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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2002-2020

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LIN-040 November 30, 2020 Rev15

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

9.3 IMPULSE TRIGGER VALVE LUBRICATION

1. Insert tube from BreakFree into drain hole in pistol grip.

2. With  nozzle  upside  down  spray  a  2  second  burst  into  the  pistol  grip.

Holding a  rag around  the tube here  can  help keep excess  BreakFree

from the outside of the nozzle.

3. Keep nozzle upside down for at least 10 seconds to allow the BreakFree

to flow into the valve area.

4. Check  for  smooth  and  free  operation  of  the  trigger.  Repeat  a  second

time if needed. 

IF THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT RESTORE SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE IMPULSE TRIGGER SYSTEM,

THEN FACTORY SERVICE IS NEEDED. • 24-HOUR HOT LINE — 800-348-2686 • tft.com

9.4 SERVICE TESTING

In accordance with NFPA 1962, equipment must be tested a minimum of annually. Units failing any part of this test must be removed

from service, repaired and retested upon completion of the repair. 

9.5 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 the nature

of the problem and whom to reach in case of questions.
Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs. Task Force Tips assumes no liability for

damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service. Contact the factory or visit the web site at tft.com for parts

lists, exploded views, test procedures and troubleshooting guides.  
Performance tests shall be conducted on the equipment after a repair, or anytime a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance

with TFT test procedures. Consult factory for the procedure that corresponds to the model and serial number of the equipment. Any

equipment which fails the related test criteria should be removed from service immediately. Troubleshooting guides are available with

each test procedure or equipment can be returned to the factory for service and testing. 

10.0 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PART LISTS

Exploded views and parts lists are available at tft.com/serial-number.

CAUTION

Any alterations to the product or its markings could diminish safety and constitutes a misuse of 

this product. 

NOTICE

All replacement parts must be obtained from the manufacturer to assure proper operation of the 

device. 

Holding a rag around the tube here
can help keep excess BreakFree
from the outside of the nozzle. 

Summary of Contents for ME0-TPGI

Page 1: ...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 ME1 V...

Page 2: ...per 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 Manuf...

Page 3: ... significant 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 injury from loss of footing and or stream prot...

Page 4: ...eeth on METRO 1 series Easily flushable while flowing to clear trapped debris 3 1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS Fixed Flow A nozzle with a discharge orifice that is a fixed opening size Tip Only A nozzle without an integral ball shutoff valve A tip only nozzle is available in a variety of flow ranges and configurations All models deliver the rated flow when the rated pressure is supplied to the nozzle ...

Page 5: ...300 psi 21 bar Operating temperature range of fluid 33 to 120 F 1 to 50 C Storage temperature range 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 c Materials used Aluminum 6000 series hard anodized MIL8625 class 3 type 2 stainless steel 300 series nylon 6 6 nitrile rubber CAUTION Mismatched or damaged waterway connections may cause equipment to leak or uncouple under pressure Failure could result in injury Equipment must ...

Page 6: ...vice procedure 4 1 METRO 0 Figure 4 1A Figure 4 1B 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 PRESSURE PSI FLOW GPM METRO 0 FLOW CHART 20 GPM 100 PSI K 2 0 40 GPM 100 PSI K 4 0 60 GPM 100 PSI K 6 0 100 GPM 100 PSI K 10 0 20 GPM 75 PSI K 2 3 40 GPM 75 PSI K 4 6 60 GPM 75 PSI K 6 9 FLOW L MIN PRESSURE BAR 0 2 4 6 8 10 0 200 400 REACTION FORCE LBF 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 7...

Page 7: ... 150 GPM 50 PSI K 21 2 185 GPM 75 PSI K 21 4 160 GPM 50 PSI K 22 6 200 GPM 75 PSI K 23 1 175 GPM 50 PSI K 24 7 200 GPM 50 PSI K 28 3 185 GPM 50 PSI K 26 2 METRO 1 FLOW CHART METRO 1 FLOW VS REACTION FORCE 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 0 50 0 100 0 150 0 200 0 250 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Flow lpm ReacƟon Force kgf ReacƟon Force lbs Flow gpm 60 GPM 100 PSI K 6 0 60 GPM 75 PSI K ...

Page 8: ...200 GPM 75 PSI K 23 1 250 GPM 100 PSI K 25 0 185 GPM 50 PSI K 26 1 250 GPM 75 PSI K 28 9 325 GPM 100 PSI K 32 5 250 GPM 50 PSI K 35 4 METRO 2 FLOW VS REACTION FORCE 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 0 50 0 100 0 150 0 200 0 250 0 300 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Flow lpm ReacƟon Force kgf ReacƟon Force lbs Flow gpm 95 GPM 100 PSI K 9 5 125 GPM 75 PSI K 14 4 17...

Page 9: ...zle 5 1 3 METRO 2 LEVER TYPE FLOW CONTROL BALL VALVE Models with a ball valve are shut off when the valve handle is fully forward Pulling back on the handle opens the valve TFT recommends the use of a pistol grip for easier handling For additional stress reduction a hose rope or strap may also be used This permits more effective use and ease of advancement while minimizing strain and fatigue 5 1 4...

Page 10: ...ng grip on a nozzle while flowing will result in an out of control nozzle Serious injury or death could result Do not attempt to regain control of a nozzle while flowing WARNING When the trigger lock is engaged the nozzle will not shut off if dropped Always shut off the nozzle before releasing the pistol grip to avoid injury from an out of control nozzle WARNING A closing time that is too slow inc...

Page 11: ...ass through During flush the nozzle reaction will decrease as the pattern becomes wider and the pressure drops The nozzle operator must be prepared for an increase of nozzle reaction when returning the nozzle from the flush position to retain control of the nozzle Rotate the shaper out of flush to continue normal operations WARNING Quickly releasing the trigger outside normal operating orientation...

Page 12: ...ments wishing to color code the nozzle to the discharge controls Follow the steps below to change the pistol grip cover 1 Orient nozzle vertically This keeps the dampening fluid in the pistol grip from spilling out 2 Remove the Cap 1 2 in square drive The Adjusting Screw 3 16 in Allen Wrench may need to be turned in or removed to be able to engage the square pocket in the cap Note the position of ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...EAM Then spray a short burst into these areas 1 FRONT PATTERN CONTROL SEAL Spray between the pattern control and the barrel 2 FRONT SLIDER SEAL 7 Rotate the shaper into FLUSH position 8 Spray down the front end of the nozzle to dribble lubricant into the clearances between the shaper and the valve body While holding the nozzle at an angle wait 30 seconds for the lubricant to penetrate into the cle...

Page 15: ...iginal specifications and promptly returned Any returns should include a note as to the nature of the problem and whom to reach in case of questions Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs Task Force Tips assumes no liability for damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service Contact the factory or visit the web ...

Page 16: ...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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