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©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2011-2013 

LIG-012 April 9, 2013 Rev02

MANUAL: G-Force Nozzle

Fixed, Selectable, Automatic and 
Automatic with Flow Limiting

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

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.

NOTICE

This Instruction Manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with 
the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with the G-Force nozzle.

NOTICE

This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

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:

1. Firefi 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 

Firefi 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, Lynnfi eld, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

Summary of Contents for G-Force

Page 1: ...nt responders to know 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 a...

Page 2: ...FIELD INSPECTION 9 0 REPAIR 10 0 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP 11 0 ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS 12 0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS 13 0 INSPECTION CHECKLIST 14 0 WARRANTY 1 0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIG...

Page 3: ...NING Water is a conductor of electricity Application of water on high voltage equipment can cause injury or death by electrocution The amount of current that may be carried back to the nozzle will dep...

Page 4: ...our flow options are available All four use the selector ring for flush control The flow options are Fixed flow see section 4 1 Selectable flow see section 4 2 Automatic see section 4 3 Automatic with...

Page 5: ...sh able with the selector ring 4 2 SELECTABLE FLOW A selectable G Force nozzle has several fixed discharge orifices and a flush setting A particular orifice is selected by rotating the selector ring F...

Page 6: ...6 7 8 9 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Flow LPM Pressure BAR Automatic G Force Flow Range 60 to 150 gpm at 100 psi 60 150 GPM 100 PSI AUTOMATIC 230 570 l min 700 kPa 7 bar AUTOMATIC FLUSH 0 20 40 6...

Page 7: ...120 140 160 180 200 220 Flow LPM Pressure BAR Pressure psi Flow gpm FLUSH 60 150 GPM 100 PSI AUTO AUTOMATIC 250 570 l min 700 kPa 7 bar AUTO AUTOMATIC A B A B A B 95 150 GPM 100 PSI 30 95 360 570 l mi...

Page 8: ...B A B 90 150 GPM 75 PSI 30 100 330 570 l min 500 kPa 5 bar 100 390 A B A B 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 Fl...

Page 9: ...ge amounts or pieces of debris may be unflushable and can reduce the flow of the nozzle resulting in an ineffective flow In the event of a blockage it may be necessary to retreat to a safe area uncoup...

Page 10: ...st reaching stream To properly trim the stream first open the pattern to narrow fog Then close the stream to parallel to give maximum reach Note Turning the shaper further forward will cause stream cr...

Page 11: ...automatically become locked when the lock out lever moves to the top of the nozzle 5 2 4 STREAM PATTERN POSITION ADJUSTMENT Typically the G Force is factory set with the tactile indicator or lock out...

Page 12: ...le for the purpose intended 6 1 FOAM ASPIRATING ATTACHMENTS To increase the expansion ratio Task Force Tips MX Foamjet model FJ MX G multi expansion attachment or LX Foamjet model FJ LX G low expansio...

Page 13: ...correctly should be immediately removed from service and the problem corrected 9 0 REPAIR Factory service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility Factory serviced nozzle...

Page 14: ...02 14 12 0 DRAWINGS AND PART LISTS 1 6 7 8 9 4 5 10 3 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10 28 29 30 31 1 2 4 5 11 12 11 13 14 15 16 19 18 17 7 47 52 53 54 55 56 57 17 62 47 48 49 50 51 45 41 42 43 44 46 58 58 3...

Page 15: ...O 7 BAR 100 270 270 430 430 570 LPM G641L7LM AUTO 75 PSI 30 80 60 110 110 150 GPM G641L8L AUTO 5 BAR 100 300 240 430 420 570 LPM G641L8LM AUTO 100 PSI 60 150 GPM LOW 150 I O G641L9L AUTO 7 BAR 250 570...

Page 16: ...r discovery of the defect TFT will examine the equipment If TFT determines that there is a defect attributable to it TFT will correct the problem within a reasonable time If the equipment is covered b...

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