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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2021

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LIX-750 March 11, 2021 Rev00

TASK FORCE TIPS LLC

MADE IN USA · tft.com 

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

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

11.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Monitor must be inspected for proper operation and function according to this checklist before each use. Before flowing water check:

WARNING

Equipment failing any part of the checklist is unsafe for use and must have the problem corrected 

before use or being placed back into service. Operating equipment that has failed the checklist is a 

misuse of this equipment. 

1) There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe     
     operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, missing, broken or     
     loose parts, damaged markings, or other defects)
      • Waterway is clear of obstructions
      • Gaskets are in good repair
      • Hose and nozzle are securely attached.
      • The pressure setting on the relief valve (if so equipped)
          is set correctly
2) Hose and nozzle are securely attached.

3) Both legs are fully open.
4) All three spikes are in contact
    with the ground.

5) Valve handle locks when closed
    and releases.

6) Inlet coupling swivels freely
    when hose is charged.

7) Monitor is anchored:

• Tied Off • Hooked Leg • Spike Hold • Weight

8) Outlet pivots smoothly in both directions
    and elevation safety plunger is operational.

9) Shut-Off valve is operational.
   (see section 3.7)

10) Monitor is pointed in a safe direction.

Locks and 
Unlocks

CHARGED 
HOSE

Содержание BLITZTAC Portable Monitor

Страница 1: ...nding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment Obtain safety information at tft com serial number This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for firefighting All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ This instruction manual is intended to...

Страница 2: ...NSIBILITY to know that 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 equipmen...

Страница 3: ...AINTENANCE 9 1 SERVICE TESTING 9 2 REPAIR 10 0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTS 11 0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST SUPPORTING MATERIALS The following document contains supporting safety and operating information pertaining to the equipment Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2021 1 LIX 755 February 23 2021 Rev00 TASK FORCE TIPS LLC MADE IN USA tft com 3701 Innovation Way Valparaiso IN 46383 9327 USA 8...

Страница 4: ...ain Assure that the hose is not lifting spikes off the ground If stability is questionable reduce flow to limit reaction In the event of an out of control monitor Immediately retreat to a safe distance Shut down the water hose at its source before attempting to re secure the monitor WARNING Interrupting flow to the monitor could cause injury or death Avoid situations that may interrupt flow to the...

Страница 5: ...299 mm Weight without nozzle 19 2 lbs 8 7 kg Maximum Inlet Pressure flowing 175 psi 12 bar Flow Range up to 500 gpm up to 2000 L min Operating temperature of fluid 33 to 120 F 1 to 50 C Storage temperature range 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 C Standard Inlet Coupling 2 NH Female Standard Outlet 2 NH Male Vertical Stream Range manned 10 to 50 above horizon Vertical Stream Range unmanned 25 to 50 above horiz...

Страница 6: ... is not desired To unlock the valve handle from the closed position 1 Pull the knob on the right side of the valve handle 2 While pulling the knob use the other hand to move the valve handle slowly to an open position As soon as valve is opened the knob may be released Valve handle may be moved to any position by pushing or pulling on the valve handle When the valve is closed the valve handle auto...

Страница 7: ...torage and unfold for operation The legs are held in the folded and unfolded position by spring detents To fold or unfold the legs 1 Grasp the spike end of one leg and pivot it to the folded or unfolded position 2 Repeat for the other leg Figure 3 8 DANGER Disconnecting overriding or tampering with this safety device may result in an out of control monitor causing severe injury or death Do not alt...

Страница 8: ... the outlet below the 25 degrees elevation just push down the outlet to the desired elevation Below the outlet pivot is a spring loaded plunger that returns the outlet to 25 degrees if the operator releases on the outlet or the monitor is unmanned The pivots are easy to reposition under pressure and are good for rapid redirecting of the stream Figure 3 10 3 11 ELEVATION HOLDING MECHANISM The eleva...

Страница 9: ...I FLOW GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REACTION LBS FLOW GPM REACTION LBS 1 3 8 251 59 355 119 435 178 500 236 1 1 2 299 71 423 141 1 3 4 407 96 NOZZLE DIAMETER NOZZLE INLET PRESSURE 1 3 BAR 2 6 BAR 3 8 BAR 5 1 BAR 6 4 BAR FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG FLOW L min REACTION KG 35 mm 951 27 1344 54 164...

Страница 10: ...pment 5 1 CARRYING WITH AN UNCHARGED HOSE On a preconnected hose line the monitor may be carried by the T shaped handle over the shoulder or by the front handle with the legs folded as illustrated Figure 5 1 5 2 CARRYING WITH A CHARGED HOSE On a charged hose the BLITZTAC portable monitor may be carried by holding the T shaped handle located on top of valve body as shown Shut off valve handle shoul...

Страница 11: ...mited flows will also reduce the risk of sliding 6 2 ANCHORING BY SPIKE HOLDS The holding ability of the spikes is generally excellent on surfaces like asphalt wooden and carpeted floors because they allow the spike to penetrate well On hard smooth surfaces such as ceramic tile smooth concrete marble terrazzo or steel decking the BLITZTAC portable monitor s spikes may not hold well Placing the spi...

Страница 12: ...fixed objects Sliding can occur if the legs are unhooked due to the influence of the hose nozzle or operator Figure 6 3A Figure 6 3B Anchoring by Hooking to a Post GOOD POOR Nozzle reaction keeps leg hooked Object is close to hose Nozzle reaction tends to unhook the leg Anchoring by Hooking to a Wall or Door Frame GOOD POOR Nozzle reaction keeps leg hooked Hose hits wall and helps hold position No...

Страница 13: ...is too short to reach a suitable anchor it may be extended with strong rope or chain Keep the distance between the monitor and anchor as short as possible Remove all slack between the monitor and anchor before flowing water Figure 6 4 7 0 STORAGE The monitor may be stored pre connected to its hose on the optional storage bracket TFT part number XXB B The storage bracket may be mounted on a horizon...

Страница 14: ... 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 entitled to recover from TFT any consequent...

Страница 15: ...2686 9 1 SERVICE TESTING In accordance with NFPA 1962 equipment must be tested a minimum of annually Units failing any part of this test must be removed from service repaired and retested upon completion of the repair 9 2 REPAIR Factory service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility Factory serviced equipment is repaired by experienced technicians wet tested to orig...

Страница 16: ...is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation e g dents cracks corrosion missing broken or loose parts damaged markings or other defects Waterway is clear of obstructions Gaskets are in good repair Hose and nozzle are securely attached The pressure setting on the relief valve if so equipped is set correctly 2 Hose and nozzle are securely attached 3 Both legs are fully open 4 All t...

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