Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
G-Force
INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER
Hurricane Extended
Hurricane Tiller
For 4.5" Quick Connect
and Valve Under Monitor
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA · tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2004-2020
Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/
serial-number.
This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for
firefighting. All personnel using this equipment shall have completed a course of education
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the
operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual should be
kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
Hurricane
Hurricane
Dual Handwheel
See
Flow/Pressure Operating Envelope
HURRICANE™ MONITOR
SERIES
Section 3.3
for
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
1
800-348-2686 · 219-462-6161 · Fax 219-464-7155
LIX-300 October 23, 2020 Rev22
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for TFT HURRICANE Series
Summary of Contents for TFT HURRICANE Series
- Page 1 Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and DANGER receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/ serial-number. This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for firefighting.
- Page 2 Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and DANGER receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at www.tft. receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/ WARNING receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS 2.0 SAFETY 3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.3 OPERATING ENVELOPE 3.4 USE WITH SALT WATER 3.5 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS 3.6 INLETS AND OUTLETS 3.6.1 INLET OPTIONS 3.7 OVERALL DIMENSIONS 3.7.1 OVERALL HEIGHT INCREASE FOR INLET FITTINGS 4.0 INSTALLATION... -
Page 4: Meaning Of Safety Signal Words
MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular hazard. Per ANSI Z535.6, the definitions of the four signal words are as follows: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Electrical Specifications
For additional protection with 4 inch flanges, we also offer a secondary extended isolator to use in conjunction with the standard isolation gasket kit. Order Part # Z-FIS4A150S If equipped with a TFT Corrosion Isolation Sleeve, the use of a gasket on either side of the sleeve is NOTICE required. -
Page 6: Various Models And Terms
VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS HURRICANE MONITOR (XFI-FPNJ) Rotation Handle Pressure Gauge Port Elevation Handwheel Serial # Grease Zerk Grease Rotation Built In Stream Zerk Lock Lever Straightener Flange Automatic Drain Figure 3.5A HURRICANE TILLER (XFIH-T series) Pressure Gauge Port Elevation Handwheel Serial # Rotation Handle... - Page 7 HURRICANE DUAL HANDWHEEL (XFIH-D series) Pressure Gauge Port Elevation Handwheel Serial # Built In Stream Straightener Grease Zerk Horizontal Handwheel Grease Zerk Automatic Drain Figure 3.5C HURRICANE DUAL HANDWHEEL (XFIH-D series) Product Name Label Control Station Box w/Serial and w/Control Buttons Pressure Gauge Model # Port...
-
Page 8: Inlets And Outlets
There is a wide variety of inlet and outlet options for the Hurricane monitor. The overall height and weight of the monitor may differ slightly based on the inlet and outlet configuration. The standard Hurricane RC Monitor inlet is 2.5"-7.5 NH (65mm) MALE CODE-RLF for direct connection to TFT’s 2.5"-11 BSP (65mm) MALE Extend-A-Gun RC3. Monitor inlet CODE- SPECIAL... -
Page 9: Overall Dimensions
OVERALL DIMENSIONS 7.5” (190.5) HURRICANE MONITOR with Tiller and 3” ANSI Flange (metric DN80 PN20) Full 360° Range of Motion TOP VIEW Full 180° Range of Motion 5.9” 9.7” (149.8) (246.4) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 3.7A 9.0” (228.6) HURRICANE MONITOR with Tiller and 4”... - Page 10 OVERALL DIMENSIONS (CONTINUED) HURRICANE MONITOR with Tiller and 3” NPT Female Inlet Full 360° Range of Motion TOP VIEW Full 180° Range of Motion 9.7” 5.9” FRONT VIEW (246.4) SIDE VIEW (149.8) Figure 3.7C 9.0” (228.6) HURRICANE MONITOR 3” or 4” ANSI 150 Flange Extended Monitor Full 360°...
- Page 11 OVERALL DIMENSIONS (CONTINUED) HURRICANE RC MONITOR Shown without Inlet Fitting (see table 3.7.1 for additional height per fitting) 225° LEFT 8.1” (205) 17.7” (449) 9.6” (243) 225° RIGHT TOP VIEW 90° UP & 45° DOWN Range of Motion 15.2” (385) 5.7”...
- Page 12 OVERALL DIMENSIONS (CONTINUED) HURRICANE MONITOR DUAL HANDWHEEL Shown without Inlet Fitting (see table 3.7.1 for additional height per fitting) 360° Continuous Range of Motion 6.0” (152) 15.7” (398) 11.3” 9.7” (287) (246) Swing Radius TOP VIEW 90° ABOVE 16.5” (418) 45°...
-
Page 13: Overall Height Increase For Inlet Fittings
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (CONTINUED) HURRICANE MONITOR with Tiller Rotation Shown without Inlet Fitting (see table 3.7.1 for additional height per fitting) 360° Continuous Range of Motion 4.4” 14.0” (111) (357) 11.3” 9.7” (287) (246) Swing Radius TOP VIEW 90° ABOVE 14.5” (367) 4.2”... -
Page 14: Installation
INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION See Remote Control (RC) Monitor Electrical Controls Supplemental Instructions LIY-500. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS Reaction forces generated by master stream flows are capable of causing injury and property WARNING damage if not properly supported. Monitors should be securely installed by qualified individuals. •... -
Page 15: Inlet Mounting And Travel Ranges
INLET FITTING OR EXTEND-A-GUN INSTALLATION The Hurricane RC Monitor is available with various inlet fittings. The Hurricane RC Monitor also connects directly to TFT’s Extend-A-Gun RC3 or RC4. The fittings and Extend-A-Gun RC are attached to the monitor by means of a threaded joint with an o-ring seal. Install the... - Page 16 STEP 4 Screw monitor onto Extend-A-Gun until monitor base bottoms out against Extend-A-Gun outlet. Threaded joint seals with an O-ring and will leak if monitor base bottoms out on Clamp assembly MONITOR INLET instead of Extend-A-Gun outlet. “STRAIGHT AHEAD REFERENCE MARK" LOOSE CLAMP Do not use pipe dope or Loctite on threads.
-
Page 17: Cable Routing For Extend-A-Gun
CABLE ROUTING FOR EXTEND-A-GUN Hurricane monitor, for use with Extend-A-Gun RC, comes with the wire installed in a nylon tube. The nylon tubing gives the wire additional stiffness so it better follows as the Extend-A-Gun RC extends or retracts. NOTE: NOTE: CORRECT WIRE NOT... -
Page 18: Horizontal Rotation Travel Stops
To change the Horizontal Rotational Travel Limits: 1. Remove the Set Screw 2. Insert 1 Adjustment Disc (Not included. Contact tft.com for parts) in the bolt hole for every 10° of travel limitation 3. Replace the Set Screw with the Stop Bolt STOP BOLT 45°... -
Page 19: Elevation Travel Stops
ELEVATION TRAVEL STOPS The range of elevation travel for the Hurricane Monitor is 45 degrees past vertical to 45 degrees below horizontal. The elevation range may be limited by installing the supplied stop bolts and adjustment disks at the locations as shown. Consult factory for other ranges. The figures include installation notes. -
Page 20: Nozzle Installation
90° above horizontal and 45° below elevation movement of the nozzle. Figure 4.7.1 TFT’s Masterstream 1250 ER nozzle’s electric actuator box must be on the top side. Align the NOTICE actuator body and the waterway body to as shown. -
Page 21: 4.10 Tiller/Handle Installation
4.10 TILLER/HANDLE INSTALLATION For manual models, the handle is shipped loose from the monitor and must be installed to complete the installation process. When installing the handle, be sure to coat the threads of the mounting screw with the Loctite supplied in the hardware packet. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS See Remote Control (RC) Monitor Electrical Controls Supplemental Instructions LIY-500 for operation of the Hurricane RC Monitors. -
Page 22: Flow Characteristics
FLOW CHARACTERISTICS MST-4NJ STACKED TIPS FLOW AND REACH 2" 1-3/4" 1-1/2" 1-3/8" 2.5” Coupling Figure 6.1A MST-4NJ FLOW/REACTION TABLE NOZZLE INLET PRESSURE NOZZLE 40 PSI 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI DIAMETER FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION FLOW REACTION (GPM) (LBS) (GPM) - Page 23 MST-4NJ STACKED TIPS FLOW AND REACH (CONTINUED) 1.375 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 40 PSI 40.0 80.0 120.0 160.0 200.0 240.0 280.0 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET) 1.50 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) 80.0 60 PSI 80 PSI 100 PSI 40 PSI...
-
Page 24: Effects Of Elevation And Wind On Stream Reach (2.00" Tip)
6.1.1 EFFECTS OF ELEVATION AND WIND ON STREAM REACH (2.00” TIP) This graph shows approximately how differences in elevation angle can affect stream reach. Critical applications should be tested in actual conditions to verify adequate reach. HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (METERS) 75 DEGREES 2.0 INCH TIP, 100 PSI, 1190 GPM 60 DEGREES 45 DEGREES... -
Page 25: Friction Loss
6.4.1 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH STACKED TIPS Turbulence though the Hurricane Monitor is very low, but stream quality and reach can be improved with the use of the integral stream straightener on the TFT stacked tip nozzle. Figure 6.4.1 6.4.2 STREAM STRAIGHTENERS WITH FOG NOZZLES The flow path of a fog nozzle serves as a stream straightener. -
Page 26: Warranty
46383-9327 USA, within a reasonable time after discovery of the defect. TFT will examine the equipment. If TFT determines that there is a defect attributable to it, TFT will correct the problem within a reasonable time. If the equipment is covered by this limited warranty, TFT will assume the expenses of repair. -
Page 27: Lubrication
LUBRICATION 8.2.1 ELEVATION CONTROL WORM GEAR In the event that the elevation control operation becomes stiff, grease may be applied to the elevation worm gear grease port. Turn the hand wheel to raise the nozzle to its highest position and pump medium viscosity automotive chassis grease into the grease fitting. Apply only enough grease to restore normal operation. -
Page 28: Repair
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. Contact the factory or visit the web site at tft.com for parts lists, exploded views, test procedures and troubleshooting guides.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HURRICANE Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers