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Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this nozzle without

understanding the manual and receiving proper training can be

dangerous and is a misuse of this equipment. Call 800-348-2686 with any

questions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance

personnel.

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and

maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and safety

procedures associated with the Metro II fire fighting nozzles.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

LIN-040 April 2, 2002 Rev 0

©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002

MANUAL: Metro II

Fixed Gallonage Tip

Metro

II

FM Series

METRO II TIP 1.5” NH

Metro

II

JM Series

METRO II TIP 2.5” NH

MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE 150 PSI

HYDROSTATIC PROOF TEST 900 PSI

2800 East Evans Avenue • Valparaiso , IN 46383-6940

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

www.tft.com

TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.

Summary of Contents for FM Series

Page 1: ...ual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety procedures associated with the Metro II fire fighting nozzles WARNING WARNING WARNING LIN 040 April 2 2002 Rev 0 Copyright Task Force Tips Inc 2002 MANUAL Metro II Fixed Gallonage Tip Metro II FM Series METRO II TIP 1 5 NH Metro II JM Series METRO II TIP 2 5 NH MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE 1...

Page 2: ...y trained personnel for firefighting Their use for other purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual Seek appropriate guidance and training to reduce risk of injury Nozzle reaction will vary as supply conditions change such as opening or closing other nozzles hose line kinks changes in pump settings etc Changes in spray pattern or flushing will also affect nozzle reaction The nozzle ...

Page 3: ...perty 2 1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS Fixed Flow Tip Only A nozzle with a discharge orifice that is a fixed opening size a nozzle with out an intergal ball shutoff valve Metro II tip only nozzle is available in a variety of flow ranges and configurations All models deliver the rated flow when the rated pressure is supplied to the nozzle SERIES RECOMMENDED FLOW SETTINGS NOZZLE TYPE HOSE SIZE INCHES ME...

Page 4: ... 50 PSI K 35 4 250 GPM 75 PSI K 28 9 250 GPM 100 PSI K 25 0 325 GPM 100 PSI K 32 5 190 380 550 750 950 1140 1325 1525 1700 FLOW L min Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the inability to unscrew the threads of complete loss of thread engagement over time Per NFPA 1962 1998 edition if dissimilar metals are left coupled together an anti corrosive lubric...

Page 5: ...I use the following instructions 1 Set nozzle into FLUSH 2 Push baffle down to barrel cone 3 Use snap ring wrench to remove snap ring from shaft 4 Remove pre set washer and slide desired washer onto shaft markings facing up 5 Put snap ring back onto the shaft in the groove SNAP RING VR4260 WASHER H410 SHAFT H470 BAFFLE H461 The washers are marked with various flow settings Change washer to the des...

Page 6: ...ncrease the expansion ratio Task Force Tips MX Foamjet model FJ HMX multi expansion attachment or LX Foamjet model FJ H low expansion attachment may be used with the Metro II nozzle These foam tubes attach and detach quickly from the nozzle Note As expansion ratio is increased the reach of the nozzle will be decreased due to the greater amount of bubbles in the stream and their inability to penetr...

Page 7: ...from service and the problem corrected IF THE NOZZLE IS OPERATING CORRECTLY THEN NO ADDITIONAL LUBRICATION IS NEEDED CAUTION Nozzle must be inspected for proper operation and function according to inspection checklist on last page before each use Any nozzle that fails inspection is dangerous to use and must be repaired before using Performance tests shall be conducted on the Metro II nozzle after ...

Page 8: ... 250 150 200 250 50 96 87 80 109 100 93 128 120 114 152 148 145 75 117 106 98 134 123 114 156 147 139 186 182 178 100 135 122 113 154 142 132 180 170 161 214 210 205 125 151 137 126 173 159 147 202 190 180 240 234 229 150 166 150 138 189 174 162 221 208 197 263 257 251 175 179 162 149 204 188 174 239 224 213 284 277 271 200 191 173 159 218 201 187 255 240 227 303 296 290 225 203 184 169 231 213 19...

Page 9: ... 163 151 211 198 186 256 250 244 150 170 153 140 195 179 166 231 217 204 281 274 267 175 183 165 152 211 193 179 250 234 220 303 296 289 200 196 177 162 226 206 191 267 250 236 324 316 309 225 208 188 172 239 219 203 283 265 250 344 335 327 250 219 198 181 252 231 214 299 280 264 363 354 345 1 1 2 HOSE 1 3 4 HOSE 2 HOSE WASHER 250 GPM AT 100 PSI 2 1 2 HOSE PUMP PRESSURE LENGTH FT 150 200 250 150 2...

Page 10: ...10 0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTPASTELIST 10 Copyright Task Force Tips Inc 2002 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 13 14 15 16 17 9 9 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 LIN 040 April 2 2002 Rev 0 ...

Page 11: ... 7 ANTI GG RING 1 P147 METRO II FRONT END 8 BARREL LABEL RED 1 H740 RED 9 3 8 24 X 3 8 DOG POINT 4 H515 10 BARREL 1 H440 11 O RING 228 2 1 4 ID 1 8 C S 2 VO 228 12 THROAT SLEEVE 1 H530 13 O RING 224 1 3 4 ID 1 8 C S 1 VO 224 14 FLUSH PINS 4 H790 15 FLUSH SPRINGS 4 H780 16 BARREL CONE 1 H520 17 METRO II NAME LABEL 1 H745 RED 18 SHAPER GUIDE 1 H510 19 O RING 336 2 7 8 ID 3 16 C S 1 VO 336 20 3 16 BA...

Page 12: ... TFT will correct the problem within a reasonable time If the equipment is covered by this limited warranty TFT will assume the expenses of repair If any defect attributable to TFT under this limited warranty cannot be reasonably cured by repair or replacement TFT may elect to refund the purchase price of the equipment less reasonable depreciation in complete discharge of its obligations under thi...

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