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Task Force Tips G-Force Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
This Instruction Manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and safety
procedures associated with the G-Force nozzle.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2011-2014
by:
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at www.tft.
com/serial-number
MANUAL: G-Force Nozzle
Fixed, Selectable, and Automatic
DANGER
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.
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association
FEMSA
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIG-010 June 19, 2014 Rev03

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  • Page 1 Obtain safety information at www.tft. com/serial-number This Instruction Manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with the G-Force nozzle. This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel. DANGER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS 6.0 USE WITH FOAM 3.2 NOZZLE COUPLINGS 6.1 FOAM ASPIRATING ATTACHMENTS 3.3 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7.0 USE OF G-FORCE NOZZLES 3.4 USE WITH SALT WATER 8.0 APPROVALS 4.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS 9.0 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP 4.1 FIXED FLOW...

  • Page 3: General Information

    (see section 3.4 for saltwater use) as well as fi re fi ghting foam solutions. 3.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS The G-Force nozzle is available in several different models and inlet connections. Basic body styles are shown in fi gure 2.1A DETENTS SELECTOR...

  • Page 4: Nozzle Couplings

    4.1 FIXED FLOW A fi xed fl ow G-Force nozzle has one fi xed discharge orifi ce and a fl ush setting. A fi xed fl ow G-Force is fl ush able with the selector ring. Figure 4.2 shows fl ow and pressure graphs for the G-Force Fixed nozzles.

  • Page 5: Automatic

    Flow (gpm) Fig 4.2 - G-Force Fixed and Selectable 4.3 AUTOMATIC The G-Force is available with automatic pressure control and fl ush setting. Flow range and performance is shown in fi gure 4.3A. Flow (LPM) AUTOMATIC 230 - 570 l/min @ 700 kPa (7 bar)

  • Page 6: Flush Control

    Note: In partially open positions a ball valve will cause turbulence and adversely affect stream quality. Nozzles attached to an in- service hose shall be stored in the off position. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2011-2014 LIG-010 June 19, 2014 Rev03...

  • Page 7: Pattern Control

    The fog angle can be adjusted (see section 5.2.3) so that a desired fog angle is achieved when the tactile indicator in on top of the nozzle. The G-Force has an optional detent to aid in returning to a known fog angle.

  • Page 8: Use With Foam

    6.0 USE WITH FOAM The G-Force nozzle may be used with foam solutions. Refer to fi re service training for the proper use of foam. For Class B fi res, lack of foam or interruption in the foam stream can cause a break in the foam WARNING blanket and greatly increase the risk of injury or death.

  • Page 9: Approvals

    9.0 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP The TFT G-FORCE with lever type valve handles are supplied with black valve handle covers and pistol grips. The handle covers and pistol grips are available from TFT in various colors for those departments wishing to color code the nozzle to the discharge controls.

  • Page 10: Drawings And Part Lists

    10.0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS 23 24 15 16 41 42 65 66 67 68 69 70 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2011-2014 LIG-010 June 19, 2014 Rev03...
  • Page 11 G635-75 150 GPM @ 100 PSI G641S5L VO-RING-025 VO-025 150 GPM @ 75 PSI G641S6L SUBBAFFLE G634 AUTOMATIC G641A0L VO-RING-013 VO-013 AUTOMATIC G641A1L SUBRING 33 SUBRING SMALLEY RING VR4225 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2011-2014 LIG-010 June 19, 2014 Rev03...

  • Page 12: Warranty

    Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its G-Force series nozzles (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the fi...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    12.1 FIELD LUBRICATION All Task Force Tips’ nozzles are factory lubricated with high quality silicone grease. This lubricant has excellent wash out resistance and long term performance in fi refi ghting nozzles. If your department has unusually hard or sandy water, the moving parts of the nozzle may be affected.

  • Page 14: Service Testing

    NFPA 1962: Standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of fi re hose, couplings, nozzles and fi re hose appliances. (2013 ed., Section 5.5.4). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Agency. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2011-2014 LIG-010 June 19, 2014 Rev03...

  • Page 15: Repair

    Performance tests shall be conducted on the G-Force nozzle after a repair, or anytime a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance with TFT test procedures. Consult factory for the procedure that corresponds to the model and serial number of the nozzle.
  • Page 16 13.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST TFT’s G-Force is designed and manufactured to be damage resistant and require minimal maintenance. However, as the primary fi re fi ghting tool upon which your life depends, it should be treated accordingly. BEFORE EACH USE the nozzle must be inspected to this checklist: 1) There is no obvious damage such as missing, broken or loose parts, damaged labels etc.

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