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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020

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LIY-200 November 5, 2020 Rev19

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

G-Force

INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

MONSOON™ MONITOR 

SERIES

DANGER

Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and

receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/

serial-number. 
This 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 product. This manual should be

kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel. 

Tiller

3.5” Discharge

Tiller

2.5” Discharge

Dual Handwheel

3.5” Discharge

Dual Handwheel

2.5” Discharge

Remote Control (RC)

3.5” Discharge

Remote Control (RC)

2.5” Discharge

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®

(see section 3.2)

 for Flow/Pressure Operations Envelope

Summary of Contents for MONSOON Series

Page 1: ...s 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 Aut...

Page 2: ...ment 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...

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 r...

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 HA...

Page 5: ...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 po...

Page 6: ...ted 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 noz...

Page 7: ...lt 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...

Page 8: ...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 av...

Page 9: ...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 fo...

Page 10: ...A 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...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...form 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 1...

Page 14: ...s 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 c...

Page 15: ...hreaded 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 Cylin...

Page 16: ...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 R...

Page 17: ...lows 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 over...

Page 18: ...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 ROT...

Page 19: ...e 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 T...

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 HANDW...

Page 21: ...VERRIDE 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 compa...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...STANCE 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 24...

Page 24: ...0 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 8...

Page 25: ...0 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 24...

Page 26: ...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 VE...

Page 27: ...nvelope 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...

Page 28: ...tream 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 i...

Page 29: ...ge 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 orig...

Page 30: ...ding 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...

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...

Page 32: ...E 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...

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