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11.0 MAINTENANCE
TFT nozzles are designed and manufactured to be damage resistant and require minimal maintenance. However, as the primary
fi refi ghting tool upon which your life depends, it should be treated accordingly. To help prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or
throw equipment.
11.1 FIELD LUBRICATION
All Task Force Tips’ nozzles are factory lubricated with high quality silicone grease. This lubricant has excellent wash out resistance
and long term performance in fi refi ghting nozzles. If your department has unusually hard or sandy water, the moving parts of the
nozzle may be aff ected. Foam agents and water additives contain soaps and chemicals that may break down the factory lubrication.
The moving parts of the nozzle should be checked on a regular basis for smooth and free operation, and for signs of damage. IF THE
NOZZLE IS OPERATING CORRECTLY, THEN NO ADDITIONAL LUBRICANT IS NEEDED. Any nozzle that is not operating correctly
should be immediately removed from service.
The fi eld use of Break Free CLP (spray or liquid) lubricant will help to restore the smooth and free operation of the nozzle. However,
these lubricants do not have the washout resistance and long-term performance of the silicone grease. Therefore, re-application of
Break Free CLP will be needed on a regular basis.
CAUTION
Aerosol lubricants contain solvents that can swell O-Rings if applied in excess. The swelling can
inhibit smooth operation of the moving parts. When used in moderation, as directed, the solvents
quickly evaporate without adversely swelling the O-Rings.
The nozzle can be returned to the factory for a complete checkup and re-lubrication with silicone grease
PART ONE — COUPLING DOWN
Position the nozzle at a 45-degree angle with the
COUPLING end down. Set the pattern to STRAIGHT
STREAM. Then spray a short burst into these areas:
#1 FRONT PATTERN CONTROL SEAL
Spray in between the pattern control and the barrel.
#2 PRESSURE CONTROL UNIT
Spray in between the baffl e and sub-baffl e.
#1
#2
Valve Handle
Closed
ANGLE
PART TWO — COUPLING UP
Position the nozzle at a 45-degree angle with the
BUMPER end down. OPEN the valve handle and set the
pattern to FLUSH. Spray a short burst in these areas:
#4 REAR SLIDER SEAL
Spray into the clearance between the slider and the
valve body.
#4 DETENTS IN THE HANDLE
Spray a small amount on the detent followers located
in the handle.
#3
Valve Handle
Closed
Angle
While holding nozzle at the angle, wait 30 seconds, then cycle the valve handle several times. Rotate the pattern control from straight
stream to full fog. The pattern control should move freely and easily.
IF THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT RESTORE SMOOTH AND FREE OPERATION OF ALL THE MOVING PARTS,
THEN FACTORY SERVICE IS NEEDED. • 24-HOUR HOT LINE — +1 219-548-1033 • tft.com
