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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2012-2020

LIN-060 November 30, 2020 Rev02

TASK FORCE TIPS LLC

MADE IN USA · tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

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

G-Force

INSTRUCTION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

FlipTip™ NOZZLE

WARNING

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 tft.com/serial-

number.
This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for

firefighting. All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education

approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the

operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual should be

kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

FlipTip Only

No Shutoff

FlipTip

Valve Shutoff

FlipTip

Valve Shutoff w/Pistol Grip

G-Force FlipTip

Valve Shutoff w/Pistol Grip

G-Force FlipTip

Valve Shutoff

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Page 1: ...t com serial number This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for firefighting All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety procedures assoc...

Page 2: ... 2686 219 462 6161 Fax 219 464 7155 G Force with Lever Handle G Force Tip Only With Ball Valve and Lever Handle G Force with Lever Handle and Pistol Grip G Force with IMPULSE Trigger Valve System by LIG 010 Manual G Force Nozzle Series DANGER PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response equipment and services want responders to know and understand the ...

Page 3: ...ficant amounts of water Such damage may be difficult to detect visually Subsequent pressurization can lead to injury or death Any time the equipment is subject to possible damage due to freezing it must be tested and approved for use by qualified personnel before being considered safe for use WARNING Failure to restrain nozzle reaction can cause firefighter injury from loss of footing and or strea...

Page 4: ...5 class 3 type 2 stainless steel 300 series nylon 6 6 nitrile rubber Consult factory for higher pressure applications CAUTION Mismatched or damaged waterway connections may cause equipment to leak or uncouple under pressure Failure could result in injury Equipment must be mated to matched connections CAUTION Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the ina...

Page 5: ... 31 50 161 60 60 58 24 60 90 37 60 176 72 70 62 27 70 97 43 70 190 84 80 66 31 80 104 49 80 203 86 15 16 TIP 1 TIP 1 1 8 TIP PRESSURE FLOW REACTION PRESSURE FLOW REACTION PRESSURE FLOW REACTION PSI GPM LBS PSI GPM LBS PSI GPM LBS 40 165 55 40 188 63 40 238 79 50 185 69 50 210 79 50 266 99 60 202 83 60 230 90 60 291 119 70 218 97 70 249 110 70 315 139 80 234 110 80 266 126 80 366 159 1 1 4 TIP 1 3 ...

Page 6: ...2 FlipTip LOCK The front nozzle is locked in both the up and down positions To change positions follow the steps below Figure 4 2 NOTICE The FlipTip pivoting joint is not sealed between the fully up and fully down positions Shut off water flow before changing the front nozzle position to avoid spraying in unintended directions NOTICE When the front nozzle is in the down position the sealing surfac...

Page 7: ...rsions See the G Force owners manual LIG 010 for details Figure 4 5 CAUTION The lock for the front nozzle is not intended to withstand nozzle reaction force To reduce the risk of injury from unintended unlocking due to nozzle reaction do not use the front nozzle in the down position as a handle to restrain nozzle reaction 1 3 8 diameter if no insert is installed Smooth bore insert O Ring Retaining...

Page 8: ...duced flow To remove small debris the nozzle may be flushed as follows While still flowing water rotate the shaper counterclockwise as viewed from behind the nozzle to the flush position This will open the nozzle allowing debris to pass through Increased resistance will be felt on the SHAPER as the nozzle goes into flush During flush the nozzle reaction will decrease as the pattern becomes wider a...

Page 9: ...ored handle cover set will be sent upon receipt of the warranty card by TFT Handle covers are replaceable by removing the four screws that hold the handle covers in place Use a 3 32 hex key when replacing screws Pistol grip is replaceable by following TFT instruction sheet LTT 108 For standardization NFPA 1901 recommends the following color code scheme Preconnect 1 or Jump Line Orange Other Colors...

Page 10: ...arge 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 conseq...

Page 11: ...nimum of annually Units failing any part of this test must be removed from service repaired and retested upon completion of the repair 8 3 REPAIR Factory service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility Factory serviced equipment is repaired by experienced technicians wet tested to original specifications and promptly returned Any returns should include a note as to t...

Page 12: ...o equipped operates smoothly and positively BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE nozzles must be inspected to this checklist 1 All controls and adjustments are operational 2 Shut off valve if so equipped closes off the flow completely 3 There are no broken or missing parts 4 There is no damage to the nozzle that could impair safe operation e g dents cracks corrosion or other defects 5 The thread ga...

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