Task Force Tips Twister Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this nozzle without understanding the manual
WARNING
and receiving proper training can be dangerous and is a misuse of this equipment. Call 800-348-
2686 with any questions.
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the
WARNING
operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the Twister and BubbleCup Handline
fi re fi ghting nozzles.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
WARNING
TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.
MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010
TWISTER
BUBBLECUP
MANUAL: Twister® and
BubbleCup® Nozzles
DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response
equipment and services want responders to know and understand the
following:
1. Firefi ghting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities
requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution
at all times.
2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user's instructions,
including purpose and limitations, provided with any piece of equipment
you may be called upon to use.
3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in
Firefi ghting and /or Emergency Response and in the use, precautions, and
care of any equipment you may be called upon to use.
4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain
the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be
called upon to use.
5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable
condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other
severe injury.
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association
FEMSA
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219- 462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9
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- Page 1 This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the WARNING operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the Twister and BubbleCup Handline fi re fi ghting nozzles. This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
- Page 2 6.0 USE WITH SALT WATER 2.2 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE COVERS 7.0 FOAMJET MX WITH TWISTER NOZZLES 2.3 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8.0 FIREGROUND USE OF TWISTER & BUBBLECUP NOZZLES 3.0 NOZZLE CONTROLS 9.0 FIELD INSPECTION 3.1 FLOW CONTROLS 10.0 INSPECTION CHECKLIST 3.1.1 TIP ONLY NOZZLES...
- Page 3 1-1/2 NH 95 Single Gallonage Only The C series Twister is available in a tip-only nozzle confi guration. The D and F Series Twisters and Bubble Cups are available in tip-only, ball-valve, or ball-valve with pistol grip confi gurations. NH (National Hose Threads per NFPA #1963) threads are standard on all nozzles. Other threads such as NPSH (National Pipe Straight Hose threads per ANSI/ASME #B1.20.7) can be specifi...
- Page 4 2.2 COLOR CODED VALVE HANDLE AND PISTOL GRIP The TFT Twister and BubbleCup with lever type valve handles are supplied with black valve handle covers and pistol grips. The handle covers and pistol grips are available from TFT in various colors for those departments wishing to color code the nozzle to the discharge controls.
- Page 5 The Bubble Cup nozzle is capable of producing aspirated foam as well as a conventional straight stream and wide protective fog pattern. The Bubble Cup functions just like the Twister nozzle (see section 3.0) when the gray sleeve is in the retracted position as in fi...
- Page 6 fi gures 4A and 4B. FLOW (LPM) FLOW (LPM) FLOW (GPM) FLOW (GPM) 10, 24 GPM TWISTER OR BUBBLE CUP 20, 60 GPM TWISTER OR BUBBLE CUP FLOW (LPM) FLOW (LPM) 10, 40 GPM TWISTER OR BUBBLE CUP...
- Page 7 2) Actual fl ows may vary with brand and condition of hose. 3) Flows are approximate and do not account for losses in preconnect piping or changes in elevation. ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010 LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9...
- Page 8 2) Actual fl ows may vary with brand and condition of hose. 3) Flows are approximate and do not account for losses in preconnect piping or changes in elevation. 4) 1BAR = 100 KPA ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010 LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9...
- Page 9 7.0 FOAMJET MX WITH TWISTER NOZZLE To increase the expansion ratio Task Force Tips “Foamjet MX” (model FJ-MX-D) may be used with the Twister nozzle. This multi-expansion foam tube attaches and detaches quickly from the nozzle. Note: As expansion ratio is increased, the reach of the stream will be decreased due to the greater amount of bubbles in the stream and their inability to penetrate the air.
- Page 10 Performance tests shall be conducted on the Twister and Bubble Cup nozzle after a repair, or anytime a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance with Task Force Tips test procedures. Consult factory for the procedure that corresponds to the model and serial number of the nozzle.
- Page 11 12.0 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST D Series Twister and BubbleCup Pages 12-13 F Series Twister and BubbleCup Pages 14-15 ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010 LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9...
- Page 12 D Series Twister and BubbleCup ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010 LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9...
- Page 13 BUBBLE CUP STRIPE LABEL DL285 * - CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIFIC PART NUMBERS CORRESPONDING TO THE FLOW SETTINGS ON NOZZLE ** - STATE DESIRED THREAD WHEN ORDERING ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010 LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9...
- Page 14 F Series Twister and BubbleCup ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010 LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9...
- Page 15 BUBBLE CUP STRIPE LABEL FL685 * - CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIFIC PART NUMBERS CORRESPONDING TO THE FLOW SETTINGS ON NOZZLE ** - STATE DESIRED THREAD WHEN ORDERING ©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010 LKB-100 January 18, 2009 Rev9...
- Page 16 Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its Twister and BubbleCup series nozzles (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the fi...