Table Of Contents; Meaning Of Signal Words; Safety - TFT Ball Intake Valve Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
2.0 SAFETY
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 CORROSION
3.2 USE WITH SALT WATER
4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 MOUNTING ON TRUCK
4.2 CHANGING HANDWHEEL TO LEFT SIDE
5.0 USE
5.1 INTAKE ELBOW
5.2 VALVE POSITION INDICATOR
5.3 STORZ SUCTION GASKET REQUEST
6.0 AIR VENT AND WATER DRAIN
7.0 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
7.1 SETTING PRESSURE
7.2 FLOW vs. PRESSURE CURVE
8.0 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS
9.0 MAINTENANCE
10.0 BALL INTAKE VALVE PRESSURE LOSS
11.0 WARRANTY

1.0 MEANING OF 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 SAFETY

WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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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.
Injury or death can result from burst hoses and fittings. Be sure the pressure relief valve
is set at the proper pressure for the type of hose and equipment you are using. See NFPA
1961 and NFPA 1962.
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting. Its use for other
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. See appropriate guidance
and training to reduce risk of injury.
Kinks in supply hose may reduce water flow and cause injury or death to persons
dependant on water flow. When this valve is used on a hydrant or fire truck it is
recommended that it be used with an elbow to minimize risk of hoseline kinks.
Maximum operating pressure 250 PSI (17 bar). Do not exceed 250 PSI on either side of the
valve.
Valve must be properly connected. Mismatched or damaged connectors may cause
leaking or uncoupling under pressure and could cause injury.
DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
The member companies of FEMSA that 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
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.
FEMSA
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
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