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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2002-2020

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LIX-630 August 24, 2020 Rev21

DANGER

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE

The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response 
equipment and services want responders to know and understand the 
following:

1. Fire

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 ghting 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 upon to use.

3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in 

Fire

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 ghting 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.

FEMSA

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association

P.O. Box 147, Lynn

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 eld, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

The following documents contain supporting safety and operating 

information pertaining to the equipment described in this manual.

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 

2004-2020

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LIX-530  Month DD, YYYY  Rev15

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

G-Force

INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Electric Drill

• Drill Bits (see instruction for correct size)

• #3 Phillips Screwdriver

• 7/16 or Adjustable Wrench

• 5/32 Hex Key

 

XX-B Storage Bracket

WARNING

The Portable Monitor Storage Bracket is designed only to store the Portable Monitor. Attempting to
flow from the storage bracket can cause the monitor to become dislodged from the bracket and out
of control, causing severe injury or death. Always  properly deploy the monitor before flowing. 

BLOK0077

rev01

NOTICE

To reduce the risk of equipment damage, the storage bracket must be securely mounted to a
surface capable of supporting the weight of the monitor and nozzle, including any shock loads that
may result from rough roads. It is the responsibility of the installer to determine that the installation
is capable of these loads.

Instructions To Maintain Minimal Water Flow

When Safety Shut-off Activates

TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

Valve
Handle

Pull Pin

Set Screw

WARNING

LIX-640 January 9, 2017 Rev05

©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2000-2017

TASK FORCE TIPS

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FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

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•  The pull pin will hit the head of the Screw and keep the valve slightly open

  To close the valve the Pull Pin must be pulled and the Valve Handle pushed closed.

•  Valve must be closed to reset the Safety Shut-Off mechanism.
If set screw (VT10Y24SH250) is reinstalled, use Loctite and screw 
the set screw in only until it is flush with outside of casting.

To make the Blitzfire 

NOT shut off completely 

when the Safety Shut-Off 

activates, use this screw in 

place of the Set Screw.

Socket Head

Cap Screw

(VT10Y24SH250)

When the Safety Shut-Off activates, the water stream may change from the initial direction. 
The remaining flow may still be enough to move the Blitzfire on hard smooth surfaces. 
Operator must be aware of these risks to reduce chance of injury or death.

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

LIX-635 - BLITZFIRE XX-B 

Storage Bracket

LIX-640 - Instructions to Maintain Water Flow 

when Safety Shut-Off Activates

Summary of Contents for BLITZFIRE

Page 1: ...ed 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 b...

Page 2: ...ct size 3 Phillips Screwdriver 7 16 or Adjustable Wrench 5 32 Hex Key XX B Storage Bracket WARNING The Portable Monitor Storage Bracket is designed only to store the Portable Monitor Attempting to flow from the storage bracket can cause the monitor to become dislodged from the bracket and out of control causing severe injury or death Always properly deploy the monitor before flowing BLOK0077 rev01...

Page 3: ... 5 OUTLET PIVOTS 4 6 ELEVATION HOLDING MECHANISM 5 0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS 5 1 AUTOMATIC FIXED AND SELECTABLE FLOW NOZZLES 5 2 STACKED TIPS OR SMOOTH BORE NOZZLES 5 3 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS 5 4 USE WITH FOAM 5 5 PRESSURE LOSS 6 0 DEPLOYMENT OF BLITZFIRE PORTABLE MONITOR 6 1 CARRYING WITH AN UNCHARGED HOSE 6 2 ADVANCING WITH A CHARGED HOSE 7 0 ANCHORING 7 1 ANCHORING BY WEIGHT 7 2 ANCHORING BY SPIKE H...

Page 4: ...errain Assure that the hose is not lifting spikes off the ground If stability is questionable reduce flow to limit reaction In the event of an out of control monitor Immediately retreat to a safe distance Shut down the water hose at its source before attempting to re secure the monitor WARNING Interrupting flow to the monitor could cause injury or death Avoid situations that may interrupt flow to ...

Page 5: ...9 x 20 6 x 21 6 cm Weight without nozzle BLITZFIRE BLITZFIRE HE 24 5 lbs 11 1 kg Size legs folded BLITZFIRE OSC BLITZFIRE HE OSC 37 3 x 10 5 x 9 5 94 7 x 26 7 x 24 4 cm Weight without nozzle BLITZFIRE OSC BLITZFIRE HE OSC 32 lbs 14 5 kg Maximum inlet pressure with valve shut off 300 psi 20 bar Maximum inlet pressure flowing 175 psi 12 bar Flow Range up to 500 gpm up to 2000 l min Operating tempera...

Page 6: ... the various parts and controls on a standard BLITZFIRE portable monitor Parts and controls for a high elevation model are similar Figure 3 4 1 3 4 2 OSCILLATOR Figure 3 4 2 Elevation Holding Mechanism Valve Handle Serial Number Carbide Tipped Spike Folding Leg Handle Locking Knob Tie Off Point Pivoting Outlet Pivoting Inlet Latching Pull Pin to start and stop oscillation Slider Block to change sw...

Page 7: ...opening when water flow is not desired To unlock the valve handle from the closed position 1 Pull the knob on the right side of the valve handle 2 While pulling the knob use the other hand to move the valve handle slowly to an open position As soon as valve is opened the knob may be released Valve handle may be moved to any detent position by pushing or pulling on the valve handle When the valve i...

Page 8: ...afety valve proper function is indicated by the valve handle moving toward the closed position NOTE With water flowing the valve has additional forces on it that will move the valve to the fully closed position If the Safety Shut Off Valve fails this test return the monitor to Task Force Tips to restore proper functioning of the valve Using the monitor without a properly functioning Safety Shut Of...

Page 9: ...vicing of the slow close device may result in a malfunctioning Safety Shut Off Valve which could cause injury or death If service is needed on the slow close device contact Task Force Tips Do not add or change dampening fluid WARNING Water Hammer occurs any time a valve is closed when water is flowing This can cause sudden movement or ruptured hose lines which could result in injury or death The d...

Page 10: ...y low elevation angles to maximize usefulness for interior attack As with any monitor when the elevation angle is low the risk of sliding is increased This is because at low elevation angles the reaction force is more horizontal and less vertical Figure 4 5A Blitzfire Travel Range Figure 4 5B Blitzfire HE High Elevation Travel Range 4 6 ELEVATION HOLDING MECHANISM The elevation pivot has a mechani...

Page 11: ...GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REACTION LBS 1 0 210 80 266 126 297 157 364 236 390 275 1 1 4 328 120 415 196 464 245 1 1 2 473 177 NOZZLE DIAMETER NOZZLE INLET 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 25mm 830 40 1000 60 1200 80 1300 100 140 120 32mm 1300 70 17000 100...

Page 12: ...UNCHARGED HOSE On a preconnected hoseline the BLITZFIRE may be carried using the valve handle front handle tie off point or over the shoulder with the legs folded as illustrated Figure 6 1 0 0 5 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 FLOW GPM L O S S P S I 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 FLOW LPM LO SS B A R BLITZFIRE 22 PSI LOSS AT 500 GPM OSCILLATING BLITZFIRE 34 P...

Page 13: ...is subject to operator fatigue and may not be as reliable as other methods Operating at limited flows will also reduce the risk of sliding 7 2 ANCHORING BY SPIKE HOLDS The holding ability of the spikes is generally excellent on surfaces like asphalt wooden and carpeted floors because they allow the spike to penetrate well On hard smooth surfaces such as ceramic tile smooth concrete marble terrazzo...

Page 14: ... strap are provided with the BLITZFIRE A loop on the end of the strap may be placed over the anchor point or the strap may be wrapped around an object such as a tree and the snap end of the strap passed through the loop and pulled tight Snap the hook into the hole in the carrying handle at the front of the BLITZFIRE Keep the entire length of the strap as close to the ground as possible If the stra...

Page 15: ...shock absorber will compress or extend as needed to protect the gears from overload Figure 8 3 DANGER Modifying this oscillating mechanism to fit any other monitor will cause the reaction force of the nozzle to be unaligned with the center of rotation An unaligned monitor may spin very fast with a very high force which can result in serious injury or death Do not modify the oscillator to fit any o...

Page 16: ...e instructions LIX 635 provided with the bracket kit NOTICE The type of nozzle and flow pressure are critical to the coverage area The graph shows coverage area based on the movement capability of the oscillating mechanism Actual coverage will depend on flow pressure type of nozzle angle of fog pattern and wind conditions WARNING The Portable Monitor Storage Bracket is designed only to store the P...

Page 17: ...rge of its obligations under this limited warranty If TFT makes this election claimant shall return the equipment to TFT free and clear of any liens and encumbrances This is a limited warranty The original purchaser of the equipment any person to whom it is transferred and any person who is an intended or unintended beneficiary of the equipment shall not be entitled to recover from TFT any consequ...

Page 18: ...8 2686 11 1 SERVICE TESTING In accordance with NFPA 1962 equipment must be tested a minimum of annually Units failing any part of this test must be removed from service repaired and retested upon completion of the repair 11 2 REPAIR Factory service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility Factory serviced equipment is repaired by experienced technicians wet tested to ...

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Page 20: ...ere 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 saf...

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