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CAUTION
The electric Monsoon RC may be remotely operated. The electric drives are current limited but may
still produce enough force to cause injury. Keep hands and fingers away from pinch points on the
monitor.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not use the manual override handwheels while the electric controls are in operation. The
electric drives produce enough torque to cause injury.
Maximum flow and pressure is 2000 GPM (7600 LPM) and 200 PSI (14 BAR). Damage or injury may
result if the monitor is operated beyond these limits.
The stream exiting a monitor is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage.
Make sure the monitor is securely attached to the base and pointing in a safe direction before water
to the monitor is turned on. Use care in directing the stream.
Injury can result from an inadequately supported monitor. The monitor mount must be capable of
supporting 1500 lbs (700 kg) of nozzle reaction force.
2.0 SAFETY
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
The operation of this monitor can be dangerous. The following must be observed at all times.
On many vehicle installations the monitor is the highest point on the apparatus. Often it is critical that the monitor be properly stowed
before driving to avoid damage to overhead obstructions such as door openings. In these cases the use of a switch wired into the
apparatus "door open" circuit is highly recommended. The switch should be wired to give a "door open" signal if the monitor is not in the
stowed position. Due to the variety of possible mountings and nozzles, it is the installer's responsibility to supply the appropriate switch
The Monsoon Monitor is a manually operated monitor designed for flows up to 2000 gpm (7,600 l/min). Maximum operating pressure is
200 psi (14 bar). Unique patent pending segmented waterway has only 15 psi (1 bar) friction loss at 2000 gpm. Water makes very few
turns as it travels though the monitor resulting in low friction loss and a far reaching effective stream. Elevation range is 90 degrees
above horizontal to 45 degrees below. Field changeable elevation travel stops at 45 degrees above, 30 degrees above, and 30 degrees
below horizontal. The manual model has 360 degree continuous horizontal rotation with field changeable stops at 45, 90, and 135
degrees either side of a center position. Available with various inlet flanges and threaded fittings. Inlet also made for direct connection to
TFT's electric Extend-A-Gun RC3 or RC4. Main waterway made from hardcoat anodized ANSI 356.0-T6 aluminum. Silver powder coat
finish inside and out. Standard outlet is 3.5” NH (90 mm) rigid male thread.
The Monsoon RC is an electric remote controlled monitor that has all the benefits of the Monsoon monitor with the addition of powered
operation. Designed for field changeable 12 VDC or 24 VDC operation. The Monsoon RC comes with a factory installed control panel
mounted on the monitor for controlling horizontal rotation, elevation, and nozzle pattern. The motor control circuits are factory installed
on the monitor and use position encoders and current limiting to protect the drive train at the ends of travel. Unit comes with ultra-flexing
robotics cable already wired to the monitor so installation effort is minimized. Power wire has only four conductors (two for power and
two for communications) further easing installation effort. Power wire is enclosed in a unique wire guide that allows 450 degrees of
horizontal travel (225 degrees either side of a center position) which is far more reliable than slip rings or coil cords. Large handwheels
for manual override are provided on the horizontal rotation and elevation drive. TFT's Master 2000 ER nozzle plugs into the factory
installed nozzle power wire. Electric drives and control box are waterproof. Standard outlet is 3.5” NH (90 mm) rigid male thread.
WARNING
1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a
particular hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.4-1998 the definitions of the three signal words are as follows:
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
