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2800 East Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940

(219) 462-6161 • FAX (219) 464-7155

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5.0 WARRANTY

Task Force Tips, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its MASTER

FOAM Self-Educting Foam Nozzle (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment

shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the five (5) year period from the date of purchase.

TFT’s obligation under this warranty is specifically limited to replacing or repairing the equipment (or its parts)

which are shown by TFT’s examination to be in a defective condition attributable to TFT. To qualify for this

limited warranty, the claimant must return the equipment to TFT, at 2800 East Evans Avenue, Valparaiso,

Indiana 46383-6940, within a reasonable time after discovery of the defect. TFT will examine the equipment. If

TFT determines that there is a defect attributable to it, it will correct the problem within a reasonable time. If the

equipment is covered by this limited warranty, TFT will assume the expenses of repair.

If any defect attributable to TFT under this limited warranty cannot be reasonably cured by repair or

replacement, TFT may elect to refund the purchase price of the equipment, less reasonable depreciation, in

complete discharge 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 consequential or incidental damages for injury to person and/or property resulting from any defective

equipment manufactured or assembled by TFT. It is agreed and understood that the price stated for the

equipment is in part consideration for limiting TFT’s liability. Some states do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

TFT shall have no obligation under this limited warranty if the equipment is, or has been, misused or neglected

(including failure to provide reasonable maintenance) or if there have been accidents to the equipment or if it has

been repaired or altered by someone else.

THIS IS A LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY ONLY. TFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO

THE EQUIPMENT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY

NATURE MADE BYTFT BEYOND THAT STATED IN THE DOCUMENT.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to

state.

* Five (5) year warranty does not apply to all products. Check your owners manual for individual product

warranty or call 800-348-2686.

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LIZ-030 May 27, 1999 Rev 2

Summary of Contents for MASTER FOAM

Page 1: ...hout understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the MASTER FOAM self educting nozzle This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety procedures associated with the MASTE...

Page 2: ...MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 4 0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 5 0 WARRANTY PART IDENTIFICATION NOZZLE COUPLING FLOW CHARACTERISTICS PATTERN CONTROL FLUSHING DEBRIS USE OF FOAM FOAM SELECTION SETTING FOAM PERCENTAGE HOSE CONNECTION USE OF FOAMJET LX CLEANING AFTER USE USE WITH SALT WATER 2 TASK FORCE TIPS 800 348 2686 www tft com ...

Page 3: ...e various parts and controls MASTER FOAM MASTER FOAM MASTER FOAM MASTER FOAM Fig 1 1 Master Foam Nozzle Parts Serial Number Halo Ring Coupling Foam Inlet Orifice Plate Baffle Stream Shaper and Bumper 2 0 NOZZLE OPERATION 2 1 NOZZLE COUPLING The nozzle is available with 2 5 inch female threads NH NPSH or BSP When tightening thecoupling makesure thefoaminletispointingdownward for easeof attachingthe...

Page 4: ...ide the nozzle This trapped material will cause poor stream quality shortenedreachandreducedflow Toremovedebristrappedinthenozzle Shut offflow tothenozzle Unscrew baffle seefigure2 3 using 1 1 8inch 28mm socket Removedebris Flow watertoflush ifnecessary Reinstallbaffle Tightentoapproximately30 ft lbs 40 Newton Meters Fig 2 3 Pattern Control and Flushing Remove baffle to flush 1 1 8 28mm socket tig...

Page 5: ...sure that Application rate is sufficient see NFPA 11 or foam manufacturer s recommendations Enough concentrate is on hand to complete the task see NFPA for minimum duration time requirements Foam logistics have been carefully planned Allow for such things as Storage of foam in a location not exposed to the hazard it protects Personnel equipment and technique to deliver adequate foam Removal of emp...

Page 6: ...st match the flow rate marked on the nozzle s baffle The chart in fig 2 5 2a gives the nominal rates of foam usage Accuracy of proportioning is fairly insensitive to nozzle inlet pressure The graph in figure 2 5 2b gives expected percentages for various inletpressures To install the orifice plate in the nozzle simply push it into the bore at the concentrate inlet on the nozzle The orificeplatehas ...

Page 7: ...cosity of the foam concentrate Theorificeplatesfor the nozzlehavebeencalibratedat70 degreesF asfollows MASTER FOAM 2 5 3 CONCENTRATEHOSECONNECTION The concentrate hose is attached to the nozzle by a 1 5 inch cam lock fitting Military Standard MS 27019 Orient levers to avoid interference with the stream shaper and push the fitting onto the concentrate inlet on the nozzle Fold both levers until they...

Page 8: ...emoves quickly from the nozzle Note As expansion ratio is increased the reach of the nozzle will be decreased due to the greater amount of bubbles in the stream and their inability to penetrate the air Figure 2 5 4 gives approximate stream trajectory information with and without Foamjet LX Actual results will vary based on brand of foam hardness of water temperature etc After educting foam it is r...

Page 9: ...2 5 3b Typical Master Foam Set Ups 1 1 2 Cam Lock Fitting 2 Female Cam Lock Fitting Optional 10 Hose Z625B Brass Z625A Alum 9 TASK FORCE TIPS 800 348 2686 www tft com 1 1 2 Cam Lock Fitting Standard 8 Hose ...

Page 10: ...TFT MASTER FOAM B TFT MASTER FOAM WITH FOAMJET LX VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET A B 3 FOAM AT 750 GPM AND 100 PSI A TFT MASTER FOAM B TFT MASTER FOAM WITH FOAMJET LX APPROXIMATE EFFECTIVE STREAM TRAJECTORY AT 30 DEGREE ELEVATION IN NO WIND CONDITIONS DISTANCE TO LAST FOAM DROP APPROXIMATELY 10 FARTHER TRAJECTORIES SHOW...

Page 11: ...20A 1 8 Hose Camlock REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 2 VT25 28SS500 1 28 x Socket Set 3 V2120 48 3 16 SS Ball 302 SS 4 ZL200 1 Nozzle Name Plate 5 VFSP4M 2 MNPT Hex Socket Plug 7 VT50 13SD2 7 1 13 x 2 Long Stud 8 Z630 1 Master Foam Shaper Seal 10 Z500 1 Shaper 11 Z660 2 Cam Pin 12 M700 1 Master Bumper 14 VO 217 1 O Ring 217 15 Z610 1 Orifice Plate Specify Flow and Percent 16 VT06E32BH250 4 6 32 x Button ...

Page 12: ...ion claimant shall returntheequipmenttoTFTfreeandclearofanyliensandencumbrances 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 consequential or incidental damages for injury to person and or property resulting from any d...

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