Cafs-Force 1 And Cafs-Force 2 Nozzles; Approvals - Task Force Tips Mid-Force Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

7.2 CAFS-FORCE 1 AND CAFS-FORCE 2 NOZZLES

The CAFS-FORCE 1 and CAFS-FORCE 2 nozzles are optimized for use with compressed air foam systems, CAFS. They have a
streamlined fl ow path with no gasket grabber. The CAFS-FORCE nozzles have two settings: Standard pressure/Water and Low
Pressure/CAFS. The CAFS-FORCE tip can be removed to use the valve as a smoothbore. See Section 4.0 Flow Characteristics for
CAFS-FORCE Nozzle fl ow characteristics.
Hose handling techniques with compressed air foam (CAF) differ considerably from liquid fi lled hoses as a result of the added energy
stored by pressurized air. The authority having jurisdiction must establish safe CAF operational procedures and insure appropriate
training.
WARNING

8.0 APPROVALS

Many nozzle confi gurations carry the FM Approval rating, NFPA certifi cation, or EN certifi cation.
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CAFS-Force1
Knob In Standard Pressure Water Mode
CAFS-Force1
Knob In Low Pressure CAFS Mode
Use of compressed air foam (CAF) with hand held nozzles can cause sudden surges in nozzle
reaction force resulting in risk of injury or death from loss of footing or hose whipping. Be
prepared for sudden changes in nozzle reaction caused by:
Slug loading (Loss of foam concentrate sends slugs of air and water into the nozzle)
Sudden release of built-up pressure in the hose when opening a nozzle
CAFS-Force2
CAFS-Force2
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