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LIY-050 January 23, 2018 Rev13
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5.3 TILLER BAR MODEL
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. See
fi gure 5.3 for the Tiller Bar model controls.
ELEVATION
HANDWHEEL
APPLY FORCE
HERE TO CHANGE
HORIZONTAL ROTATION
Figure 5.3
Tiller Bar Model Controls
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 its 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 fi re truck the Typhoon Monitor is factory supplied with knobs so the monitor
may be manually operated. To make the Typhoon RC more compact the manual override knobs may be removed. The drive shafts
have a hex so an 11/16” wrench or socket may be used for manual override. The wrenching hexes are shown in fi gure 5.5.
Fig 5.5
Wrenching Hexes on Drive Shaft
CAUTION
Injury can result from the monitor changing direction due to an off center nozzle reaction. An off
center nozzle reaction may be caused by debris in the nozzle causing an asymmetrical stream.
Always keep the rotation lock tight when not rotating the monitor. Always keep one hand on
the tiller handle when loosening the locking knob. Where continuous 360 degree rotation of the
monitor is not needed it is recommended that the Horizontal Rotation Stop Bolts (see section
4.2.2 for Stop Bolt locations) be installed to reduce any chance of the monitor spinning due to an
off center nozzle reaction caused by debris trapped in the nozzle.