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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC   2018 - 2020 

LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02

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/ 
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This equipment is intended for use by trained and quali

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the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual 
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VORTEX 6 ER

VORTEX 3 ER

VORTEX 2 ER

VORTEX 3

VORTEX 2

ELECTRIC REMOTE OPERATED MODELS

MANUALLY OPERATED MODELS

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

Summary of Contents for VORTEX 2 ER

Page 1: ...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 famil...

Page 2: ...t 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 y...

Page 3: ...R FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS 4 2 VORTEX 3 AND 3 ER FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS 4 3 VORTEX 6 ER FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS 5 0 INSTALLATION 5 1 VORTEX 2 AND 2 ER INSTALLATION 5 2 VORTEX 3...

Page 4: ...to reduce risk of injury WARNING Equipment may be damaged if frozen while containing significant amounts of water Such damage may be di cult to detect visually Subsequent pressurization can lead to i...

Page 5: ...reads on the outlet for use with stacked tips VORTEX 3 and 3 ER models are configured with a 3 5 female coupling and 3 5 male threads on the outlet for use with stacked tips VORTEX 6 ER models are con...

Page 6: ...milar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the inability to uncouple the connection or complete loss of engagement over time Failure could cause injury Per NFPA 1962...

Page 7: ...32 mm 35 mm 38 mm 44 mm 2 0 Tip 51 mm Figure 4 1 2 5 65 mm Stacked Tip Flow Tables Nozzle Diameter inches Nozzle Pressure PSI 50 60 80 100 Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reactio...

Page 8: ...3 3 ER with Smoothbores 2 Tip 51 mm 2 25 Tip 57 mm 2 5 Tip 64 mm 2 75 Tip 70 mm Figure 4 2 3 5 89 mm Stacked Tip Flow Tables Nozzle Diameter inches Nozzle Pressure PSI 50 60 80 100 Flow GPM Reaction...

Page 9: ...0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 Figure 4 3 6 157 mm Stacked Tip Flow Tables Nozzle Diameter inches Nozzle Pressure PSI 50 60 80 100 Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flo...

Page 10: ...ER INSTALLATION The VORTEX 2 VORTEX 2 ER is intended to be installed on the outlet of a monitor and paired with stacked tips or smooth bores MST 3NJ 3 STACKED TIPS VORTEX 2 ER MST 4NJ 4 STACKED TIPS...

Page 11: ...out 2 turns using a 5 32 hex key 3 Turn the VORTEX until it is oriented to the desired position 4 Tighten the set screw to 45 in lb 5 Fully tighten the Vortex on the monitor SET SCREW CAUTION Failure...

Page 12: ...rsed Pattern Figure 6 0B Pivoting the vanes has virtually no e ect on the flow area or ability to pass large debris As a result discharge pressure and flow rate remain constant regardless of stream pa...

Page 13: ...Elevation loss in PSI This Safety Manual is not intended as a substitute for proper training in the use of rescue systems as taught from credible sources such as the National Fire Protection Associat...

Page 14: ...ge 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 orig...

Page 15: ...he moving parts When used in moderation as directed the solvents quickly evaporate without adversely swelling the O Rings 10 2 SERVICE TESTING In accordance with NFPA 1962 equipment must be tested a m...

Page 16: ...djusts pattern through full range with electric and manual control BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE equipment must be inspected to this list 1 All controls and adjustments are operational 2 There a...

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