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TFT F140 Maintenance Procedure

Hand held ball valve and detent style hand held ball valve

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WARNING
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA · tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2001-2021
Hand Held Ball Valve (D, F, and J series)
and Detent Style Hand Held Ball Valve
Maintenance and Service Procedure
Service technicians bear responsibility for ensuring use of appropriate protective clothing and
equipment. The chosen protective clothing and equipment must provide protection from potential
hazards users may encounter while servicing equipment. Requirements for protective clothing and
equipment are determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
After any maintenance or service, equipment must be inspected and tested for proper operation
and function per NFPA 1962 test procedures and the FLOW CHARACTERISTICS and OPERATION
and INSPECTION CHECKLIST in the operator manual.
This publication is intended for those who prefer to perform service on their own equipment.
Factory service is available and repair time seldom exceeds one day in our facility. Factory serviced
nozzles are repaired by experienced technicians, fully tested, and promptly returned functioning to
original specifications. Task Force Tips assumes no liability for damage to equipment or injury to
personnel that is a result of user service.
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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
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response equipment and services want responders to know and
understand the following:
1.
Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently
dangerous activities requiring proper training in their hazards
and the use of extreme caution at all times.
2. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to read and understand
any user's instructions, including purpose and limitations,
provided with any piece of equipment you may be called on
to use.
3. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know that you have been
properly trained in Firefighting and/or Emergency Response
and in the use, precautions, and care of any equipment you
may be called upon to use.
4. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be in proper physical
condition and to maintain the personal skill level required to
operate any equipment you may be called upon to use.
5. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know that your equipment is
in operable condition and has been maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or
other severe injury.
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LKR-200 June 22, 2021 Rev05

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Summarization of Contents

General Information
Threaded Joints
Details factory thread locking adhesive and disassembly procedures.
Lubricants
Specifies Molykote grease for O-rings and surfaces during reassembly.
Label Replacement
Instructions for removing old and applying new labels to equipment.
Ordering Parts
Guidelines for specifying serial numbers and thread sizes when ordering parts.
D, F, and J Series Hand Held Ball Valves
Required Tools
Lists tools necessary for servicing the D, F, and J series ball valves.
Service Procedure
General Recommendations
Recommendations for occasional replacement of gaskets, seats, and O-rings.
Disassembly Steps
Step-by-step guide for taking apart D, F, and J series ball valves.
Reassembly Steps
Detailed instructions for reassembling D, F, and J series ball valves.
Testing
Flow Rates and Smooth Operation
Procedures for confirming proper flow and smooth operation after service.
Detent Style Hand Held Ball Valves
Service Procedure Overview
Overview for servicing detent style hand held ball valves.
General Recommendations
Recommendations for part replacement and service kit availability.
Valve Seat and Ball Replacement
Steps for replacing valve seats and balls in detent style valves.
Bail Handle Replacement
Procedures for disassembling and reassembling the bail handle.
Testing
Flow and Operation Confirmation
Verifying flow rates and smooth operation as per NFPA standards.