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©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004-2007

TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.

2800 E. Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940 USA

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

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

MONSOON MONITOR
& MONSOON RC MONITOR

Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding
the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. A person who
has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions, is not qualified to
operate the Monsoon or Monsoon RC Monitor.

DANGER

MONSOON RC

MONSOON

Maximum Recommended Pressure is 200 psi (14 bar)

LIY-200 March 1, 2007 Rev05

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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Summary of Contents for MONSOON MONITOR

Page 1: ...l before use Operation of this device without understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the Monsoon or Monsoon RC Monitor DANGER MONSOON RC MONSOON Maximum Recommended Pressure is 200 psi 14 bar LIY 200 March 1 2007 Rev05 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATIO...

Page 2: ...at 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 co...

Page 3: ...ture 6 2 3 1 Programming 6 2 3 1 Stow Programming Example 6 2 4 Oscillate Feature 6 2 4 1 Programming 6 2 5 Operator Station Panels 6 2 6 Override Hand Wheels 6 3 Recommended Stowing Position 32 6 4 Flows and Pressures 32 34 6 4 1 Stacked Tips Flow and Reach 6 4 2 Master Stream 2000 Nozzle 6 4 3 Monsoon Monitor Friction Loss 6 5 Stream Straighteners 35 6 5 1 Stream Straighteners with Stacked Tip N...

Page 4: ...30 degrees below horizontal The manual model has 360 degree continuous horizontal rotation with field changeable stops at 45 90 and 135 degrees either side of a center position Available with various inlet flanges and threaded fittings Inlet also made for direct connection to TFT s electric Extend A Gun RC3 or RC4 Main waterway made from hardcoat anodizedANSI 356 0 T6 aluminum Silver powder coat f...

Page 5: ...S WIRELESS OPERATOR STATION YE RF 3 1 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight 25 lbm 11 4 kg 37 lbm 16 8 kg Min Flow Area 12 6 in2 81 1 cm2 7 07 in2 45 6 cm2 Max Flow 2000 GPM 7 600 LPM Max Operating Pressure 200 PSI 14 BAR Materials Used ANSI A356 0 T6 Aluminum Stainless Nylon Manual Electric 4 inlets 3 inlets MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Handheld Unit Batteries Transmitting Power Operating ...

Page 6: ... 2B Manual Tiller Bar Monsoon Monitor Fig 3 2D Electric Monsoon RC for Ladders or Platforms ELEVATION HANDWHEEL TILLER HANDLE LOCKING KNOB ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS 3 PLACES SEE SECTION 4 5 ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS 3 PLACES SEE SECTION 4 5 PORT FOR PRESSURE GAGE PORT FOR PRESSURE GAGE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ON LABEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ON LABEL ELEVATION HANDWHEEL ELEVATION HANDWHEEL OUTLET TURNING VANE T...

Page 7: ... OR DN80 PN16 Y4423A OR DN100 PN16 Y4425A 3 BSP MALE Y4420A OR 4 BSP MALE Y4430A EXTEND A GUN RC3 OR EXTEND A GUN RC4 3 NPT FMALE Y4440NL OR 4 NPT FEMALE Y4450NP CODE RLF OR CODE RPF INLET MONITOR MOUNTED CONTROL STATION 3 5 BSP MALE Y4330ABN 3 5 NH MALE STANDARD 3 5 NPSH MALE Y4330AIN 4 0 BSP MALE Y4334ABP FLANGE SIZE 3 ANSI 150 4 ANSI 150 DN80 PN16 DN100 PN16 OUTSIDE DIAMETER 7 50 9 00 200 mm 22...

Page 8: ...CONTINUOUS 7 62 194 mm 7 62 194 mm 22 560 mm SWING 22 560 mm SWING 360 CONTINUOUS 360 CONTINUOUS 12 50 320 mm 12 50 320 mm 7 62 194 mm 7 62 194 mm 6 50 165 mm 6 50 165 mm 14 12 359 mm 14 12 359 mm 9 75 250 mm SWING 9 75 250 mm SWING 20 00 508 mm 20 00 508 mm 12 25 311 mm 12 25 311 mm 20 00 508 mm 20 00 508 mm 7 75 197 mm 7 75 197 mm 12 50 318 mm 12 50 318 mm 90 45 Manual Monsoon Dimensions Manual ...

Page 9: ...m SHOWN WITHOUT INLET FITTING SEE FIG 4 2A FOR ADDITIONAL HEIGHT FLANGE BOLT HOLE ORIENTATION 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT 22 5 REF Electric Monsoon RC For Ladders Platform Dimensions Electric Monsoon RC Dimensions 19 00 483 MM MONITOR MOUNTED OPERATOR STATION 13 50 343 MM 12 25 311 MM 90 LEFT 90 RIGHT STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION 3 5 6 NH MALE 6 10 155 MM SWING RADIUS 45 FOR PLATFORM 90 FOR LADDER 45 ...

Page 10: ...retains speed from prior move If low speed is selected monitor does not ramp to high speed but remains in slow speed 3 5 6 OSCILLATE AND STOW FEATURES The OSCILLATE feature allows the user to program up to 65 points of continuous movement of the horizontal and vertical axes The OSCILLATE pattern can be programmed from any operator station that has the OSC button See Operator Station Label or Fig 6...

Page 11: ...ght Ahead Reference Mark when the monitor is installed See figure 4 2B 2 Screw monitor onto inlet or Extend A Gun RC until threaded joint bottoms out Do not use pipe dope or Loctite on the inlet base threads These threads are sealed with an o ring The use of thread locking compounds will make removal difficult 3 Unscrew monitor slightly until a pair of 90 degree apart slots lines up with the 180 d...

Page 12: ... relative to the Straight Ahead Reference Mark on the monitor NOTE Monsoon monitor for use with Extend A Gun RC comes with the wire installed in a nylon tube The nylon tubing gives the wire additional stiffness so it better follows as the Extend A Gun RC extends or retracts Afitting is also supplied and is to be used where the nylon tubing and wire pass though the deck STRAIGHT AHEAD REFERENCE MAR...

Page 13: ...ause galvanic corrosion that will freeze the threaded joint or cause complete loss of thread engagement If dissimilar metals must be coupled together the effects of corrosion can be greatly delayed by various coatings on the metal such as powder paint hard anodizing or silicone grease 4 4 HORIZONTAL ROTATION TRAVEL STOPS The range of horizontal rotation travel for the manual Monsoon monitor is con...

Page 14: ...nd install Stop Bolt to obtain desired travel limits Elevation travel with no Stop Bolts is 90 above and 45 below zero 4 6 PRESSURE GAGE PORT There is a NPT female threaded hole on the back of the monitor The hole is plugged from the factory If a pressure gage is desired unscrew the plug and install the gage using pipe sealant Make sure the gage does not interfere with the elevation handwheel 4 7 ...

Page 15: ... to control box with plastic wire ties or cable clamps to relieve stress on the cables Disconnect power before installing or servicing the electrical components The RC monitor control boxes and motors are not rated as ignition proof explosion proof or intrinsically safe The electric motors and other components are ignition sources The electric drives should be operated only in areas where there is...

Page 16: ...ERFACE BOX sec 5 6 JOYSTICK OPERATOR STATION sec 5 4 13 C 20 POSITION DISPLAY sec 5 7 TETHER OPERATOR STATION sec 5 2 PANEL MOUNT OPER STATION sec 5 1 WIRELESS OPERATOR STATION sec 5 3 BLUE WHITE INSTALLER SUPPLIED INPUTS CANBUS TOGGLE SWITCH JOYSTICK or 65 ft 12AWG 80 ft 2 14AWG 105 ft 10AWG 130 ft 2 12AWG MULTIPLE OPERATOR STATIONS MAY BE INSTALLED ALL COMMUNICATION PAIRS BLUE WHITE AND POWER PA...

Page 17: ... Panel Mount Operator Station Cutout Dimensions 5 1 2 ELECTRICAL WIRING See figure 5 0 for typical connections The 4 conductor cable from the operator station needs to be connected to power red black and to the communication link blue white from the monitor Refer to Figure 5 1 2 for typical cable preparation Be sure to tighten all terminal block screws securely Fig 5 1 2 Typical Cable Preparation ...

Page 18: ...location for mounting receptacle Receptacle is 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 and 1 2 deep 32 mm x 32 mm x 13 mm Allow extra room behind receptacle for wires Refer to Figure 5 2 2 for hole dimensions Fig 5 2 2 Tether Operator Station Receptacle Hole Dimensions Drill 4 098 40 Holes 7 8 22 mm 7 8 22 mm 25 32 20 mm HOLE LAYOUT MOUNT RECEPTACLE WITH 4 SELF TAPPING SCREWS TIGHTEN SECURELY INSTALL CHAIN CONNECTOR UNDER ...

Page 19: ...8 1 ALUMINUM STEEL Hole Size Chart For Self Tapping Screws 5 127mm 6 152mm Drill 3 Pilot Holes refer to hole size chart Mount Bracket with 3 1 4 20 Self Tapping Screws Tighten Securely Spring 5 3 2 INSTALLING RADIO 1 Turn off power and remove lid from monitor control box Be careful to open lid slowly as lid will be connected to communication board by a flat cable 2 Unplug connector with blue white...

Page 20: ...correct Replace rubber bumper and retaining screws CAUTION Properly dispose of old batteries Do not puncture incinerate or disassemble batteries Do not mix battery types 5 4 JOYSTICK MONITOR OPERATOR STATION Y4E JS 5 4 1 MOUNTING This operator station allows the monitor to be controlled by a joystick The installer will need to mount the joystick and connect the cables to the communication interfac...

Page 21: ...SULT FACTORY FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING TRIGGER SWITCHING ORANGE WIRE TO GROUND negative CONSULT FACTORY SUPPRESSION DIODE EXAMPLE 5 4 2 1 WIRING TO A COMMUNICATION INTERFACE BOX The joystick cables will be connected to the factory supplied 10 cable from the Communication Interface Box See figure 5 4 2 1 NOTE The factory supplied cable can be removed and the joystick cable can be installed directl...

Page 22: ...ation Interface Box converts discrete input signals into serial communications for controlling the monitor The discrete input signals can be from a joystick toggle switches relay contacts or Canbus output module The interface box accepts 12 24 VDC signals but can be field changed to accept ground signals The installer will need to mount the interface box and connect the cable to the monitor and po...

Page 23: ...aught between lid and box VOLTAGE INPUTS GROUND INPUTS 5 6 4 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE BOX WITH AT STOW RELAY Y4E COMM The Communication Interface Box provides feedback for the user that the monitor is in the AT STOWED position The Interface Box contains a circuit board that is equipped with a relay that is energized when the monitor is in use and de energized when the monitor reaches its final STOW...

Page 24: ...ce Box allows a user to utilize the AUX1 and AUX2 buttons located on the monitor operator station or any remote operator station The Interface Box is equipped with two relays that can operate lights interface to a valve controller or in some cases operate a valve directly etc The contact rating of the relay is 16 amps 30VDC for resistive loads and 8 amps 30VDC for inductive loads The installer wil...

Page 25: ...the ladder or boom Be sure to perform voltage drop calculations to verify that the supply voltage will remain at an acceptable level during monitor operation 5 8 3 CONFIGURATION 5 10 ELECTRICAL RC MONITOR AERIAL TRUCK INSTALLATION The two relays on the circuit board can be individually configured asAUX1 orAUX2 Also the actuation of each relay can be configured to be momentary or latched See Figure...

Page 26: ...ARY CONTROL cable will override any other operator stations see section 6 2 1 See Figure 5 10 2 1 for wiring connections Figure 5 10 2 1 Electrical Components ladder installations 26 Recommended Cable Gauge Max Length Gauge 40 ft 14AWG 65 ft 12AWG 80 ft 2 14AWG 105 ft 10AWG 130 ft 2 12AWG NOTE To avoid excessive voltage drop at monitor operator station cable selection is critical Voltage supplied ...

Page 27: ...o that signals connected to the PRIMARY CONTROL cable will override any other operator stations see section 6 2 1 See Figure 5 10 2 2 for wiring connections Figure 5 10 2 2 Electrical Components platform installations 27 Recommended Cable Gauge Max Length Gauge 40 ft 14AWG 65 ft 12AWG 80 ft 2 14AWG 105 ft 10AWG 130 ft 2 12AWG NOTE To avoid excessive voltage drop at monitor operator station cable s...

Page 28: ...tuator cord Please consult factory for installation 5 10 3 ELECTRIC ENCLOSURE WITH AT STOW RELAY The electronics enclosure provides feedback for the user that the monitor is in the AT STOWED position This electronics enclosure contains a circuit board that is equipped with a relay that is energized when the monitor is in use and de energized when the monitor reaches its final STOW location The con...

Page 29: ...ator station communications allows users to override commands on other stations The last button pressed has control The overridden user can regain control by releasing their button and pressing again Platform and ladder electronics enclosures are pre configured for one set of inputs to have a master override feature The operator station connected to these inputs typically at the base of the aerial...

Page 30: ...ion Repeat until pattern is complete up to 10 points Press hold STOW button until LED turns off Release button FIRSTAXIS TO MOVE SECONDAXIS TO MOVE MOVE TO STOW POSITION 6 2 3 2 STOW PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE Press hold STOW button until LED blinks Press release UPbutton monitor will move until hard stop reached LED blinks rapidly Press release RIGHTbutton monitor will move until hard stop reached LED b...

Page 31: ...inue to blink in program mode Move monitor to 2nd point press OSC button LED will blink rapidly to acknowledge position Repeat until pattern is complete Press hold OSC button until LED turns off NOTE PATTERN WILL BE CLEARED UPON POWER LOSS TO OSCILLATE Pattern must be programmed first Press release OSC button TO STOW Press release STOW button Programmable refer to manual Y5705 800 348 2686 www tft...

Page 32: ...the gear drive This will minimize bouncing of the nozzle when the apparatus is traveling Always be sure the monitor is properly stowed before moving the truck and know the overall height to avoid damage from overhead obstructions such as doors or bridges 6 4 FLOWS AND PRESSURES 6 4 1 STACKED TIPS FLOW AND REACH 3 5 6 NH Remove cap and install smaller tips if desired Such as Model MST 4NJ 1 3 8 1 1...

Page 33: ... 0 10 20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0 40 0 80 0 120 0 160 0 200 0 240 0 280 0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET 2 25 INCH TIP 60 PSI 100 PSI 80 PSI 50 PSI VERTICAL DISTANCE M 0 0 40 0 80 0 20 0 60 0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M 0 10 20 0 20 40 60 80 0 0 40 0 80 0 120 0 160 0 200 0 240 0 280 0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET 2 50 INCH TIP 50 PSI 60 PSI 100 PSI 80 PSI 0 0 40 0 80 0 20 0 ...

Page 34: ...0 20 40 80 60 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M VERTICAL DISTANCE M 1 ft 0 3048 m CURVE A B C D E CURVE A B C D E GPM FLOW 300 600 1000 1500 2000 LPM FLOW 1100 2300 3800 5700 7500 LBS REACTION 160 300 510 760 1000 KGF REACTION 70 140 230 340 450 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 METERS 0 10 20 METERS 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET A B C ...

Page 35: ...t stream quality and reach can be improved with the use of the integral stream straightener on the TFT stacked tip nozzle See figure 6 5 1 for the stacked tip s integral stream straightener friction loss 6 5 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS GPM FLOW 920 840 751 1127 1063 1246 1188 994 80 90 110 100 50 60 40 70 PSI PSI PRESS GPM FLOW 705 643 761 862 814 575 954 910 50 90 110 100 60 80 70 PSI PSI PRESS 40 473 5...

Page 36: ...is or replace damaged parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts Grease see section 8 1 Clean out debris or replace damaged parts Grease see section 8 1 Check wiring and reverse polarity Check connections and wiring per section 5 Check blue white communication wiring Replace communication board in monitor If problem persists replace communication board in remote operator station Replace commu...

Page 37: ...Grease Port for Horizontal Rotation Worm Gear and Elevation Joint Fig 8 1B Location of Grease Port for Elevation Worm Gear 8 2 PERFORMANCE TESTING Performance tests should be conducted on the Monsoon Monitor after repairs are made or any time a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance with Task Force Tips test procedures Consult the factory for the test procedure that corresponds to t...

Page 38: ... 1 Y5700 9 BOARD MOTOR CONTROL 3 Y5100 10 BOARD MAIN 1 Y5105 11 V10 32 x 1 4 SET SCREW 1 VT10Y32SS250 12 O RING 018 2 VO 018 13 CONDUIT HOSE FITTING 2 Y5213 14 FEMALE PLUG 6 POLE FOR MONSOON RC NOZZLE CONNECTION 10 0 TOTAL 5 0 EXPOSED CABLE Y5475 LENGTH USED NOT INCLUDING PLUG 15 BOARD OEM 900 MHZ RF MODULE 1 Y5710 included with part YE RF 900 16 ANTENNA W FITTING 1 Y5881 TO POWER CABLE TO TFT ER ...

Page 39: ...39 9 0 MONSOON DRAWING PARTS LIST Fig 9 0B Monsoon Mechanical Parts Exploded View ...

Page 40: ...ON 36 X 2 RACES V2120 TORLON 40 HEADED BUSHING 2 Y4141 41 DRIVE SHAFT 2 Y4160 42 KEY 1 8 X 1 00 2 X225 43 SPACER 2 Y4150 44 12 DP WORM 2 X220 45 BEARING SKF6202 2RS SEAL BOTH SIDES 2 VM4250 46 WASHER 97 OD X 595 ID X 048 THICK 2 VW97X595 048 50 E CLIP 5 8 EXTERNAL X 042 2 VR4295 51 SNAP RING 2 VR4220 52 PLUG 1 3 8 MOUNTING HOLE 2 Y4161 53 KNOB SOFT TOUCH 2 A1512 54 WASHER 812 OD 406 ID 065 THICK 2...

Page 41: ...41 9 0 MONSOON RC DRAWING PARTS LIST Fig 9 0C Monsoon RC Exploded View of Electric Parts ...

Page 42: ...D LOOP CLAMP STAINLESS 2 Y4656 15 10 24 X 3 8 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW 1 VT10 24BH375 17 CABLE 2 POLE FEMALE PLUG 1 Y5280 20 GEAR MOTOR SUBASSEMBLY 1 Y4950 20 Contains Items 21 Thru 32 Except 27 21 CUP SEAL 1 0625 X 5625 X 1 4 1 Y4620 22 6 32 X 5 16 LONG SHCS WITH HEAD SEAL 4 VT06S32SH312 23 MOTOR SOCKET 1 Y4615 24 O RING 038 2 5 8 ID 1 16 C S 1 VO 038 25 GEAR MOTOR WITH ENCODER 1 Y4610 26 ENCLOSURE ...

Page 43: ...NOTES 43 ...

Page 44: ...e depreciation in complete 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 entitle...

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