Task Force Tips VORTEX Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 12

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2016-2019

LIS-040 April 8, 2019 Rev02

VORTEX

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:

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

VORTEX

ORTEX

RTEX

Summary of Contents for VORTEX

Page 1: ...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 kno...

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 VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP 10 0 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS 11 0 WARRANTY 12 0 MAINTENANCE 12 1 FIELD LUBRICATION 12 2 SERVICE TESTING 12 2 1 HYDROSTATIC TESTING 12 2 2 FLOW TESTING 12 2 3 RECO...

Page 3: ...eam 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 damage may be difficult to detect visually and can lead to possible injury or death Any time the nozzle is subject to possible damage due to freezing it must be tested by qualified personnel before ...

Page 4: ...ilable 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 CONNECTING TO SMOOTH BORE NOZZLE not included TWIST STREAM SHAPER TO SELECT STRAIGHT STREAM OR VORTEX DISPERSED PATTERN COUPLING PISTOL GRIP ON OFF FLOW CONTROL VORTEX TIP ONLY VORTEX WITH INTERGRATE...

Page 5: ...50 200 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 Straight Hose threads per ANSI ASME B1 20 7 can be specified at time of order CAUTION Nozzle must be properly connected Mismatched or damaged threads may cause nozzle to leak or uncouple under pressure a...

Page 6: ...slowly 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 strap may also be used This permits more effective use and ease of advancement while minimizing strain and fatigue 5 1 FLOW CONTROL Open valve slowly to avoid sudden changes in nozzle reaction Close va...

Page 7: ...ckwise 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 shown in figure 5 2 4 Allows up to 5 8 debris to pass TWIST CLOCKWISE FOR STRAIGHT STREAM TWIST COUNTER CLOCKWISE FOR FULL VOTREX Allows up to 5 8 debris to pass Figure 5 2 3 Straight Stream pattern se...

Page 8: ...e 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 Each user is responsible for verifying that any foam concentrate chosen to be used with this unit has been tested to assure that the foam obtained is suitable for the purpose intended WARNING Use of...

Page 9: ...ION 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 6 SVF114 24 VANE 6 SVF110 25 O RING 015 6 VO 015 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART 26 CAM SCREW 3 HD780 27 CAM FOLLOWER 3 SVF121 28 DOWEL PIN 6 VP156X1 00 29 BACKUP RING 332 PTFE SINGLE TURN 1 VOB 332T 30 S...

Page 10: ...e 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 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...

Page 11: ...45 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 through the valve or shut off 12 2 2 FLOW TESTING Flow testing must be conducted in the following manner 1 The nozzle shall be mounted so that the flow rate and pressure through the nozzle and the pre...

Page 12: ...A 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 nozzle that has failed the checklist is a misuse of this equipment 12 3 REPAIR Factory service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility Factory serviced nozzles are repaire...

Search results

Summary of Contents for VORTEX

Reviews:

Related manuals for VORTEX

Brands by name

Popular brands

Task Force Tips VORTEX, Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for VORTEX

Reviews:

Related manuals for VORTEX

Brands by name

Popular brands