General Information - Task Force Tips Metro 1 Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
2.0

GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS
2.2 NOZZLE COUPLINGS
3.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 FLOW SETTING
3.2 WASHER SETTING
4.0 NOZZLE CONTROLS
4.1 FLOW CONTROL
4.1.1 LEVER TYPE FLOW CONTROL
4.1.2 TWIST SHUTOFF
4.1.3 TIP ONLY NOZZLES
4.2 BALL SHUTOFF
1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a
particular hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.4-1998 the definitions of the three signal words are as follows:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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; Quick-acting pattern control
from straight stream to wide fog; "Power fog teeth" for full-fill fog; Easily flushable while flowing to clear trapped debris; T F T ' s f i v e -
year warranty and unsurpassed customer service.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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The Fire Fighter and Electrical Equipment, The University of Michigan Extension Service, Fourth Printing 1983. Page 47.
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DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting. Their use for other
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and
training to reduce risk of injury.
Nozzle reaction will vary as supply conditions change: such as opening or closing other nozzles,
hose line kinks, changes in pump settings, etc. Changes in spray pattern or flushing will also affect
nozzle reaction. The nozzle operator must always be prepared in the event of those changes.
Failure to restrain nozzle reaction can cause firefighter injury from loss of footing and/or stream
protection.
If nozzle gets out of control or away from operator, retreat from nozzle immediately. Do not attempt
to regain control of nozzle while flowing water. Injury from whipping can occur.
Water is a conductor of electricity. Application of water solutions on high voltage equipment can
cause injury or death by electrocution. The amount of current that may be carried back to the nozzle
will depend on the following factors: Voltage of the line or equipment; Distance from the nozzle to
the line or equipment; Size of the stream; Whether the stream is solid or broken; Purity of the
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Fire streams are capable of injury and damage. Do not direct water stream to cause injury or
damage to persons or property.
4. 3 PATTERN CONTROL
4.4 FLUSH CONTROL
4.5 USE WITH FOAM
4.5.1 FOAM ASPIRATING ATTACHMENTS
5.0 USE OF METRO NOZZLES
6.0 FIELD INSPECTION
7.0 REPAIR
8.0 ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
9.0 METRO 1 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST
10.0 METRO 2 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST
11.0 INSPECTION CHECKLIST
12.0 WARRANTY
LIN-040 October 28, 2008 Rev 05