INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and
safety procedures associated with special purpose nozzles.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
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TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2007-2012
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 SHO-FLOW®
fl ow indicator.
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for fi refi ghting. Their use for other
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and
training to reduce risk of injury.
Nozzle must be properly connected. Mismatched or damaged threads may cause nozzle to leak
or uncouple under pressure and could cause injury.
Do not couple aluminum to brass. Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion
that can result in inability to unscrew threads or complete loss of thread engagement.
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MANUAL: SHO-FLOW®
Flow Indicator Operations
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response
equipment and services want responders to know and understand the
following:
1. Firefi ghting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities
requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution
at all times.
2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user's instructions,
including purpose and limitations, provided with any piece of equipment
you may be called upon to use.
3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in
Firefi ghting and /or Emergency Response and in the use, precautions, and
care of any equipment you may be called upon to use.
4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain
the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be
called upon to use.
5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable
condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other
severe injury.
FEMSA
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LIS-300 January 26, 2012 Rev05