Meaning Of Safety Signal Words; Safety; General Information - Task Force Tips ULTIMATIC Manual

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
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (or equivalent) signs indicate specifi c safety-related instructions of procedures

2.0 SAFETY

DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Task Force Tips Ultimatic, Mid-Matic and Handline nozzles are designed to provide excellent performance under most fi re
fi ghting conditions. Their rugged construction is compatible with the use of fresh water (see section 3.4 for saltwater use) as well as
fi re fi ghting foam solutions. Other important operating features are:
Slide valve for excellent stream quality at all valve positions
• Quick-acting pattern control from straight stream to wide fog
• Stainless Steel Spinning Teeth or Molded Rubber for full-fi lled fog pattern
• "Gasket grabber" inlet screen to keep large debris from entering nozzle
• Easily fl ushable while fl owing to clear trapped debris
• TFT's fi ve-year warranty and unsurpassed customer service
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
An inadequate supply of nozzle pressure and/or fl ow will cause an ineff ective stream and can
result in injury, death, or loss of property. See fl ow graphs or call 800-348-2686 for assistance.
The nozzle may be damaged if frozen while containing signifi cant amounts of water. Such
damage may be diffi cult to detect visually and can lead to possible injury or death. Any time the
nozzle is subject to possible damage due to freezing, it must be tested by qualifi ed personnel
before being considered safe for use.
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for fi refi ghting. Their use for other
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and
training to reduce risk of injury.
Failure to restrain nozzle reaction can cause fi refi ghter injury from loss of footing and/or stream
protection. Nozzle reaction will vary as supply conditions change: such as opening or closing
other nozzles, hose line kinks, changes in pump settings, etc. Changes in spray pattern or
fl ushing will also aff ect nozzle reaction. The nozzle operator must always be prepared in the
event of these changes.
If nozzle gets out of control or away from operator, retreat from nozzle immediately. Do not
attempt to regain control of nozzle while fl owing water. Injury from whipping can occur.
Water is a conductor of electricity. Application of water on high voltage equipment can cause
injury or death by electrocution. The amount of current that may be carried back to the nozzle
will depend on the following factors:
• Voltage of the line or equipment
• Distance from the nozzle to the line or equipment
• Size of the stream
• Whether the stream is solid or broken
• Purity of the water
1 The Fire Fighter and Electrical Equipment, The University of Michigan Extension Service, Fourth Printing 1983. Page 47
Fire streams are capable of injury and damage. Do not direct water stream to cause injury or
damage to persons or property.
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