Nozzle Installation; Pressure Gage Port; Handle Installation Instructions; Drain - Task Force Tips MONSOON Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

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.
For nozzles with electric pattern control, a cable with a female, waterproof connector is provided at the outlet of the Monsoon RC
which attaches directly to TFT's electric Masterstream 1250, 1500 or 2000 nozzle. The cable used is a dual-key, micro type plug
assembly. Any other nozzle should have the corresponding male electrical connector installed. Do not cut off the female connector
on the monitor. This connector is molded onto the cable and must remain in place to maintain the water tightness of the electrical
system.
CAUTION
CAUTION

4.4 PRESSURE GAGE PORT

There is a ¼" NPT female threaded hole on the back of the monitor. The hole is plugged from the factory. If a pressure gage is desired,
unscrew the plug and install the gage using pipe sealant. Make sure the gage does not interfere with the elevation handwheel.

4.5 HANDLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The tiller handle is shipped loose from the monitor and must be installed to complete the installation process. When installing the tiller
handle, be sure to coat the threads of the mounting screw with the Loctite supplied in the hardware packet.

4.6 DRAIN

There is no drain on the Monsoon Monitor itself. A drain valve should be installed on the monitor's inlet piping.

5.0 OPERATION

5.1 HORIZONTAL ROTATION CONTROL

A handwheel controls the monitor's horizontal rotation direction. Clockwise rotation of the handwheel moves the nozzle to the left and
counter-clockwise rotation to the right. Approximately 14 turns of the handwheel will give a 90 degree change in horizontal rotation
direction.

5.2 ELEVATION CONTROL

A handwheel controls the monitor's elevation direction. Clockwise rotation of the handwheel raises the elevation and counter-
clockwise lowers it. About 50 turns of the handwheel will give the complete 135 degree elevation travel range of the monitor.

5.3 TILLER BAR MODEL

On the Tiller Bar model the horizontal
rotation is changed by pushing or pulling
horizontally on the Tiller Handle. Twisting
the Rotation Locking Knob clockwise will
increase the drag on the lower swivel
joint to "lock" the monitor in a particular
direction. See fi gure 5.3 for the Tiller Bar
model controls.
CAUTION
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The nozzle threads must match the threads of the Monsoon monitor in both size and type.
Mismatched or damaged threads may cause the nozzle to leak or uncouple under pressure and
could cause injury.
Do not connect aluminum to brass or brass to aluminum. Dissimilar metals coupled together
can cause galvanic corrosion that will freeze the threaded joint or cause complete loss of thread
engagement. If dissimilar metals must be coupled together, the effects of corrosion can be
greatly delayed by various coatings on the metal such as powder paint, hard anodizing, or
silicone grease.
APPLY FORCE
HERE TO CHANGE
HORIZONTAL ROTATION
Injury can result from the monitor changing direction due to an off center nozzle reaction. An off
center nozzle reaction may be caused by debris in the nozzle causing an asymmetrical stream.
Always keep the rotation lock tight when not rotating the monitor. Always keep one hand on
the tiller handle when loosening the locking knob. Where continuous 360 degree rotation of the
monitor is not needed it is recommended that the Horizontal Rotation Stop Bolts (see section
4.2.2 for Stop Bolt locations) be installed to reduce any chance of the monitor spinning due to
an off center nozzle reaction caused by debris trapped in the nozzle.
ELEVATION
HANDWHEEL
Figure 5.3
Tiller Bar Model Controls
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ROTATION
LOCK
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