©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2015
LIX-630 July 2, 2015 Rev19
TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
14.0 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 connection.
4. The pressure setting of the relief valve, if any, is set correctly.
5. All locks and hold-down devices work properly.
6. Internal gaskets are in accordance with NFPA 1962 (2013) Section 7.2.
7. There is no damage to the appliance (e.g., dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects that could impair operation).
8. All swiveling connections rotate freely.
9. There are no missing parts or components.
10. The marking for maximum operating pressure is visible.
11. There are no missing, broken, or worn lugs on couplings.
NFPA 1962: Standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of
fi
re hose, couplings, nozzles and
fi
re hose appliances. (2013
ed., Section 6.2.1). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Agency.
BEFORE EACH USE,
appliances must be inspected to this list:
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
Monitor is anchored:
• Tied off
• Hooked leg
• Spike hold
• Weight
5
Both legs are fully open.
All three spikes are in contact
with the ground.
2
Outlet pivots smoothly in all directions.
6
Valve handle locks when closed
and releases.
Locks and
unlocks
3
Safety Shut-Off valve is operational.
(see section 3.3.3)
7
Inlet pivots freely.
4
Monitor is pointed in a safe direction.
8
WARNING
Any Blitzfi re monitor failing any part of the inspection checklist is unsafe and must have the
problem corrected before use. Operating a Blitzfi re that fails any of the above inspections is a
misuse of this equipment.
