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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
This Instruction Manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and safety
procedures associated with the G-Force nozzle.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018
by:
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/
serial-number
with Lever Handle
G-Force
with Lever Handle
and Pistol Grip
MANUAL: Fixed, Selectable,
and Automatic Nozzles
®
North American Models
G-Force
G-Force
Tip Only With Ball Valve
and Lever Handle
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
G-Force
with IMPULSE Trigger
Valve System
LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05
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- Page 1 IMPULSE Trigger and Pistol Grip Valve System G-Force Tip Only With Ball Valve and Lever Handle 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
- Page 2 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, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SPEED ADJUSTMENT 13.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST 5.1.4.3 NORMAL OPERATING POSITION 5.2 PATTERN AND FLUSH CONTROL 5.2.1 PATTERN CONTROL 5.2.2 SHAPER TACTILE INDICATOR 5.2.3 FOG ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 5.2.4 FLUSH CONTROL ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
1 The Fire Fighter and Electrical Equipment, The University of Michigan Extension Service, Fourth Printing 1983. Page 47 Fire streams are capable of injury and damage. Do not direct water stream to cause injury or CAUTION damage to persons or property. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 5: General Information
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Task Force Tips G-Force 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 3.4 for saltwater use) as well as fire fighting foam solutions. - Page 6 Three flow options are available. All three use the selector ring for flush control. The flow options are: • Fixed flow (see section 4.1) • Selectable flow (see section 4.2) • Automatic (see section 4.3) ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
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Page 7: Specifications
570 l/min @ 700 kPa (7 bar) 150 GPM @ 100 PSI G**C** SELECTABLE GALLONAGE FLUSH GPM @ 100 PSI Flow (gpm) Figure 4.2A 1.5” G-Force 100 psi Fixed and Selectable Nozzles ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... - Page 8 75 gpm @ 75 psi 285 l/min @ 500 kPa (5 bar) SELECTABLE GALLONAGE GD**G** FLUSH gpm @ 75 psi Flow (gpm) Figure 4.2D 1.0” G-Force 75 psi Fixed and Selectable Nozzles ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
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Page 9: Automatic
100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 GD**P** AUTOMATIC 20-80 gpm @ 75psi AUTOMATIC 75-300 l/min @ 5 bar FLUSH Flow (gpm) Figure 4.3D 1.0” G-Force 75 psi Automatic ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 10: Nozzle Controls
To rely on it as the sole means of safety increases the risk of injury from an out of control nozzle. Release nozzle when flow has stopped. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 11: Impulse Trigger Lock
As the closing time is increased so does the risk of injury from an out of control nozzle. A flowing WARNING nozzle can cause injury within the first second of lost control. Use caution when adjusting the closing speed and always verify performance after adjustment. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 12: Normal Operating Position
Care must be taken to avoid dents or nicks in the nozzle tip because they can seriously affect the stream reach. FLOW FLOW COUNTER- CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 13: Shaper Tactile Indicator
Large amounts or pieces of debris may be unflushable and can reduce the flow of the nozzle WARNING resulting in an ineffective flow. In the event of a blockage, it may be necessary to retreat to a safe area, uncouple the nozzle and remove debris. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 14: Use With Foam
6.1 FOAM ASPIRATING ATTACHMENTS To increase the expansion ratio, G-Force Series MX Foamjet multi-expansion attachment or LX Foamjet low expansion attachment may be used with G-Force nozzles. (See table below for FoamJet model numbers). These foam tubes attach and detach quickly from the nozzle. -
Page 15: Approvals
5) Reinstall or reposition the Adjusting Screw if it has been moved from its original location. 6) Flow nozzle to check performance of slow closer. Adjust as needed (see section 5.1.4.2). ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 16: Drawings And Part Lists
SWIVEL 2.0"BSPM G693 NFTS ADAPTER G602 SWIVEL 2.5"BIC MALE G694 VALVE BODY G600 TIP ONLY BASE G601 COUPLING NFTS 1.5"F G698* GASKET GRABBER G606 O-RING-222 VO-222 O-RING-134 VO-134 SLIDER G605 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... - Page 17 ** suffix is engraved on raised lug 33 CLAMP RING G656 34 CLAMP RING LABEL: G-FORCE - BLUE G656L-B CLAMP RING LABEL: G-FORCE - GREY G656L-G CLAMP RING LABEL: G-FORCE - BLACK G656L-K ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
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Page 18: Impulse Trigger Valve Nozzles
G690* GASKET GRABBER B730 G606 VO-RING-*** VO-127 VO-134 LABEL: TOP TN600LT TN600LT LABEL: LEFT TN600LL TN600LL VALVE BODY TN600G10 TN600G15 QUAD-RING-**** VOQ-4125 VOQ-4130 SLIDER TN660B TN660HM O-RING-136 VO-136 VO-136 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... - Page 19 G627 BARREL LABEL: G-FORCE - BLUE G625L-B G625L-B BARREL LABEL: G-FORCE - GRAY G625L-G G625L-G BARREL LABEL: G-FORCE - BLACK G625L-K G625L-K QUAD-RING-225 VOQ-4225 VOQ-4225 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
- Page 20 100 PSI SUBBAFFLE G634-100 G634-100 O-RING-014 VO-014 VO-014 SMALLEY RING VR4225 VR4225 TRIGGER GRIP SUBASSEMBLY TN900 TN900 HIGH PRESSURE TRIGGER GRIP SUBASSEMBLY TN900HP TN900HP * - CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL THREADS ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
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Page 21: 1" G-Force Nozzle
1.0 GASKET GRABBER B730 O-RING-127 VO-127 8-14 X 3/8 PUSHTITE BUTTON HEAD VT08-14PT375 HANDLE COVER HM625 VALVE HANDLE G620 5/16-18 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD VT31E18BH500 Continued on Next Page ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... - Page 22 BARREL LABEL - GRAY GD625L-G BARREL LABEL - BLACK GD625L-K O-RING-125 VO-125 QUAD-RING-223 VOQ-4223 INDEX RING GD641S3 ** suffix is engraved on raised lug CLAMP RING GD656 Continued on Next Page ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
- Page 23 GD650 FIXED AND SELECTABLE BAFFLE -SUBASSEMBLY GD930-FIX AUTOMATIC BAFFLE -SUBASSEMBLY GD930* TRIGGER GRIP SUBASSEMBLY TN900 * - DENOTES MULTIPLE OPTIONS OR SPECIAL THREADS AVAILABLE. CONSULT FACTORY FOR MORE INFORMATION. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
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Page 24: Maintenance
11.1 FIELD LUBRICATION All Task Force Tips’ nozzles are factory lubricated with high quality silicone grease. This lubricant has excellent wash out resistance and long term performance in firefighting nozzles. If your department has unusually hard or sandy water, the moving parts of the nozzle may be affected. -
Page 25: Impulse Trigger Valve Lubrication
1. The flow rate shall slowly be increased to the maximum rated flow, and the minimum and maximum pressures through the flow range recorded. 2. Nozzles shall maintain their rated pressure ±15 psi (±1 bar or ±100 kPa) throughout the rated flow range. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05... -
Page 26: Records
Any returns should include a note as to the nature of the problem and whom to reach in case of questions. Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs. Task Force Tips assumes no liability for damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service. -
Page 27: Warranty
Task Force Tips LLC, 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its G-Force 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. -
Page 28: Operation And Inspection Checklist
Operating a nozzle that has failed the checklist is a misuse of this equipment. 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2018 LIG-010 May 29, 2018 Rev05...
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