Safety; General Information - Task Force Tips HURRICANE RC Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

2.0 SAFETY

The operation of this monitor can be dangerous. The following must be observed at all times.
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3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Task Force Tips' HURRICANE RC is an electric remote monitor, with a single low-profi le waterway discharge. It has high fl ow
and low friction loss characteristics. Capable of fl owing 1250 gpm (5000 l/min) while maintaining a FULL 450° of rotational travel
(225° either side of center position). Maximum operating pressure is 200 psi (14 bar). Field changeable horizontal rotation stops at
45°, 90° and 135° either side of center position. Elevation range is 90° above horizontal and 45° below. Designed for auto sense 12
or 24 VDC operation. The Hurricane RC comes with a factory installed control panel mounted on the monitor for controlling horizontal
rotation, elevation and nozzle pattern. See Task Force Tips Price List and Product Specifi cations for additional control stations.
Unit comes with 30 feet of ultra-fl exing robotic cable, enclosed in a unique wire guide, already wired to the monitor so installation
effort is minimized. Knobs are provided on the horizontal rotation and elevation drive for manual override. TFT's Master Stream
1250 nozzle plugs into the factory installed nozzle power wire. All electrical components affecting water tightness are a minimum
of NEMA 4 (IP65). Motors and control boxes are factory tested for water tightness. Available with various inlet adapters for fl anges
and thread fi ttings. Inlet also made for direct connection to TFT's Extend-A-Gun RC3 or RC4. Standard outlet is 2-½" National Hose
male (65mm). Other outlets are available (see fi gure 3.3). A threaded port (0.25" NPT) (6.4mm) is provided for pressure gauge. The
monitor is made from hardcoat anodized ANSI 356.0-T6 aluminum and silver powder coat fi nish inside and out.
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Injury or death may occur by attempting to use a damaged monitor. Before using the monitor
inspect it for damage resulting from:
• Failure to drain monitor followed by exposure to freezing conditions
• Exposure of monitor to temperatures in excess of 160 degrees F
• Structural damage caused by over-pressurization
• Missing parts, physical abuse, exposure to severe chemicals
• Deformed or cracked fl anges damaged as a result of improper installation
- Excessive bolt torque
- Wrong tightening sequence
Injury can result from an inadequately supported monitor. The monitor mount must be capable of
supporting 760 lbs (340 kg) of nozzle reaction force.
The stream exiting a monitor is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage.
Make sure the monitor is securely attached to the base and pointing in a safe direction before
water to the monitor is turned on. Use care in directing the stream.
The monitor may be damaged if frozen while containing suffi cient amounts of water. Such damage
may be diffi cult to detect visually and can lead to possible injury or death. Any time the monitor is
subject to possible damage from freezing, it must be hydrostatically tested by qualifi ed personnel
before being considered safe for use.
The electric Hurricane RC may be remotely operated. The electric drives are current limited but
may still produce enough force to cause injury. Keep hands and fi ngers away from pinch points
on the monitor.
Do not use the manual override knobs while the electric controls are in operation. The electric
drives produce enough torque to cause injury.
Maximum fl ow and pressure is 1250 gpm (5000 l/min) and 200 psi (14 bar). Damage or injury may
result if the monitor is operated beyond these limits.
On many vehicle installations, the monitor is the highest point on the apparatus. Be sure there
is suffi cient clearance to safely pass under any doors or overhead obstructions. Always check
parked position of the monitor before moving.
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LIX-300 November 9, 2009 Rev11