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LIX-730 February 3, 2021 Rev09
5.3 PRESSURE GAUGE PORT
There is a 1/8” NPT female threaded hole on the back of the inlet
casting. The holes are plugged from the factory. If a pressure gauge
is desired, unscrew the plug and install the gage using pipe sealant.
Make sure the gauge does not interfere with operation.
6.0 ANCHORING
The nozzle reaction force on the BlitzForce Portable Monitor may be as high as 330 lbs - 500 GPM at 175 PSI (150 kg- 2000 LPM at 12
BAR). This nozzle reaction must be restrained to keep the monitor from moving.
The monitor should be anchored from moving by one or more of these methods:
6.1 ANCHORING BY USING THE TIE DOWN STRAP
The safest method of restraining the monitor is to use a tie down strap. It is inherently more reliable than other methods since it does not
rely on traction or digging in of the spikes. It is also the safest method because even if the monitor slides, its travel is limited by the strap
length. Permanently anchored from the factory is a safety strap system that comes with a storage bag and a safety hook attached to the
end of the strap. The strap may be wrapped around an object, snapped back onto the strap itself, and pulled tight. Keep the entire length
of the strap as close to the ground as possible.
If the strap is too short to reach a suitable anchor, it may be extended with strong rope or chain. Keep the distance between the monitor
and anchor as short as possible. Remove all slack between the monitor and anchor before flowing water.
Figure 6.1
6.2 ANCHORING BY WEIGHT
On surfaces with good traction a person’s weight on the monitor and/or hose may be sufficient to keep the monitor from sliding. This is
highly dependent on the friction of the surface. The ability to keep one or more people’s weight on the monitor 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.
METHOD
RISK of MOVEMENT
Anchoring by Weight
HIGH
Anchoring by Spike Holds
MEDIUM
Hooking Legs on Vertical Surfaces
MEDIUM
Using the Tie Down Strap
LOW
WARNING
Personnel in the path of an out of control monitor have an increased risk of injury or death. Tying
the monitor off to a secure object can limit the monitor’s travel in the event of an out of control
monitor. Always tie off the monitor when it is in use.
Figure 5.3
Safety
Hook
