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LIX-630 August 24, 2020 Rev21
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA · tft.com
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 · 219-462-6161 · Fax 219-464-7155
13.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST
BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE, appliances must be inspected to this list:
1. All valves open and close smoothly and fully.
2. The waterway is clear of obstructions.
3. There is no damage to any thread or other type of connection.
4. All locks and hold-down devices are in proper working order.
5. Internal gaskets are in good repair in accordance with NFPA 1962.
6. There is no damage to the appliance (dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects that could impair operation).
7. All swiveling connections rotate freely.
8. There are no missing parts or components.
9. The marking of maximum operating pressure is visible.
10. There are no missing, broken, or worn lugs on couplings.
BEFORE EACH USE, appliances must be inspected to this list:
WARNING
Equipment failing any part of the checklist is unsafe for use and must have the problem corrected
before use or being placed back into service. Operating equipment that has failed the checklist is a
misuse of this equipment.
1) There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe
operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, missing, broken or
loose parts, damaged markings, or other defects).
• Waterway is clear of obstructions.
• Gaskets are in good repair.
• Hose and nozzle are securely attached.
• The pressure setting on the relief valve (if so equipped)
is set correctly.
2) Hose and nozzle are securely attached.
3) Both legs are fully open.
4) All three spikes are in contact
with the ground.
5) Valve handle locks when closed
and releases.
6) Inlet pivots freely.
7) Monitor is anchored:
• Tied off • Hooked leg • Spike hold • Weight
8) Outlet pivots smoothly in both directions.
9) Shut-Off valve is operational.
10) Monitor is pointed in a safe direction.
Locks and
unlocks
