General Information; Various Models And Terms; Specifications - Task Force Tips VORTEX 2 ER Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

The TFT VORTEX Nozzles enhance the use of smooth bore nozzles. They are intended for installation behind a smooth bore nozzle
for use with water or fi re fi ghting foam solutions. Six short vanes in the bore of the VORTEX reduce turbulence in straight stream.
Actuating a VORTEX nozzle from "STREAM" to "VORTEX" causes the vanes to pivot proportionally. This induces a gentle spin in
the water to create a uniformly dispersed VORTEX stream pattern. The vanes are less obtrusive than a typical stream straightener,
resulting in virtually no friction loss regardless of which stream pattern is selected. The vanes also allow large debris to easily pass
through the VORTEX. Pattern selection is controlled with an electric drive on VORTEX ER nozzles. A manual actuation crank turned
by hand is used to change the pattern on manually operated versions.

3.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS

VORTEX 2 and 2 ER models are confi gured with a 2.5" female coupling and 2.5" male threads on the outlet for use with stacked tips.
VORTEX 3 and 3 ER models are confi gured with a 3.5" female coupling and 3.5" male threads on the outlet for use with stacked tips.
VORTEX 6 ER models are confi gured with a 6"NH female fi xed coupling and 6"NH male threads on the outlet for use with connecting
to Tsunami Stacked Tips.
INLET COUPLING
SERIAL NUMBER
VORTEX

3.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Flow Rate
Maximum Operating Pressure
Hydrostatic Test Pressure
Actuation Time for Full Travel*
Electrical Requirements*
Waterway Diameter
Standard Inlet/Outlet
Overall Length
Operating temperature of fl uid
Storage temperature range
Materials used
* For ER Models Only
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MANUAL
ACTIVATION
CRANK
OUTLET THREADS
Figure 3.1
VORTEX 2
VORTEX 2 ER
1250 gpm (4500 l/min)
4 seconds
2.5" (64 mm)
2.5" NH, BSP, NPSH
8.4" (213 mm)
Aluminum 6000 series hard anodized MIL8625 class 3 type 2,
stainless steel 300 series, nitrile rubber
Figure 3.2
5
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
VORTEX ER
VORTEX 3
VORTEX 3 ER
2500 gpm (9500 l/min)
300 psi (21 bar)
900 psi (62 bar)
8 seconds
12V / 24V
3.5" (89 mm)
2.5" NH, BSP, NPSH
9.0" (229 mm)
33° to 120°F (0° to 50°C)
-40° to 150°F (-40° to 65°C)
ELECTRICAL QUICK
CONNECT FOR TFT
MONITORS
MANUAL OVERRIDE
5/16" HEX
VORTEX 6 ER
8000 gpm (30,000 l/min)
14 seconds
6" (152 mm)
6" NH
11" (279 mm)
LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02