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INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
FLEX
WITH TILLER
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA · tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025
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.
This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for
firefighting. All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the
operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual should be
kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
See Manual LIY-550 for FLEX RC Monitor Controls
See Manual LIY-701 for FLEX Monitor SmartPlex App User Guide
(see section 3.2)
FLEX™ MONITOR
SERIES
FLEX RC
for Flow/Pressure Operations Envelope
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
1
FLEX
WITH CRANK
800-348-2686 · 219-462-6161 · Fax 219-464-7155
LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05
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- Page 1 (see section 3.2) for Flow/Pressure Operations 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 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05...
- Page 2 6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other severe injury. Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association, Inc. PO Box 147, Lynn eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org © 2020 FEMSA. All Rights Reserved. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.6.2 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH FOG NOZZLES 7.0 WARRANTY 8.0 MAINTENANCE 8.1 SERVICE TESTING 8.2 LUBRICATION 8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.4 REPAIR 9.0 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS 10.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
5 deg/sec Speed at Maximum Load (Horizontal) 10 deg/sec Materials ANSI A356.0-T6 Aluminum, Stainless, Nylon * Weight varies by model, see website listing for specific model weight. Table 3.1 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 5: Operating Envelope
Nozzle B ows 1000 gpm (3800 lpm) at 100 psi (6.9 bar), K factor = 100 Nozzle C ows 1500 gpm (5700 lpm) at 100 psi (6.9 bar), K factor = 150 Figure 3.2B ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 6: Use With Salt Water
ROTATION VERTICAL STOPS HANDCRANK HORIZONTAL ROTATION TRAVEL STOPS INLET Figure 3.4A Manual Model with Crank TILLER HANDLE VERTICAL LOCKING KNOB HORIZONTAL LOCKING KNOB Figure 3.4B Manual Model with Tiller ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 7: Inlets And Outlets
FLEX monitors with 2.5" threaded outlets may easily converted to 3.5"NH threads by tightening four screws surrounding the outlet, then unscrewing the 2.5" threaded outlet and O-ring using a strap wrench. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 8: Overall Dimensions
[265 mm] [128 mm] SWING 15.50" [394 mm] Figure 3.6B RC Model (Shown with 4” ANSI 150 inlet, see finished good drawing on the website for specific model dimensions) ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 9: Installation
DN100, PN16 Flange* 0.94 * 4” ANSI 150 & DN100 PN16 are combined into a single flange that features slots to be compatible with both types of connections. Table 4.2 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 10: Two-Piece Rotational Lock Installation
Place Clamp assembly over male threads of TOP SIDE outlet. OF CLAMPS Cylinder Nut heads MUST be on top side of Clamps. CYLINDER NUT HEAD LOOSE CLAMP ASSEMBLY Figure 4.3C ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... - Page 11 To avoid damage to the monitor, ensure Clamps ALTERNATE BOLTS do not interefere with RC monitor Power/Com WITH EACH HALF-TURN cable and that Screws are not overtightened. Figure 4.3F ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05...
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Page 12: Cable Routing For Extend-A-Gun
FLEX monitor. In these cases, it is recommend to use the extension piece TFT PART# YN211-KIT (sold separately). This extension will raise the height of the monitor by 1.5". ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 13: Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops
Horizontal Rotation Travel Limits for RC Models "STRAIGHT AHEAD TRAVEL REFERENCE RIGHT STOP MARK" is located TRAVEL TRACK behind the STOP monitor hub STOP SCREWS Figure 4.6B Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 14: Installing The Horizontal Travel Stops
The figures include installation notes. 90° 20° ABOVE PAST VERTICAL 60° ABOVE 30° PAST VERTICAL 45° ABOVE HORIZONTAL 15° BELOW 45° BELOW Figure 4.8A Elevation Travel Limits ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 15: Nozzle Installation
There is a ¼” NPT female threaded hole on the back of the monitor. The hole is plugged from the factory. If a pressure gauge is desired, unscrew the plug and install the gage using pipe sealant. Make sure the gauge does not interfere with operation. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 16: Tiller Handle Installation
Apply Loctite from the hardware packet to the 3 cover screws (#5). Install the screws hand tight. Install the tiller handle in the desired orientation, with the bend either facing up (default) or down (additional 60° lower). Figure 4.12 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 17: Mounting A Lamp Or Camera
A handwheel controls the monitor’s elevation direction. Clockwise rotation of the handwheel lowers the elevation and counterclockwise raises it. About 60 turns of the handwheel will give the complete 165 degree elevation travel range of the monitor. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 18: Tiller Bar Control
To make the FLEX RC more compact, the manual override knobs may be removed. Removing the override knobs exposes a hex so an 11/16” wrench or socket may be used for manual override. ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 19: Flow Characteristics
2 1/4" TIP (PRESSURE IS NOZZLE EXIT PITOT PRESSURE) 2" TIP 2 3/4" TIP 2 1/2" TIP 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 FLOW (GPM) Figure 6.1B YST-4NN Flow Graph ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... - Page 20 2.75 INCH TIP 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 50 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Figure 6.1C YST-4NN Reach Graphs ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05...
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Page 21: Mst-4Nj Stacked Tips Flow And Reach
STACK TIP PERFORMANCE (PRESSURE IS NOZZLE EXIT PITOT PRESSURE) 1 1/2" TIP 2" TIP 1 3/8" TIP 1 3/4" TIP 1000 1200 1400 1600 FLOW (GPM) Figure 6.2B MST-4NJ Flow Graph ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... - Page 22 2 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 40 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Figure 6.2C MST-4NJ Reach Graphs ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05...
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Page 23: Effects Of Elevation And Wind On Stream Reach
2.00 INCH TIP , 100 PSI, 1190 GPM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) TAILWIND 20 MPH (32 km/h) HEADWIND 20 MPH (32 km/h) NO WIND HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) Figure 6.2B Effects of Wind on Reach ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 24: Automatic Masterstream Nozzles
In all cases, do not exceed the maximum rating of the FLEX Operating Envelope. FRICTION LOSS The discharge size of the monitor determines maximum flow. Excessive turbulence will result if maximum flow is exceeded. Figure 6.5A FLEX Monitor Friction Loss ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 25: Stream Straighteners
Use of a stream straightener with a fog nozzle is not recommended. NOT OK Figure 6.6.2 ©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2024-2025 LIY-220 January 13, 2025 Rev05... -
Page 26: Warranty
WARRANTY Task Force Tips LLC, 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its products (“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 for mechanical components, and the two (2) year period from the date of purchase for electrical components. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Any equipment 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 monitor, please call Task Force Tips at 800-348-2686. SERVICE TESTING In accordance with NFPA 1962, equipment must be tested a minimum of annually. -
Page 28: Repair
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. Contact the factory or visit the web site at tft.com for parts lists, exploded views, test procedures and troubleshooting guides.
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