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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
VORTEX 2 ER
MANUALLY OPERATED MODELS
VORTEX 2
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • TFT.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020
MONITOR MOUNTED NOZZLES
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/
serialnumber.
This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualifi ed emergency services personnel for
fi refi ghting. All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with
the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual
should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
ELECTRIC REMOTE OPERATED MODELS
VORTEX 3 ER
VORTEX 3
MANUAL: VORTEX
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
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VORTEX 6 ER
LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02
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- Page 1 MANUALLY OPERATED MODELS VORTEX 2 VORTEX 3 TASK FORCE TIPS LLC 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • TFT.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02...
- Page 2 6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other severe injury. Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association FEMSA P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.0 USE WITH FOAM 8.0 USE OF NOZZLES 9.0 WARRANTY 10.0 MAINTENANCE 10.1 FIELD LUBRICATION 10.2 SERVICE TESTING 10.3 REPAIR 11.0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS 12.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
Damage or injury could result from operating the monitor beyond the safe operating envelope. Do WARNING not operate the monitor outside the envelope in the following graph(s). To prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment. NOTICE ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 5: General Information
-40° to 150°F (-40° to 65°C) Materials used Aluminum 6000 series hard anodized MIL8625 class 3 type 2, stainless steel 300 series, nitrile rubber * For ER Models Only Figure 3.2 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 6: Nozzle Couplings
Use with salt water is permissible provided the equipment is thoroughly cleaned with fresh water after each use. The service life of the equipment may be shortened due to the eff ects of corrosion, and is not covered under warranty. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 7: Flow Characteristics
Flow Reaction (mm) 1007 1124 1242 1363 1571 1756 1503 1647 1900 2127 1790 1961 2264 2529 2434 2669 3081 3445 3180 3486 4024 4497 Table 4.1 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 8: Vortex 3 And 3 Er Flow Characteristics And Charts
Flow Reaction Flow Reaction Flow Reaction Flow Reaction (mm) 1380 3486 4024 4479 4028 4410 5091 5693 4970 5443 6288 7030 6015 6587 7609 8506 Table 4.2 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 9: Vortex 6 Er Flow Characteristics And Charts
Flow Reaction (mm) 9730 10670 12340 13780 12720 13930 16090 17980 1140 16090 17640 20360 1160 22790 1450 20890 22860 1120 26420 1500 29520 1880 Table 4.3 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 10: Installation
5.1 VORTEX 2 & 2 ER INSTALLATION The VORTEX 2 & VORTEX 2 ER is intended to be installed on the outlet of a monitor and paired with stacked tips or smooth bores. VORTEX 2 ER MST-3NJ 3 STACKED TIPS... -
Page 11: Vortex 3 And 3 Er Orientation
The VORTEX 6 ER is intended to be installed in place of the straight section of the YST-8NX Tsunami Stacked Tips and paired with stacked tips or smooth bores. VORTEX 6 REPLACES STRAIGHT SECTION Figure 5.3 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 12: Operation
• Be aware that the monitor may be remotely operated • Keep hands and fi ngers away from pinch points on the monitor • Never operate the manual override while electric controls are in operation ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 13: Use With Foam
International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), or Nozzle pressure in PSI sources approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Hose friction loss in PSI Device loss in PSI Elevation loss in PSI ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02... -
Page 14: Warranty
9.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips LLC, 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its products (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the fi... -
Page 15: Maintenance
10.1 FIELD LUBRICATION All Task Force Tips nozzles are factory lubricated with high quality silicone grease. This lubricant has excellent wash out resistance, providing long term performance in fi refi ghting nozzles. If your department has unusually hard or sandy water, the moving parts of the nozzle may be aff... -
Page 16: Operation And Inspection Checklist
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2018 - 2020 LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02...