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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
CONTROL BOX
(complete with 10 ft (3m) of power & communication cable
for connection to monitor communication link & power,
12 ft (3m) of cable for connection to RC monitor,
and 12 ft (3.6m) of cable for connection to RC Extend-A-Gun motor)
OPTIONAL PUSHBUTTON STATION
(complete with 12 ft (3.6m) cable
for connection to control box)
LOWERED
POSITION
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • TFT.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2018
Telescoping Waterway for Deck Mounted Monitors
For use with Serial #'s above X505163
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 qualifi ed to operate the Extend-A-Gun
RC3 or RC4 telescoping unit.
RAISED
POSITION
rc3 & RC4
TM
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
Shown with
Monsoon RC Monitor
and Master 2000 Nozzle.
(Monitor, Nozzle and
Mounting Brackets not included)
LIX-530 December 31, 2018 Rev14
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- Page 1 Mounting Brackets not included) LOWERED RAISED POSITION POSITION 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, Inc. 2004-2018 LIX-530 December 31, 2018 Rev14...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10.0 Mounting Monitor Parts Identifi cation 10.1 Tornado, Hurricane, Typhoon and Monsoon Dimensions 10.2 Crossfi re® On Extend-A-Gun RC3 4.0 Bracket Sets 11.0 Use Of Drain Selection Of Structural Support On Fire Trucks 12.0 Operating Instructions Tube Bracket Installation 12.1... -
Page 3: Safety
“monitor raised” light. Waterproof electric drive, motor control box, and optional panel mount operator station for recessed mounting complete with cables and plugs for connecting TFT RC monitor and RC Extend-A-Gun. Connecting RC Extend-A-Gun motor control box to RC monitor communication link (blue & white wires) allows RC Extend-A-Gun operation from any monitor operator station equipped with AUX1 button or input. -
Page 4: Specifications
3.1 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 EXTEND-A-GUN RC4 Waterway Size 3” (76mm) 4" (102mm) Max Flow 1250 gpm (4800 l/min) 2000 gpm (7600 l/min) Max Pressure 200 psi (13.8 bar) Lifting Capabilities 100 lbs (46kg) Lifting Speed 6 sec Lowering Speed... -
Page 5: Dimensions
3.3 DIMENSIONS 12” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 3” Waterway 12” Travel SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER 1250 ER NOZZLE HURRICANE RC MONITOR ** - OUTLETS SHOWN ARE FOR HURRICANE RC MODELS. FOR CROSSFIRE MODELS, SUBTRACT 1 3/4". EXTENDED 20 1/4" ** CROSSFIRE OUTLET 8"... - Page 6 3.3 DIMENSIONS 18” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 3” Waterway 18” Travel SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER 1250 ER NOZZLE HURRICANE RC MONITOR ** - OUTLETS SHOWN ARE FOR HURRICANE RC MODELS. FOR CROSSFIRE MODELS, SUBTRACT 1 3/4". EXTENDED 20 1/4" ** CROSSFIRE OUTLET 8"...
- Page 7 3.3 DIMENSIONS 18” EXTEND-A-GUN RC4 4” Waterway 18” travel EXTENDED 23.6" SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER 2000 ERP NOZZLE MONSOON RC MONITOR 8.5" TRUCK SURFACE SADDLE BRACKET TFT P/N XGB-53 Ø6" SADDLE BRACKET ALTERNATE: 1) MOUNTING PLATE 11" SQUARE TFT P/N XGB-43 OUTER TUBE 4"...
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Page 8: Bracket Sets
PLATE/SADDLE BRACKET SET SADDLE/SADDLE BRACKET SET XGB-13 (Extend-A-Gun RC3) XGB-23 (Extend-A-Gun RC3) XGB-33 (Extend-A-Gun RC3) N/A (Extend-A-Gun RC4) XGB-43 (Extend-A-Gun RC4) XGB-53 (Extend-A-Gun RC4) 4.2 TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION (Extend-A-Gun RC3 Only) QTY PART DESCRIPTION 3/8-16 FLANGED VT37-16FNT HEX NUT XG480 TUBE BRACKET... - Page 9 Use Loctite®, supplied in kit on all threads, torque bolts. Deck Bottom View MODEL EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 EXTEND-A-GUN RC4 TORQUE U-BOLTS 30-40 ft-lbs (49-54 nm) 70-80 ft-lbs (95-108 nm) A = Center Distance 5.0”...
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Page 10: Side Loads At Mounting Points 5.1 12" Extend-A-Gun Rc3
5.0 SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS 5.1 12” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 12” extend-a-gun rc3 Before installing the Extend-A-Gun RC you MUST determine the forces that will WARNING be exerted in the proposed installation by the reaction force of the nozzle. 1) Determine the distance, D1, in inches, from the center of the monitor elevation joint to the bottom of the threads in the monitor inlet. - Page 11 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max HEIGHT D3 min D3 max CHART FOR MODEL XGA32 SERIES ONLY HEIGHT D3 min D3 max HEIGHT D3 min D3 max LOAD CHARTS FOR 12” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 ONLY ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2018 LIX-530 December 31, 2018 Rev14...
- Page 12 5.2 18” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 & RC4 18” extend-a-gun rc3 & rc4 Before installing the Extend-A-Gun RC you MUST determine the forces that will WARNING be exerted in the proposed installation by the reaction force of the nozzle. 1) Determine the distance, D1, in inches, from the center of the monitor elevation joint to the bottom of the threads in the monitor inlet.
- Page 13 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max HEIGHT D3 min D3 max HEIGHT D3 min D3 max HEIGHT D3 min D3 max HEIGHT D3 min D3 max LOAD CHARTS FOR 18” EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 ONLY ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2018 LIX-530 December 31, 2018 Rev14...
- Page 14 18” EXTEND-A-GUN RC4 4” Waterway R = Maximum Nozzle Reaction 1500 lbf NOTE: F1 MUST be less than 5000 lbf. F2 MUST be less than 3500 lbf. And the proposed installation MUST be capable of withstanding forces of this magnitude. Injury can result from an inadequately supported monitor.
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Page 15: Manual Override
6.0 MANUAL OVERRIDE Each Extend-A-Gun RC is equipped with an override knob. In the event of power loss, turn the knob clockwise to raise the tube or counterclockwise to lower it. 6.1 REMOVING MANUAL OVERRIDE KNOB The manual override knob may be removed if desired. A hex is provided for wrenches with 1/2”... -
Page 16: Panel Mount Operator Station Mounting
• Disconnect power before installing or servicing the electrical components. cable will void • Careful selection of wiring is critical to avoid excessive TFT Factory voltage drop. Warranty. After mounting control box RC Extend-A-Gun, and RC monitor refer to Figure 7.3 for wiring connections. -
Page 17: Circuit Board Configuration
7.4 CIRCUIT BOARD CONFIGURATION The TFT RC Extend-A-Gun circuit board can be confi gured in a number of diff erent ways using the dip switch located in the upper left hand corner of the circuit board as depicted in Figure 7.4. -
Page 18: Retracted & Extended Relay Wiring
8.0 RETRACTED & EXTENDED RELAY WIRING The RC Extend-A-Gun contains a magnetic switch that is DT06-6S-P012 Relay Connections View From Wire Side connected to a DOWN relay inside the control box. The magnetic Pin Function switch and DOWN relay are energized when the RC Extend-A- DOWN relay common connection Gun is in the retracted position. -
Page 19: Crossfire On Extend-A-Gun Rc3
6) Carefully tighten each Screw one additional turn using a 5/32 hex wrench by alternating to the opposite Screw in half turn increments. A) CAUTION: Over tightening the Screws will damage Screws and Clamps. 10.2 CROSSFIRE ON EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 TWO PIECE CLAMP ROTATIONAL LOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STRAIGHT AHEAD... -
Page 20: Use Of Drain
11.0 USE OF DRAIN The Extend-A-Gun RC comes with a ¾” NPT hole in every inlet. This is designed to be used as a drain or plugged and use a drain elsewhere. A drain must be employed to remove excess water from the system. This prevents freezing and allows the Extend-A-Gun RC to be parked. -
Page 21: Operation Below Freezing Temperatures
12.5 OPERATION BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES The apparatus that the Extend-A-Gun is mounted to may be stored in sub-freezing conditions. However, the Extend-A-Gun RC is not designed to operate in sub-freezing conditions. If in the rare instance that the Extend-A-Gun becomes inoperable due to a frozen condition, it may still be used in the lowered position. -
Page 22: Exploded View & Parts List
15.0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Fig 15 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2018 LIX-530 December 31, 2018 Rev14... - Page 23 EXTEND-A-GUN RC3 & rc4 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART # 3/4"NPTM HEX SOCKET PLUG XG410 INLET 3.0"NPT MALE XG405PL INLET 3.0"BSP MALE (NOT SHOWN) XG405BL INLET 3.0"VICTAULIC MALE (NOT SHOWN) XG405VL MALE INLET 4.0"NPT (NOT SHOWN) XGE505PP MALE INLET 4.0"BSPM (NOT SHOWN) XGE505BP MALE INLET 4.0"...
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Page 24: Warranty For Extend-A-Gun Rc
TFT, at 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 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.
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