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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC  2004-2020 

LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14

TYPHOON   ™  MONITOR  SERIES

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 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.

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

Typhoon Tiller

Typhoon Tiller

with Handwheel Elevation

Typhoon

Dual Handwheel 

Typhoon RC

typhoon

typhoon rc

See section 3.2 

for Flow/ 

Pressure  

Operations 

Envelope

Summary of Contents for Typhoon Series

Page 1: ...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 mainten...

Page 2: ...T F O O R P C I T A T S O R D Y H E G N A R G N I T A R E P O E F A S 1200 psi 83 bar 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 p...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...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 poi...

Page 5: ...3 2 OPERATING ENVELOPE WARNING Damage or injury could result from operating the monitor beyond the safe operating envelope Do not operate the monitor outside the envelope in the following graph s Typh...

Page 6: ...e horizontal travel stops factory installed at 90 left and right 180 total TILLER BOTH AXIS ELEVATION LOCK HORIZONTAL LOCK MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ON LABEL PORT FOR PRESSURE GAGE ELEVATION HANDWHEEL HORIZ...

Page 7: ...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 3 5 2 NPT FEMALE Manual Electric Tiller INLET OPTION PART NUMBER MONITOR INLET ADAPTER MONITO...

Page 8: ...ONITOR 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...

Page 9: ...LIY 050 August 17 2020 Rev14 9 3 6 OVERALL DIMENSIONS 12 7 323mm 5 9 151mm 19 1 484mm R9 9 R251mm SWING RADIUS R13 9 R354mm SWING RADIUS R15 2 R386mm SWING RADIUS Typhoon Tiller Typhoon Dual Handwheel...

Page 10: ...LC 2004 2020 LIY 050 August 17 2020 Rev14 10 3 6 OVERALL DIMENSIONS CONTINUED 21 1 535mm 9 1 232mm SWING RADIUS 45 90 18 4 467mm 225 LEFT 225 RIGHT FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION 225 LEFT 225 RIGHT 22 5...

Page 11: ...2020 LIY 050 August 17 2020 Rev14 11 3 6 OVERALL DIMENSIONS CONTINUED 19 484mm 9 1 232mm SWING RADIUS 45 4 7 120mm 16 4 416mm 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT 45 FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT 22 5 REF...

Page 12: ...ALL DIMENSIONS CONTINUED 19 484mm 7 5 192mm 9 1 232mm SWING RADIUS 45 90 16 4 416mm 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT 22 5 REF 45 30 Shown with anti back drive mechanism C...

Page 13: ...tor as well as shear and bending forces due to nozzle reaction Nozzle reaction can be as high as 1100 lbs 500 kg 2100 gpm at 100 psi For flanged connections the use of flat flanges without raised face...

Page 14: ...PIECE CLAMP ROTATIONAL LOCK INSTALLATION 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 1...

Page 15: ...NED STRAIGHT AHEAD REFERENCE MARK Unscrew monitor base from Extend A Gun outlet until Straight Ahead Reference Mark is facing desired direction Monitor may be unscrewed up to one full rotation from bo...

Page 16: ...ire additional stiffness so it better follows as the Extend A Gun RC extends or retracts WIRE WRAPPED CORRECT WIRE NOT WRAPPED INCORRECT NOTE WIRE NOT WRAPPED MANUAL OVERIDE KNOBS ON EXTEND A GUN NOTE...

Page 17: ...nstallation notes LOCATION OF STRAIGHT AHEAD REFERENCE MARK 225 LEFT 225 RIGHT 135 LEFT 135 RIGHT 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT 45 LEFT 45 RIGHT RC MODELS WITH NO STOP BOLTS INSTALLED HAVE A HORIZONTAL ROTATIONAL...

Page 18: ...nstallation notes 30 WITH STOP BOLT 10 LESS WITH EVERY ADJUSTMENT DISK Y3146 INSTALLED ABOVE THE STOP BOLT Y4145 45 WITHOUT STOP BOLT 45 WITH OR WITHOUT STOP BOLT 10 LESS WITH EVERY ADJUSTMENT DISK Y3...

Page 19: ...and can lead to possible damage injury or death Equipment that may be exposed to freezing conditions must be drained immediately following use to prevent damage CAUTION Structural damage from corrosi...

Page 20: ...be sure the monitor is properly parked before moving the truck and know the overall height to avoid damage from overhead obstructions such as doors or bridges See LIY 500 for information on programmi...

Page 21: ...1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 LPM Figure 6 1B YST 4NN Flow Graph NOZZLE INLET PRESSURE Nozzle Diameter inches 50 PSI 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI FLOW GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REA...

Page 22: ...EET 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...

Page 23: ...0 1190 630 NOZZLE 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...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...EET 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 2A Effects...

Page 26: ...ailable flow Consult the nozzle manufacturer for maximum flow and pressure range In all cases do not exceed the maximum rating of the Typhoon Operating Envelope 6 4 FRICTION LOSS 0 0 0 3 2 7 2 4 2 0 1...

Page 27: ...SS FLOW GPM 435 397 355 533 502 589 562 470 PSI 70 80 90 110 100 50 60 40 PRESS OK Shown with XF SS10NN Stream Straightener 20 8 12 16 4 0 PRESSURE PSI 0 500 1000 1500 Flow GPM 8 PSI AT 1500 GPM 0 0 0...

Page 28: ...scharge 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...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...e at tft com for parts 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 o...

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Page 32: ...N SERVICE appliances must be inspected to this list 1 All valves 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...

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