
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2018
LIY-050 January 23, 2018 Rev13
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • tft.com
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
11.0 ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
We appreciate the opportunity of serving you and making your job easier. If you have any problems or questions, our toll-free
“Hydraulics Hotline”, 800-348-2686, is normally available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
12.0 INSPECTION CHECKLIST
BEFORE EACH USE, appliances must be inspected to this checklist:
• All valves (if so equipped) open and close fully and smoothly
• Waterway is clear of obstructions
• There is no damage to any thread or other connection
• All locks and hold-down devices work properly
• The pressure setting on the relief valve (if so equipped) is set correctly
• Gaskets are in good repair
• There is no obvious damage such as missing, broken or loose parts
• There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects)
• All swiveling elements rotate freely
• Nozzle is securely attached
BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE, appliances must be inspected to this list:
1. All valves open and close smoothly and fully
2. The waterway is clear of obstructions
3. There is no damage to any thread or other type connection
4. The pressure setting of the relief valve, if any, is set correctly
5. All locks and hold-down devices work properly
6. Internal gaskets are in accordance with NFPA 1962 (2013) Section 7.2
7. There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects)
8. All swiveling connections rotate freely
9. There are no missing parts or components
10. The marking for maximum operating pressure is visible
11. There are no missing, broken, or worn lugs on couplings
NFPA 1962: Standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of fi re hose, couplings, nozzles and fi re hose
appliances. (2013 ed., Section 6.2.1). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Agency.
WARNING
Any monitor failing any part of the inspection checklist is unsafe and must have the problem
corrected before use. Operating a monitor that fails any of the above inspections is a misuse of
this equipment.
10.2 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Leaks
Debris or damage in seal area
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Elevation Binding
Debris or damage to elevation drive parts
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Lack of lubricant
Grease, see section 10.1
Horizontal Rotation
Binding
Debris or damage to horizontal drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Lack of lubricant
Grease, see section 10.1
10.3 REPAIR
Factory service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility. Factory serviced appliances are repaired by
experienced technicians to original specifi cations, fully tested and promptly returned.
Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs. Task Force Tips assumes no liability
for damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service.
For additional information on care, maintenance and testing, refer to: NFPA 1962: Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection,
Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose, Couplings, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances, 2013 Edition