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LIS-045 May 5, 2019 Rev02

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Table Of Contents

1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
2.0 SAFETY
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS
3.2

SPECIFICATIONS

  3.3 NOZZLE COUPLINGS
  3.4 USE WITH SALT WATER
4.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
  4.1 VORTEX 2 AND 2 ER 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 AND 3 ER INSTALLATION

5.2.1 VORTEX 3 AND 3 ER ORIENTATION

5.3 VORTEX 6 ER INSTALLATION
6.0 OPERATION
7.0 USE WITH FOAM
8.0 USE OF NOZZLES
9.0 WARRANTY
10.0 MAINTENANCE
10.1 FIELD LUBRICATION
10.2

SERVICE

TESTING

10.3

REPAIR

11.0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS
12.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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Summary of Contents for VORTEX 2

Page 1: ...s 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 familiarize firefighters 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 per...

Page 2: ...nt 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 ...

Page 3: ...ER 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 AND 3 ER INSTALLATION 5 2 1 VORTEX 3 AND 3 ER ORIENTATION 5 3 VORTEX 6 ER INSTALLATION 6 0 OPERATION 7 0 USE WITH FOAM 8 0 USE OF NOZZLES 9 0 WARRANTY 10 0 MAINTENANCE 10 1 FIELD LUBRICATION 10 2 SE...

Page 4: ...g to reduce risk of injury WARNING Equipment may be damaged if frozen while containing significant amounts of water Such damage may be diﬃcult to detect visually Subsequent pressurization can lead to injury or death Any time the equipment is subject to possible damage due to freezing it must be tested and approved for use by qualified personnel before being considered safe for use WARNING This dev...

Page 5: ...hreads 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 configured with a 6 NH female fixed coupling and 6 NH male threads on the outlet for use with connecting to Tsunami Stacked Tips VORTEX VORTEX ER INLET COUPLING OUTLET THREADS MANUAL ACTIVATION CRANK SE...

Page 6: ...imilar 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 if dissimilar metals are left coupled together an anti corrosive lubricant should be applied to the connection and the coupling should be disconnected and inspected at least quarterly 3 4 USE WITH S...

Page 7: ...m 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 Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf 1 210 79 230 94 266 126 297 157 1 25 328 123 360 147 415 196 464 245 1 375 397 148 435 178 502 237 562 297 1 5 473 177 518 212 598 283 668 353 1 75 643 240 705 288 814 385...

Page 8: ...X 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 lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf Flow GPM Reaction lbf 2 840 314 921 377 1063 502 1188 628 2 25 1064 397 1165 477 1345 636 1504 795 2 5 1313 491 1438 589 1661 785 1857 981 2 75 1589 59...

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 Flow GPM Reaction lbf 3 5 2570 960 2820 1160 3260 1540 3640 1930 4 3360 1260 3680 1510 4250 2010 4750 2510 4 5 4250 1590 4660 1910 5380 2550 6020 3180 5 125 5520 2060 6040 2470 6980 3300 7800 4130 Nozzl...

Page 10: ...2 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 VORTEX 2 ER Figure 5 1 5 2 VORTEX 3 AND 3 ER INSTALLATION The VORTEX 3 VORTEX 3 ER is intended to be installed on the outlet of a monitor and paired with stacked tips or smooth bores YST 3NN STACKED ...

Page 11: ...w 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 to tighten the set screw may allow the VORTEX to spin on it s coupling while flowing water in the dispersed VORTEX pattern Free spinning could result in injury or equipment damage Set screw must be ...

Page 12: ...ersed Pattern Figure 6 0B Pivoting the vanes has virtually no eﬀect on the flow area or ability to pass large debris As a result discharge pressure and flow rate remain constant regardless of stream pattern Manual override is possible on ER models by using the 5 16 hex head to drive the motor shaft Manual versions include a crank for actuating the VORTEX Turning the shaft clockwise moves the nozzl...

Page 13: ...L 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 Association NFPA the International Fire Service Training Association IFSTA or sources approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ 7 0 USE WITH FOAM The nozzle may be used with foam solutions Refer to f...

Page 14: ...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 original purchaser of the equipment any person to whom it is transferred and any person who is an intended or unintended beneficiary of the equipment shall not be entitled to recover from TFT any consequ...

Page 15: ...the 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 minimum of annually Units failing any part of this test must be removed from service repaired and retested upon completion of the repair 10 3 REPAIR Factory service is available with repair time seldo...

Page 16: ...adjusts 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 are no broken or missing parts 3 There is no damage that could impair safe operation e g detents cracks corrosion or other defects 4 The gasket is in good condition 5 The waterway is clear of obstruct...

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