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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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.
WARNING
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel
with the operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the Metro 1 and
Metro 2 fire fighting nozzles.
WARNING
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
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DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
The member companies of FEMSAthat provide emergency response equipment and services want responders to know and understand the following:
1. Firefighting 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 Firefighting 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.
TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.
Made in USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2008
MANUAL: Metro 1 & 2
Fixed Gallonage Nozzle
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FEMSA
2351 Industrial Drive• Valparaiso , IN 46383-9511 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
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Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05
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- Page 1 Call 800-348-2686 with any questions. WARNING This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the Metro 1 and Metro 2 fire fighting nozzles. WARNING This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
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Page 2: General Information
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Task Force Tips Metro nozzles are designed to provide excellent performance under most fire fighting conditions. Their rugged construction is compatible with the use of fresh water (see section 5.0 for saltwater use) as well as fire fighting foam solutions. Other important operating features are: Interchangeable washer to allow for user defined flow and pressure;... -
Page 3: Flow Characteristics
200 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=20.0) 2.07 bar 175 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=20.2) 1.38 bar 150 GPM @ 50PSI (K=21.2) 0.69 bar 200 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=23.1) FLOW (GPM) ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2008 LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05... - Page 4 3.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS (continued) METRO 1 FLOW VS REACTION FORCE FLOW (L/min) 1140 90.7 kgf 68.0 kgf 45.4 kgf 95 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=9.5) 125 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=12.5) 125 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=14.4) 150 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=15.0) 150 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=17.3)
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Page 5: Flow Setting
Detents are provided at four intermediate positions and the position of the valve is shown by the exposed valve position label. VALVE POSITION FLOW PATTERN LABEL LABEL ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2008 LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05... - Page 6 There is a wide variety of foam concentrates. Each user is responsible for verifying that any foam concentrate chosen to be used with this unit has been tested to assure that the foam obtained is suitable for the purpose intended. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2008 LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05...
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Page 7: Field Inspection
To increase the expansion ratio, Task Force Tips "MX Foamjet" (model FJ-MX-HM) multi expansion attachment or LX Foamjet (model FJ-LX-HM) low expansion attachment may be used with the Metro 1 nozzle and (model FJ-HMX) multi expansion attachment or LX Foamjet (model FJ-H) low expansion attachment may be used with the Metro 2 nozzle. These foam tubes attach and detach quickly from the nozzle. - Page 8 9.0 METRO 1 DRAWINGS & PART LIST BACK END PARTS FRONT END PARTS ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2008 LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05...
- Page 9 METRO 1 - SERVICE PROCEDURE PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION ORDER # DESCRIPTION ORDER # 1 1.5" COUPLING GASKET V3130 37 DETENT SCREW HD785 2 1.5" ROCKER LUG COUPLING HM697* 38 CAM SCREW HD780 5 3/16 SS BALLS V2120 39 S.T.O. VALVE PLUG HM592 7 ¼-28 X 3/8 SOCKET SET SCREW...
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Page 10: Valve Parts
10.0 METRO 2 DRAWINGS & PART LIST BACK END PARTS COUPLINGS VALVE PARTS SPRAY ADJUSTMENT PARTS FRONT END PARTS ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2008 LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05... - Page 11 TRUNNION RIGHT P120R 33 ¼-28 X ¼ SET SCREW VT25-28SS250 68 TRUNNION SHIM P170 34 1/4-28 X 3/8 SOCKET SET SCREW VT25-28SS375 69 O-RING 118 VO-118 * Specify Thread ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2008 LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05...
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Page 12: Inspection Checklist
12.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., 2351 Industrial Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9511 ("TFT") warrants to the original purchaser of its Metro 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 five (5) year period from the date of purchase.