Task Force Tips Vortex 1.5

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC   2016-2019 

LIS-040 April 8, 2019 Rev02

VORTEX

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 NOZZLE MANUAL

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  

tft.com/serial-number

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and 

safety procedures associated with the VORTEX 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 219-464-7155

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

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Summary of Contents for Vortex 1.5"

Page 1: ...nd 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 you...

Page 2: ...FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS 5 0 NOZZLE CONTROLS 5 1 FLOW CONTROL 5 1 1 LEVER TYPE FLOW CONTROL 5 1 2 TIP ONLY 5 2 PATTERN CONTROL 6 0 USE WITH FOAM 7 0 USE OF NOZZLES 8 0 APPROVALS 9 0 COLOR CODED...

Page 3: ...am and can result in injury death or loss of property See flow graphs or call 800 348 2686 for assistance WARNING The nozzle may be damaged if frozen while containing significant amounts of water Such...

Page 4: ...lable by request Two Vortex 2 5 models are available SVFV NJ Vortex with integrated detent ball valve SVFG NJ Vortex with integrated detent ball valve and pistol grip INLET THREADS OUTLET THREADS FOR...

Page 5: ...0 200 Flow GPM 10 0 0 Figure 4 0 1 3 8 Waterway Flow Chart 3 3 NOZZLE COUPLINGS NH National Hose Threads per NFPA 1963 threads are standard on all nozzles Other threads such as NPSH National Pipe Stra...

Page 6: ...lowly to eliminate unnecessary strain on the hose and couplings and reduce pressure surges TFT recommends the use of a pistol grip for easier handling For additional stress reduction a hose rope or st...

Page 7: ...kwise moves the shaper to the straight stream position shown in figure 5 2 3 Twisting the shaper counterclockwise will result in an increasingly wider pattern until reaching the full Vortex pattern sh...

Page 8: ...fireground tactics and operations 8 0 APPROVALS Vortex 1 5 and 2 5 NH threaded nozzles meet the requirements of NFPA 1962 2013 and NFPA 1964 2008 WARNING There are a wide variety of foam concentrates...

Page 9: ...ON SHIM 2 P170 18 TRUNNION RIGHT 1 P120R 19 BACKUP RING 330 PTFE SINGLE TURN 1 VOB 330T 20 BASE 1 5 NHF X 1 5 NHM 1 SVF100NF 21 STREAM PATTERN LABEL 1 SVF131 22 VORTEX PATTERN LABEL 1 SVF132 23 ROLLER...

Page 10: ...discharge 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...

Page 11: ...5 kPa increments held for 30 seconds at each pressure up to the maximum pressure for which the nozzle is being tested and then held for one minute without leakage 5 There shall be no sign of leakage t...

Page 12: ...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 noz...

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