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LIY-200 November 5, 2020 Rev19
5.3 TILLER BAR CONTROL
On the Tiller Bar model the horizontal rotation is
changed by pushing or pulling horizontally on the Tiller
Handle. Twisting the Rotation Locking Knob clockwise
will increase the drag on the lower swivel joint to “lock”
the monitor in a particular direction.
5.4 RECOMMENDED PARK POSITION
For truck mounted applications, it is recommended that the monitor be parked in a position such that the monitor’s nozzle rests against
a bracket or support surface. If a support surface is not available, run the elevation against one of the travel stops to take some of the
backlash out of the gear drive. This will minimize bouncing of the nozzle when the apparatus is traveling. Always be sure the monitor is
properly parked before moving the truck and know the overall height to avoid damage from overhead obstructions such as doors or
bridges. See LIY-500 for information on programming PARK position.
5.5 OVERRIDE KNOBS
In the event of electrical system failure on the monitor or fire
truck, the Monsoon Monitor may be manually operated with
factory supplied override knobs. To make the Monsoon RC
more compact, the manual override knobs may be removed.
Removing the override knobs exposes a hex so an 11/16”
wrench or socket may be used for manual override. Each
drive shaft also has a secondary hex at mid shaft so the shaft
may be shortened by cutting and still have a wrenching hex.
WARNING
Debris in the nozzle may cause off center nozzle reaction. Injury or damage from spinning or
sudden movement of the monitor could occur. To reduce the risk of an out of control monitor:
• Always check for waterway obstructions before flowing water
• Always keep the rotation lock tight when not rotating the monitor
• Always keep one hand on the tiller handle when loosening the rotation lock
• When 360° rotation is not needed, install horizontal rotation stop bolts to limit monitor travel
Figure 5.3
Tiller Bar Controls
ELEVATION
HANDWHEEL
ROTATION
LOCK
APPLY FORCE
HERE TO CHANGE
HORIZONTAL ROTATION
Figure 5.5
Wrenching Hex and Cutting Locations
Cut here to
shorten shaft
11/16"
(18 mm)
Hex
Cut here to
shorten shaft