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2.0
2.1
2.2
3.0
4.0
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MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
GENERAL INFORMATION
VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS
NOZZLE COUPLINGS
FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
NOZZLE CONTROLS
3.1
3.2
4.
4.2
WASHER SETTING
FLOW SETTING
PATTERN CONTROL
FLUSH CONTROL
USE WITH FOAM
FOAM ASPIRATING ATTACHMENTS
USE OF METRO II NOZZLES
FIELD INSPECTION
REPAIR
FLOW RATE TABLES
DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST
4.3
4.3.1
5.0
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7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
WARRANTY
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12.0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved
with a particular hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.4-1998 the definitions of the three signal words are as follows:
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting. Their use for
other purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate
guidance and training to reduce risk of injury.
Nozzle reaction will vary as supply conditions change: such as opening or closing other
nozzles, hose line kinks, changes in pump settings, etc. Changes in spray pattern or
flushing will also affect nozzle reaction. The nozzle operator must always be prepared in
the event of those changes. Failure to restrain nozzle reaction can cause firefighter injury
from loss of footing and/or stream protection.
The Task Force Tips Metro II tip only nozzles are designed to provide excellent performance under most fire fighting
conditions. Their rugged construction is compatible with the use of fresh water (see section 5.0 for saltwater use) as well
as fire fighting foam solutions. Other important operating features are:
Interchangeable washer to allow for user defined flow and pressure
Quick-acting pattern control from straight stream to wide fog
"Power fog teeth" for full-fill fog
Easily flush able while flowing to clear trapped debris
TFT's five-year warranty and unsurpassed customer service
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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
If nozzle gets out of control or away from operator, retreat from nozzle immediately. Do
not attempt to regain control of nozzle while flowing water. Injury from whipping can
occur.
LIN-040 April 2, 2002 Rev 0
