Task Force Tips DECON/pak Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance Download Page 9

©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2017 

LIU-050 December 4, 2017 Rev00

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6.0 TROUBLE-SHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

DECON/pak will 

not make agent

Out Of Agent

Refill Tank

Percentage Knob is in RINSE

Select desired percentage

Percentage Knob is plugged

Remove screw on Percentage Knob, inspect and clean 

holes in top of control block and agent passages in 

bottom of Percentage Knob

Non-standard outlet hose being used which is too long or 

too small in diameter

Order other hose option TFT part U-HS, U-HS6 or 

U-HS25

Agent tank is nearly empty

Refill tank

Agent is 

Intermittent

DECON/pak tilted

Keep Twist Grip Horizontal

Air vents are plugged

Make sure that the small black rubber valve on the 

inside of the agent tank lid is not stuck down with dried 

agent concentrate

Poor Quality 

Agent

Debris in nozzle

Inspect nozzle, look for plugged holes

Debris under knob

Unscrew Knob, inspect and clean

Agent solution velocity too high

Partially close Flow Control

Agent gets thick when cold

Select Another Agent

7.0 CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE

Turn the percentage knob to the RINSE position. Use the hose, or 

hose and nozzle, to rinse off the DECON/pak. Reset percentage 

knob to proper percentage when finished.
For years of service, periodically inspect your DECON/pak. Make 

sure the hose and fan nozzle are in place. Look for debris in the 

bottom of the tank and flush if necessary.

DRILL 7/16" HOLE

TAP 1/4" NPT

LEFT FRONT ONLY!

7.1 DRAIN HOLE

If the DECON/pak is often used for different agent concentrates, 

it may be helpful to install a drain to aid in emptying the tank. Drill 

and tap the left front ear of the tank and install a ¼” NPT Pipe 

plug. Plastic or Brass preferred.

8.0 SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Units

Metric Units

Tank Capacity (to bottom of fill port)

2.5 U.S. gallons

9.5 liters

Nominal flow (all nozzles)

12 gpm at 100 psi

45 l/min at 6.8 bar

Weight Empty

11.5 lb

5.2 kg

Weight Full

30.1 lb

13.6 kg

Length x Width x Height

13.5 x 10.75 x 17 in

345 x 275 x 430 mm

Operating Pressure Max/Min

500/40 psi

34.5/3 bar

Summary of Contents for DECON/pak

Page 1: ...gent can result in injury or damage to the environment Follow the agent concentrate manufacturer s instructions and fire service training to avoid using the wrong type of agent for decontamination purposes WARNING There is a wide variety of agent concentrates Each user is responsible for verifying that any agent concentrate chosen to be used with this unit has been tested to assure that the agent ...

Page 2: ...nt you may be called upon to use 3 It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in Firefighting and or Emergency Response and in the use precautions and care of any equipment you may be called upon to use 4 It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon to use 5 ...

Page 3: ...T HAND OPERATION 4 0 AGENT SELECTION 4 1 AGENT COMPATIBILITY 5 0 OPERATION 5 1 HOSE CONNECTION 5 2 FILLING TANK 5 3 CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND NOZZLE 5 4 SETTING AGENT CONCENTRATION 5 5 CONTROLLING FLOW 5 6 AGENT QUALITY 5 7 SHUT DOWN AFTER USE FLUSHING 5 8 STORAGE 6 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7 0 CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 DRAIN HOLE 8 0 SPECIFICATIONS 9 0 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST 10 0 WARRANTY ...

Page 4: ... injury 2 0 SAFETY This portable decontamination system can be used in potentially dangerous situations The following must be observed at all times WARNING Avoid directing agent onto the faces of yourself and other personnel Improper use of agent could result in death or serious injury including damage to the eyes To reduce the chance of injury have yourself and other personnel wear eye protection...

Page 5: ...sing operations The DECON pak is not intended to be used for Class A Class B or any other type of foam concentrate If you intend to use the DECON pak for liquids other than decontamination agents and water we urge you to contact Task Force Tips Service Department at 800 854 6864 The use of other liquids may void the warranty and subject the user to hazards not addressed in this manual The user ass...

Page 6: ...ate The more viscous or thick the agent concentrate the greater the amount of energy required to draw the concentrate into the eductor The viscosity of most agent concentrates changes with temperature some thickening to a gel at temperatures of 40º F 4º C The DECON pak percentage knob was calibrated with ZepPowerPlex Heavy Duty Laundry Detergent Actual agent concentrations vary with changes in wat...

Page 7: ...e outlet hose which is then attached to the control block Align the marks on the quick connect male fitting with the marks on the female fitting and push the two pieces together Twist the nozzle or hose one quarter turn to the right to latch the quick connect fitting 2 To remove fan nozzle remove set screw 3 Hose lengths available TFT part U HS6 U HS and U HS25 CAUTION The DECON pak s eductor will...

Page 8: ...Percentage Knob 1 Reduce pump pressure to 100 psi or less 2 Remove the nozzle and or hose from the quick connect on the front of the Control Block 3 Remove the Circle Cotters and pull out the two Pull Pins that hold the Control Unit to the tank 4 Pull straight up to remove the Control Unit and Pickup Tube from the tank 5 Make sure the Percentage Knob is NOT in the RINSE position 6 Install the Cap ...

Page 9: ...gent solution velocity too high Partially close Flow Control Agent gets thick when cold Select Another Agent 7 0 CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE Turn the percentage knob to the RINSE position Use the hose or hose and nozzle to rinse off the DECON pak Reset percentage knob to proper percentage when finished For years of service periodically inspect your DECON pak Make sure the hose and fan nozzle are in p...

Page 10: ...g 1 VO 022 16 Handle Plug 1 U241 17 Valve 1 U250 18 Valve Pointer Label 1 UL504 19 124 O Ring 3 VO 124 20 1 4 20x3 4 Stud 1 U223 DESCRIPTION QTY PART 21 Knob Nut 1 U221 22 Knob Spring 1 U222 23 Percent Knob Label Decon 1 UL505 D 24 Percentage Knob Decon 1 U232 25 Vinyl Cap 1 VM1030 26 Spirol Pin 1 V1900 27 Rear Venturi Insert 1 U214 28 Dog Point Screw 4 H515 29 120 O Ring 1 VO 120 30 Venturi Cap 1...

Page 11: ...C ITALIAN UL503 J TANK GRAPHIC JAPANESE UL503 P TANK GRAPHIC PORTUGUESE UL503 R TANK GRAPHIC RUSSIAN UL503 S TANK GRAPHIC SPANISH DESCRIPTION QTY PART 1 Filter Screen 1 U165 2 Filport Leash 1 U166 3 Valve Umbrella 2 VM4290 4 Screen On Lid 1 U170 5 Lid Label 1 UL506 D 6 Fill Port Handle 1 U161 7 Name Label 1 UL521 D 8 10 16 x 5 8 SS Screw 2 VT10 16PH625 9 SS Washers 3 VW500X203 60 10 Tank 1 U100 GR...

Page 12: ...price of the equipment less reasonable depreciation in complete discharge 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 ...

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