Operation; Manual Model; Horizontal Rotation Control; Elevation Control - Task Force Tips MONSOON Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

6.0 OPERATION

6.1 MANUAL MODEL

6.1.1 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.

6.1.2 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.
6.1.3 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 figure 6.1.3 for the Tiller Bar model controls.
CAUTION

6.2 ELECTRICAL MODEL

6.2.1 OPERATOR STATIONS
The electric Monsoon RC monitor has eight different styles of operator stations for use in various locations on the fire truck or fire
ground.
The design of the operator station communications allows users to override commands on other stations. The "last" button pressed has
control. The overridden user can regain control by releasing their button and pressing again. The wireless and joystick operator stations
cannot override commands from the primary operator station they are wired into, but can override other stations.
Platform and ladder electronics enclosures are pre-configured for one set of inputs to have a master override feature. The operator
station connected to these inputs, typically at the base of the aerial, will override any other operator station.
Any operator station with a communication board or connected to a communication board can be field configured with the master
override feature. This allows the user to setup an operator station on the fire truck or fire ground as the master override station. See
Section 6.2.2 for details.
6.2.1.1 MONITOR MOUNTED OPERATOR STATION
This operator station is factory installed on the monitor and is used by personnel at the monitor.

6.2.1.2 PRIMARY OPERATOR STATION

This operator station is installed on the truck, for example the pump operator's panel. It is used to operate the monitor from a location on
the truck.

6.2.1.3 OPTIONAL OPERATOR STATION

This operator station allows the monitor to be operated from an additional location on the truck.
6.2.1.4 TETHER OPERATOR STATION
This operator station is tethered to the truck with either a 30 foot (9 meter) cable or a 100 foot (30.5 meter) cable. It is used to move
slightly away from the truck to get a better view for redirecting the monitor.

6.2.1.5 WIRELESS OPERATOR STATION

This operator station uses RF signals to control the monitor. It is used to move far away from the truck to get a better view for redirecting
the monitor. Maximum range is 500 ft (152 meters). The wireless transmitter is coded to a particular monitor so several wireless
monitors may be in use at the same location without interference. It uses rechargeable batteries that will give 160 hours of continuous
operation when fully charged, when not in use the wireless transmitter should be kept in its charging base. The transmitter will turn on a
red LED to warn the operator when the battery charge is low. After this point there are less than 8 hours of continuous use available.
To activate the transmitter, press the green button at the top. While the transmitter is active, the yellow LED will blink continuously.
Pressing the red button at the bottom will deactivate the transmitter. The transmitter will automatically deactivate after 10 minutes if no
buttons are pressed.
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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 4.4
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.
APPLY FORCE
HERE TO CHANGE
HORIZONTAL ROTATION
Tiller Bar Model Controls
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ELEVATION
HANDWHEEL
Figure 6.1.3
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ROTATION
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