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LIF-100 October 10, 2019 Rev01
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2.0 SAFETY
DANGER
Lack of foam can place nozzle operator at risk of injury or death. Establish foam fl ow before
advancing into hazardous situations. Assure against running out of foam. Check foam concentrate
level periodically and keep an adequate supply on hand.
WARNING
For Class B fi res, lack of foam or interruption in the foam stream can cause a break in the foam
blanket and greatly increase the risk of injury or death. Assure that:
• Application rate is suffi
cient (see NFPA 11 of foam manufacturer’s recommendations)
• Enough concentrate is on hand to complete task (see NFPA for minimum duration time
requirements)
• Foam logistics have been carefully planned
Allow for such things as:
• Storage of foam concentrate in a location not exposed to the hazard it protects
• Personnel, equipment, and technique to deliver foam at a rapid enough rate
• Removal of empty foam containers
• Clear path to deliver foam, as hoses and other equipment and vehicles are deployed
WARNING
There are a wide variety of foam concentrates. Each user is responsible for verifying that any foam
concentrate chosen to be used with this unit has been tested to assure that the foam obtained is
suitable for the purpose intended.
WARNING
The equipment may be damaged if frozen while containing signifi cant amounts of water. Such
damage may be diffi
cult to detect visually. Subsequent pressurization can lead to injury or death.
Any time the equipment is subject to possible damage due to freezing, it must be tested and
approved for use by qualifi ed personnel before being considered safe for use.
WARNING
Improper use of foam can result in injury, death, or damage to the environment. Follow foam
concentrate manufacturer’s instructions and fi re service training to avoid:
• Using wrong type of foam on a fi re (i.e. Class A foam on a Class B fi re)
• Mishandling of concentrates, some of which are fl ammable
• Plunging foam into pools of burning liquid fuels
• Causing environmental damage
• Directing foam into face
WARNING
Do not use Class A foam on Class B fi res or Class B foam on Class A fi res. Note: Some foam
concentrates are universal and can be used on Class B fi res and spills and as a wetting agent
on Class A fi res. (Refer to foam concentrate manufacturer’s recommendations for proper foam
choice.)
WARNING
The stream exiting the nozzle is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage.
Make sure the nozzle is securely attached and pointing in a safe direction before water is turned
on. Use care in directing the stream.
CAUTION
Any alteration to the Dual Flow LX Foam Nozzle or its markings constitutes a misuse of this
product and could diminish safety.
CAUTION
Nozzle must be properly connected. Mismatched or damaged threads may cause nozzle to leak
or uncouple under pressure and could cause injury.
CAUTION
Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the inability
to unscrew the threads, or the complete loss of thread engagement over time. Per NFPA 1962, if
dissimilar metals are left coupled together, an anti-corrosive lubricant should be applied to the
threads. Also the couplings should be disconnected and inspected at least quarterly.
NOTICE
To prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment.
