Meaning Of Signal Words; General Information - Task Force Tips MID-FORCE Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular
hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.6-2006, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

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 re fi ghting foam solutions. Other important operating features are:
• Switchable from standard operation to low pressure
• Automatic pressure regulation (meets NFPA 1964 automatic nozzle pressure requirements)
• Slide valve with valve handle detent fl ow control for excellent stream quality at all valve positions
• Quick-acting pattern control from straight stream to wide fog
• "Power fog teeth" for full-fi ll fog
• "Gasket grabber" inlet screen to keep large debris from entering nozzle
• Easily fl ushable while fl owing to clear trapped debris
• TFT's fi ve-year warranty and unsurpassed customer service
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
1 The Fire Fighter and Electrical Equipment, The University of Michigan Extension Service, Fourth Printing 1983. Page 47.
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a 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.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for fi refi ghting. Their use for other
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and
training to reduce risk of injury.
Nozzle reaction will vary as supply conditions change: such as opening or closing other nozzles,
hose line kinks, changes in pump settings, etc. Changes in spray pattern or fl ushing will also
affect nozzle reaction. The nozzle operator must always be prepared in the event of those
changes. Failure to restrain nozzle reaction can cause fi refi ghter injury from loss of footing and/
or stream protection.
If nozzle gets out of control or away from operator, retreat from nozzle immediately. Do not
attempt to regain control of nozzle while fl owing water. Injury from whipping can occur.
Water is a conductor of electricity. Application of water solutions on high voltage equipment can
cause injury or death by electrocution. The amount of current that may be carried back to the
nozzle will depend on the following factors: Voltage of the line or equipment; Distance from
the nozzle to the line or equipment; Size of the stream; Whether the stream is solid or broken;
Purity of the water1
Fire streams are capable of injury and damage. Do not direct water stream to cause injury or
damage to persons or property.
Do not couple aluminum to brass. Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion
that can result in inability to unscrew threads or complete loss of thread engagement.
The nozzle may become damaged if allowed to freeze while containing water. Always drain after
use to avoid damage and possible loss of use.
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