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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
monsoon
See Section 3.1 for Flow/Pressure Operating Envelope
TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011
MANUAL: MONSOON
& MONSOON RC MONITOR
See Remote Control (RC) Monitor Electrical Controls Supple-
mental Instructions For Use With Monsoon RC Models
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 Monsoon or
Monsoon RC Monitor.
monsoon rc
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10

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  • Page 1 Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual DANGER 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 Monsoon or Monsoon RC Monitor. monsoon monsoon rc See Section 3.1 for Flow/Pressure Operating Envelope...
  • Page 2 6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other severe injury. Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association FEMSA P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.1 Lubrication 8.0 Troubleshooting ..............22 9.0 Monsoon Drawings Parts List ..........23-27 9.1 Monitor Control Box 9.2 Manual Monsoon Drawing & Parts List 9.3 Monsoon RC Drawing & Parts List 10.0 Warranty ............. Back Cover ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011...

  • Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words

    The electric Monsoon RC may be remotely operated. The electric drives are current limited but CAUTION may still produce enough force to cause injury. Keep hands and fi ngers away from pinch points on the monitor.

  • Page 5: General Information

    Silver powder coat fi nish inside and out. Standard outlet is 3.5” NH (90 mm) rigid male thread. The Monsoon RC is an electric remote controlled monitor that has all the benefi ts of the Monsoon monitor with the addition of powered operation.
  • Page 6 Nozzle C fl ows 1500 gpm (5700 l/min) at 100 psi (7 bar), K factor = 150 Nozzle D fl ows 2000 gpm (7600 l/min) at 100 psi (7 bar), K factor = 200 Fig. 3.1 Monsoon Operating Envelope ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...

  • Page 7: Part Identification And Models

    90° left and right (180° total). The various models of Monsoon monitors are shown in fi gures 3.2A, 3.2B, 3.2C and 3.2D. The monitor mounted control station on the standard remote controlled model is shown in fi...

  • Page 8: Inlets And Outlets

    3.3 INLETS AND OUTLETS The standard Monsoon Monitor inlet is CODE-RPF for direct connection to TFT’s Extend-A-Gun RC4 (4 inch size). Monitor inlet CODE-RLF is available for direct connection to Extend-A-Gun RC3 (3 inch size). The standard outlet is 3.5”-6 National Hose male.
  • Page 9 Y4-*T*A Extend-A-Gun RC3 (108mm) 4.5" Quick Connect for 5.36" Y4-*U*A Extend-A-Gun RC4 (136.1mm) * These digits in the model number refer to control type and to exit thread type. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...

  • Page 10: Overall Dimensions

    3.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...
  • Page 11 3.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...

  • Page 12: Installation

    4.2.1 INLET FITTING OR EXTEND-A-GUN RC INSTALLATION The Monsoon Monitor is available with various inlet fi ttings as shown in fi g 3.3. When the inlet fi ttings are used see fi gure 4.2.1A for the addition to overall height. The Monsoon 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.
  • Page 13 * These digits in the model number refer to control type and to exit thread type. ** Use height from inlet adapter drawings (YQC series) to deter- mine overall height of monitor with Quick Connect. Fig 4.2.1A Additional Height for Inlet Fittings ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...
  • Page 14 Straight Ahead Reference Mark on the monitor. NOTE: Monsoon monitor, for use with Extend-A-Gun RC, comes with the wire installed in a nylon tube. The nylon tubing gives the wire additional stiffness so it better follows as the Extend-A-Gun RC extends or retracts. A fi tting is also supplied and is to be used where the nylon tubing and wire pass though the deck.

  • Page 15: Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops

    4.2.2 HORIZONTAL ROTATION TRAVEL STOPS The range of horizontal rotation travel for the manual Monsoon monitor is continuous 360 degrees. The motorized version is limited to 450 degrees total horizontal rotation travel or 225 degrees from either side of a straight ahead position. Horizontal rotation travel stop bolts may be installed in the monitor to limit travel as shown in fi...

  • Page 16: Elevation Travel Stops

    4.2.3 ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS The range of elevation travel for the Monsoon Monitor is 90 degrees above zero to 45 degrees below zero. The elevation range may be limited by installing the supplied stop bolts at the locations shown is fi gures 4.2.3A and 4.2.3B. Consult factory for other ranges.

  • Page 17: Nozzle Installation

    4.3 NOZZLE INSTALLATION The nozzle is simply screwed onto the monitor’s exit threads. If the nozzle is installed on a Monsoon RC (with electric motors) assure that the nozzle’s coupling does not make contact with the horizontal drive motor housing when the monitor is in it’s lowest elevation position.

  • Page 18: Recommended Park Position

    5.5 OVERRIDE KNOBS In the event of electrical system failure on the monitor or fi re truck the Monsoon Monitor is factory supplied with knobs so the monitor may be manually operated. To make the Monsoon RC more compact the manual override knobs may be removed. The drive shafts have a hex so an 11/16”...
  • Page 19 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 50 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Fig 6.1D Stacked Tip Stream Trajectory Graphs ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...

  • Page 20: Automatic Masterstream Nozzles

    fl ow and pressure range. In all cases do not exceed 2000 gpm (7,600 LPM). TFT’s Masterstream 2000 nozzle has a 300-2000 gpm fl ow range. Masterstream 2000 Nozzle operating instructions (Item Number LIM-030) is available on TFT’s website: www.tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...

  • Page 21: Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss

    6.3 MONSOON MONITOR FRICTION LOSS (LPM) 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 15 PSI AT 2000 GPM MONSOON MONITOR FRICTION LOSS 4 PSI AT 1000 GPM 1000 1500 2000 Flow (GPM) Fig 6.3 Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss 6.4 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS 6.4.1 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH STACKED TIPS...

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Inspection

    7.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION The Monsoon Monitor requires little maintenance. The monitor should be kept clean and free of dirt. All controls should be checked for freedom of movement and proper operation before each use. Any inoperable or damaged parts should be repaired or replaced immediately.

  • Page 23: Monsoon Drawings Parts List

    9.0 MONSOON DRAWING & PARTS LIST 9.1 MONITOR CONTROL BOX POWER CABLE TO TFT ER NOZZLE MALE PLUG TO HORIZONTAL GEAR MOTOR TO VERTICAL GEAR MOTOR Fig 9.1 Monitor Control Box MONSOON RC CONTROL BOX PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART #...

  • Page 24: Manual Monsoon Drawing & Parts List

    9.2 MANUAL MONSOON DRAWING & PARTS LIST Fig 9.2 Monsoon Mechanical Parts Exploded View ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...
  • Page 25 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 BUTTON HEAD SCREW VT37-16BH1.5 HANDWHEEL LABEL; DOWN <-> UP Y4175 NAME LABEL: MONSOON Y4182 SHAFT SPRING Y4159 WASHER VW1.0X759-04 NAME LABEL: MONSOON (MANUAL MODEL) Y4182 SHAFT RING Y4159 WASHER ACETAL VW1.0X759-04 3/8-24 X 3/8 SOCKET SET SCREW VT37-34SS250 VO-RING-244 VO-244...

  • Page 26: Monsoon Rc Drawing & Parts List

    9.3 MONSOON RC DRAWING & PARTS LIST Fig 9.3 Monsoon RC Exploded View of Electrical Parts ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...
  • Page 27 4" MONITOR BASE CLAMP Y4435 3" MONITOR BASE CLAMP Y4436 WASHER VW360X200-04 10-24 X 1 1/4 SOCKET HEAD SCREW VT10-24SH1.2 CYLINDER NUT Y4437 * Length Depends on Confi guration. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2011 LIY-200 May 24, 2011 Rev10...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its Monsoon and Monsoon RC Monitor (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the fi...

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