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LIX-630 August 24, 2020 Rev21
4.4 PIVOTING INLET
The BLITZFIRE has a pivoting inlet so that different size hoses can be used without lifting the spikes off the ground. The pivoting inlet
also allows the monitor to be positioned on porches, stair landings, and the like. The pivot moves up and down 20 degrees. The
BLITZFIRE is equipped with three spikes to provide traction when flowing from the ground. For the spikes to provide traction, they must
remain in contact with the ground.
4.5 OUTLET PIVOTS
The monitor’s outlet pivots allow for 20 degrees of horizontal rotation either side of center. The elevation range is from 10 to 46 or 86
degrees unmanned. Push or pull on the nozzle to redirect the stream. The pivots are easy to reposition under pressure and are good for
rapid redirecting of the stream. However, if the pivot is rapidly bumped against its travel limit, the Safety Shut-Off Valve may activate and
shut off the monitor. The BLITZFIRE has been designed to operate at very low elevation angles to maximize usefulness for interior
attack. As with any monitor, when the elevation angle is low the risk of sliding is increased. This is because at low elevation angles the
reaction force is more horizontal and less vertical.
Figure 4.5A
Blitzfire Travel Range
Figure 4.5B
Blitzfire HE (High Elevation) Travel Range
4.6 ELEVATION HOLDING MECHANISM
The elevation pivot has a mechanism to support the weight of a nozzle. It is factory set to support the weight of nozzles likely to be used.
It may be adjusted. The mechanism releases when raising the nozzle so upwards drag from the mechanism is not felt. Avoid the use of
long stream straighteners or heavy nozzles which may overcome the holding torque of the elevation mechanism.
NOTICE
Tighten the holding mechanism in small increments. Tighten only enough to compensate for the
weight of the nozzle (and FoamJet, if applicable). Overtightening of the drag nut will cause damage
or premature wear to the elevation holding mechanism.
TOP VIEW
Elevation drag adjusting nut.
Tighten to increase drag. Loosen to
decrease drag. Do not exceed 200 in-lb
(22N-M) of holding torque.
SIDE VIEW
46
20
16
10
20°
20°
86°
20°
20°
10°
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Elevation drag adjusting nuts.
