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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC   2018 - 2019 

LIS-045 April 22, 2019 Rev01

MANUAL: VORTEX

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 MONITOR 

MOUNTED NOZZLES

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 fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and 
safety procedures associated with the VORTEX fi re fi ghting 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

VORTEX 2 ER

VORTEX 2

VORTEX 6 ER

Summary of Contents for VORTEX 2 ER

Page 1: ...use of this equipment Obtain safety information at tft com serial number This instruction manual is intended to familiarize re ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety...

Page 2: ...ent 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: ...4 0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS 7 4 1 VORTEX 2 2 ER FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS 4 2 VORTEX 6 ER FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS 5 0 INSTALLATION 9 5 1 VORTEX 2 2 ER INSTALLATION 5 2 VORTEX 6...

Page 4: ...is intended for use by trained personnel for re ghting Their use for other purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual Seek appropriate guidance and training to reduce risk of injury WA...

Page 5: ...ually operated versions 3 1 PART IDENTIFICATION AND TERMS 3 1 1 VORTEX 2 AND 2 ER PART IDENTIFICATION AND TERMS VORTEX 2 2 ER models are con gured with a 2 5 female coupling and 2 5 male threads on th...

Page 6: ...hly cleaned with fresh water after each use The service life of the nozzle may be shortened due to the e ects of corrosion and is not covered under warranty 3 2 SPECIFICATIONS Model VORTEX 2 VORTEX 2...

Page 7: ...0 375 500 625 750 875 1000 1125 1250 Flow gpm 1 0 Tip 1 25 Tip 1 5 Tip 1 75 Tip 25 mm 32 mm 35 mm 38 mm 44 mm 2 0 Tip 51 mm Figure 4 1A 2 5 Waterway Flow Chart Nozzle Diameter inches Nozzle Pressure P...

Page 8: ...5 Tip 130 mm 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 Figure 4 2A 6 157mm Waterway Flow Chart Nozzle Diameter inches Nozzle Pressure PSI 50 60 80 100 Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reactio...

Page 9: ...5 45mm 1 5 38mm 1 375 35mm 2 00 50mm MST 4NJ 4 Stacked Tips MST 3NJ 3 Stacked Tips Figure 5 1 VORTEX 2 VORTEX 2 ER Installation 5 2 VORTEX 6 ER INSTALLATION The VORTEX 6 ER is intended to be installed...

Page 10: ...until reaching the full VORTEX pattern shown in gure 6 0D VORTEX STREAM VORTEX STREAM Straight Stream Dispersed Pattern Figure 6 0C Straight Stream pattern setting Figure 6 0D Full VORTEX pattern sett...

Page 11: ...n the foam stream can cause a break in the foam blanket and greatly increase the risk of injury or death Assure that Application rate is su cient see NFPA 11 or foam manufacturer s recommendations Eno...

Page 12: ...W 3 VT10 32SH375 7 SHAPER 1 SVJ120 8 10 32 X 1 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 1 VT10 32SH500 9 ACTUATOR VORTEX ER 1 Y7210 ACTUATOR VORTEX MANUAL Y7220 10 GEARBOX LABEL VORTEX 1 SVX130L 11 10 32 X 3 4 SOCKET...

Page 13: ...7 5 1 4 20 X 3 4 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 3 VT25 20SH750 6 10 32 X 1 0 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 2 VT10 32SH1 0 7 GEARBOX LABEL VORTEX 1 SVX130L 8 10 32 X 1 1 4 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 2 VT10 32SH1 2 9 VANE BU...

Page 14: ...er which if so desired 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 n...

Page 15: ...rge 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 ori...

Page 16: ...ozzles must be inspected to this checklist 1 All controls and adjustments are operational 2 There are no broken or missing parts 3 There is no damage to the nozzle that could impair safe operation e g...

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