Fireground Use Of Flip Tip2 Nozzles; Use With Salt Water - Task Force Tips Max Flip Tip2 Manual

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4.0 FIREGROUND USE OF FLIP TIP2 NOZZLES

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY TO DETERMINE PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
AND SUITABILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Many factors contribute to the extinguishment of a fi re. Among the most
important is delivering water at a fl ow rate suffi cient to absorb heat faster
than it is being generated. The fl ow rate depends largely on the pump
discharge pressure and hose friction loss. The pump discharge pressure
can be calculated using a hydraulic equation such as:
For additional information on calculating specifi c hose layouts, consult an appropriate fi re service training manual such at IFSTA, A
Guide to Automatic Nozzles, or call TFT's "Hydraulics Hotline" at 800-348-2686.
CAUTION
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.

4.1 USE WITH SALT WATER

Use with salt water is permissible provided the nozzle is thoroughly cleaned with fresh water after
NOTICE
each use. The service life of the nozzle may be shortened due to the eff ects of corrosion and is
not covered under warranty.
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2 1/2" FLIP TIP2 500 GPM MAXFLOW
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The nozzle may be damaged if frozen while containing signifi cant amounts of water. Such damage
FLOW (LPM)
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500 GPM MAXFLOW
1 3/8" REAR INSERT
500 GPM MAXFLOW
NO REAR INSERT
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FLOW(GPM)
Figure 3.3
PDP
NP
FL
DL
EL
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PDP = NP + FL + DL + EL
= Pump discharge pressure in PSI
= Nozzle pressure in PSI
= Hose friction loss in PSI
= Device loss in PSI
= Elevation loss in PSI
LIN-065 February 11, 2014 Rev00