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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
DANGER
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/
serial-number.
This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for
firefighting. All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the
operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual should be
kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
Typhoon Tiller
typhoon
typhoon rc
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020
TYPHOON ™ MONITOR SERIES
Typhoon Tiller
with Handwheel Elevation
Typhoon RC
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
Dual Handwheel
See section 3.2
for Flow/
Pressure
Operations
Envelope
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
Typhoon
LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14
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- Page 1 Pressure Operations Envelope typhoon rc Typhoon RC TASK FORCE TIPS LLC 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
- Page 2 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • tft.com MADE IN USA • www.tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2019 LIY-500 April 8, 2019 Rev14 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2009-2018 LIA-285 July 25 2018 Rev08 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.11 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER 4.12 LADDER MONITOR INSTALLATION 5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 HANDWHEEL HORIZONTAL ROTATIONAL CONTROL 5.2 HANDWHEEL ELEVATION CONTROL 5.3 TILLER BAR CONTROL 5.4 RECOMMENDED PARK POSITION 5.5 OVERRIDE KNOBS ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
• Be aware that the monitor may be remotely operated • Keep hands and fingers away from pinch points on the monitor • Never operate the manual override while electric controls are in operation ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 5: General Information
Use with salt water is permissible provided the equipment is thoroughly cleaned with fresh water after each use. The service life of the equipment may be shortened due to the effects of corrosion, and is not covered under warranty. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 6: Various Models And Terms
MANUAL OVERRIDE KNOB HORIZONTAL LOCK Typhoon Tiller and Handwheel Typhoon RC ANTI-BACK DRIVE GEARBOX Typhoon RC for Ladders Typhoon RC for Platforms Figure 3.4 Various Typhoon Models and Terms ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 7: Inlets And Outlets
Y4420A MALE 2.30 CODE-RLF THREAD 4" BSP Y4430A MALE 2.30 CODE-RPF THREAD * SEE SECTION 3.6 OVERALL DIMENSIONS FOR NOMINAL MONITOR DIMENSIONS ** FOR QUICK CONNECT OPTIONS REFERENCE LIY-250 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 8: Mating Products
3.5.5 OUTLET OPTIONS OPTION # THREAD ADAPTER 3.5" NH MALE 3.5" BSP MALE Y4330ABN 3.5" NPSH MALE Y4330AIN 4.0" BSP MALE Y4334ABP 2.5" NH MALE Y3325ANJ 2.5" BSP MALE Y3325ABJ ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 9: Overall Dimensions
3.6 OVERALL DIMENSIONS Typhoon Tiller Typhoon Dual Handwheel Typhoon Tiller and Handwheel Figure 3.6A ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... - Page 10 3.6 OVERALL DIMENSIONS (CONTINUED) 225° LEFT 225° LEFT 22.5° REF 225° RIGHT 225° RIGHT FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION 9.1" [232mm] SWING RADIUS 90° 45° 21.1" [535mm] 18.4" [467mm] Typhoon RC Figure 3.6B ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
- Page 11 90∞ LEFT 22.5∞ REF 90° RIGHT 90∞ RIGHT 9.1" [232mm] FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION SWING RADIUS 45° 45° 19" [484mm] 16.4" [416mm] 4.7" [120mm] Typhoon RC for Platform Figure 3.6C ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
- Page 12 FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION 45° 30° 90° 45° 19" [484mm] 16.4" [416mm] Shown with anti back-drive mechanism. 7.5" Can be ordered without [192mm] anti back-drive mechanism Figure 3.6D Typhoon RC for Ladder ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
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Page 13: Installation
3" ANSI 125/150 - DN80 PN20 0.75 152.5 4" ANSI 150 - DN100 PN20 0.94 6" ANSI 150 FLANGE 10.9 25.4 241.3 DN80, PN16 FLANGE 0.87 DN100, PN16 FLANGE 0.87 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 14: Inlet Fitting Or Extend-A-Gun Installation
TOP SIDE OF CLAMPS Place Clamp assembly over male threads of CYLINDER outlet. NUT HEAD Cylinder Nut heads MUST be on top side of LOOSE CLAMP Clamps. ASSEMBLY Figure 4.4A ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... - Page 15 To avoid damage to the monitor, ensure Clamps ALTERNATE BOLTS do not interefere with RC monitor Power/Com WITH EACH HALF TURN cable and that Screws are not overtightened. Figure 4.4B ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
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Page 16: Cable Routing For Extend-A-Gun
Extend-A-Gun Cable Routing The Extend-A-Gun manual override knob may be mounted in any of four possible orientations (90 degrees apart) relative to the Straight Ahead Reference Mark on the monitor. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 17: Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops
EVERY ADJUSTMENT DISC EVERY ADJUSTMENT DISC INSTALLED ON THIS SIDE OF INSTALLED ON THIS SIDE OF THE STOP BOLT THE STOP BOLT STOP BOLT Figure 4.6B Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 18: Elevation Travel Stops
2. Insert 1 Adjustment Disc in the bolt hole for every 10° of travel limitation 3. Replace the Set Screw with the Stop Bolt SET SCREW VT37-24SS250 ADJUSTMENT DISK Y3146 (INSTALL ABOVE STOP BOLT) STOP BOLT Y4145 Figure 4.7B Elevation Travel Stop Locations ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 19: Nozzle Installation
A handwheel controls the monitor’s elevation direction. Clockwise rotation of the handwheel lowers the elevation and counterclockwise raises it. About 18 turns of the handwheel will give the complete 135 degree elevation travel range of the monitor. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 20: Tiller Bar Control
To make the Typhoon RC more compact, the manual override knobs may be removed. Removing the override knobs exposes a hex so an 11/16” wrench or socket may be used for manual override. Figure 5.5 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 21: Flow Characteristics
2 1/4" TIP (PRESSURE IS NOZZLE EXIT PITOT PRESSURE) 2" TIP 2 3/4" TIP 2 1/2" TIP 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 FLOW (GPM) Figure 6.1B YST-4NN Flow Graph ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... - Page 22 2.75 INCH TIP 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 50 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Figure 6.1C YST-4NN Reach Graphs ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
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Page 23: Mst-4Nj Stacked Tips Flow And Reach
STACK TIP PERFORMANCE (PRESSURE IS NOZZLE EXIT PITOT PRESSURE) 1 1/2" TIP 2" TIP 1 3/8" TIP 1 3/4" TIP 1000 1200 1400 1600 FLOW (GPM) Figure 6.2B MST-4NJ Flow Graph ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... - Page 24 2 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 40 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Figure 6.2C MST-4NJ Reach Graphs ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
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Page 25: Effects Of Elevation And Wind On Stream Reach
2.00 INCH TIP , 100 PSI, 1190 GPM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) TAILWIND 20 MPH (32 km/h) HEADWIND 20 MPH (32 km/h) NO WIND HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Figure 6.2B Effects of Wind on Reach ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 26: Automatic Masterstream Nozzles
In all cases, do not exceed the maximum rating of the Typhoon Operating Envelope. 6.4 FRICTION LOSS Flow (lpm) 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 1000 1500 2000 2500 Flow (gpm) Figure 6.5 Typhoon Monitor Friction Loss ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 27: Stream Straighteners
Use of a stream straightener with a fog nozzle is not recommended. NOT OK Figure 6.6.2 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14... -
Page 28: Warranty
7.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips LLC, 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its nozzles and other equipment (“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 29: Maintenance
Any equipment taken out of service due to failure should be returned to the factory for repair or replacement. If you have any questions regarding the testing or maintenance of your valve, please call Task Force Tips at 800-348-2686. 8.1 SERVICE TESTING In accordance with NFPA 1962, equipment must be tested a minimum of annually. -
Page 30: Repair
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 31 This page intentionally left blank. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
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Page 32: Operation And Inspection Checklist
Operating equipment that has failed the checklist is a misuse of this equipment. TASK FORCE TIPS LLC 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020 LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14...
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