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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2009-2015
VALVE INTEGRAL TIP (VIT)
NOZZLE MANUAL
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this nozzle without understanding the manual
and receiving proper training can be dangerous and is a misuse of this equipment. Call 800-348-
2686 with any questions.
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with
the operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the VIT fi re fi ghting nozzles.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
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
LIN-050 July 2, 2015 Rev01
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Summary of Contents for Task Force Tips VIT
- Page 1 This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with WARNING the operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the VIT fi re fi ghting nozzles. This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
- Page 2 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Task Force Tips VIT nozzles are designed to provide excellent performance under most fi re fi ghting conditions. Their rugged construction is compatible with the use of fresh water as well as fi re fi ghting foam solutions. Other important operating features include: •...
- Page 3 2.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS The TFT VIT nozzle is available with several different tip sizes. The VIT nozzle can be ordered with either 1.5” or 2.5” inlet coupling, and with or without a pistol grip. SMOOTHBORE OUTLET DIAMETER HVIT Without Pistol Grip 7/8”...
- Page 4 3.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS The VIT nozzle has fi xed orifi ce sizes. Relationship of fl ow and nozzle pressure at each orifi ce size is shown below. If the VIT nozzle is connected behind a different nozzle, use the fl ow charts for the outlet nozzle. Contact the factory or visit the website (www.
- Page 5 See fl ow chart in Figure 3.1 or call 800-348-2686 for assistance. 4.0 FIREGROUND USE OF VIT NOZZLES IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY TO DETERMINE PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND SUITABILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL’S USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
- Page 6 Performance tests shall be conducted on the VIT 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 7 P170 3/8-16 X 5/16 SOCKET SET SCREW VT37-16SS312 O-RING-118 VO-118 FRONT RING VO 1.5"M P150* * - CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL THREADS * - CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL THREADS ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2009-2015 LIN-050 July 2, 2015 Rev01...
- Page 8 9.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its VIT 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...