Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series, Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

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©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2015 LIX-630 July 2, 2015 Rev19
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4.2 STACKED TIPS OR SMOOTHBORE NOZZLES
NOZZLE
DIAMETER
NOZZLE EXIT PRESSURE
50 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 150 PSI 175 PSI
FLOW
(GPM) REACTION
(LBS)
FLOW
(GPM) REACTION
(LBS)
FLOW
(GPM) REACTION
(LBS)
FLOW
(GPM) REACTION
(LBS)
FLOW
(GPM) REACTION
(LBS)
1.0 INCH 210 80 266 126 297 157 364 236 390 275
1-1/4 INCH 328 120 415 196 464 245 — — — —
1-1/2 INCH 473 177 — — — — — — — —
NOZZLE
DIAMETER
NOZZLE EXIT PRESSURE
4 BAR 6 BAR 8 BAR 10 BAR 12 BAR
FLOW
(L/min)
REACTION
(KG)
FLOW
(L/min)
REACTION
(KG)
FLOW
(L/min)
REACTION
(KG)
FLOW
(L/min)
REACTION
(KG)
FLOW
(L/min)
REACTION
(KG)
25 MM 830 40 1000 60 1200 80 1300 100 1400 120
32 MM 1300 70 1700 100 1900 130 — — — —
38 MM 1900 90 — — — — — — — —
FLOW EXCEEDS RATING OF BLITZFIRE PORTABLE MONITOR
4.3 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS
Stream quality, especially with smooth bore nozzles, is generally improved with the use of a stream straightener. A stream straightener
is integrated into the exit of the monitor.
4.4 USE WITH FOAM
The Blitzfi re may be used with various foam nozzles and foam solutions. Refer to fi re service training for the proper use of foam.
WARNING
Use of compressed air foam (CAF) with portable nozzles can cause sudden surges in nozzle
reaction force resulting in injury or death from loss of footing, hose whipping, or an out of control
portable monitor. Be prepared for sudden changes in nozzle reaction caused by: Slug loading
(Loss of foam concentrate sends slugs of air and water into the nozzle) sudden release of built-up
pressure in the hose when opening a nozzle.
4.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
The Blitzfi re Portable Monitor is designed for maximum fl ows of 500 GPM (2000 LPM) and a maximum pressure of 175 PSI (12
BAR). Do not exceed these limits.
4.1 AUTOMATIC, FIXED, AND SELECTABLE FLOW NOZZLES
A variety of water or foam nozzles may be used with the Blitzfi re Portable Monitor. Automatic nozzles maintain a constant pressure
by adjusting their opening to match the available fl ow. Consult the nozzle manufacturer for maximum fl ow and pressure ratings. In
all cases do not exceed 500 GPM (2000 LPM) and/or 175 PSI (12 BAR).