Meaning Of Safety Signal Words; General Information - Task Force Tips TRANSFORMER Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

1.0

MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

2.0

GENERAL INFORMATION

3.0 SAFETY
4.0 USE WITH SALT WATER
5.0 FOAM USAGE
1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular
hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.6-2011, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Task Force Tips Transformer Nozzle System is designed to deliver water or foam solutions to areas inaccessible to the fi re
fi ghter. It is primarily constructed of hard coated extruded aluminum and features a hardened stainless steel point for driving through
concrete block, mobile homes, drywall, hay bales, or other barriers. If necessary, the striking head may be struck with a hammer or
fl at head axe to drive it through a barrier. A series of jets near the tip apply a wide reaching pattern. A swivel coupling with 1.5" NH
(38mm) female hose thread is standard (National Hose Threads per NFPA #1963).
Each Transformer Nozzle System comes equipped with a unique rotary shutoff valve. The rotary shutoff valve allows the user
to operate the Transformer Nozzle System Package without an additional shutoff valve. Operation of the rotary shutoff valve is
simple. From the OFF position, a quarter turn to the left fully opens the waterway. To stop water fl ow from the ON position, turn
the rotary shutoff valve a quarter turn to the right. Do not operate the Transformer Nozzle System with the rotary shutoff valve in
the intermediate position between ON and OFF. If not in the ON or OFF position, the rotary shutoff valve may change position
unexpectedly.
The Transformer Nozzle System uses a separate striking head. Install the striking head in one of the three threaded holes on the
junction block.
Hand tighten the striking head assembly into the chosen port. Turn the striking cap, by hand, beyond the initial contact with the
junction block to load the junction block spring. The spring loaded striking cap stays secure in the junction block and protects the
threads from damage.
Due to the modular construction of the Transformer Nozzle System, the user may confi gure the nozzle in different arrangements to
suit the situation. Additional components are available from the manufacturer to further customize the Transformer Nozzle System.
The Task Force Tips Distributor Nozzle distributes water droplets over a large area. Three spinners create an interference pattern of
water droplets for a dense water pattern. The distributor nozzle attaches to the Transformer Nozzle System and provides additional
fl exibility to the operator. Distributor nozzles couple to fi re hose via an adapter with a 1.5" NH (37 mm) female full time swivel inlet
(National Hose Threads per NFPA #1963). When operated, a distributor nozzle provides a nominal water fl ow of 150 GPM at 100
PSI (560 l/min at 7 bar). The distributor nozzle's primary construction consists of aluminum and stainless steel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
6.0 FIREGROUND USE
7.0 WARRANTY
8.0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
9.0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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