Installation; Structural Requirements For Monitor Mounting; Water Supply; Inlet Mounting And Travel Ranges - Task Force Tips HURRICANE Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

MODEL
XFIH-*1*A
XFIH-*2*A
XFIH-*4*A
XFIH-*5*A
XFIH-*6*A
XFIH-*7*A
XFIH-*8*A
XFIH-*9*A
XFIH-DQ*A
XFIH-EQ*A
XFIH-TQ*A
* These digits in the model number refer to control type and to exit thread type.
** Use height from inlet adapter drawings (YQC series) to determine overall height
of monitor with Quick Connect.

4.0 INSTALLATION

See LIY-500 Remote Control (RC) Monitor Electrical Controls Supplemental Instructions for use with Hurricane RC Models.
See LIY-250 Quick Connect Supplemental Instructions for installation of Quick Connect Inlet Adapters.

4.1 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MONITOR MOUNTING

The structure that the Hurricane 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 940
lbs (430 kg).
For fl anged connections, the use of fl at fl anges without raised faces
is recommended. Use a ring gasket as defi ned in ASME 16.21 or ISO
7483. Tighten fl ange bolts in an alternating sequence as shown in
fi gure 4.1. Tighten to 76-80 ft-lb (100-110 Newton-Meters).
WARNING

4.1.1 WATER SUPPLY

The HURRICANE Monitor is mounted on a riser pipe by a bolted fl ange joint. Make sure that the area around the monitor is free
from obstructions which would limit its range of motion and usefulness. If a valve is mounted under the HURRICANE, make sure
the monitor will not interfere with the valve handle. If a butterfl y valve is mounted under the monitor make sure that the butterfl y
valve assembly does not interfere with the fl anged base of the HURRICANE.

4.2 INLET MOUNTING AND TRAVEL RANGES

4.2.1 INLET FITTING OR EXTEND-A-GUN RC INSTALLATION

The Hurricane RC Monitor is available with various inlet fi ttings as shown in fi gure 3.3B. The Hurricane RC Monitor also connects
directly to TFT's Extend-A-Gun RC3 or RC4. The fi ttings and Extend-A-Gun RC are attached to the monitor by means of a threaded
joint with an o-ring seal. Two different methods of rotational locking between the Monitor Base and the Inlet adapter or Extend-A-Gun
Inner Tube exist. One method relies on two ¼-28 Button Head Cap Screws, and the other, newer version, uses a two-piece Clamp
that is held together with #10 Cap Screws and Cylindrical nuts. The rotational locking method employed can be identifi ed by the
presence or absence of two threaded cross-holes, 180 degrees apart in the threaded portion of the Inlet Adapter or Extend-A-Gun
Inner Tube, where the monitor screws on. If ¼-28 Screws are needed, there will be ¼-28 threaded cross-holes in the threaded portion
of the Inlet Adapter or Extend-A-Gun Inner Tube. If Clamps are needed, there will be no ¼-28 threaded cross-holes in the threaded
portion of the Inlet Adapter or Extend-A-Gun Inner Tube. Once the necessary rotational locking method is determined, install the
monitor using one of the following procedures.
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2008-2014
INLET FITTING TYPE
3" ANSI 125/150
(metric DN8 PN20)
4" ANSI 150
(metric DN100 PN20)
metric DN80, PN16
metric DN100, PN16
3" NPT Female
4" NPT Female
3" BSP Male
4" BSP Male
4.5" Quick Connect
4.5" Quick Connect
Overall Height increase for inlet fi ttings on
Hurricane RC (XFIH-E), Dual Handwheel (XFIH-D) and Tiller (XFIH-T)
Injury can result from an inadequately supported monitor. The monitor mount must be capable
of supporting the nozzle reaction force which can be as high as 940 lbs (430 kg). Flanges and
pipe made from plastic are inadequate for monitor mounting and must not be used. This monitor
is not recommended for portable use.
ADDITIONAL HEIGHT
.75" (20mm)
.94" (23mm)
2.80" (22mm)
2.80" (22mm)
2.00" (51mm)
1.75" (45mm)
2.30" (58mm)
2.30" (58mm)
0.63" (16mm) + inlet adapter **
3.38" (86mm) + inlet adapter **
Fig 3.4H
1
3
2
Fig 4.1 Flange Bolt Tightening Sequence
12
1
5
8
4 3 4
6
7
2
LIX-300 April 29, 2014 Rev18