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JETStream 4 J-FORCE GEN III JF4X15 Product Instructions

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4" J-FORCE™ GEN III
JF4X15 (PN 67029)
JF4X22 (PNs 67030, 67031, 67032)
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
PI-197
The 4" J-Force
TM
to easily navigate and clean 4" pipes with up to 90° bends. The 4"
J-Force Gen III has front, side, and rear jets that clear blockages,
clean, and provide thrust to propel the tool down the pipe. The
nozzle comes equipped with an eddy-current braking system which
controls rotation speed for maximum cleaning power and minimum
wear.
Read these instructions thoroughly before installing, connecting, or using the
J-Force tool. If any questions remain, call JETSTREAM at (800) 231-8192 or (832)
590-1300. Also read the yellow JETSTREAM SAFETY WARNING pamphlet included
with the shipment of your new J-Force tool and reproduced inside this publication.
This product is sold with the understanding that the purchaser agrees to
thoroughly train all operators and maintenance personnel in the correct and safe
installation, operation and maintenance of the product and to provide adequate
supervision of personnel at all times. Retain these instructions for future reference.
If this product is resold or otherwise conveyed, purchaser must pass on the
instructions to the new user.
Gen III is a self-powered rotating nozzle designed

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  • Page 1 Read these instructions thoroughly before installing, connecting, or using the J-Force tool. If any questions remain, call JETSTREAM at (800) 231-8192 or (832) 590-1300. Also read the yellow JETSTREAM SAFETY WARNING pamphlet included with the shipment of your new J-Force tool and reproduced inside this publication.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Safety ..................... 3 Section 2: Product Description ............12 Section 3: Preparation for Use ............14 Section 4: Setup .....................15 Section 5: Operation ...................16 Section 6: Service ..................17 Section 7: Troubleshooting ..............20 Appendix A ......................21 Appendix B .......................

  • Page 3: Section 1: Safety

    High Pressure Waterjetting Equipment” published by the Waterjet Technology Association, as well as any applicable OSHA regulations, standards and guidelines. Should any questions arise concerning safe and proper procedure, contact JETSTREAM prior to the installation or use at (800) 231-8192 or (832) 590-1300. January 2022 PI-197...
  • Page 4 GENERAL WATERBLAST 1. Use only clear, clean water in high pressure system. 2. Place barricades with warning signs or barricade tape around work area. 3. Outfit all operators with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Hard hat with plastic face shield, rainsuit, non-skid knee boots with metatarsal protection, gloves, ear protection and body armor rated for operating pressures are considered minimum safety equipment.
  • Page 5 11. Properly tighten all high pressure connections. All NPT connections must have a minimum engagement of four (4) threads. Pipe (NPT) connections should be made up hand tight plus two (2) full wrenched turns. Do not tighten NPT threads past two (2) wrenched turns. Use wrench flats (when available) or a properly adjusted smooth jaw plier wrench (JS PN 64119) for tightening components.
  • Page 6 18. If equipment malfunctions or a system malfunction is suspected, immediately stop cleaning activity and relieve the pressure in the system before attempting any repairs. Always follow the manufacturer’s repair instructions. 19. Only trained persons should be authorized to perform any maintenance or repair.
  • Page 7 6. Do not attempt to correct a leaking relief valve by increasing spring tension as this will increase its set pressure. 7. Do not use a pressure relief valve as a combination relief and throttling device. 8. Keep relief valve dry during freezing conditions. NOTE: Pressure relief devices are imperative for the protection of both operator and equipment from dangerous over-pressurization.
  • Page 8 Wrench connection 1 1/2 - 2 turns past hand tight. A minimal thread engagement of four (4) threads should exist on all Jetstream NPT pipe connections. Use wrench flats (when available) or a properly adjusted smooth jaw plier wrench (JS PN 64119) to tighten nozzle.
  • Page 9 Serious injury may occur should a lance with live nozzle exit tube. Use anti-withdrawal device to prevent lance from exiting tube unexpectedly. 8. The following JETSTREAM lance accessories are strongly recommended for safer lance operation: A. Lance Strain Relief - Helps prevent lance inlet end fitting failure.
  • Page 10 13. After use, drain, coil and store lance properly. Be sure safety tags remain intact. RIGID TUBE CLEANING LANCES 1. Read General Safety section and Nozzle Safety Warnings prior to connecting rigid lances. 2. Do not use a rigid lance with a burst rating less that 3.0 times the pressure at which it will operate.
  • Page 11 Do not put any piece of repaired equipment into service if its performance is questionable. If repaired equipment performance is questionable, call manufacturer of repair parts for assistance. This section concludes all the same information included in the yellow JETSTREAM SAFETY WARNING pamphlet (PI-082). January 2022 PI-197...

  • Page 12: Section 2: Product Description

    SECTION 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The 4” J-Force Gen III is a self-powered rotating nozzle that uses up to 8 JS2 or P2TCS nozzles. The 4” J-Force Gen III has many features, including: • Spins on a film of high pressure water and has no ball bearings to replace.
  • Page 13 Product Specifications Model Name JF4X15 JF4X22 Maximum Operating Pressure (psi) 15,000 22,000 Minimum Operating Pressure (psi) 2,500 Maximum Flow (gpm) Maximum Operating Pressure (bar) 1000 1550 Minimum Operating Pressure (bar) Maximum Flow (l/min) Inlet Connection 3/8" NPT 3/4" Type M 9/16”...

  • Page 14: Section 3: Preparation For Use

    SECTION 3: PREPARATION FOR USE 3.0 The 4” J-Force Gen III is mounted to a flexible rubber waterblast hose that allows it to navigate 4” pipes with bends up to 90°. 3.1 Before use, disassemble the 4” J-Force Gen III and inspect the mandrel and bushing for wear, damage, o-ring condition, etc.

  • Page 15: Section 4: Setup

    NOTE: Nozzle configurations must be carefully selected to ensure that they provide the necessary pull and torque. If a non-standard configuration is required, contact a Jetstream representative to verify that it is safe and that the tool will function properly.

  • Page 16: Section 5: Operation

    SECTION 5: OPERATION 5.0 OPERATING J-FORCE As per the WJTA-IMCA Recommended Practices, all operators shall follow the OSHA regulations for personal protective equipment. (OSHA guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment are available in document number 3151-12R 2004, which can be obtained from www.osha.gov.) All operators shall be issued suitable head protection, eye protection, hearing protection, body protection, hand and foot protection and respiratory protection (if needed).

  • Page 17: Section 6: Service

    SECTION 6: SERVICE JF4X15 (PN 67029) & JF4X22 (PN 67030, 67031, 67032) Item Part Number Description Adapter, 3/4 Type M 65923 Figure A (ONLY used in 67030) 64864 Retaining Ring 64007 Brake Adjuster 65906 Inlet Nut (Assy 67029 - 3/8 NPT) 65922 Inlet Nut (Assy 67030 - 3/4 Type M) 65921...
  • Page 18 6.0 4” J-FORCE GEN III MAINTENANCE When not in use, the 4” J-Force Gen III should be cleaned to remove any debris, deposits, or contaminants that could impede rotation, and sprayed with water-dispersing lubricant (e.g. WD-40) for storage until next use. The 4”...
  • Page 19 6.2 ASSEMBLY (See Figure A) 1. Ensure the new mandrel (8a), flange bushing (8b), and head assembly (7) are clean. 2. Install new o-rings (8e) and backup rings (8d) onto the flange bushing (8b). Apply a light coat of o-ring lube to o-rings to reduce friction and ease installation.

  • Page 20: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 7.0 4” J-FORCE GEN III TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Remedy Will not spin Nozzles worn, plugged, Replace nozzles or wrong size O-ring / backup ring Replace o-rings / failure backup rings Galling between Replace damaged mandrel and flange components (rebuild bushing kit)
  • Page 21 APPENDIX A Exploded Views JF4X15 (PN 67029) & JF4X22 (PN 67030, 67031, 67032) Item Part Number Description Adapter, 3/4 Type M 65923 (ONLY used in 67030) Figure C 64864 Retaining Ring 64007 Brake Adjuster 65906 Inlet Nut (Assy 67029 - 3/8 NPT) 65922 Inlet Nut (Assy 67030 - 3/4 Type M) 65921...
  • Page 22 Parts Placement Figure D PI-197 January 2022...
  • Page 23 KIT PN TOOL PN INLET CONNECTION KIT TYPE MAX PSI 67627 67029 3/8” NPT STARTER 67628 67029 3/8” NPT PREMIUM 67629 67030 3/4” TYPE M Male STARTER 67630 67030 3/4” TYPE M Male PREMIUM 67631 67031 9/16” MP Tube LH STARTER 67632 67031...
  • Page 24 P2TCS Nozzles • Low profile design for unobstructed pipe cleaning • Tungsten carbide orifice inserts significantly outlast conventional nozzle orifice material • Tapered geometry provides highly cohesive, distortion-free waterjets for concentrated, work savings cleaning and cutting power • Straight (0°) pattern •...
  • Page 25 APPENDIX C Flow Charts 4" J-Force, Polisher (Forward Nozzles Plugged) 2500 psi 5000 psi 7500 psi Flow Pull Pull Pull (gpm) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) Side x 2 Rear x 2 Side x 2 Rear x 2 Side x 2 Rear x 2 0.020 0.042 0.032...
  • Page 26 4" J-Force, Polisher (Forward Nozzles Plugged) 10000 psi 12500 psi 15000 psi Flow Pull Pull Pull (gpm) (lbf) (lbf) (lbf) Side x 2 Rear x 2 Side x 2 Rear x 2 Side x 2 Rear x 2 0.018 0.032 0.018 0.029 0.022...
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  • Page 36: Warranty

    Exclusive Remedy. Should any warranted product fail during the warranty period, Jetstream will cause to be repaired or replaced, as Jetstream may elect, any part or parts of such Waterblast Unit, Bareshaft Pump, or Fluid End that the examination discloses in Jetstream’s sole judgment to be defective in material or factory...
  • Page 37 6. Items subject to misuse, negligence, accident or improper maintenance. *NOTE* The use of any part other than ones approved by Jetstream may invalidate this warranty. Jetstream reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, if the use of non-approved parts invalidates the warranty.
  • Page 38 Capacity ratings, features, and specifications vary depending upon the model and type of service. Application approvals must be obtained from Jetstream; contact your representative for application approval. We reserve the right to change or modify our product specifications, configurations, or...

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