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©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2013-2014 

LIS-011 December 15, 2014 Rev02

MANUAL:  

TRANSFORMER

Nozzle system

Nozzle system

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 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

WARNING

This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for fi refi ghting. Their use for other 
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and 
training to reduce risk of injury.

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and safety 
procedures associated with the Transformer Nozzle System.

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

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

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

 Nominal Rated Flow

150 GPM @ 100 PSI

(570 l/min @ 7 bar)

Maximum Operating Pressure

300 psi (20 bar)

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 TRANSFORMER

Page 1: ...m Operating Pressure 300 psi 20 bar 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 Firefighting 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 t...

Page 2: ... left fully opens the waterway To stop water flow from the ON position turn the rotary shutoff valve a quarter turn to the right Do not operate the Transformer Nozzle System with the rotary shutoff valve in the intermediate position between ON and OFF If not in the ON or OFF position the rotary shutoff valve may change position unexpectedly The Transformer Nozzle System uses a separate striking he...

Page 3: ...arp edges that can cause injury by impalement Use care when handling and striking the Transformer Nozzle Do not use the Transformer as a pry bar under any circumstance Avoid laying the tool down or storing in a position that presents an impalement or fall hazard WARNING Striking the Transformer Nozzle System with a sledge or ax creates risk of injury from missed blows Always wear protective fire g...

Page 4: ...restrain nozzle reaction can cause firefighter injury from loss of footing and or stream protection CAUTION Kinks in hose line may reduce water flow and cause injury or death to persons dependent on water flow Avoid tight bends to minimize risk of hoseline kinks CAUTION Quick changes in valve position can cause high pressure spikes due to water hammer and may result in damaged equipment which coul...

Page 5: ...A within a reasonable time after 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 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 repl...

Page 6: ...Nwww tft com 219 462 6161 OFF ON 8 17 18 19 22 36 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 2 2 10 2 9 8 9 8 32 30 29 2 28 27 26 25 23 24 23 2 31 33 34 35 21 20 17 18 19 22 14 13 12 11 40 41 39 38 2 40 41 31 30 39 38 2 37 32 34 35 16 2 15 2 8 TASK FORCE TIPS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT 1 219 462 6161 www tft com M A X O P E R A T I N G P R E S S U R E T R A N S F O R M E R PIERCING NOZZLE P A 2 0 5 3 0 0 P S I 2 0 b a r 2 0 0 0 ...

Page 7: ...REW 1 VT37 16SH1 0 15 FLOW PATTERN EXTENSION SECTION 1 PA120 16 PIERCING POINT 1 PA141 17 NAME LABEL TRANSFORMER PIERCING NOZZLE 2 PA205 18 LABEL ROTARY VALVE OFF RED 1 PA227 19 LABEL ROTARY VALVE ON BLUE 1 PA226 20 FOLLOWER 2 U251 21 3 8 24 X 3 8 DOG POINT 2 H515 22 LABEL ROTARY VALVE BLUE 1 PA228 23 O RING 130 2 VO 130 24 VALVE BODY 1 PA221 25 CAP 1 PA224 26 O RING 135 1 VO 135 27 SEAT 1 PA223 2...

Page 8: ...ls any part of the inspection is a misuse of this equipment WARNING Performance tests shall be conducted on the special purpose nozzle after a repair or anytime a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance with Task Force Tips test procedures Consult factory for the procedure that corresponds to the model of the nozzle Any equipment which fails the related test criteria should be remove...

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