Task Force Tips Bubble Cup Series Instruction For Operation And Maintenance Download Page 1

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LKB-100 September 17, 2020 Rev12

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

Twister

®

 and 

Bubble Cup

®

 Nozzles 

WARNING

Understand  manual  before  use.  Operation  of  this  device  without  understanding  the  manual  and

receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/serial-

number. 
This equipment is intended 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 be

kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel. 

Twister Series

Bubble Cup Series

Summary of Contents for Bubble Cup Series

Page 1: ...anual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment Obtain safety information at tft com serial number This equipment is intended 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 familiariz...

Page 2: ... into the screw hole in the valve body 8 Tighten the mounting screw to a maximum torque of 100 in lbs BALL DRIVER 100 IN LB MAX WASHER GRIP SPACER LOCTITE 271 HM692BLK KIT BLACK GRIP HM692BLU KIT BLUE GRIP HM692GRY KIT GRAY GRIP HM692GRN KIT GREEN GRIP HM692ORG KIT ORANGE GRIP HM692PNK KIT PINK GRIP HM692PPL KIT PURPLE GRIP HM692RED KIT RED GRIP HM692TAN KIT TAN GRIP HM692WHT KIT WHITE GRIP HM692Y...

Page 3: ...ficant amounts of water Such damage may be difficult to detect visually Subsequent pressurization can lead to injury or death Any time the equipment is subject to possible damage due to freezing it must be tested and approved for use by qualified personnel before being considered safe for use WARNING Failure to restrain nozzle reaction can cause firefighter injury from loss of footing and or strea...

Page 4: ...shortened due to the effects of corrosion and is not covered under warranty SERIES MODEL STANDARD COUPLING SIZE GALLONAGE SETTINGS gpm 100 psi C TWISTER 3 4 GHT 10 24 D TWISTER or BUBBLE CUP 1 0 NH 10 24 D TWISTER or BUBBLE CUP 1 0 NH 10 40 F TWISTER or BUBBLE CUP 1 1 2 NH 20 60 F TWISTER or BUBBLE CUP 1 1 2 NH 20 95 F BUBBLE CUP 1 1 2 NH 95 Single Gallonage Only C series Twister is available in a...

Page 5: ...jury Equipment must be mated to matched connections CAUTION Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the inability to uncouple the connection or complete loss of engagement over time Failure could cause injury Per NFPA 1962 if dissimilar metals are left coupled together an anti corrosive lubricant should be applied to the connection and the coupling should...

Page 6: ...0 12 26 37 200 14 33 51 14 31 47 14 30 43 250 16 36 57 16 35 52 15 34 48 300 17 40 62 17 38 57 17 37 53 350 19 43 67 18 41 62 18 40 57 400 20 46 72 20 44 66 20 43 61 450 21 49 76 21 47 70 21 45 65 500 22 51 80 22 50 74 22 48 68 550 23 54 84 23 52 77 23 50 72 600 24 56 88 24 54 81 24 52 75 1 1 2 HOSE FLOW SETTING 20 60 95 20 60 95 20 60 95 PUMP PRESSURE psi 50 14 40 58 14 39 56 14 38 54 75 17 49 71...

Page 7: ... 100 140 14 55 125 195 55 115 180 55 115 165 17 60 135 215 60 130 195 55 130 180 21 65 150 235 65 145 215 65 140 200 24 70 165 255 70 155 235 70 150 215 28 75 175 275 75 165 250 75 165 230 31 80 185 290 80 180 265 80 170 245 34 85 195 305 85 190 280 85 180 255 38 85 205 320 85 195 290 85 190 275 41 90 210 335 90 205 305 90 195 285 38mm HOSE FLOW SETTING 45 Meters 60 Meters 75 Meters 20 60 95 20 60...

Page 8: ...de protective fog patterns The Bubble Cup functions just like the Twister nozzle when the aspirating sleeve is in the retracted position To use the aspirating feature of the Bubble Cup slide the aspirating sleeve portion of the nozzle forward Rotation of the shaper while the sleeve is extended provides the nozzle operator control of reach and aspiration If an immediate wide protective fog pattern ...

Page 9: ...artment s name can also be engraved on the covers see warranty card for more information Handle covers are replaceable by removing the four screws that hold the handle covers in place Use a 3 32 hex key when replacing screws Pistol grip is replaceable by following TFT instruction sheet LTT 108 For standardization NFPA 1901 recommends the following color code scheme WARNING For Class B fires lack o...

Page 10: ...arge 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 conseq...

Page 11: ...s failing any part of this test must be removed from service repaired and retested upon completion of the repair 10 3 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 original specifications and promptly returned Repair charges for non warranty items are minimal Any returns ...

Page 12: ... so equipped operates smoothly and positively BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE nozzles must be inspected to this checklist 1 All controls and adjustments are operational 2 Shut off valve if so equipped closes off the flow completely 3 There are no broken or missing parts 4 There is no damage to the nozzle that could impair safe operation e g dents cracks corrosion or other defects 5 The thread ...

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