Normal Operating Position; Pattern And Flush Control Adjustment; Pattern Control; Flush Control - Task Force Tips ULTIMATIC Manual

5.1.5.3 NORMAL OPERATING POSITION

Slow Closer
Operating Range
45°
The Slow Close Feature relies on a fl uid and air combination in the pistol grip. For proper function,
WARNING
the pistol grip should be within its normal operating position. The normal operating position
is with the nozzle horizontal or pointing up with the pistol grip within 45 degrees of vertical.
Releasing the trigger suddenly outside of the normal orientation will likely result in faster shut-off
causing a higher pressure spike and increasing the risk of a burst hose. Do not suddenly release
the trigger when operating outside of the nozzle's normal orientation.
5.2 PATTERN AND FLUSH CONTROL

5.2.1 PATTERN CONTROL

TFT's nozzles have full pattern control from straight stream to wide fog. Turning the stream shaper clockwise (as seen from the
operating position behind the nozzle) moves the shaper to the straight stream position. Turning the shaper counterclockwise will
result in an increasingly wider pattern.
Since the stream trim point varies with fl ow, the stream should be "trimmed" after changing the fl ow to obtain the straightest and
farthest reaching stream. To properly trim the stream, fi rst open the pattern to narrow fog. Then close the stream to parallel to give
maximum reach. NOTE: Turning the shaper further forward will cause stream crossover and reduce the eff ective reach of the nozzle.
The nozzle reaction is greatest when the shaper is in the straight stream position. The nozzle operator must be prepared for a change
in reaction as the pattern is changed.

5.2.2 FLUSH CONTROL

Small debris passes through the debris screen (if equipped) and may get caught inside the
nozzle. This trapped material will cause poor stream quality, shortened reach, and reduced
fl ow. To remove small debris, the nozzle may be fl ushed as follows:
• While still fl owing water, rotate the shaper counterclockwise (as viewed from behind the
nozzle) to the fl ush position. (increased resistance will be felt on the SHAPER or RING
as the nozzle goes into fl ush) This will open the nozzle allowing debris to pass through.
• During fl ush the nozzle reaction will decrease as the pattern becomes wider and the
pressure drops. The nozzle operator must be prepared for an increase of nozzle
reaction when returning the nozzle from the fl ush position to retain control of the nozzle.
• Rotate the selector ring out of fl ush to continue normal operations.
Large amounts or pieces of debris may be unfl ushable and can reduce the fl ow of the nozzle
WARNING
resulting in an ineff ective fl ow. In the event of a blockage, it may be necessary to retreat to a safe
area, uncouple the nozzle and remove debris.
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Horizontal
45°
17
90°
Slow Closer
Operating Range
15°
FIGURE 3 - Debris Screen
LIN-030 May 19, 2016 Rev17