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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2008-2021

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LIY-300 May 28, 2021 Rev19

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

G-Force

INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

TORNADO™ MONITOR 

SERIES

DANGER

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. 

(see section 3.3)

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Summary of Contents for TORNADO

Page 1: ...use 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 t...

Page 2: ...ctuator SECTION 4 17 Valve Kits YE VK PH SECTION 5 0 Troubleshooting SECTION 4 14 Multiplex Interface Control YE CAN SECTION 4 15 Ethernet Interface Control SECTION 4 9 Toggle Switch Monitor Operator...

Page 3: ...TRUCTIONS 5 1 MANUAL TILLER MODEL SPRAY TRAJECTORY ADJUSTMENT 5 2 OPERATION OF OSCILLATING MONITORS 5 2 1 HORIZONTAL ROTATION CONTROL 5 2 2 ELEVATION CONTROL 5 2 3 TO ENGAGE THE OSCILLATING MECHANISM...

Page 4: ...ry or damage can occur from an inadequately supported monitor The mounting must be capable of supporting the nozzle reaction force which can be as high as 1500 lbs WARNING The stream exiting a nozzle...

Page 5: ...mental Instructions LIY 500 MANUAL ELECTRIC OSC US METRIC US METRIC US METRIC Weight 12 lbs 5 5 kg 25 lbs 11 4 kg 27 lbs 12 2 kg Minimum Flow Area 8 3 in2 24 5 cm2 8 3 in2 24 5 cm2 8 3 in2 24 5 cm2 Ma...

Page 6: ...operate the monitor outside the envelope in the following graph s Tornado Operating Envelope Flow gpm Monitor Inlet Pressure psi Flow lpm Monitor Inlet Pressure bar 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225...

Page 7: ...hat uses a tiller bar to control horizontal rotation Electric remote control models are available in a standard model suitable for on top of pumpers a Ladder model and a Platform model The Ladder or P...

Page 8: ...NH MALE Y2325ANF 2 5 BSP MALE Y2320ABJ TORNADO RC MODEL TORNADO TILLER BAR MODEL INLET COUPLING 2 5 7 5 NH 2 5 BSP FEMALE Y2405A 2 0 BSP FEMALE Y2425A 2 5 ANSI 150 Y2430A 3 0 ANSI 150 Y2431 2 5 NPT FE...

Page 9: ...EMALE 1 50 38 mm Y2 6 A 2 5 ANSI 150 FLANGE 2 00 51 mm Y2 0 A 3 0 ANSI 150 FLANGE 2 10 53 mm Y2 7 A 2 5 8 NPT FEMALE 2 00 51 mm Y2 8 A 2 0 11 5 NPT FEMALE 1 50 38 mm Y2 9 A 3 0 8 NPT FEMALE 2 44 62 mm...

Page 10: ...2 5 ANSI 150 FLANGE 0 60 15 mm Y2 SF A 3 0 ANSI 150 FLANGE 0 00 0 mm Y2 SG A 4 0 ANSI 150 FLANGE DN100 PN16 0 16 4 mm 90 45 185 LEFT 185 RIGHT 158mm 6 20 153mm 6 00 425mm 16 70 315mm 12 40 Figure 3 7D...

Page 11: ...RNING Reaction forces generated by master stream flows are capable of causing injury and property damage if not properly supported Monitors should be securely installed by qualified individuals Mounti...

Page 12: ...pling up and release the pin before installing monitor on the adapter Once the monitor is properly aligned on the adapter hold the pin out while sliding the coupling down to the adapter Rotate the cou...

Page 13: ...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 g...

Page 14: ...in contact with an object The safety device will allow the mechanism to continue to oscillate the portion of its sweep path not blocked by the obstruction The safety mechanism also allows the oscillat...

Page 15: ...h oscillation subtract 20 from the distance Figure 5 2 CAUTION Because the nozzle attached to the oscillator must slow down stop and reverse direction at the end of each sweep the ends of the covered...

Page 16: ...S In the event of electrical system failure on the monitor or fire truck the Tornado RC monitor may be manually operated with factory supplied override knobs To make the Tornado RC more compact the ma...

Page 17: ...0 PSI 1 25 INCH TIP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE M HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE M 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 5 10 15 0 20 40 60 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 40 PSI...

Page 18: ...ime If the equipment is covered by this limited warranty TFT will assume the expenses of repair If any defect attributable to TFT under this limited warranty cannot be reasonably cured by repair or re...

Page 19: ...service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility Factory serviced equipment is repaired by experienced technicians wet tested to original specifications and promptly ret...

Page 20: ...appliances must be inspected to this checklist 1 All valves if so equipped open and close smoothly and fully 2 The waterway is clear of obstructions 3 There is no damage to any thread or other type co...

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