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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 PART IDENTIFICATION
The CROSSFIRE monitor is the most rugged and innovative deck/portable master stream device ever offered to the fire service.
Attachment of the CROSSFIRE to the base is quick, easy, positive, and can be visually verified. The release mechanism is locked out by
water pressure. The rotation lock is a simple lever which securely holds the CROSSFIRE monitor in position. An automatic drain allows
water to drain from the monitor when not in use.
The SAFE-TAK 1250 portable base, available in either single or double inlet configurations, has a revolutionary safety valve which will
reduce the flow area through the base by 90% if the SAFE-TAK base should leave the ground for any reason. This safety feature
reduces the risk of injury from an out of control master stream device.
Figures 2.1.1, 2.1.2, & 2.1.3 show the CROSSFIRE monitor, SAFE-TAK 1250 portable base, truck mount adapter and identifies the
various parts and controls.
Figure 2.1.1
CROSSFIRE
MONITOR
Carrying Handle
Pressure Gauge
Elevation Pin Stop
Elevation Control
Grease Fitting
Rotation Lock
Slide Bar
Automatic Drain
Safety Plunger
Pawls
Figure 2.1.2
SAFE-TAK 1250
BASE
Inlet
Anchor Strap
& Storage Cover
Stainless Steel Leg
Safety Valve Handle
Carrying Handle
Leg Lock Knob
Anchor
Attachment Point
Figure 2.1.3
Truck Mount
Adaptor
Companion
Flange
3.0 CROSSFIRE DEPLOYMENT
3.1 QUICK CONNECT SWIVEL JOINT
The CROSSFIRE monitor can be used on either a truck mounted flange or portable base. Installation on either base makes use of a
quick connect swivel joint. The use of each base and the quick connect joint is explained in the following sections.
Two pawls, actuated by the slide bar, engage in the base swivel to make the quick connect joint. A safety plunger engages in the slide
bar to prevent accidental unlocking of the slide bar when the monitor is under pressure.
3.2 INSTALLING MONITOR ON BASE
To install the monitor on either the truck mount flange or portable base: Refer to figures 3.2.1,
3.2.2, & 3.2.3.
a) Turn elevation handwheel to make sure the elevation of the nozzle is above the 35° safety
stop. Verify that the elevation stop pin is down and engaged.
b) Make sure the slide bar is in the up position.
c) Hold the monitor by the top carrying handle, position monitor over base and slide straight
down.
d) Push the slide bar down and watch the pawls engage the groove in the base and the safety
plunger engage in the hole in the slide bar.
C
A
B
