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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020

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LIY-200 November 5, 2020 Rev19

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

The following documents contain supporting safety and operating information 

pertaining to the equipment described in this manual.

LIY-500 - Remote Control (RC) 

Monitor Electrical Controls

LIA-285 - Valve Under Monitor 

(VUM) Valve Under Monitor 

Remote Control (VUM RC)

LIZ-050 - IVUM and IVUM RC 

4” Industrial Valve Under 

Monitor

LIZ-055 - Hydrant Under 

Monitor (HUM)

LIX-512 - Extend-A-Gun Model 

XG12

LIX-530 - Extend-A-Gun      

RC3 & RC4

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC  2008-2019 

LIY-500 April 8, 2019 Rev14

MANUAL: Remote Control (RC) 
Monitor Electrical Controls

Supplemental Instructions for use with RC Monitor Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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 www.tft.
com/serial-number

TASK FORCE TIPS LLC

MADE IN USA • tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

SECTION 4.1

Monitor Mounted 
Operator Station

SECTION 4.2

Panel Mount 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-RP)

SECTION 4.3

Panel Mount With Display
Operator Station 
(Y4E-RP-D)

SECTION 4.4

Tethered 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-CT-##)

SECTION 4.5

Tethered Operator Station 
With Display 
(Y4E-CT-##-D)

SECTION 4.6

Wireless 
Operator Station 
(YE-RF-##)

SECTION 4.7

Wireless Operator Station 
With Display 
(YE-RF-##-D)

SECTION 3.0

SECTION 4.0

Electrical Controls Installation and Operation

SECTION 4.11

Monitor Position Display
(Y4E-DISP)

SECTION 4.12

Remote Auxiliary Function
Interface Control
(YE-REMAUX)

SECTION 4.13

Electric RC Monitor Aerial 
Truck Installation

SECTION 4.16

Electric Nozzle Actuator

SECTION 4.17

Valve Kits
(YE-VK-PH)

SECTION 5.0

Troubleshooting

SECTION 4.14

Multiplex Interface Control (YE-CAN#)

SECTION 4.15

Ethernet Interface Control

SECTION 4.9

Toggle Switch Monitor 
Operator Station  
(Y4E-TS)

SECTION 4.10

Monitor Communication 
Interface Control 
(Y4E-COMM)

SECTION 4.8

Joystick 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-JS)

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC   2009-2018 

LIA-285 July 25 2018 Rev08 

MANUAL:  Valve Under Monitor (VUM)

Valve Under Monitor Remote Control 

(VUM RC)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

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 www.tft.
com/serial-number

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize 

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procedures associated with the Valve Under Monitor or Valve Under Monitor RC.

This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

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

VUM RC six seconds from open to close
Meets NFPA 1901 slow close requirement

SAFE OPERATING RANGE:

Up to 2500 gpm below 130 psi *

(9500 l/min @ 9 bar)

Up to 2000 gpm below 200 psi *

(8000 l/min @ 14 bar)

Up to 1500 gpm @ 300 psi maximum*

(6000 l/min @ 21 bar)

Hydrostatic Proof Test:

900 psi (62bar)

*

valid for monitor outlets up to 17” (432mm) tall from  the VUM outlet. Read section 4.3 for details.

SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS

VUM with 4" ANSI 150 outlet

and 2.5" Straight Valve

AKM131114D

VUM RC with CODE-RPM outlet

and 2.5" Gated Elbow

AKE111113D

VUM with 22.5° CODE-RPM outlet 

and Parralel Shaft Gearbox

AKP121111D

VUM with 4.5" Quick Connect

and 2.5" Gated Elbow

AKM1Q1113D

VUM RC with 2.5" Quick Connect

AKE1T1111D

©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2013-2017 

LIZ-050 July 25, 2017 Rev04

MANUAL:   IVUM and IVUM RC

4” INDUSTRIAL VALVE UNDER MONITOR

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

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 www.tft.com/serial-number

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

model ZAAZ3 or ZASZ3

with 4” ANSI 150 outlet

(shown from gearbox side)

model ZAAZT-RC or ZASZT-RC

with 2.5” NH quick connect for Tornado

 monitor (shown from gearbox side)

model ZAAZX or ZASZX

for integrated TFT monitor

(shown from secondary position indicator side with Y5-D21A-Z)

 

 

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Up to 2500 gpm below 130 psi* (9500 l/min @ 9 bar)
Up to 2000 gpm below 200 psi* (8000 l/min @ 14 bar)
Up to 1600  gpm @ 300 psi maximum* (6000 l/min @ 21 bar)

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 ow rates and  nozzle inlet pressures are valid for monitor 

outlets up to 18.6” (472mm) tall 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

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be safely operated at the rated operating pressure.

©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002-2011 

LIX-512 July 25, 2011 Rev08

MANUAL:  EXTEND-A-GUN 

MODEL XG12

Telescoping Waterway for Deck Mounted Monitors

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER

Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without 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 quali

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telescoping unit.

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

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Each kit has a different upper bracket, the lower 
bracket is the same in all three.

SHOWN WITH 

TFT MASTER NOZZLE

AND CROSSFIRE DECK GUN

ALTERNATE:
1) MOUNTING PLATE, 9” SQ.
TFT PART XGB-23
2) SADDLE BRACKET
TFT PART XGB-33

3" NPT

XGB-13 TUBE/SADDLE

BRACKET SET

XGB-23 PLATE/SADDLE

BRACKET SET

XGB-33 SADDLE/SADDLE

BRACKET SET

** - OUTLETS SHOWN ARE
FOR MODELS XG12PL - XL & XG12-VL-XL
FOR MODELS WITH 3” MAKE NPT OUTLET, ADD 1”

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC. 2004-2020 

LIX-530 March 17 2020 Rev15

Extend-A-Gun RC3 & RC4

Remote Control Telescoping Waterway

for Deck Mounted Monitors

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE 

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 quali  ed emergency services personnel for 

 re  ghting. 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   re  ghters 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.

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

CONTROL BOX
(complete with 10 ft (3m) of power & communication cable 
for connection to monitor communication link & power, 
12 ft (3m) of cable for connection to RC monitor, 
and 12 ft (3.6m) of cable for connection to RC Extend-A-Gun motor)

Shown with 
Monsoon RC Monitor
and Master 2000 Nozzle.
(Monitor, Nozzle and
Mounting Brackets not included)

OPTIONAL PUSHBUTTON STATION
(complete with 12 ft (3.6m) cable
for connection to control box)

©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2013-2017 

LIZ-055 July 25, 2017 Rev03

MANUAL:  HYDRANT UNDER 

MONITOR (HUM)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

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 
www.tft.com/serial-number

This Instruction Manual is intended to familiarize 

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safety procedures associated with the Hydrant Under Monitor (HUM).

This Instruction Manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

RATED OPERATING PRESSURE

: 300 psi (21 bar)

HYDROSTATIC PROOF TEST:

 1200 psi (83 bar)**

SAFE OPERATING RANGE FOR MONITOR OUTLET: 

Up to 2500 gpm below 130 psi (9500 l/min @ 9 bar)*

Up to 2000 gpm below 200 psi (8000 l/min @ 14 bar)*

Up to 1600 gpm @ 300 psi maximum (6000 l/min @ 21 bar)*

* valid for monitor outlets up to 20” (508mm) tall from the HUM 
outlet. Read section 4.3 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 
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at the rated operating pressure.

SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS

Model ZBAD31X00

with 4" ANSI 150 on side B,

6" Storz on port C1

and blind plug on port C2

Model ZBAD38J8J

with 4" ANSI 150 on side B

and 2.5" gated wyes on

both ports C1 and C2

Model ZBAD11T1T

with integrated TFT Typhoon on side B

and 5" Storz on both ports C1 and C2

Model ZBAD01T1T

with integrated Booster,

TFT Monsoon on side B and 

5" Storz on both ports C1 and C2

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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