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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
Tiller
3.5" Discharge
Tiller
2.5" Discharge
See Section 3.1 for Flow/Pressure Operating Envelope
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018
MANUAL:
MONSOON MONITOR SERIES
See LIY-500 Remote Control (RC) Monitor Electrical Controls
Supplemental Instructions For Use With Monsoon RC Models
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 www.tft.
com/serial-number
Dual Handwheel
3.5" Discharge
Dual Handwheel
2.5" Discharge
®
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
Remote Control
3.5" Discharge
Remote Control
2.5" Discharge
LIY-200 October 11, 2018 Rev18
®

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  • Page 1 Supplemental Instructions For Use With Monsoon RC Models INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and DANGER receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at www.tft. com/serial-number Tiller Dual Handwheel Remote Control 3.5”...
  • 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. Firefi ghting 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

    Table Of Contents 1.0 Meaning of Safety Signal Words ..........3 2.0 Safety ................3 3.0 General Information ............4-11 3.1 Mechanical Specifi cations 3.2 Part Identifi cation and Models 3.3 Inlets and Outlets 3.3.1 Inlet Options and Additional Height 3.3.1.1 Flanges 3.3.1.2 NPT Female 3.3.1.3 BSP Male...

  • Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words

    1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS A safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.6-2011, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious DANGER injury.

  • Page 5: General Information

    360 degree continuous horizontal rotation with fi eld changeable stops at 45, 90, and 135 degrees either side of a center position. Available with various inlet fl anges and threaded fi ttings. Inlet also made for direct connection to TFT’s electric Extend-A-Gun RC3 or RC4.
  • Page 6 3.5” Monsoon Operating Envelope Flow (lpm) 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 Maximum Nozzle Inlet Pressure Maximum Monitor Inlet Pressure Nozzle A Inlet Pressure Nozzle B Inlet Pressure Nozzle C Inlet Pressure Nozzle D Inlet Pressure 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 3000 Flow (gpm) Nozzle A fl...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Inlets And Outlets

    ADDITIONAL OPTION # NUMBER INLET INLET BASE HEIGHT* CONNECT NUMBER HEIGHT* HEIGHT* ADAPTER OPTION # ** 3" ANSI 150 TFT CODE- Y4410A 0.75 FLANGE 4" ANSI 150 TFT CODE- Y4415A 0.94 Y4482 3.83 6.58 FLANGE 6" ANSI 150 TFT CODE- Y4417A 1.00...

  • Page 9: Mating Products

    QUICK PART ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL OPTION # NUMBER INLET INLET BASE HEIGHT* CONNECT NUMBER HEIGHT* HEIGHT* ADAPTER OPTION # ** TFT CODE- EXTEND-A- LIX-512 GUN 3" 0.00 Y4487 3.83 6.58 TFT CODE- EXTEND-A- LIX-530 GUN RC3 TFT CODE- EXTEND-A- 0.00 Y4486 3.63...

  • Page 10: Overall Dimensions

    3.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018 LIY-200 October 11, 2018 Rev18...
  • Page 11 3.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018 LIY-200 October 11, 2018 Rev18...

  • Page 12: Installation

    3.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS 4.0 INSTALLATION See Remote Control (RC) Monitor Electrical Controls Supplemental Instructions LIY-500. 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 13: Inlet Mounting And Travel Ranges

    4.2 INLET MOUNTING AND TRAVEL RANGES 4.2.1 TWO PIECE CLAMP ROTATIONAL LOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1) Assemble Clamps and place loosely on Inlet Adapter or Extend-A-Gun. A) Apply VSA-125 blue Loctite to threads on Cylinder Nut. B) Loosely install Screws, Washers and Cylinder Nuts on Clamp. C) Grooves on heads of Cylinder Nuts indicate alignment of threaded holes.

  • Page 14: Extend-A-Gun Rc Installation

    4.2.2 EXTEND-A-GUN RC INSTALLATION NOTE: NOTE: CORRECT WIRE NOT WIRE WRAP WRAPPED MANUAL OVERRIDE KNOB ON EXTEND-A-GUN WIRE WRAPPED WIRE NOT WRAPPED CORRECT INCORRECT Fig 4.2.1C Possible Extend-A-Gun RC Mounting Orientations The Extend-A-Gun manual override knob may be mounted in any of four possible orientations (90 degrees apart) relative to the Straight Ahead Reference Mark on the monitor.

  • Page 15: Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops

    REDUCE TRAVEL TO RIGHT BY APRROX 8° FOR EACH DISK INSTALLED. INSTALL DISKS ON OTHER SIDE TO REDUCE TRAVEL TO LEFT. (NOT INCLUDED) CONTACT TFT FOR ADJUSTMENT DISCS. Fig 4.2.2B Horizontal Rotation Travel Stop Locations ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018...

  • Page 16: Elevation Travel Stops

    4.2.4 ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS The range of elevation travel for the Monsoon Monitor is 90 degrees above horizontal to 45 degrees below zero. The elevation range may be limited by installing the supplied stop bolts at the locations shown is fi gures 4.2.3A and 4.2.3B. Consult factory for other ranges.

  • Page 17: Nozzle Installation

    For nozzles with electric pattern control, a cable with a female, waterproof connector is provided at the outlet of the Monsoon RC which attaches directly to TFT’s electric Masterstream 1250, 1500 or 2000 nozzle. The cable used is a dual-key, micro type plug assembly.

  • Page 18: Recommended Park Position

    5.4 RECOMMENDED PARK POSITION For truck mounted applications it is recommended that the monitor be parked in a position such that the monitor’s nozzle rests against a bracket or support surface. If a support surface is not available, run the elevation against one of its travel stops to take some of Cut here to the backlash out of the gear drive.
  • Page 19 (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 6.1C Stacked Tip Flow Graph 2 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 20.0...
  • Page 20 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 6.1E Eff...

  • Page 21: Mst-4Nj Flow And Reach

    6.1.2 MST-4NJ FLOW AND REACH 2" 1-3/4" 1-1/2" 1-3/8" 2.5” Coupling NOZZLE PRESSURE (PSI) NOZZLE DIAMETER FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION (inches) (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) (LBS) 1.375 1.50 1.75 2.00 1000 1190 NOZZLE PRESSURE (BAR) NOZZLE DIAMETER FLOW...
  • Page 22 1.375” Tip Horizontal Distance (M) 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” Tip Horizontal Distance (M) 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 40 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0...
  • Page 23 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 6.1.2D Eff...

  • Page 24: Automatic Masterstream Nozzles

    Automatic nozzles maintain a constant pressure by adjusting their orifi ce to match the available fl ow. Consult the nozzle manufacturer for maximum fl ow and pressure range. In all cases do not exceed the safe operating envelope in Fig 3.1.1. See LIM-030 Masterstream nozzle series for information about TFT’s Masterstream nozzles. 6.3 MONSOON MONITOR FRICTION LOSS The discharge size of the monitor determines maximum fl...

  • Page 25: Stream Straighteners

    Flow (GPM) Fig 6.4 TFT Stack Tip Integral Stream Straightener Friction Loss 6.4.2 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH FOG NOZZLES When using a fog nozzle it is recommended that no stream straightener be used since the fog nozzle’s fl ow path generally serves as a stream straightener.

  • Page 26: Monsoon Rc Drawing & Parts List

    7.0 MONSOON DRAWING & PARTS LIST 7.1 MANUAL MONSOON 43 44 41 42 15 16 10 11 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018 LIY-200 October 11, 2018 Rev18...
  • Page 27 INDEX DESCRIPTION PART # 4" MONITOR BASE CLAMP Y4435 3" MONITOR BASE CLAMP Y4436 WASHER VW360X200-04 10-32 X 1 1/4 SOCKET HEAD SCREW VT10-32SH1.2 CYLINDER NUT Y4437 VO-RING-244 VO-244 VO-RING-236 VO-236 BASE CODE-RPF 4" Y4400A BASE CODE-RLF 3" Y4405A BASE QUICK CONNECT 4.5"NHF SUBASSY Y4960 TILLER BASE QUICK CONNECT 4.5"NHF SUBASSY Y4961...
  • Page 28 7.2 MONSOON RC ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018 LIY-200 October 11, 2018 Rev18...
  • Page 29 INDEX DESCRIPTION PART # WIRE SKIRT RETAINER Y4661 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD SCREW VT25-20BH500 .375 OD LOOP CLAMP STAINLESS Y4655 LOWER WIRE SKIRT Y4660 CABLE - POWER & COMM. Y5200 UPPER WIRE SKIRT Y4650 CYLINDER NUT Y4437 4" MONITOR BASE CLAMP Y4435 3"...
  • Page 30 7.3 MONSOON RC 10 11 12 14 15 INDEX DESCRIPTION PART # DRIVE SHAFT Y4267 1/4-28 X 5/8 SOCKET HEAD SCREW VT25-28SH625 GEARBOX Y4260 BUSHING XGE637 DRIVE SHAFT Y4264 GEAR Y4261 SHORT HEADED BUSHING XGE634 FLOATING RING AY352 1/4" SS BALL V2125 DRIVEN SHAFT Y4263...

  • Page 31: Monitor Control Box

    7.4 CONTROL BOX SUBASSEMBLY To TFT Nozzle ER Male Plug INDEX DESCRIPTION PART # CABLE - 6 POLE FEMALE PLUG 21" or 28” TOTAL LENGTH USED Y5475 FOR MONSOON RC NOZZLE CONNECTION 16" or 23” EXPOSED CABLE (NOT INCLUDING PLUG)
  • Page 32 7.5 MOTOR ENCLOSURE SUBASSEMBLY INDEX DESCRIPTION PART # ENCLOSURE Y4616 GEAR MOTOR W/CRIMPED TERMINALS Y4611 O-RING-038 VO-038 6-32 X 5/16 LONG SHCS WITH HEAD SEAL VT06S32SH312 CUP SEAL Y4620 MOTOR SOCKET Y4615 O-RING-018 VO-018 CONDUIT FITTING Y5213 HOSE - 3/8" ID PUSH-LOK Y5250 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018 LIY-200 October 11, 2018 Rev18...

  • Page 33: Warranty

    TFT, at 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA, within a reasonable time after discovery of the defect. TFT will examine the equipment. If TFT determines that there is a defect attributable to it, it will correct the problem within a reasonable time.

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Inspection

    9.0 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. Any inoperable or damaged parts should be repaired or replaced immediately.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    10.0 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 9.1 Horizontal Rotation Debris or damage to horizontal drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts Binding...

  • Page 36: Inspection Checklist

    Operating a monitor that fails any of the above inspections is a misuse of this equipment. 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 2004-2018 LIY-200 October 11, 2018 Rev18...

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