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Task Force Tips MASTER FOAM Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

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MASTER FOAM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
800.348.2686
www.tft.com
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 qualified to operate the MASTER FOAM self-
educting nozzle.
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and
maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and safety
procedures associated with the MASTER FOAM self-educting nozzle.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance
personnel.
FIXED
SELF-EDUCTING
FOAM NOZZLE
Fixed Flow
350, 500,
or 750 GPM
Nominal
Pressure:
100 PSI
Nominal Foam
Percentages:
0.5%, 1%,
3%, or 6%
TASK FORCE TIPS
TASK FORCE TIPS
GPM
Rate:

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  • Page 1 A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the MASTER FOAM self- educting nozzle. This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with the MASTER FOAM self-educting nozzle.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.5.2 SETTING FOAM PERCENTAGE 2.5.3 HOSE CONNECTION 2.5.4 USE OF FOAMJET LX 2.5.5 CLEANING AFTER USE 2.5.6 USE WITH SALT WATER 3.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 4.0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 5.0 WARRANTY TASK FORCE TIPS • 800.348.2686 • www.tft.com...

  • Page 3: General Information

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Task Force Tips MASTER FOAM nozzle is a simple and rugged self-educting foam nozzle with superior stream quality and reach. This fixed orifice fog nozzle rated at 100 PSI is available with a flow range of 350, 500 or 750 GPM.

  • Page 4: Pattern Control

    In the event of a blockage, it may be necessary to retreat to a safe area. Larger debris can get caught in the nozzle ahead of the cast vane. If this occurs uncouple the nozzle to clear the blockage. TASK FORCE TIPS • 800.348.2686 • www.tft.com...

  • Page 5: Use Of Foam

    See figure 2.5.1 for a summary of typical uses for various foam types. SOLID FUEL - CLASS A CLASS A FOAM MOP UP & OVERHAUL WILDLAND & OPERATIONS EXPOSURE PROTECTION Fig 2.5.1a Basic Guide to Foam Selection and Use TASK FORCE TIPS • 800.348.2686 • www.tft.com...

  • Page 6: Setting Foam Percentage

    EXAMPLE: 500 GPM OF WATER AT 3% USES 15.5 GPM OF CONCENTRATE NOTE: FLOWS SHOWN ARE NOMINAL. ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY BASED ON BRAND AND CONDITION OF FOAM Fig 2.5.2a Concentrate Usage Chart TASK FORCE TIPS • 800.348.2686 • www.tft.com...
  • Page 7 Fold both levers until they touch the hose to lock. The other end of the hose is fed into a foam container. An optional hose is available with female camlock fittings on each end. Hose connection and typical set ups are shown in figure 2.5.3a and 2.5.3b. TASK FORCE TIPS • 800.348.2686 • www.tft.com...

  • Page 8: Hose Connection

    2.5.4 USE OF FOAMJET LX To increase the expansion ratio, Task Force Tips' "Foamjet LX" (model FJ-LX-M) may be used. This low expansion foam tube attaches and removes quickly from the nozzle. Note: As expansion ratio is increased the reach of the nozzle will be decreased due to the greater amount of bubbles in the stream and their inability to penetrate the air.
  • Page 9 1-1/2" Cam Lock Fitting Standard 8' Hose 1-1/2" Cam Lock Fitting Optional 10' Hose Z625B-Brass Z625A-Alum 2" Female Cam Lock Fitting Fig 2.5.3b Typical Master Foam Set Ups TASK FORCE TIPS • 800.348.2686 • www.tft.com...
  • Page 10 A= TFT MASTER FOAM 3% FOAM AT 350 GPM AND 100 PSI B= TFT MASTER FOAM WITH FOAMJET LX HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) 3% FOAM AT 500 GPM AND 100 PSI A= TFT MASTER FOAM B= TFT MASTER FOAM WITH FOAMJET LX...

  • Page 11: Exploded View And Parts List

    4.0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST REF # BRASS PART # ALUM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION TASK FORCE TIPS • 800.348.2686 • www.tft.com...

  • Page 12: Warranty

    5.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its MASTER FOAM Self-Educting Foam Nozzle (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the five (5) year period from the date of purchase.

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