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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC 2003-2020

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LIU-030 August 24, 2020 Rev10

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

PRO/pak

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Portable Multi-Purpose Foam System

WARNING

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. 

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PORTABLE MULTI PURPOSE FOAM SYSTEM

PATENT PENDING ó MODEL UM12

RATED FLOW

12 GPM at 100 PSI

45 L/MIN at 7.0 BAR

Minimum Operating Condition

7 GPM at 40 PSI

30 L/MIN at 3 BAR

Maximum Operating Condition

27 GPM at 500 PSI

100 L/MIN at 40 BAR

ADDITIVE SETTINGS

CLASS A RANGE: OFF, 0.1% TO 1.0% continuously adjustable

CLASS B RANGE: OFF, 1%, 3%, 6%

Summary of Contents for PRO/pak

Page 1: ...rvices 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 maintenanc...

Page 2: ...ghting IFSTA Principles of Foam Fire Fighting 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 Fire 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 respons...

Page 3: ...pak is designed for Class A and Class B foam concentrates but it has been used with other concentrates for other uses If you intend to use the PRO pak for liquids other than Class A and Class B concentrates and water we urge you to contact the Task Force Tips Engineering Department The use of other liquids may void the warranty and subject the user to hazards not addressed in this manual The user ...

Page 4: ...0 23 2 3 0 3 2 US teaspoons 1 427 0 39 3 9 0 5 1 US tablespoon 1 256 0 50 5 0 0 64 1 1 4 US tablespoons 1 200 0 78 7 8 1 2 US tablespoons 1 128 1 0 10 1 3 2 1 2 US tablespoons 1 100 1 6 16 2 1 4 US cup 1 64 2 3 23 3 1 3 US cup 1 43 3 1 31 4 1 2 US cup 1 32 4 7 43 6 3 4 US cup 1 21 6 3 67 8 1 US cup 1 16 7 8 78 10 1 1 4 US cup 1 13 KEY Metering setting not compatible with PRO pak WARNING Agent conc...

Page 5: ...ce of the concentrate is suitable for the application In all cases follow the concentrate manufacturer s recommendation WARNING Agent concentrates can be ineffective if not used at the correct concentration ratio Ineffective agents can increase the potential for injury or death Ensure that the Percentage Knob is set to the correct concentration ratio for the type of agent being used prior to flowi...

Page 6: ...k of serious injury or death To reduce the risk Clean tank and agent passages thoroughly when changing agent types Check agent manufacturer s documentation for recommendations Always identify the contents of the reservoir per the agent manufacturer s Technical data Sheet NOTICE Components of the PRO pak may be subject to degradation including corrosion by harsh chemicals such as sodium hypochlorit...

Page 7: ...yer of drier foam is desired Figure 6 0A Piercing Nozzle is for use with Class A foam solutions in deep seated fires Foam expansion will be negligible It can be used where an application of solution is needed but the location is inaccessible The piercing nozzle is not designed to pierce metal and other hard objects To use behind hard surfaces punch a hole first Figure 6 0B Figure 6 0C Straight Str...

Page 8: ...ob nut Turn the knob to the desired concentrate percentage The percentage knob may be turned to the OFF position for water only use Be sure to use the foam manufacturer s recommended concentrate ratio 7 5 CONTROLLING FLOW Pressurize the hose line Turn the flow control valve to start water flowing through the PRO pak Flow may be reduced by partially closing the control valve CAUTION The PRO pak s e...

Page 9: ...the following is recommended While still connected to water supply remove Circle Cotters and Pull Pins Remove Control Unit from tank Attach the Cap directly to the Quick Connect on the Control Block Turn the valve halfway on until the discharge is agent free This will backflush a small amount of water through the agent passage Rotate the Percentage Knob back and forth to make sure all agent passag...

Page 10: ...sition 6 Install the Cap on the outlet of the Control Block 7 Turn the Flow Control valve until a trickle of clean water is flowing from the end of the Pickup Tube 8 Turn the Percentage Knob back and forth to make sure all agent passages are flushed 9 Shut off water and reinstall the Control Unit on the tank and insert the Pull Pins and circle cotters 10 Remove the Cap The exterior of the PRO pak ...

Page 11: ...rge of its obligations under this limited warranty If TFT makes this election claimant shall return the equipment to TFT free and clear of any liens and encumbrances This is a limited warranty The original purchaser of the equipment any person to whom it is transferred and any person who is an intended or unintended beneficiary of the equipment shall not be entitled to recover from TFT any consequ...

Page 12: ...RT LISTS Exploded View Drawings and Part Lists available at tft com serial number SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PRO pak will not make foam Out of agent Refill tank Percentage knob is in RINSE Select desired percentage Percentage know is plugged Remove screw on Percentage Knob inspect and clean holes in top of control block and agent passages in bottom of Percentage Knob Non standard outlet hose be...

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