Color Coded Handle Cover And Pistol Grips; Impulse Trigger Valve System Nozzle Colored Pistol Grips - Task Force Tips MID-FORCE Instructions For Installation, Operation And Maintenance

7.0

COLOR CODED HANDLE COVER AND PISTOL GRIPS

Nozzles with lever type valve handles are supplied with black valve handle covers and pistol grips. The handle covers and pistol grips
are available from TFT in various colors for those departments wishing to color code the nozzle to the discharge controls.
Handle covers are replaceable by removing the four screws that hold the handle covers in place. Use a 3/32" hex key when removing
and replacing screws. Pistol grip is replaceable by following TFT instruction sheet LTT-108.
For standardization NFPA 1900 recommends the following color code scheme:
Preconnect #1 or Jump Line
Preconnect #2
Preconnect #3
Preconnect #4
Preconnect #5
Preconnect #6
Preconnect #7
Foam Lines
7.1

IMPULSE TRIGGER VALVE SYSTEM NOZZLE COLORED PISTOL GRIPS

The TFT Impulse Trigger Valve System nozzles are supplied with black pistol grip covers. The pistol grip covers are available from TFT
in various colors for those departments wishing to color code the nozzle to the discharge controls. Follow the steps below to change the
pistol grip cover.
1. Orient nozzle vertically. This keeps the dampening fluid in the pistol grip from spilling
out.
2. Remove the Cap. (1/2" square drive) The Adjusting Screw (3/16" Allen Wrench) may
need to be turned in or removed to be able to engage the square pocket in the cap.
Note the position of the Adjusting Screw before moving it.
3. Slide off the Pistol Grip Cover and install a new one. Be sure the internal rib of the
Piston Grip Cover is toward the back of the nozzle.
4. Reinstall the Cap until it bottoms out on its shoulder.
5. Reinstall or reposition the Adjusting Screw if it has been moved from its original
location.
6. Flow nozzle to check performance of slow closer. Adjust as needed.
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Orange
Red
Yellow
White
Blue
Black
Green
Red w/ White Border (Red/White)
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Other Colors Available:
- Gray
- Pink
- Purple
- Tan
(1/2 in square drive)
Pistol Grip Cover
Figure 7.1
LIN-035 May 20, 2024 Rev17
Cap
Adjusting Screw
(3/16 in Allen Wrench)