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©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2016-2017 

LIA-540 September 25, 2017 Rev03

MANUAL: LDH GATED WYE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Read Instruction Manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual 
and receiving proper training can be dangerous and is a misuse of this equipment. Download 
this manual from http://tft.com/. Call 800-348-2686 with any questions.

WARNING

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with 
the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with the LDH Gated Wye.

NOTICE

This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

OPERATING RANGE

Pressure Max 300 PSI

Pressure Min Full Vac

Hydrostatic Proof Test:  900 PSI

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

Summary of Contents for LDH GATED WYE

Page 1: ...rom http tft com Call 800 348 2686 with any questions WARNING This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety procedures associated with the LDH Gated Wye NOTICE This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel OPERATING RANGE Pressure Max 300 PSI Pressure Min Full Vac Hydrostatic Proof T...

Page 2: ...l 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 FEMSA Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association P O Box 147 Lynnfi...

Page 3: ...roper pressure for the type of hose and equipment you are using See NFPA 1961 and NFPA 1962 WARNING Injury or death may occur by attempting to use a damaged valve Per NPFA 1962 the device shall be inspected and tested at least quarterly Before use inspect for damage resulting from Failure to drain valve followed by exposure to freezing conditions Exposure to temperatures in excess of 160 degrees F...

Page 4: ...rating Pressure 300 psi 20 bar Hydrostatic Proof Test Pressure 900 psi 62 bar Temperature Rating 25 F to 135 F 32 C to 57 C For temperatures below 32 F 0 C valves must be drained after use to avoid damage See section 2 0 SAFTEY 3 3 CORROSION Hose couplings are attached using polymer bearing rings which provide electrical insulation to help galvanic corrosion The parts are then hard anodized and fin...

Page 5: ...ion indicator says OPEN To close the valve turn the valve crank the opposite way until the valve position indicator says CLOSED 5 2 AIR VENT AND WATER DRAIN This device is equipped with an air vent drain which will allow the air to escape from the valve when the inlet is charged The air vent drain is opened by turning the knob counter clockwise and closed by turning it clockwise To drain the water...

Page 6: ...ast quarterly for proper function per NFPA 1962 Section 8 2 or as water quality and use may require Moving parts such as handles valve ball and couplings should be checked for smooth and free operation Seals shall be greased as needed with silicone based grease such as Dow Corning 112 Any scrapes that expose bare aluminum should be cleaned and touched up with enamel paint such as Rust Oleum In par...

Page 7: ...1 VFHB4MX2F 6 3 8 16 X 1 75 SOCKET SCREW 1 VT37 16SH1 7 7 GEARBOX SUBASSEMBLY 1 A1633 GEARBOX SUBASSEMBLY 1 A1633R 8 O RING 128 2 VO 128 9 DRAIN VALVE 1 A1621 10 HALF BALL 2 A1043A ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART 11 SEAL 2 A1520 12 MATE 2 A201 13 1 4 20 X 1 2 SET SCREW 3 VT25 20SS500 14 O RING 115 2 VO 115 15 BUSHING FOR ALUM HALF BALL 2 A2095 16 TRUNNION 2 AY357 17 FOOT 4 A2037 18 O RING 150 1 VO 150 1...

Page 8: ... Copyright Task Force Tips Inc 2016 2017 LIA 540 September 25 2017 Rev03 8 7 2 PARALLEL SHAFT GEARBOX 12 11 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ...

Page 9: ...11 NYLON BUSHING 1 AY307 12 GEAR BUSHING 1 A1548 13 DOUBLE GEAR 1 A1554 14 BUSHING 1 A1549 15 INNER TRUNNION 1 A1553 INNER TRUNNION 1 A1553R 16 DOWEL PIN 2 VP312X 50 17 O RING 154 1 VO 154 18 SUBPLATE 1 A1551 19 O RING 028 1 VO 028 20 INNER BUSHING 1 A1552 21 FOLDING HANDLE LABEL 1 AY342 22 10 24 X 3 8 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 1 VT10 24BH500 23 WASHER 1 VW500X203 60 24 POSITION INDICATOR 1 A1558 25 NAME ...

Page 10: ... A1294 1 NFS RING A4561 A4576 1 O RING VO 248 VO 254 1 MATE PSM4 25 X PSF5 25 A4730 1 CUP SEAL A1596 1 PORT COVER A1298 1 PLASTIC STRIP A1291 7 5 SIDE B DUAL SIDE COMPONENTS QTY DESCRIPTION 4 0 STORZ 5 0 STORZ 6 0 STORZ 4 0 MALE 4 5 MALE 5 0 MALE 6 0 MALE 1 OUTLET MATE A2015 A2016 A2016 A2016 A2016 A2016 A2016 1 CUP SEAL A1597 A1596 A1596 A1596 A1596 A1596 A1596 1 PLASTIC STRIP A1292 A1291 A1291 A...

Page 11: ...has been misused or neglected including failure to provide reasonable maintenance or if there have been accidents to the equipment or if it has been repaired or altered by someone else THIS IS A LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY ONLY TFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR PURPOSE THERE IS NO WARRANTY...

Page 12: ...ached BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE appliances must be inspected to this checklist 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 19...

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