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LIY-200 November 5, 2020 Rev19

3.5 INLETS AND OUTLETS

There is a wide variety of inlet and outlet options for the Monsoon monitor. The overall height and weight of the monitor may differ slightly

based on the inlet and outlet configuration.

3.5.1 FLANGES

3.5.2 NPT FEMALE

3.5.3 BSP MALE

* SEE SECTION 3.6 OVERALL DIMENSIONS FOR NOMINAL MONITOR DIMENSIONS

** FOR QUICK CONNECT OPTIONS REFERENCE LIY-250

Electric &

Manual

Tiller

INLET

OPTION #

PART

NUMBER

MONITOR

INLET

ADAPTER

MONITOR

INLET BASE

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

QUICK

CONNECT

OPTION #**

PART

NUMBER

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

Y4410A

3” ANSI 150

FLANGE

TFT

CODE-RLF

0.75

Y4415A

4” ANSI 150

FLANGE

TFT

CODE-RPF

0.94

Y4482

3.83

6.58

166

Y4417A

6” ANSI 150

FLANGE

TFT

CODE-RPF

1.00

Y4423A

DN80, PN16

FLANGE

TFT

CODE-RLF

0.87

Y4425A

DN100, PN16

FLANGE

TFT

CODE-RPF

0.87

Electric &

Manual

Tiller

INLET

OPTION #

PART

NUMBER

MONITOR

INLET

ADAPTER

MONITOR

INLET BASE

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

QUICK

CONNECT

OPTION #**

PART

NUMBER

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

Y4440NL

3” NPT

FEMALE

TFT

CODE-RLF

2.0

Y4450NP

4” NPT

FEMALE

TFT

CODE-RPF

1.75

Y4483

3.63

6.38

162

Electric &

Manual

Tiller

INLET

OPTION #

PART

NUMBER

MONITOR

INLET

ADAPTER

MONITOR

INLET BASE

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

QUICK

CONNECT

OPTION #**

PART

NUMBER

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

ADDITIONAL

HEIGHT*

Y4420A

3” NPT

MALE

TFT

CODE-RLF

2.30

Y4430A

4” NPT

MALE

TFT

CODE-RPF

2.30

Summary of Contents for MONSOON RC MONITOR

Page 1: ...is equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel 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 produc...

Page 2: ...pment 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 ...

Page 3: ... from the IVUM outlet Read section 4 2 for details Do not exceed the rated operating pressure of 300 psi 21 bar The hydrostatic proof test is performed on a sample valve to ensure it does not visibly rupture crack or permanently distort at 4 times the rated operating pressure The purpose of the proof test is to be con dent the valve design may be safely operated at the rated operating pressure Cop...

Page 4: ... 7 ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS 4 8 NOZZLE INSTALLATION 4 9 PRESSURE GAUGE PORT 4 10 TILLER HANDLE INSTALLATION 4 11 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER 4 12 LADDER MONITOR INSTALLATION 5 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 HANDWHEEL HORIZONTAL ROTATIONAL CONTROL 5 2 HANDWHEEL ELEVATION CONTROL 5 3 TILLER BAR CONTROL 5 4 RECOMMENDED PARK POSITION 5 5 OVERRIDE KNOBS 6 0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS 6 1 YST 4NN STACKED TIPS FLOW AN...

Page 5: ...e reaction force which can be as high as 1500 lbs WARNING The stream exiting a nozzle is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage Make sure the nozzle is securely attached and pointing in a safe direction before water is turned on Do not direct water stream to cause injury or damage to persons or property WARNING Equipment may be damaged if frozen while containing significan...

Page 6: ...nted on the monitor for controlling horizontal rotation elevation and nozzle pattern Knobs for manual override are provided on the horizontal rotation and elevation drive Remote control of a TFT ER nozzle is enabled by plugging into the factory installed nozzle power communication cable Electric drives and control box are waterproof 3 1 SPECIFICATIONS 0 Table 3 1 MANUAL ELECTRIC US METRIC US METRI...

Page 7: ...ult from operating the monitor beyond the safe operating envelope Do not operate the monitor outside the envelope in the following graph s 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 200 600 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 3000 Monitor Inlet Pressure psi Flow gpm 3 5 Monsoon Operating Envelope Flow lpm Monitor Inlet Pressure bar Monitor Loss 0 4 8 12 16 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 Maximum Nozzle Inlet Pressur...

Page 8: ...s have a smaller swing radius and horizontal travel stops factory installed at 90 left and right 180 total The Monsoon Monitor comes in manual and electric remote controlled models Manual models are available wi on both axis or a tiller bar model that uses a tiller bar to control horizontal rotation Electric remote control models are available in a standard model suitable for on top of pumpers a L...

Page 9: ...N MANUAL OVERRIDE KNOB FOR ELEVATION WIRE SKIRT MANUAL OVERRIDE WRENCHING HEX POWER AND COMMUNICATION CORD 30 FEET 9 METERS HORIZONTAL ROTATION GEAR MOTOR ELEVATION GEAR MOTOR Figure 3 4D Monsoon RC for Ladder or Platform Anti Back Drive Gearbox Figure 3 4E Monsoon RC for Ladder MONITOR MOUNTED CONTROL STATION Figure 3 4F Monsoon RC Standard Model ...

Page 10: ...0A 3 ANSI 150 FLANGE TFT CODE RLF 0 75 20 2 Y4415A 4 ANSI 150 FLANGE TFT CODE RPF 0 94 23 R Y4482 3 83 96 6 58 166 3 Y4417A 6 ANSI 150 FLANGE TFT CODE RPF 1 00 25 4 Y4423A DN80 PN16 FLANGE TFT CODE RLF 0 87 22 5 Y4425A DN100 PN16 FLANGE TFT CODE RPF 0 87 22 Electric Manual Tiller INLET OPTION PART NUMBER MONITOR INLET ADAPTER MONITOR INLET BASE ADDITIONAL HEIGHT QUICK CONNECT OPTION PART NUMBER AD...

Page 11: ...6 6 58 166 see LIX 530 P see LIX 530 FOR EXTEND A GUN 4 TFT CODE RPF 0 00 0 U Y4486 3 63 92 6 38 162 Electric Manual Tiller INLET OPTION PART NUMBER MONITOR INLET ADAPTER MONITOR INLET BASE ADDITIONAL HEIGHT QUICK CONNECT OPTION PART NUMBER ADDITIONAL HEIGHT ADDITIONAL HEIGHT in mm in mm in mm P see LIA 285 FOR AK SERIES VUM TFT CODE RPF 0 00 0 Q N A 0 63 16 3 38 86 see LIZ 055 FOR ZB SERIES HUM X...

Page 12: ...g see section 3 5 for additional height Figure 3 6B Manual Tiller Bar Monsoon Shown without inlet fitting see section 3 5 for additional height 6 97 177mm 12 25 311mm 19 22 488mm 13 90 353mm 9 07 230mm SWING 360 CONTIN UOUS 45 90 12 50 318mm 12 50 320mm 6 28 160mm 7 61 193mm 19 60 498mm 90 45 10 62 270 mm 12 25 311 mm 360 CONTINUOUS 7 62 194 mm 22 560 mm SWING ...

Page 13: ...tform 90 45 12 2 311mm 12 3 312mm 5 8 147mm 18 1 459mm 16 8 428mm 4 5 114mm 6 1 155mm 10 6 269mm 225 LEFT 225 RIGHT R6 7 R171mm SWING RADIUS FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT 22 5 REF 5 8 147mm 12 3 312mm 13 4 341mm 45 18 1 459mm 17 9 454mm 4 5 114mm 6 1 155mm 10 6 269mm 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT R6 2 R156mm SWING RADIUS 45 ...

Page 14: ...es generated by master stream flows are capable of causing injury and property damage if not properly supported Monitors should be securely installed by qualified individuals Mounting objects must be capable of withstanding maximum nozzle reaction force listed in SPECIFICATIONS The monitor must be securely mounted to rigid support members Do not use flanges or pipe made from plastic for monitor mo...

Page 15: ...threaded joint with an O ring seal 4 4 TWO PIECE CLAMP ROTATIONAL LOCK INSTALLATION Figure 4 4A VSA 125 VSA 125 Y4437 VW360x200 04 Y4435 VT10 32SH1 2 Apply VSA 125 blue Loctite to threads on both Cylinder Nuts MONITOR BASE CLAMP WASHER SOCKET HEAD SCREW 10 32 X 1 1 4 LONG CYLINDER NUT BLUE LOCTITE BLUE LOCTITE STEP 1 1 5 187 5229 723 6 2 03 OLJQ JURRYHV LQ KHDGV RI OLQGHU 1XWV ZLWK WRS VLGHV RI OD...

Page 16: ...0 5 226 03 66 0 7 1 81 287 7 021 725 1 7 6FUHZ PRQLWRU RQWR WHQG XQ XQWLO PRQLWRU EDVH ERWWRPV RXW DJDLQVW WHQG XQ RXWOHW 7KUHDGHG MRLQW VHDOV ZLWK DQ 2 ULQJ DQG ZLOO OHDN LI PRQLWRU EDVH ERWWRPV RXW RQ ODPS DVVHPEO LQVWHDG RI WHQG XQ RXWOHW R QRW XVH SLSH GRSH RU RFWLWH RQ WKUHDGV 8VH RI WKUHDG ORFNLQJ FRPSRXQGV LV XQHFHVVDU DQG ZLOO PDNH UHPRYDO GLIILFXOW 67 3 5 6 57 127 6 2 1 25 8675 7 21 38532...

Page 17: ...llows as the Extend A Gun RC extends or retracts Use the provided wire clamp to secure the wire and tubing to the Extend A Gun gearbox Figure 4 5 Extend A Gun Cable Routing The Extend A Gun manual override knob may be mounted in any of four possible orientations 90 degrees apart relative to the Straight Ahead Reference Mark on the monitor WIRE WRAPPED CORRECT WIRE NOT WRAPPED INCORRECT NOTE WIRE N...

Page 18: ...n notes Figure 4 6A Horizontal Rotation Travel Limits Figure 4 6B Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops LOCATION OF STRAIGHT AHEAD REFERENCE MARK RC MODELS WITH NO STOP BOLTS INSTALLED HAVE A HORIZONTAL ROTATIONAL TRAVEL LIMIT OF 225 LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE STRAIGHT AHEAD REFERENCE MARK MANUAL MODELS WITH NO STOP BOLTS INSTALLED HAVE A CONTINUOUS 360 HORIZONTAL ROTATIONAL TRAVEL 225 LEFT 225 RIGHT 135 RI...

Page 19: ...he supplied stop bolts and adjustment disks at the locations as shown Consult factory for other ranges The figures include installation notes Figure 4 7A Elevation Travel Limits Figure 4 7B Elevation Travel Stop Locations C 30 BELOW HORIZTONAL STOP BOLT Y4145 SET SCREW VT37 24SS250 A 30 ABOVE HORIZTONAL B 45 ABOVE HORIZTONAL Remove Set Screw and install Stop Bolt to obtain desired travel limits El...

Page 20: ... for wiring and programming information 5 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS See Remote Control RC Monitor Electrical Controls Supplemental Instructions LIY 500 for operation of the Monsoon RC Monitors 5 1 HANDWHEEL HORIZONTAL ROTATIONAL CONTROL A handwheel controls the monitor s horizontal rotation direction Clockwise rotation of the handwheel moves the nozzle to the left and counter clockwise rotation to ...

Page 21: ...OVERRIDE KNOBS In the event of electrical system failure on the monitor or fire truck the Monsoon Monitor may be manually operated with factory supplied override knobs To make the Monsoon RC more compact the manual override knobs may be removed Removing the override knobs exposes a hex so an 11 16 wrench or socket may be used for manual override Each drive shaft also has a secondary hex at mid sha...

Page 22: ...1 BAR 5 5 BAR 7 BAR FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG 50 mm 3180 140 3480 170 4010 230 4500 290 57 mm 4010 180 4430 220 5110 290 5680 360 64 mm 4960 220 5450 270 4680 360 7040 450 70 mm 6020 270 6590 320 7610 430 FLOW EXCEEDS RATING OF MONSOON MONITOR 3 5 6 NH Remove cap and install smaller tips if desired Such as Model MST 4NJ 1 3 8 1 1 2 ...

Page 23: ...ISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET 2 25 INCH TIP 60 PSI 100 PSI 80 PSI 50 PSI VERTICAL DISTANCE M 0 0 40 0 80 0 20 0 60 0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M 0 10 20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0 40 0 80 0 120 0 160 0 200 0 240 0 280 0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET 2 50 INCH TIP 50 PSI 60 PSI 100 PSI 80 PSI 0 0 40 0 80 0 20 0 60 0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M VERTICAL DISTANCE M 0 10 20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0 40 0 8...

Page 24: ...80 1000 500 1190 630 NOZZLE INLET PRESSURE NOZZLE DIAMETER 2 8 BAR 4 1 BAR 5 5 BAR 7 BAR FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG 35 mm 1360 50 1670 80 1890 110 2120 140 38 mm 1590 60 1970 100 2270 130 2540 160 45 mm 2200 90 2650 130 3070 170 3440 220 50 mm 2840 110 3480 170 4010 230 4500 290 2 1 3 4 1 1 2 1 3 8 2 5 Coupling Figure 6 2B MST 4NJ Fl...

Page 25: ...00 PSI 80 PSI HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE M 0 0 4 0 0 80 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M 1 75 INCH TIP 0 10 20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0 40 0 80 0 120 0 160 0 200 0 240 0 280 0 40 PSI 60 PSI 100 PSI 80 PSI HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE M 0 0 4 0 0 80 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M 1 50 INCH TIP 0 10 20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0 40 ...

Page 26: ...e 6 2A Effects of Elevation on Reach 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET 80 0 6 0 4 0 2 0 20 40 0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE METERS VERTICAL DISTANCE METERS 2 0 INCH TIP 100 PSI 1190 GPM 60 DEGREES 30 DEGREES 45 DEGREES 75 DEGREES Figure 6 2B Effects of Wind on Reach 0 10 40 20 80 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 HORIZONTAL DIST...

Page 27: ...Envelope 6 5 FRICTION LOSS The discharge size of the monitor determines maximum flow Excessive turbulence will result if maximum flow is exceeded Figure 6 5A 3 5 Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss Figure 6 5B 2 5 Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500...

Page 28: ...stream straightener Use of a stream straightener with a fog nozzle will increase the stresses on the monitor s gear train and may lead to premature wear Use of a stream straightener with a fog nozzle is not recommended GPM FLOW 920 840 751 1127 1063 1246 1188 994 80 90 110 100 50 60 40 70 PSI PRESS GPM FLOW 705 643 761 862 814 575 954 910 50 90 110 100 60 80 70 PSI PRESS 40 473 518 634 598 559 701...

Page 29: ...rge 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 consequ...

Page 30: ...rding the testing or maintenance of your valve please call Task Force Tips at 800 348 2686 8 1 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 8 2 LUBRICATION The Monsoon monitor generally should not require greasing In the event that the ...

Page 31: ... 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 ...

Page 32: ...CE appliances must be inspected to this checklist 1 All valves if so equipped open and close smoothly and fully 2 The waterway is clear of obstructions 3 There is no damage to any thread or other type connection 4 The pressure setting of the relief valve if any is set correctly 5 All locks and hold down devices work properly 6 Internal gaskets are in accordance with NFPA 1962 7 There is no damage ...

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