©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010
LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9
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2.2 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP
The TFT Twister and BubbleCup with lever type valve handles are supplied with black valve handle covers and pistol grips. The
handle covers and pistol grips are available from TFT in various colors for those departments wishing to color code the nozzle to the
discharge controls. A colored handle cover set will be sent upon receipt of the warranty card by TFT. Your department’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” allen wrench when
replacing screws. Pistol grip is replaceable by following TFT instruction sheet LTT-108.
For standardization NFPA 1901 (A-4-9.3) recommends the following color code scheme:
Preconnect #1 or Bumper Jump Line
Preconnect or discharge #2
Preconnect or discharge #3
Preconnect or discharge #4
Preconnect or discharge #5
Preconnect or discharge #6
Preconnect or discharge #7
Foam Lines
Orange
Red
Yellow
White
Blue
Black
Green
Red w/ White border (Red/White)
Other Colors Available:
Gray
•
Pink
•
Purple
•
Tan
•
2.3 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum nozzle inlet pressure with
valve shutoff*
Twister 300 psi
20 bar
BubbleCup 300 psi
20 bar
Operating temperature range of fl uid
33 to 120º F
1 to 50º C
Storage temperature range
-40 to 150º F
-40 to 65º C
Materials used
Aluminum 6000 series hard anodized MIL8625 class 3 type 2,
stainless steel 300 series, nylon 6-6, nitrile rubber
*Consult Factory for higher pressure applications
2.1.1 COMMON MODELS AND TERMS
NOZZLE WITH VALVE
and PISTOL GRIP
TIP ONLY NOZZLE
COUPLING
RUBBER
GASKET
PISTOL
GRIP
STREAM
SHAPER
ON
FL
OW
CONTRO
L
OFF
NAME LABEL
NOZZLE WITH VALVE
FIGURE 1 COMMON MODELS AND TERMS
3.0 NOZZLE CONTROLS
3.1 FLOW CONTROL
3.1.1 LEVER TYPE FLOW CONTROL
On models that use a lever type valve handle, the nozzle is shut off when the handle is fully forward. The ball valve allow the nozzle
operator to regulate the fl ow of the nozzle depending on the need or what can be safely and effectively handled. TFT recommends
the use of a pistol grip for easier handling. For additional stress reduction, a hose rope or strap may also be used. This permits more
effective use and ease of advancement, while minimizing strain and fatigue.
3.1.2 TIP ONLY NOZZLES
Tip only nozzles have NO shut off valve contained within the
nozzle and MUST be used with a separate ball valve attached to
the nozzle.
