Task Force Tips FlipTip, Instruction For Operation And Maintenance

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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2012-2020 2 LIN-060 November 30, 2020 Rev02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
2.0 SAFETY
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS
3.3 USE WITH SALT WATER
3.4 NOZZLE COUPLINGS
3.5 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
4.0 FLIPTIP CONTROLS
4.1 REMOVABLE STREAM STRAIGHTENER
4.2 FLIPTIP LOCK
4.3 REAR SMOOTH BORE INSERTS
4.4 FRONT SMOOTH BORE NOZZLE
4.5 FRONT G-FORCE FOG NOZZLE
5.0 G-FORCE NOZZLE CONTROLS
5.1 PATTERN CONTROL
5.1.1 SHAPER TACTILE INDICATOR
5.1.2 FOG ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
5.2 FLUSH CONTROL
6.0 COLOR CODED HANDLE COVER AND PISTOL GRIPS
7.0 WARRANTY
8.0 MAINTENANCE
8.1 FIELD LUBRICATION
8.2 SERVICE TESTING
8.3 REPAIR
9.0 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS
10.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST
LTT-108 Installation Instruction for
Pistol Grip Replacement Kit
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2011-2020 LIG-010 September 10, 2020 Rev07
MANUAL: Fixed, Selectable,
and Automatic Nozzles
North American Models
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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
procedures associated with the G-Force nozzle.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
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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:
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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
following:
1. Fire ¿ ghting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities
requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution
at all times.
2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user’s instructions,
including purpose and limitations, provided with any piece of equipment
you may be called upon to use.
3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in
Fire
¿
ghting 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. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable
condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other
severe injury.
FEMSA
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association
P.O. Box 147, Lynn
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eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
The following documents contain supporting safety and operating
information pertaining to the equipment described in this manual.