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For carrying and storage, the legs are retracted as follows:
a) Pull up on one of the spring loaded leg lock knobs, grasp the forward leg, on the same side, and
push it, in an arc, towards the rear of the unit. The leg lock knob may be released as soon as the front
leg begins to move out of position. Continue to push until both legs come in contact with the rear
stop.
b) Repeat procedure (a) to retract the other legs.
4.11 REMOVING MONITOR FROM BASE
To remove the monitor from it’s base:
a) Stop all water flow.
b) Depress the safety plunger and lift the slide bar which will disengage the spring loaded pawls from the groove in the base.
c) Lift the monitor straight up off the base by the handle on top of the monitor.
4.12 RETRACTING PORTABLE BASE LEGS
4.13 PORTABLE BASE STORAGE
The portable base may be stored in a compartment, on the optional storage bracket,
TFT part number XF-B. This bracket is NOT designed to withstand the reaction
forces of an operating monitor stream. It is to be used for storage and transportation
only. The storage bracket may be mounted on a horizontal surface, horizontally or
vertically on a vertical surface, or on the underside of a horizontal surface such as the
top of a compartment. A strap helps hold the base on the bracket. Mounting
instructions are supplied with the bracket.
4.14 PRESSURE RELIEF OPTION
The optional pressure relief valve on the single inlet portable base can be adjusted to
open between 50 and 200 psi. The pressure relief valve, TFT part A1810, is set at the
factory to open at 150 psi. To change the relief pressure refer to the label on the bottom
side of the pressure relief valve. A pressure relief valve can be added to the single inlet
portable base by removing the cover on the side of the base. For additional information
call 800-348-2686.
5.0 MAINTENANCE
The CROSSFIRE® monitor and its base require little maintenance. The unit should be kept clean and free of dirt by flushing with water
after each use. All controls should be checked for freedom of movement and condition. Any inoperable or damaged part should be
repaired or replaced immediately.
Specific areas to check are as follows:
XF-B
STORAGE
BRACKET
XF-B
STORAGE
BRACKET
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4.15 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SETTING
To set the relief valve pressure turn the adjusting screw on the relief valve housing until the
surface of the screw is even with the desired pressure. Do not cap or plug discharge
opening.
Adjusting
Screw
Relief Valve
Discharge
Opening
Truck Mount Base:
1) Sealing surface above swivel joint must be smooth.
2) Swivel joint must rotate freely.
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Portable Base:
1) Sealing surface above swivel joint must be smooth.
2) Swivel joint must rotate freely.
3) Safety Valve and trip paddle must move freely.
4) Legs and leg lock pins must move freely and lock in position.
5) Leg spikes must be sharp.
(replace if flats at tip of spikes exceed 1/16" diameter)
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