©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2020
LIA-335 May 11, 2020 Rev00
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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identi
fi
ed 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 de
fi
nitions of the four signal words are as follows:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
2.0 SAFETY
DANGER
An inadequate supply of pressure and/or
fl
ow will cause an ine
ff
ective stream and can result in
injury or death. Choose operating conditions to deliver adequate
fi
re suppression.
WARNING
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for
fi
re
fi
ghting. Use of this equipment for
other purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance
and training to reduce risk of injury.
WARNING
Equipment may be damaged if frozen while containing signi
fi
cant amounts of water. Such damage
may be di
ffi
cult to detect visually. Subsequent pressurization can lead to injury or death. Any time
the equipment is subject to possible damage due to freezing, it must be tested and approved for
use by quali
fi
ed personnel before being considered safe for use.
WARNING
Sudden changes in valve position can cause pressure spikes (water hammer) and could lead to
hose failure or an out of control monitor. Open and close the valve slowly to avoid water hammer.
CAUTION
Mismatched or damaged waterway connections may cause equipment to leak or uncouple under
pressure. Failure could result in injury. Equipment must be mated to matched connections.
CAUTION
Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the inability to
uncouple the connection, or complete loss of engagement over time. Failure could cause injury.
Per NFPA 1962, if dissimilar metals are left coupled together, an anti-corrosive lubricant should
be applied to the connection and the coupling should be disconnected and inspected at least
quarterly.
NOTICE
To prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment.
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Task Force Tips Pressure Gauge with Valve is designed for use on standpipes, truck outlets, on the ground, or where having a
valve and a pressure reading is advantageous. The 45° models are available with the slow close valve actuator on either the right or
left side. The In-line Pressure Gauge incorporates a liquid
fi
lled pressure gauge with an easy to read gauge face into a solid aluminum
body, protecting the gauge from damage. Gauges are available in 0-200 psi and 0-300 psi versions.
A pitot pickup is built into the casting for an accurate reading of the total pressure in the center of the waterway. The gauge also
includes a replaceable lens that protects the gauge face from damage. The lens can easily be changed if it becomes scratched or
damaged.
The outlet is available with a pivoting joint that moves ±20° from center for controlling hose kinks on standpipes with horizontal
or vertical discharge. Pivoting outlets cut the weight of hi-rise packs by eliminating a separate elbow. Fully pivoting the discharge
changes the gauge reading by less than 5 psi (0.3 bar) at 500 gpm (2000 l/min). Models with a rigid outlet (non-pivoting) are useful
for straight in-line applications.
A full time swivel coupling allows the gauge face to be rotated into any direction while in use, allowing the gauge to be seen at all
times. For models that do not include a standard drain valve, an optional drain valve can be purchased to also use as a pressure or
air bleed (A1621-KIT) when needed. A cap and tether can also be purchased and added to protect the outlet threads when required.
