Operation And Inspection Checklist - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

14.0 OPERATION and INSPECTION CHECKLIST

BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE, appliances must be inspected to this list:
1. All valves open and close smoothly and fully.
2. The waterway is clear of obstructions.
3. There is no damage to any thread or other type connection.
4. The pressure setting of the relief valve, if any, is set correctly.
5. All locks and hold-down devices work properly.
6. Internal gaskets are in accordance with NFPA 1962 (2013) Section 7.2.
7. There is no damage to the appliance (e.g., dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects that could impair operation).
8. All swiveling connections rotate freely.
9. There are no missing parts or components.
10. The marking for maximum operating pressure is visible.
11. There are no missing, broken, or worn lugs on couplings.
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 6.2.1). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Agency.
BEFORE EACH USE, appliances must be inspected to this list:
1
• There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe
operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, missing, broken or
loose parts, damaged markings, or other defects)
• Waterway is clear of obstructions
• Gaskets are in good repair
• Hose and nozzle are securely attached.
• The pressure setting on the relief valve (if so equipped)
is set correctly
2
Both legs are fully open.
All three spikes are in contact
with the ground.
3
Valve handle locks when closed
and releases.
4
Inlet pivots freely.
Any Blitzfi re monitor failing any part of the inspection checklist is unsafe and must have the
WARNING
problem corrected before use. Operating a Blitzfi re that fails any of the above inspections is a
misuse of this equipment.
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5
Monitor is anchored:
6
Outlet pivots smoothly in all directions.
7
Safety Shut-Off valve is operational.
(see section 3.3.3)
Locks and
unlocks
8
Monitor is pointed in a safe direction.
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• Tied off
• Hooked leg
• Spike hold
• Weight
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