MALE PLUG Fig 9.0D Tornado RC Monitor TO HORIZONTAL Control Box Assembly GEAR MOTOR TO VERTICAL GEAR MOTOR DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. CABLE FITTING PG11 Y5205 CABLE FITTING PG9...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    10.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-6940 (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its Tornado and Tornado 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.
  • Page 32 Each relay has one Form-C contact (common, normally open, normally closed) that can be used. 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. 2006 LIY-ADD1 April 26, 2006 Rev00...
  • Page 33 Replace lid. Verify rubber seal is clean and undamaged. Verify that no wires are caught between lid and box. Figure 2.0.1 Relay Configuration 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. 2006 LIY-ADD1 April 26, 2006 Rev00...
  • Page 34 AT STOW RELAY USER TERMINALS 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. 2006 LIY-ADD2 April 26, 2006 Rev 00...
  • Page 35 -Cycle power off and back on to monitor. 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. 2006 LIY-ADD4 December 13, 2006 Rev 00...
  • Page 36 Fig 2.0 Wireless Operator Station Storage Bracket Hole Dimensions 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. 2005-2007 LIY-300 January 24, 2007 Rev02...

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