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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC   2018 - 2019 

LIS-045 April 22, 2019 Rev01

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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE

The  member  companies  of  FEMSA  that  provide  emergency  response 
equipment  and  services  want  responders  to  know  and  understand  the 
following:

1. Firefi ghting 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 

Firefi ghting 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, Lynnfi eld, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

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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