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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC  2002 - 2018 

LKF-100 August 2, 2018 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

13.0  OPERATION and INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Before each use the nozzle

 must be inspected to this checklist; 

1)  There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, missing, broken or loose 

parts, damaged markings, or other defects)

2)  Debris screen is free of debris
3)  Coupling is tight and leak free
4)  Valve operates freely through full range and regulates fl ow
5)  “OFF” position does fully shut off  and fl ow is stopped
6)  Nozzle fl ow is adequate as indicated by pump pressure and nozzle reaction
7)  Shaper turns freely and adjusts pattern through full range
8)  Shaper turns into full fl ush and out of fl ush with normal fl ow and pressure restored

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 fl ow completely
3)  There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, missing, broken or 

loose parts, damaged markings, or other defects)

4)  The thread gasket is in good condition
5)  The waterway is clear of obstructions
6)  Nozzle is clean and markings are legible
7)  Coupling is retightened properly
8)  Shaper is set to desired pattern
9)  Shutoff  handle is stored in the OFF position

NFPA 1962: Standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of fi re hose, couplings, nozzles and fi re hose appliances. 
(2013 ed., Section 5.2.2). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Agency.

WARNING

Any  nozzle  failing  any  part  of  the  checklist  is  unsafe  for  use  and  must  have  the  problem 
corrected before use or being placed back into service. Operating a nozzle that has failed the 
checklist is a misuse of this equipment.

Summary of Contents for ThunderFog Series

Page 1: ...n manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety procedures associated with the ThunderFog QuadraFog and QuadraCup fire fighting nozzles 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 21...

Page 2: ...ment you may be called upon to use 3 It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in Firefighting 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 5...

Page 3: ... SETTING 5 2 2 FLUSH SETTING 5 2 3 SHUTOFF SETTING TIP ONLY MODELS 5 3 PATTERN CONTROL 5 4 QUADRACUP NOZZLES 6 0 USE WITH FOAM 6 1 FOAM ASPIRATING ATTACHMENTS 7 0 USE OF NOZZLES 8 0 APPROVALS 9 0 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP 10 0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS 10 1 1 QUADRAFOG SERIES DQ40 DQS40 DQS40P 10 2 1 5 QUADRAFOG AND QUADRACUP SERIES 10 3 1 5 2 5 THUNDERFOG SERIES 11 0 WARRANTY 12 0 MA...

Page 4: ...for use WARNING This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting Their use for other purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual Seek appropriate guidance and training to reduce risk of injury WARNING Failure to restrain nozzle reaction can cause firefighter injury from loss of footing and or stream protection Nozzle reaction will vary as supply conditions change ...

Page 5: ...arge orifice that is a fixed opening size The user can set the opening to flush positions or on tip only models to the OFF position Tip Only a nozzle without an integral ball shutoff valve Thunderfog Quadrafog and QuadraCup nozzles are available in a variety of flow ranges and configurations All models deliver the selected flow when the rated pressure is supplied to the nozzle Flow settings and recommend...

Page 6: ...N F QUADRACUP EXTENDED POSITION FIGURE 1 BASIC NOZZLE CONFIGURATIONS AND TERMS 3 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 2 1 MECHANICAL Maximum nozzle intlet pressure with valve shutoff 1 Quadrafog 300 psi Standard Model 1 Quadrafog 800 psi High Pressure Model 21 bar 55 bar 1 5 Quadrafog Quadracup 300 psi 21 bar 1 5 2 5 Thunderfog 300 psi 21 bar Operating temperature range of fluid 33 to 120 F 1 to 50 C Storage temperat...

Page 7: ...ressure at each setting is shown in figure 2 Contact the factory or visit the website tft com for range and trajectory data SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS If nozzles are made according to the special marking or performance requirements of the fire department then the operating characteristics may differ from the published data in this manual Repair parts specific to each serial number may differ from those sho...

Page 8: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 200 400 600 800 1000 FLOW LPM PRESSURE BAR 100 PSI 5 40 GPM QUADRAFOG 0 25 50 75 100 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 FLOW GPM PRESSURE PSI 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 100 200 300 400 500 FLOW LPM PRESSURE BAR 75 PSI 5 GPM 10 GPM 2 4 G P M 4 0 G P M 30 125 GPM QUADRAFOG and QUADRACUP 0 25 50 75 100 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 FLOW GPM PRESSURE PSI 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 100 200 300 400 500 FLOW LPM PRESSURE BAR 7...

Page 9: ...FF SETTING TIP ONLY MODELS On tip only models the selector ring has a shutoff setting to stop the nozzle flow To shut off the nozzle rotate the selector ring clockwise as seen from the operating position behind the nozzle into the OFF position Rotate counterclockwise into a flow setting to open nozzle 5 3 PATTERN CONTROL The Thunderfog Quadrafog and QuadraCup nozzles have full pattern control from str...

Page 10: ...surges in nozzle reaction force resulting in risk of injury or death from loss of footing or hose whipping Be prepared for sudden changes in nozzle reaction caused by Slug loading Loss of foam concentrate sends slugs of air and water into the nozzle Sudden release of built up pressure in the hose when opening a nozzle 6 1 FOAM ASPIRATING ATTACHMENTS Multi expansion or low expansion aspirating atta...

Page 11: ...rtment s name can also be engraved on the covers see warranty card for more information Handle covers are replaceable by removing the four screws that hold the handle covers in place Use a 3 32 allen wrench when replacing screws Pistol grip is replaceable by following TFT instruction sheet LTT 108 For standardization NFPA 1901 A 4 9 3 recommends the following color code scheme Preconnect 1 or Bump...

Page 12: ...ugust 2 2018 Rev19 12 10 0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS 10 1 1 QUADRAFOG SERIES DQ40 DQS40 DQS40P 1 2 3 4 7 6 8 9 11 15 13 14 12 19 40 22 37 25 24 38 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 33 36 10 5 1 2 3 4 7 6 8 11 15 13 14 12 18 17 19 40 29 36 9 5 21 20 23 17 18 10 ...

Page 13: ...ing 021 1 VO 021 19 DQ Base 1 DQ201 DQ205 20 Trunnion 2 D07540 21 O Ring 010 2 VO 010 22 DQ Handle Subassembly 1 DQ680 23 5 32 x 7 8 HDP Spirol Pin 2 V1900 24 3 8 16 x 7 8 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 VT37 16SH1 0 25 Pistol Grip Small R 1 HM692 BLK 26 3 8 16 x 5 16 Socket Set Screw 1 VT37 16SS312 27 Port Plug 1 B770 28 3 16 SS Ball 302 26 V2120 29 Stem 1 DQ280 30 Belleville Washer 1 D07590 31 75 Front ...

Page 14: ...018 LKF 100 August 2 2018 Rev19 14 10 2 1 5 QUADRAFOG AND QUADRACUP SERIES 50 13 12 48 51 53 5 6 3 4 6 5 45 44 5 46 7 42 41 40 43 1 2 13 12 16 19 18 17 6 5 10 22 14 15 23 24 25 26 34 33 35 37 38 36 39 55 21 27 29 30 28 47 55 39 8 9 11 7 52 ...

Page 15: ...ew 1 VT37 16SH1 0 24 Set Screw 1 VT37 16SS312 25 Port Plug 1 B770 26 Stainless Steel Balls 34 V2120 Ref Description Qty Order 27 Spirol Pin 2 V1900 28 FQ Handle Subassembly 1 FQ860 29 O Ring 2 VO 012 30 Trunnion 2 F10040 31 Stop Pin 2 F10050 33 Bellville Washer 1 F10090 34 Front Seat 1 F10071 35 Ball 1 F10030 36 Coupling 1 F10097 37 O Ring 1 VO 126 38 Rear Seat 1 F10080 39 Gasket 1 V3130 40 O D We...

Page 16: ... THUNDERFOG SERIES 53 55 51 52 54 46 47 48 45 41 38 37 40 39 24 25 23 19 20 22 17 21 6 6 14 13 12 11 8 9 2 1 3 4 5 6 10 7 7 15 16 18 17 5 6 4 3 2 1 9 8 11 12 13 6 14 7 10 47 46 49 50 51 52 54 55 53 45 44 43 42 41 36 37 38 30 25 23 24 28 29 27 26 40 34 33 32 35 21 6 22 19 20 15 18 16 7 ...

Page 17: ...140 Trunnion 2 F14040 28 O Ring 014 2 VO 014 Ref Description Qty Order 29 5 32 x 1 1 8 HDP Spirol Pin 2 V1920 30 FT Handle Subassembly 1 FT860 31 140 Stop Pin 2 F14050 32 3 8 16 X 1 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 VT37 16SH1 0 33 Pistol Grip 1 HM692 BLK 34 F140 Grip Spacer 1 HM693 J 35 3 8 Flat Washer 1 VM4901 36 3 8 16 X 1 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 VT37 16SS312 37 3 16 SS Ball 36 38 V2120 38 1 4 28 Socket ...

Page 18: ...ilure to provide reasonable maintenance or if there have been accidents to the equipment or if it has been repaired or altered by someone else THIS IS A LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY ONLY TFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR PURPOSE THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE MADE BY TFT BEYOND THAT STA...

Page 19: ...sired can be used to identify nozzle for documentation purposes The following information if applicable must be included on the test record for each nozzle 1 Assigned identification number 2 Manufacturer 3 Product or model designation 4 Vendor 5 Warranty 6 Hose connection size 7 Maximum operating pressure 8 Flow rate or range 9 Date received and date put in service 10 Date of each service test and ...

Page 20: ...flow and pressure restored 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 is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation e g dents cracks corrosion missing broken or loose parts damaged markings or other defects 4 The thread gasket is in...

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