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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020

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LIX-300 October 23, 2020 Rev22

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

The following documents contain supporting safety and operating information 

pertaining to the equipment described in this manual.

DANGER

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE

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

1. Fire

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 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 

Fire

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 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, Lynn

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 eld, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

LIY-500 - Remote Control (RC) 

Monitor Electrical Controls

LIA-285 - Valve Under Monitor 

(VUM) Valve Under Monitor 

Remote Control (VUM RC)

LIX-530 - Extend-A-Gun      

RC3 & RC4

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC   2009-2018 

LIA-285 July 25 2018 Rev08 

MANUAL:  Valve Under Monitor (VUM)

Valve Under Monitor Remote Control 

(VUM RC)

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 www.tft.
com/serial-number

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize 

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 re

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 ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and safety 

procedures associated with the Valve Under Monitor or Valve Under Monitor RC.

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

VUM RC six seconds from open to close
Meets NFPA 1901 slow close requirement

SAFE OPERATING RANGE:

Up to 2500 gpm below 130 psi *

(9500 l/min @ 9 bar)

Up to 2000 gpm below 200 psi *

(8000 l/min @ 14 bar)

Up to 1500 gpm @ 300 psi maximum*

(6000 l/min @ 21 bar)

Hydrostatic Proof Test:

900 psi (62bar)

*

valid for monitor outlets up to 17” (432mm) tall from  the VUM outlet. Read section 4.3 for details.

SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS

VUM with 4" ANSI 150 outlet

and 2.5" Straight Valve

AKM131114D

VUM RC with CODE-RPM outlet

and 2.5" Gated Elbow

AKE111113D

VUM with 22.5° CODE-RPM outlet 

and Parralel Shaft Gearbox

AKP121111D

VUM with 4.5" Quick Connect

and 2.5" Gated Elbow

AKM1Q1113D

VUM RC with 2.5" Quick Connect

AKE1T1111D

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC. 2004-2020 

LIX-530 March 17 2020 Rev15

Extend-A-Gun RC3 & RC4

Remote Control Telescoping Waterway

for Deck Mounted Monitors

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE 

DANGER

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 equipment is intended for use by trained and quali  ed emergency services personnel for 

 re  ghting. 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   re  ghters 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 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

CONTROL BOX
(complete with 10 ft (3m) of power & communication cable 
for connection to monitor communication link & power, 
12 ft (3m) of cable for connection to RC monitor, 
and 12 ft (3.6m) of cable for connection to RC Extend-A-Gun motor)

Shown with 
Monsoon RC Monitor
and Master 2000 Nozzle.
(Monitor, Nozzle and
Mounting Brackets not included)

OPTIONAL PUSHBUTTON STATION
(complete with 12 ft (3.6m) cable
for connection to control box)

©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC  2008-2019 

LIY-500 April 8, 2019 Rev14

MANUAL: Remote Control (RC) 
Monitor Electrical Controls

Supplemental Instructions for use with RC Monitor Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER

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 www.tft.
com/serial-number

TASK FORCE TIPS LLC

MADE IN USA • tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

SECTION 4.1

Monitor Mounted 
Operator Station

SECTION 4.2

Panel Mount 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-RP)

SECTION 4.3

Panel Mount With Display
Operator Station 
(Y4E-RP-D)

SECTION 4.4

Tethered 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-CT-##)

SECTION 4.5

Tethered Operator Station 
With Display 
(Y4E-CT-##-D)

SECTION 4.6

Wireless 
Operator Station 
(YE-RF-##)

SECTION 4.7

Wireless Operator Station 
With Display 
(YE-RF-##-D)

SECTION 3.0

SECTION 4.0

Electrical Controls Installation and Operation

SECTION 4.11

Monitor Position Display
(Y4E-DISP)

SECTION 4.12

Remote Auxiliary Function
Interface Control
(YE-REMAUX)

SECTION 4.13

Electric RC Monitor Aerial 
Truck Installation

SECTION 4.16

Electric Nozzle Actuator

SECTION 4.17

Valve Kits
(YE-VK-PH)

SECTION 5.0

Troubleshooting

SECTION 4.14

Multiplex Interface Control (YE-CAN#)

SECTION 4.15

Ethernet Interface Control

SECTION 4.9

Toggle Switch Monitor 
Operator Station  
(Y4E-TS)

SECTION 4.10

Monitor Communication 
Interface Control 
(Y4E-COMM)

SECTION 4.8

Joystick 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-JS)

Summary of Contents for HURRICANE DUAL HANDWHEEL Series

Page 1: ...tft com serial number This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for firefighting All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of educ...

Page 2: ...3D VUM with 22 5 CODE RPM outlet and Parralel Shaft Gearbox AKP121111D VUM with 4 5 Quick Connect and 2 5 Gated Elbow AKM1Q1113D VUM RC with 2 5 Quick Connect AKE1T1111D Copyright Task Force Tips LLC...

Page 3: ...TRAVEL STOPS 4 6 ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS 4 7 NOZZLE INSTALLATION 4 7 1 ER NOZZLE INSTALLATION ORIENTATION 4 8 PRESSURE GAUGE PORT 4 9 AUTOMATIC DRAIN 4 10 TILLER HANDLE INSTALLATION 5 0 OPERATING INSTR...

Page 4: ...ul and capable of causing injury and property damage Make sure the nozzle is securely attached and pointing in a safe direction before water is turned on Do not direct water stream to cause injury or...

Page 5: ...junction with the standard isolation gasket kit Order Part Z FIS4A150S Nominal Operating Voltage 12 or 24 VDC auto sense Minimum Voltage 12 VOLT System 10 VDC at the monitor 24 VOLT System 18 VDC at t...

Page 6: ...Rotation Handle Elevation Handwheel Serial Rotation Lock Lever Flange Pressure Gauge Port Grease Zerk Grease Zerk Automatic Drain Built In Stream Straightener HURRICANE TILLER XFIH T series Elevation...

Page 7: ...Pressure Gauge Port HURRICANE DUAL HANDWHEEL XFIH D series Pressure Gauge Port Control Station Box w Control Buttons Horizontal Motor Grease Zerk Grease Zerk Horizontal Rotation Travel Stop 5 places...

Page 8: ...IH E4 A metric DN80 PN16 200mm 22mm 160mm 8 M16 100 110 N M XFIH E5 A metric DN100 PN16 220mm 22mm 180mm 8 M16 100 110 N M XFIH 6 A 3 NPT Female 4 40 111 8mm N A N A N A N A N A XFIH 7 A 4 NPT Female...

Page 9: ...WN UP 7 5 190 5 1 2 3 0 4 8 S w i n g Full 360 Range of Motion Full 180 Range of Motion 10 8 174 8 1 9 48 3 5 9 149 8 SIDE VIEW 9 7 246 4 FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW HURRICANE MONITOR with Tiller and 4 ANSI F...

Page 10: ...268 6 www t f t com XL 10 5 SERIAL TFT X123456 Read manual before use WARNING DOWN UP Full 360 Range of Motion 1 2 3 0 4 8 S w i n g TOP VIEW 9 7 246 4 Full 180 Range of Motion 5 9 149 8 11 01 279 7 1...

Page 11: ...SIONS CONTINUED Figure 3 7E HURRICANE RC MONITOR Shown without Inlet Fitting see table 3 7 1 for additional height per fitting 90 UP 45 DOWN Range of Motion 5 7 146 3 4 87 15 2 385 5 7 146 16 9 430 11...

Page 12: ...ONTINUED Figure 3 7F HURRICANE MONITOR DUAL HANDWHEEL Shown without Inlet Fitting see table 3 7 1 for additional height per fitting TOP VIEW 360 Continuous Range of Motion 11 3 287 Swing Radius 6 0 15...

Page 13: ...ONAL HEIGHT XFIH 1 A 3 ANSI 125 150 metric DN80 PN20 75 20mm XFIH 2 A 4 ANSI 150 metric DN100 PN20 94 23mm XFIH 4 A metric DN80 PN16 2 80 71mm XFIH 5 A metric DN100 PN16 2 80 71mm XFIH 6 A 3 NPT Femal...

Page 14: ...NTING THE MONITOR The Hurricane Monitor is mounted on a riser pipe by a bolted flange or threaded joint The area around the monitor must be free from obstructions which would limit its range of motion...

Page 15: ...n o ring seal Install the monitor using the following procedure VSA 125 VSA 125 Y4437 VW360x200 04 Y4435 VT10 32SH1 2 Apply VSA 125 blue Loctite to threads on both Cylinder Nuts MONITOR BASE CLAMP WAS...

Page 16: ...RATION PURPOSES ALIGNED STRAIGHT AHEAD REFERENCE MARK Monitor may be unscrewed up to one full rotation from bottomed out condition Monitor will leak if unthreaded more than one rotation 360 from botto...

Page 17: ...nylon tubing gives the wire additional stiffness so it better follows as the Extend A Gun RC extends or retracts Figure 4 4 The Extend A Gun manual override knob may be mounted in any of four possibl...

Page 18: ...Horizontal left right travel stop bolts may be installed in the monitor to limit travel Note that left and right are relative to the Straight Back Reference Mark and refer to the operator s position...

Page 19: ...The figures include installation notes Figure 4 6A Figure 4 6B VERT ICAL R A N G E O F M O T I O N AB O V E 4 5 D E G B E L O W 9 0 D E G Hurricane RC Elevation Travel Hurricane Elevation Travel Full...

Page 20: ...ed if not desired for your application To disable the drain valve 1 Unscrew the drain assembly and remove the screw and washer 2 Flip over the rubber drain valve so the raised edge is against the face...

Page 21: ...take some of the backlash out of the gear drive This will minimize bouncing of the nozzle when the apparatus is traveling Always be sure the monitor is properly parked before moving the truck and know...

Page 22: ...0 750 250 920 380 1000 500 1190 630 NOZZLE INLET PRESSURE NOZZLE DIAMETER 2 8 BAR 4 1 BAR 5 5 BAR 7 BAR FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG 35 m...

Page 23: ...PSI 60 PSI 100 PSI 80 PSI HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE M 0 0 4 0 0 80 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M 1 75 INCH TIP 0 10 20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0 40 0 80 0 120 0...

Page 24: ...ing their orifice to match the available flow Consult the nozzle manufacturer for maximum flow and pressure range In all cases do not exceed the maximum rating of the Hurricane Operating Envelope 0 40...

Page 25: ...p nozzle Figure 6 4 1 6 4 2 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH FOG NOZZLES Figure 6 4 2 NOTICE The flow path of a fog nozzle serves as a stream straightener Use of a stream straightener with a fog nozzle will...

Page 26: ...imited warranty if the equipment is or has been misused or neglected including failure to provide reasonable maintenance or if there have been accidents to the equipment or if it has been repaired or...

Page 27: ...ease may be applied to the horizontal worm gear grease port Use medium viscosity automotive chassis grease Apply only enough grease to restore normal operation If greasing does not restore normal oper...

Page 28: ...clear of obstructions 7 There is no damage to any thread or other connection 8 All locks and hold down devices work properly 9 The pressure setting on the relief valve if so equipped is set correctly...

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