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LIY-200 November 5, 2020 Rev19
8.0 MAINTENANCE
TFT products are designed and manufactured to be damage resistant and require minimal maintenance. However, as the primary
firefighting tool upon which your life depends, it should be treated accordingly. The unit should be kept clean and free of dirt by rinsing
with water after each use. Any inoperable or damaged parts should be repaired or replaced before placing the unit in service. To help
prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment.
In applications where appliances are left continuously connected to the apparatus or other devices or are used where water is trapped
inside the appliance, the appliance must be flushed with fresh water following each use and inspected for damage.
This appliance should be disconnected, cleaned and visually inspected inside and out at least quarterly, or as water quality and use may
require. Moving parts such as handles, valve ball and couplings should be checked for smooth and free operation. Seals shall be
greased as needed with Silicone based grease such as Molykote 112. Any scrapes that expose bare aluminum should be cleaned and
touched up with enamel paint such as Rust-Oleum. Replace any missing or damaged parts before returning to service.
Any equipment taken out of service due to failure should be returned to the factory for repair or replacement. If you have any questions
regarding 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 operation becomes stiff, grease may be applied to the
horizontal rotation and elevation worm gears. Grease is applied by removing the plugs at the grease ports and replacing with grease
fittings that have ¼-28 male threads. Use medium viscosity automotive chassis grease. Apply only enough grease to restore normal
operation. If normal operation is not restored by greasing, inspect for other causes of stiff operation.
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTICE
Do not over pump grease. The monitor’s greased areas lead to large chambers that could trap
several pounds of grease before becoming visible.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Leaks
Debris or damage in the seal area
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Elevation Binding
Debris or damage to the elevation drive parts
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Lack of lubricant
Horizontal Rotation Binding
Debris or damage to the horizontal drive parts
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Lack of lubricant
Install
grease fitting
here if desired.
Figure 8.2B
Location for Grease Port for Elevation
Worm Gear
Install
grease fittings
here if desired.
Figure 8.2A
Location of Grease Port for Horizontal Rotation Worm
Gear and Elevation Joint
