Task Force Tips MID-FORCE Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance
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Mid-Force, CAFS-Force and Dual-Force
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2011
MANUAL: Hand Held Automatic
Dual Pressure Nozzles
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this nozzle without understanding the manual
and receiving proper training can be dangerous and is a misuse of this equipment. Call 800-348-
2686 with any questions.
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with
the operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the Mid-Force and Dual-Force
fi re fi ghting nozzles.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
MID-FORCE
DUAL-FORCE
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. Firefi ghting 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,
including purpose and limitations, 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
Firefi ghting 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.
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association
FEMSA
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219- 462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIN-035 March 28, 2011 Rev14
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- Page 1 This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with WARNING the operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the Mid-Force and Dual-Force fi re fi ghting nozzles. This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.1.2 TWIST SHUTTOFF 4.1.3 TIP ONLY NOZZLES 4.2 PATTERN AND FLUSH CONTROL 4.2.1 PATTERN CONTROL 4.2.2 FLUSH CONTROL 4.3 STANDARD/LOW PRESSURE KNOB USE OF MID-FORCE, CAFS-FORCE and DUAL-FORCE NOZZLES CAFS-FORCE 1 & CAFS-FORCE 2 FIELD INSPECTION WARRANTY ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS 10.0 NOZZLE FLOW CHARTS 11.0... -
Page 3: Meaning Of Signal Words
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Task Force Tips MID-FORCE, CAFS-FORCE and DUAL-FORCE nozzles are designed to provide excellent performance under most fi re fi ghting conditions. Their rugged construction is compatible with the use of fresh water (see section 7.0 for saltwater use) as well as fi... -
Page 4: Various Models And Terms
LABEL VALVE HANDLE DETENTS GASKET GRABBER INLET SCREEN TIP ONLY NOZZLE NOZZLE WITH VALVE WITH TWIST SHUTOFF MID-FORCE and DUAL-FORCE only FIGURE 1 COMMON MODELS AND TERMS ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2011 LIN-035 March 28, 2011 Rev14... -
Page 5: Nozzle Coupling
300 series, nylon 6-6, nitrile rubber 3.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS The graphs in fi gure 2 show the typical performance of MID-FORCE, CAFS-FORCE and DUAL-FORCE nozzles. An inadequate supply of nozzle pressure and/or fl ow will cause an ineffective stream and can DANGER result in injury, death or loss of property. - Page 6 fl ows can be calculated using conventional hydraulics. NOTE: Within the fl ow range, the nozzle inlet pressure may be approximated to be 100 PSI, when used in the standard pressure mode, or 75 PSI in low pressure mode. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2011 LIN-035 March 28, 2011 Rev14...
- Page 7 WATER MODE CAF MODE NFPA 75 PSI 90 PSI WATER MODE 60 PSI CAF MODE FLOW (GPM) FIGURE 3 - NOZZLE PERFORMANCE (on pages 6 - 7) ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2011 LIN-035 March 28, 2011 Rev14...
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Page 8: Nozzle Controls
The nozzle reaction is greatest when the shaper is in the straight stream position. The nozzle operator must be prepared for a change in reaction as the pattern is changed. 4.2.2 FLUSH CONTROL MID-FORCE and DUAL-FORCE MODELS Small debris passes through the gasket grabber and may get caught inside the nozzle. This trapped material will cause poor stream quality, shortened reach and reduced fl... -
Page 9: Standard/Low Pressure Knob
4.3 STANDARD/LOW PRESSURE KNOB MID-FORCE & DUAL-FORCE For situations where the standard pressure setting at the nozzle is impractical, the MID-FORCE or DUAL-FORCE may be switched to a low pressure mode. In the low pressure mode the nozzle pressure is reduced by about 50% while maintaining a usable stream and increasing the fl... -
Page 10: Cafs-Force 1 & Cafs-Force
Performance tests shall be conducted on the Mid-Force, Dual-Force and CAFS-Force nozzle after a repair, or anytime a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance with TFT test procedures. Consult factory for the procedure that corresponds to the model and serial number of the nozzle. -
Page 11: Warranty
8.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 (“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 fi... -
Page 12: Nozzle Flow Charts
10.0 NOZZLE FLOW CHARTS ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2011 LIN-035 March 28, 2011 Rev14... - Page 13 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2011 LIN-035 March 28, 2011 Rev14...
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Page 20: Inspection Checklist
8) Shaper turns into full fl ush and out of fl ush with normal fl ow and pressure restored. 9) Standard/low pressure knob turns freely and changes nozzle pressure. Any Mid-Force, Dual-Force and CAFS-Force nozzle failing any part of the inspection checklist is WARNING unsafe and must have the problem corrected before use.
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