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©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2004 - 2011 

LIA-300 December 20, 2011 Rev03

MANUAL: Chimney Snuffer

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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

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

WARNING

Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual 
and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. A person who has not read and 
understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualifi ed to operate the Chimney Snuffer.

Operating Range:

40 Gallons per Hour

@ 60 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

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.

FEMSA

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association

P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA  01940 • www.FEMSA.org

Summary of Contents for Chimney Snuffer

Page 1: ... emergency response equipment and services want responders to know and understand the following 1 Firefighting 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 equipme...

Page 2: ...ay involve hazards not addressed by this manual Seek appropriate guidance and training to reduce risk of injury CAUTION Nozzle must be properly connected Mismatched or damaged threads may cause nozzle to leak or uncouple under pressure and could cause injury CAUTION Do not couple aluminum to brass Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in inability to unscr...

Page 3: ...p discharge pressure in PSI NP Nozzle pressure in PSI FL Hose friction loss in PSI DL Device loss in PSI EL Elevation loss in PSI For additional information on calculating specific hose layouts consult an appropriate fire service training manual A Firefighters Guide to Nozzles published by Task Force Tips or call TFT s Hydraulics Hotline at 800 348 2686 6 0 EXPLODED VIEW PART LIST Ref Description ...

Page 4: ...e equipment or its parts which are shown by TFT s examination to be in a defective condition attributable to TFT To qualify for this limited warranty the claimant must return the equipment to TFT at 3701 Innovation Way Valparaiso Indiana 46383 9327 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 w...

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