Task Force Tips Typhoon Series Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance Download Page 2

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC  2004-2020 

LIY-050 August 17, 2020 Rev14

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DANGER

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE

The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response 

equipment and services want responders to know and understand the 

following:

1.

Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities 

requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution 

at all times.

2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user’s instructions, 

including purpose and limitations, provided with any piece of equipment 

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. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable 

condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions.

6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other 

severe injury.

FEMSA

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association

P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

The following documents contain supporting safety and operating information

pertaining to the equipment described in this manual.

©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 

 re

 ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and safety 

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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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 psi maximum* (6000 l/min @ 21 bar)

*these maximum fl

 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

 dent the valve design may 

be safely operated at the rated operating pressure.

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

©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 

 

refi

 ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and 

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 

test is to be con

 dent the valve design may be safely operated 

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

©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

 ed to operate the Extend-A-Gun 

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

To  make  the  Extend-A-Gun  as  versatile  as 

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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)

LIZ-055 - Hydrant Under

Monitor (HUM)

LIX-512 - Extend-A-Gun Model

XG12

LIX-530 - Extend-A-Gun

RC3 & RC4

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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