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LIN-060 April 29, 2019 Rev01
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6.0 USE OF NOZZLES
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY TO DETERMINE PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND SUITABILITY FOR AN
INDIVIDUAL’S USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Many factors contribute to the extinguishment of a fi re. Among the most
important is delivering water at a fl ow rate suffi cient to absorb heat faster
than it is being generated. The fl ow rate depends largely on the pump
discharge pressure and hose friction loss. The pump discharge pressure
can be calculated using a hydraulic equation such as:
PDP = NP + FL + DL + EL
PDP =
Pump discharge pressure in PSI
NP =
Nozzle pressure in PSI
FL =
Hose friction loss in PSI
DL =
Device loss in PSI
EL =
Elevation loss in PSI
For additional information on calculating specifi c hose layouts, consult an appropriate fi re service training manual such at IFSTA,
A
Guide to Automatic Nozzles
, or call TFT’s “Hydraulics Hotline” at 800-348-2686.
CAUTION
The nozzle may become damaged if allowed to freeze while containing water. Always drain
after use to avoid damage and possible loss of use.
8.0 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP
The TFT Flip Tip is supplied with black valve handle covers and black pistol grip. Handle covers are available from TFT in various
colors for those departments wishing to color code the nozzle to the discharge controls. A colored handle cover set will be sent upon
receipt of the warranty card and color selection form by TFT. Your department’s name can also be engraved on the covers (see color
selection form for more information).
Handle covers are replaceable by removing the four screws that hold the handle covers in place. Use a 3/32” allen wrench when
replacing screws. Pistol grip is replaceable by following TFT instruction sheet LTT-108.
For standardization NFPA 1901-2009 (A.16.9.1) recommends the following color code scheme:
Preconnect #1 or Front Bumper Jump Line
Preconnect #2
Preconnect #3 or discharge #1
Preconnect #4 or discharge #2
Discharge #3
Discharge #4
Discharge #5
Foam Lines
Booster Reels
Orange
Red
Yellow
White
Blue
Black
Green
Red w/ White border (Red/White)
Gray
Other Colors Available:
• Pink
• Tan
• Purple
7.0 APPROVALS
Flip Tip 1.5” and 2.5” NH threaded nozzles meet the requirements of NFPA 1962 (2013) and NFPA 1964 (2008).
