©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2011-2012
LIA-520 April 25, 2011 Rev01
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5.0 USE
5.1 PREPARING VALVE FOR USE
The Hydrant Master MUST be hooked to hose or hydrant on BOTH sides of the valve before use.
BEFORE USE
SAFETY
Make connections to
hydrant or fi re hose on
each side of valve.
Ensure that fl ow will
move in the direction
indicated on the valve.
WARNING
Valve will not properly open or close
if fl ow direction does not match arrow
printed on exterior of valve. Reducing
or interrupting of fl ow may cause
injury or death to persons dependent
on water fl ow.
Verify that valve indicator
is in closed position
to ensure that valve is
closed.
CAUTION
Pressurizing hydrant with valve in
open position could prematurely
charge hose line.
Raise antenna on valve.
CAUTION
Leaving antenna in the lowered
position may reduce range of
handheld remote control.
CAUTION
Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the inability
to unscrew the threads and complete loss of thread engagement over time. Per NFPA 1962
(2008 edition), if dissimilar metals are left coupled together, an anti-corrosive lubricant should
be applied to the threads. Also, the coupling should be disconnected and inspected at least
quarterly.
CAUTION
Use care when handling male fi re hose couplings. Threads are sharp and can cause injury when
mishandled.
