Elevation Holding Mechanism; Couplings; Use With Salt Water - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

Elevation drag adjusting nut.
Tighten to increase drag. Loosen to
decrease drag. Do not exceed 200 in-lb
(22N-M) of holding torque.
Elevation drag adjusting nuts.
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3.6.1 ELEVATION HOLDING MECHANISM

The elevation pivot has a mechanism to support the weight of a nozzle. It is factory set to support the weight of nozzles likely to be
used. It may be adjusted (see fi gure 3.5a and 3.5b). The mechanism releases when raising the nozzle so upwards drag from the
mechanism is not felt. Avoid the use of long stream straighteners or heavy nozzles which may overcome the holding torque of the
elevation mechanism.
NOTICE

3.7 COUPLINGS

The Blitzfi re Portable Monitor has a full-time swiveling inlet coupling so that when the hose is charged, any twist in the hose will
minimize the lifting of the spikes off the ground. The monitor is equipped with three spikes to provide traction when fl owing from the
ground. For the spikes to provide traction they must remain in contact with the ground. Assure that the hose is not on top of anything
that would cause the spikes to be lifted off the ground.
Hose couplings are hard anodized to help prevent corrosion. The eff ects of corrosion can be minimized by good maintenance
practice

3.8 USE WITH SALT WATER

Use with salt water is permissible provided the monitor is thoroughly cleaned with fresh water after each use. The service life of the
monitor may be shortened due to the eff ects of corrosion and is not covered under warranty.
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Figure3.6a Blitzfi re Travel Range
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Figure 3.6b Blitzfi re High Elevation Travel Range
Only tighten in small increments and only tighten just enough to compensate for the weight of
the nozzle (and FoamJet, if applicable). Over tightening of the drag nut will cause damage or
premature wear to the elevation holding mechanism.
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86°
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LIX-630 July 2, 2015 Rev19