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LIY-210 December 4, 2017 Rev00

MANUAL: EF1 RC MONITOR

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER

Understand manual and documents in additional literature before use. Operation of this device

without understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment.

Obtain safety information at www.tft com/serial-number

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and safety

procedures associated with the EF1 RC Monitor series.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

Y1165

SERIAL# www

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219-462-6161 • www

.tft.com • MADE IN USA

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See Section 3.2.2 for

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Page 1: ...n at www tft com serial number This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety procedures associated with the EF1 RC Monitor series This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel TASK FORCE TIPS INC MADE IN USA www tft com 3701 Innovation Way Valparaiso IN 46383 9327 USA 800 348 2686 ...

Page 2: ...6 Rev11 MANUAL Remote Control RC Monitor Electrical Controls Supplemental Instructions for use with RC Monitor Manual INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DANGER 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 www tft com serial number TASK FORCE T...

Page 3: ...ATION 4 1 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS 4 2 TRAVEL RANGES 4 2 1 TRAVEL STOPS 4 3 NOZZLE INSTALLATION 4 4 PRESSURE GAGE 4 5 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER 5 0 SPRAY TRAJECTORY ADJUSTMENT 6 0 OPERATION OF RC MONITORS 7 0 RECOMMENDED PARK POSITION 7 1 OVERRIDE HEX DRIVE 8 0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS 8 1 STACKED TIPS FLOW 8 2 EF1 RC MONITOR FRICTION LOSS 9 0 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST 10 0 WARRANTY 11 0 MAINTENANCE 11 1 L...

Page 4: ...st be capable of supporting 145 lbs 66 kg of nozzle reaction force WARNING The stream exiting a monitor is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage Make sure the monitor is securely attached to the base and pointing in a safe direction before water to the monitor is turned on Use care in directing the stream WARNING The monitor may be damaged if frozen while containing suffi...

Page 5: ...election is automatic The motor control circuits use position encoders and current limiting to protect the drive train at the ends of travel Unit has waterproof factory installed plug on power wire for easy removal or reinstallation Electric drives and control box are waterproof Main waterway made from hardcoat anodized ANSI 356 T6 aluminum Silver powder coat finish Various inlets are available 3 ...

Page 6: ...l 26 ft lbs 35 n m Speed Elevation 33 deg sec Speed Horizontal 33 deg sec 3 2 2 SAFE OPERATING ENVELOPE 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Flow lpm Pressure bar Pressure psi Flow gpm EF1 Opera ng Envelope Nozzle Pressure Monitor Inlet Pressure K 2 NOZZLE K 8 NOZZLE K 15 NOZZLE K 20 NOZZLE M O NITO R LO SS Nozzle A flows 20 gpm...

Page 7: ... SERIAL www tft com Y123456 219 462 6161 www tft com MADE IN USA ef1 rc MODEL Note Outlet thread options are machined into elbow 2 0 NPT FEMALE Y1401 2 0 BSP FEMALE Y1403 1 5 NPT FEMALE Y1400 2 0 ANSI 150 Y1417 1 5 BSP FEMALE Y1402 1 5 ANSI 150 Y1412 Fig 3 4a Inlets and Outlets INLET OPTION Weight 2 0 BSP FEMALE Y1403 2 1 lb 0 95 kg 1 5 BSP FEMALE Y1402 2 1 lb 0 95 kg 2 0 ANSI 150 Y1417 3 0 lb 1 4...

Page 8: ...mm 3 4 85mm 2 7 69mm 45 135 LEFT 135 RIGHT Fig 3 5a EF1 RC Monitor Dimensions INLET OPTION Additional Overall Height 2 0 BSP FEMALE Y1403 2 7 in 69 mm 1 5 BSP FEMALE Y1402 2 7 in 69 mm 2 0 ANSI 150 Y1417 1 8 in 45 mm 1 5 ANSI 150 Y1412 1 7 in 43 mm 2 0 NPT FEMALE Y1401 2 7 in 69 mm 1 5 NPT FEMALE Y1400 2 7 in 69 mm Fig 3 5b Inlet Heights ...

Page 9: ... 60 and finally 100 of the specified torque Tighten to 76 80 ft lb 100 110 Newton Meters 1 3 2 4 Tighten Sequentially Each Bolt Three Times Fig 4 1 Flange Bolt Tightening Sequence FLANGE TYPE OUTSIDE DIAMETER THICKNESS BOLT HOLE CIRCLE OF BOLTS SIZE OF BOLTS TORQUE ON BOLTS in mm in mm in mm in mm ft lb N m 1 5 ANSI 150 5 127 0 63 16 3 88 98 4 4 1 2 13 20 40 27 54 2 0 ANSI 150 6 152 4 0 75 19 4 75...

Page 10: ...ng or silicone grease 4 4 PRESSURE GAGE Y1165 SERIAL www tft com Y123456 219 462 6161 www tft com MADE IN USA ef1 rc MODEL There is a raised boss on the front of the monitor This raised boss is not machined from the factory but may be drilled and tapped for NPT threads if a pressure gage is desired on the monitor Fig 4 4 Pressure Gage 4 2 1 TRAVEL STOPS Vertical Travel Stops are cast into the elbo...

Page 11: ...r 7 0 RECOMMENDED PARK POSITION For truck mounted applications it is recommended that the monitor be parked in a position such that the monitor s nozzle rests against a bracket or support surface If a support surface is not available run the elevation against one of its travel stops to take some of the backlash out of the gear drive This will minimize bouncing of the nozzle when the apparatus is t...

Page 12: ... 4 INCH 118 44 149 71 167 88 205 132 221 155 NOZZLE INLET PRESSURE NOZZLE DIAMETER 4 BAR 6 BAR 8 BAR 10 BAR 12 BAR FLOW l min REACTION KG FLOW l min REACTION KG FLOW l min REACTION KG FLOW l min REACTION KG FLOW l min REACTION KG 12 MM 190 9 230 14 270 18 300 23 330 28 16 MM 340 16 420 25 480 33 540 41 590 49 19 MM 480 23 590 35 680 46 760 58 830 69 Fig 8 1 Stacked Tips Flow Table 8 2 EF1 MONITOR ...

Page 13: ... 12 HEX PLUG 1 Y5248 13 GREASE FITTING 1 4 28 2 VT25 28ZERK 14 3 8 24 X 3 8 SOCKET SET SCREW 4 VT37 24SS375 15 BALL 5 16 TORLON 100 VB 312TO 16 O RING 229 2 VO 229 17 ELBOW 1 See Fig 3 4 18 STRAIN RELIEF 1 Y5245 19 STRAIN RELIEF 1 Y5205 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART 20 MOTOR MOUNT RETAINER 2 Y1910 21 DRIVE SHAFT SUBASSEMBLY 2 Y1915 22 SNAP RING 2 VR4220 23 O RING 215 2 VO 215 24 CAP 2 Y1161 25 NAME LA...

Page 14: ...charge 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 cons...

Page 15: ...ce damaged parts Elevation Binding Debris or damage to elevation drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts Lack of lubricant Grease see section 11 1 May be electrical related See trouble shooting section of Electronics Manual LIY 500 Horizontal Rotation Binding Debris or damage to horizontal drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts Lack of lubricant Grease see section 11 1...

Page 16: ...be inspected to this list 1 All valves open and close smoothly and fully 2 The waterway is clear of obstructions 3 There is no damage to any thread or other type connection 4 The pressure setting of the relief valve if any is set correctly 5 All locks and hold down devices work properly 6 Internal gaskets are in accordance with NFPA 1962 2013 Section 7 2 7 There is no damage to the appliance that ...

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