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6.0 BRACKET SETS
For safe dependable service, the Extend-A-Gun VP must be securely mounted. To make the Extend-A-Gun VP as versatile as possible,
three mounting bracket kits are offered. Each kit has a different upper bracket. The lower bracket is the same in all three.
Task Force Tips strongly recommends that Extend-A-Gun VP be installed using the bracket sets sold by Task Force Tips that are
designed for this purpose. The Task Force Tips bracket sets are designed to fit the Extend-A-Gun VP outer tube very closely to prevent
distortion of the outer tube and to give it adequate support.
6.2 SELECTION OF STRUCTURAL SUPPORT ON FIRE TRUCKS
The loads on the mounting brackets can exceed 3000 lbs as a factor of the nozzle reaction force and the height of the fully extended
waterway. These loads are transferred directly to the mounting brackets and the structural members to which they are attached. It is
crucial that the structural members selected can withstand these forces.
6.3 BRACKET INSTALLATION
6.3.1 TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION
This kit contains a six inch square steel tube with two U-bolts to be used as the upper bracket, and a saddle bracket similar to a heavy
duty muffler clamp for the lower bracket. Both brackets must be used. This kit is designed for factory installation on new equipment. The
tube bracket is welded onto the truck tubular framework as shown on the Tube Bracket Welding Diagram.
lower bracket, as shown in the Saddle Bracket Welding Diagram
, is welded to an additional support and clamped
as low at possible on the bottom of the Extend-A-Gun VP tube. Make sure the welds are capable of withstanding the forces shown on
the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS worksheet.
The Extend-A-Gun VP may be installed in the brackets after the
truck is painted. Use Loctite supplied in the kit on U-bolt threads. Torque the nuts on the U-bolts used in the tube (upper) to 15-17 lbf·ft.
Torque the nuts on the U-bolts used in the saddle (lower) to 36-40 lbf·ft.
6.3.1.1 TUBE BRACKET WELDING
Figure 6.0A
Figure 6.0B
Figure 6.0C
TUBE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-13
PLATE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-23
SADDLE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-33
TORQUE NUTS
to 15-17 lbf·ft
FILLET WELD 8 PLACES
EACH SIDE TYP.
TRUCK CROSS
MEMBERS
6.0” SQUARE
4.0” HIGH
TRUCK CROSS
MEMBERS
FILLET WELD
8 PLACES TYP.
TORQUE NUTS
to15-17 lbf·ft
Figure 6.3.1.1A
Figure 6.3.1.1B
