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INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA · tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021
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.
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.
(see section 3.3)
for Flow/Pressure Operations Envelope
TORNADO™ MONITOR
SERIES
TM
1
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 · 219-462-6161 · Fax 219-464-7155
TM
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LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19

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  • Page 1 (see section 3.3) for Flow/Pressure Operations Envelope 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 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 2 TASK FORCE TIPS LLC 3701 Innovation Way, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2019 LIY-500 April 8, 2019 Rev14 LIY-500 - Remote Control (RC) Monitor Electrical Controls ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.5 OVERRIDE KNOBS 6.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS 6.1 STACKED TIPS FLOW AND REACTION 6.2 REACH AND TRAJECTORY 6.3 TORNADO MONITOR AND STREAM STRAIGHTENER FRICTION LOSS 6.4 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS 6.4.1 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH STACKED TIPS 6.4.2 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH FOG NOZZLES 7.0 WARRANTY 8.0 MAINTENANCE...
  • 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 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 5: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION The Tornado monitor is a 2 ¼ inch waterway, 500 gpm maximum monitor. It is available in several configurations including manually operated, electric remote or joystick controlled, and hydraulically oscillating versions. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL ELECTRIC METRIC METRIC METRIC...
  • Page 6: Operating Envelope

    Nozzle A flows 500 gpm (1900 l/min), at 100 psi (7 bar), K factor = 50 Nozzle B flows 750 gpm (2900 l/min), at 100 PSI (7 bar), K factor = 75 Figure 3.3B ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 7: Use With Salt Water

    The Tornado monitor is available in several different models and inlet connections. Basic body styles are shown below, along with various parts and controls. The Tornado monitor is available in several different models and inlet connec tions. Basic body styles are shown below, along with various parts and controls. OSCILLATION...
  • Page 8: Inlets And Outlets

    2.5" BSP TORNADO OSC MALE MODEL (Y2320ABJ) 1.5" BSP MALE (Y2325ABF) 4.0" ANSI 150/DN100 PN16 3.0" ANSI 150 2.5" ANSI 150 2.5" ANSI 150 (Y2417) (Y2412) (Y2418) (Y2418) Figure 3.6 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 9: Overall Dimensions

    51 mm Y2-*8*A 2.0” - 11.5 NPT FEMALE 1.50” 38 mm Y2-*9*A 3.0” - 8 NPT FEMALE 2.44” 62 mm Y2-*L*A TFT CODE-RLF 2.00” (fits Extend-A-Gun RC3) 51 mm ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 10 INLET FITTING TYPE ADDITIONAL HEIGHT Y2-SD*A 2.5” ANSI 150 FLANGE 0.60” 15 mm Y2-SF*A 3.0” ANSI 150 FLANGE 0.00” 0 mm Y2-SG*A 4.0” ANSI 150 FLANGE 0.16” DN100 PN16 4 mm ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 11: Installation

    DIAMETER CIRCLE BOLTS BOLTS 2.5” ANSI 150 0.98 3” ANSI 125/150-DN80 PN20 0.75 152.5 4” ANSI 150-DN100 PN20 0.94 DN80, PN16 Flange 0.87 DN100, PN16 Flange 0.87 Table 4.2 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 12: Quick Connect Inlet And Travel Ranges

    QUICK CONNECT INLET AND TRAVEL RANGES The Tornado Monitor is available with various inlet fittings. These Inlet Adapters must be oriented upon installation so the Tornado will point in the desired direction. Travel ranges relative to the Straight Ahead Reference Mark are shown in Figure 4.3B. Figure 4.4 gives the location of the “Stop Bolts”, which are used to limit...
  • Page 13: Travel Stops

    NOZZLE INSTALLATION The nozzle is simply screwed onto the monitor’s exit threads. If the nozzle is installed on a Tornado RC (with electric motors) assure that the nozzle’s actuator does not make contact with the horizontal drive motor housing when the monitor is in its lowest elevation position.
  • Page 14: Draining Residual Water

    DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER There is no drain on the Tornado monitor itself. A drain valve should be installed on the piping to which the monitor is attached. Monitors, valves, and piping may be damaged if frozen while containing sufficient amounts of WARNING water.
  • Page 15: To Disengage The Oscillating Mechanism

    150' / 45m 125' / 38m 100' / 30m 20 DEGREES 75' / 22m 30 DEGREES 50' / 15m 40 DEGREES DISTANCE COVERAGE AREA OF OSCI ATING MONITOR Figure 5.2 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...
  • Page 16: Operation Of Rc Models

    OVERRIDE KNOBS In the event of electrical system failure on the monitor or fire truck, the Tornado RC monitor may be manually operated with factory supplied override knobs. To make the Tornado RC more compact, the manual override knobs may be removed. Removing the override knobs exposes a hex so an 11/16”...
  • Page 17: Reach And Trajectory

    40 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Figure 6.2 TORNADO MONITOR AND STREAM STRAIGHTENER FRICTION LOSS FLOW (L/min) 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 TORNADO OSC MONITOR 31 PSI LOSS AT 500 GPM TORNADO MONITOR 19 PSI LOSS AT 500 GPM 5"...
  • Page 18: Stream Straighteners

    STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH STACKED TIPS Turbulence though the Tornado monitor is very low, but stream quality and reach can be improved with the use of the integral stream straightener on the TFT stacked tip nozzle. Stream straighteners will add some friction loss as indicated above.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    LUBRICATION The Tornado monitor generally should not require greasing. In the event that the operation becomes stiff, grease may be applied to the horizontal rotation and elevation worm gears. SEE SECTION 3.5 for grease fitting locations. Use medium viscosity automotive chassis grease.
  • Page 20: 10.0 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 2008-2021 LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19...

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