Task Force Tips CROSSFIRE Manual
With stow-a-way 800 base
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
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This Instruction Manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and
safety procedures associated with the portable monitor.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018
MANUAL: CROSSFIRE Monitor
With Stow-A-Way 800 Base
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.
Risk of sliding increases at low elevation angles. To reduce risk of injury or death from sliding,
do not pull elevation pin stop while on portable base.
See Section 4.10.5
For Flow/Pressure
Operating Envelope
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10
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- Page 1 See Section 4.10.5 For Flow/Pressure Operating 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 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10...
- Page 2 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, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
11.0 MAINTENANCE 11.1 GREASING THE WORM GEAR 11.2 SERVICE TESTING 11.2.1 HYDRAULIC TEST 11.2.2 RELIEF VALVE TEST 11.2.3 SHUTOFF VALVE TEST 11.2.4 RECORDS 11.3 REPAIR 12.0 OPERATION and INSPECTION CHECKLIST ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor CAUTION or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. NOTICE ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 5: Safety
Also the coupling should be disconnected and inspected at least quarterly. To prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment. NOTICE ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 6: General Information
The CROSSFIRE monitor is the most rugged and innovative deck/portable master stream device ever offered to the fire service. Attachment of the CROSSFIRE to the base is quick, easy, positive, and can be visually verified. The release mechanism is locked out by water pressure. -
Page 7: Specifications
Storage Temperature Range -40 to 150° F -40 to 150° F -40 to 65° C -40 to 65° C Dimensions shown for STOW-A-WAY 800 portable base with double inlet 2-1/2” model. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 8: Crossfire Deployment
4.0 CROSSFIRE DEPLOYMENT The CROSSFIRE monitor can be used on either a truck mount adaptor, Extend-A-Gun or portable base. Installation on either base makes use of a quick connect swivel joint. The use of each base and the quick connect joint is explained in the following sections. -
Page 9: Elevation Control And Stop Pin
1) Unscrew the drain assembly (40, 41, 42, & 43) and remove the screw and washer (42 & 43) 2) Flip over the rubber drain valve (41) so that the raised edge is against the face of the housing (40). 3) Reassemble ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 10: Truck Mount Base
4.7 TRUCK MOUNT BASE The CROSSFIRE® monitor may be used from a truck by using a truck mount adapter. The truck mount adapter can be bolted to the riser pipe with a 3” ANSI 150# or 4” ANSI 150# companion flange and gasket using 5/8” bolts. It can also be screwed directly on a male pipe thread. -
Page 11: Automatic Master Stream Nozzles
1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Maximun Monitor Inlet Pressure Maximum Nozzle 1 3/4" (44mm) Tip 2.0" (50mm) Tip 1 1/2" (38mm) Tip 1 3/8" (35mm) Tip 1000 Flow (GPM) ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 12: Transporting Monitor On Truck Mount Base
For stable operation the spikes must maintain in contact with the ground. Do not place the monitor WARNING on top of debris, objects, or uneven terrain that would keep any of the spikes from contacting the ground. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 13: Retracting Portable Base Legs
It is also the safest method because, even if the monitor moves, its travel is limited by the strap. A forward attachment point and a strap are provided with the Crossfire. A loop on the end of the strap may be placed over the anchor point or the strap may be wrapped around an object, such as a tree, and the snap end of the strap passed through the loop and pulled tight. -
Page 14: Pressure Relief Option
A strap helps hold the base on the bracket. Mounting instructions are supplied with the bracket. XF-B STORAGE BRACKET ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 15: Storage Bracket
It is the responsibility of the installer to determine if the mounting surface is satisfactory. The CROSSFIRE Portable Monitor storage bracket must be securely mounted to a surface capable of supporting the weight of the Monitor including any shock loads that may result from rough roads. -
Page 16: Monitor Drawing And Part List
Operating Envelope TASK FORCE TIPS, INC. 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA 800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155 MADE IN USA • www.tft.com ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 1999-2015 LIX-040 May 22, 2015 Rev09 INDEX DESCRIPTION ITEM # INDEX... -
Page 17: Stow-A-Way 800 Drawing And Part List
VT10E32BH750 STAINLESS STEEL WASHER 18-8 V2038 STRAP CAP X457 #10-32 HEX NUT VT10-32NT STRAP ASSEMBLY RX455 1/4-28 X ½ BUTTONHEAD VT25-28BH500 2.5" CLAPPER WASHER X752 O-RING-118 VO-118 PLUG X510 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 18: Valve Upgrade Kit (Xf500-Kit) Drawing And Part List
1/4-20 x 7/8 FLAT HEAD VT25E20FH875 WEAR PLATE X585 PADDLE PIVOT X590 PADDLE PIVOT SPRING X575 3/32 x 1/2 SPIROL PIN VP094X500H TRIP PIN X580 TRIP PIN SPRING X582 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... - Page 19 COUPLING RL 3.0NHF X PSF4.25 A4650N COUPLING RL 3.5NHF X PSF4.25 A4655N GASKET 3.0 HOSE COUPLING V3194 GASKET 3.5 HOSE COUPLING V3196 4.0 NH FEMALE X PSF5.25 A4660N 4.0 HOSE COUPLING GASKET V3198 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10...
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Page 20: Double Inlet Option
1/4-20 STAINLESS NUT VT25-20NT 1/4-28 X 3/4 BUTTON HEAD VT25-28BH750 PIVOT BOLT X784 O-RING-013 VO-013 CLAPPER PIVOT X732 REAR SPIKE X482 2.5" NH COUPLING (pictured) M307N 2.5" COUPLING GASKET (pictured) V3190 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10... -
Page 21: Warranty
9.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips LLC, 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“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 five (5) year period from the date of purchase. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Any CROSSFIRE taken out of service due to failure should be returned to the factory for repair or replacement. If you have any questions regarding the testing or maintenance of your valve, please call Task Force Tips at 800-348-2686. -
Page 23: Service Testing
Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs. Task Force Tips assumes no liability for damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service. -
Page 24: Operation And Inspection Checklist
Operating a monitor that fails any of the above inspections 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 1999-2018 LIX-040 May 30, 2018 Rev10...
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