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Apparatus
Buyer’s
Guide
A Resource to Help
Fire Departments
Make Informed
Decisions
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WHY AND HOW TO USE THE GUIDE
The specification of fire service equipment can be a complex process in
which departments have to assess both their current and future needs and
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For full product details including pricing and specifications, Click on a heading to navigate to each section or sub section.
TFT offers a 200+ page Price List and Production Specifications
book. Hard copies can be obtained from your local TFT dealer WHY CHOOSE TFT? ......... 6 FOAM APPLICATION ....... 26 ACCESSORIES
or by contacting TFT. Price List and
Production Eductors AND TOOLS................... 40
Specifications
Self Educting Nozzles Wyes and Siamese
The TFT Buyer’s Guide is only one of many resources available MONITORS AND
to fire departments. ACCESSORIES ................ 8 CAFS Nozzles Wrenches and Spanners
Pumpers / Rescue Pumpers Foam Attachments
TFT has an experienced distribution network capable of helping
• Monitors PRO/pak HANDHELD NOZZLES ...... 41
departments through the specification process. TFT also maintains
• Telescoping Waterways G-Force
a staff of Territory Managers available for additional support as
TFT Dealer
well as demonstration support with our dealers. Locator Fixed Flow
Aerials / Ladders / Platforms / DECON AND CANCER
MITIGATION ................. 32 Selectable and Dual Gallonage
Tillers / Towers / Water Towers
DECON/pak Automatic
• Monitors
Working Fire
Monitor Valves BALL INTAKE VALVES ...... 33
• VUM / Valve Under Monitor
FLOW TEST .................. 49
Contact TFT
Brush / Wildland SUCTION STRAINERS ...... 35 SHO-FLOW
• Monitors SHO-FLOW APP
LDH EQUIPMENT AND
Monitor Nozzles WATER SUPPLY ............. 36 TFT YOUR TRUCK .......... 51
• Monitor Nozzle Jumbo Wyes and Siamese Pumper / Rescue Pumper
Selection Matrix
Hydrant Valves Worksheet
TFT Company
Directory Controls and Wire Kits Manifold and Water Thief Aerials / Ladders / Platforms /
Tillers / Towers / Water Towers
Adapters and Wiring Kits Worksheet
ADAPTERS AND
ELBOWS ...................... 39 Brush / Wildland Worksheet
PORTABLE MONITORS ..... 23 Adapters
Blitzforce Elbows ADDITIONAL
Blitztac Detent Elbows RESOURCES ................. 54
Blitzfire
Crossfire
Hemisphere
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WHY CHOOSE TFT? PAGE
WHY CHOOSE TFT?
A History of Innovation and Quality Flow Efficiency in Design
From a simple sketch on a napkin by founder Clyde McMillan that started the company over 50 years ago,
Task Force Tips today designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative high performance products and agent
TFT Monsoon 6 psi
1250 gpm
delivery solutions to emergency responders around the world. However, the commitment to innovation and
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excellence remains unchanged. Sketch On A
The ISO 9001: 2015 certified Napkin Akron #3480 15.3 psi
TFT manufacturing campus in
Valparaiso, Indiana spans over
Elkhart #7451 16 psi
200,000 square feet. The buildings
house more than 250 employees
and the very latest technology TFT Monsoon 15 psi
2000 gpm
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in information systems, CNC
machines, parts distribution and Akron #3480 42 psi
quality control. TFT continues to ISO 9001: 2015
innovate today and has a company
Certified Elkhart #7451 39 psi
metric that 15% of its revenue
come from new products to meet
the ever-changing needs of first 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
responders. FRICTION LOSS PSI
Unrivaled Customer Support During the design process for new products, flow efficiency is an important consideration. No product better
exemplifies this than the TFT Monsoon® monitor. Its unique patented, segmented waterway directs the water
TFT products are designed to withstand the demands of rugged fire service use. Less than 1% of products
through very few turns as it travels through the monitor resulting in low friction loss and a far-reaching,
shipped require any level of warranty service. However, should products require repair, TFT offers
effective stream. It has only 6 psi (0.4 bar) loss at 1250 gpm (4750 l/min) and 15 psi (1 bar) of friction loss
several options:
Technical Support
at 2000 gpm (7600 l/min). Other products like nozzles, low level strainers and ball intake valves also were Monsoon Monitor
1) R
epair via the service department of Team designed with high flow efficiency in mind. Series
your local dealer.
2) R
epair your own equipment by attending
TFT’s service boot camp and learning
how to maintain and perform simple Versatility to Customize
repairs to products
Every department has a unique set of needs depending upon its coverage area and demands, apparatus
3) S
end the product to TFT directly. The layout, and budget. Therefore, TFT designs products around a core model with options for customization.
TFT customer service department turns
One good example of this concept is TFT’s Ball Intake Valve (BIV™), which offers a solution for every
most repairs around in 24 hours.
application. Options include handle placement, inlet/outlet sizes, body profile, pressure relief, and remote Ball Intake Valve
control. Customers can customize items like handle placement to eliminate panel interference and even (BIV) Series
TFT serial numbers on all products allows customers
low profile options for small panels contained within body compartments.
easy access to product information, repair kits,
manuals, warranty information and custom technical
support.
In addition, TFT’s QROC technical support team is
available 24/7 for support with information, repairs,
parts, returns and more.
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MONITORS & ACCESSORIES TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23
BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33
SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35
ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
9 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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OVERVIEW DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
TFT manufactures a wide range of apparatus mounted monitors in flows from 10 gpm
(37 l/min) to 8000 gpm (30,000 l/min). Most are available in both a manual and electric remote MONITORS
control (RC) version and can be matched with a variety of nozzles. This section is comprised
of five primary discussions:
EF1™ RC TORNADO®
1. PUMPERS / RESCUE PUMPERS — monitors and Extend-A-Guns up to 200 gpm up to 500 gpm
2. AERIAL LADDER / TDA / PLATFORMS — monitors and Valve Under Monitors (VUM)
3. BRUSH / Wildland — monitors and bumper turrets Style: Style:
4. MONITOR NOZZLES RC only Manual or RC
5. CONTROLS AND WIRE KITS Flow Range: Flow Range:
10 gpm (37 l/min) up to 10 gpm (37 l/min) up to
200 gpm (750 l/min) 500 gpm (2000 l/min)
PUMPERS / RESCUE PUMPERS Friction Loss at Max: Friction Loss at Max:
A number of factors should be considered in selecting monitors for pumper apparatus including budget, 19 psi (1.3 bar) at 200 gpm 19 psi (1.3 bar) at 500 gpm
pump panel and plumbing locations, flow rates, water supply, body style, and crew size. Horizontal Travel: Horizontal Travel:
270° with field changeable 370° with field changeable
Manual vs. RC travel stops travel stops, RC
360° continuous rotation,
Manual monitors have the lowest initial purchase and installation costs and are often selected based Note:
manual
upon price alone. However, they require dedicated personnel to operate them, which may be an issue 1.5" (38 mm) waterway, ideal
in departments challenged with small crews. In addition, personnel have to climb on to the truck, which bumper turret Note:
increases the chance of injury. In fact, NFPA states that strains, sprains, and muscular pain accounted NFPA 2.25" (57 mm) waterway,
Resource Link flexible all-purpose monitor
for 48 percent of firefighter fireground injuries.
If the deck gun is a frequently utilized tool, an RC monitor may
Deck Gun Monitor
be an excellent alternative. RC monitors can eliminate the need Manual Control
to dedicate personnel through the use of electric operation CROSSFIRE® RADIUS™
and controls can be tethered in a compartment, panel/body up to 1250 gpm up to 1500 gpm
mounted or handheld wireless for easy access.
Flow Ranges Style: Style: Manual only
Manual only
When selecting the flow range of the monitor, pump capacity Flow Range: Up to 1250 gpm
Flow Range: (4750 l/min) or 1500 gpm (6000
and frequent water sources should be considered. In a rural
150 gpm (570 l/min) up to l/min)
environment where the apparatus is frequently drafting,
1250 gpm (4750 l/min)
departments should consider matching their monitor Friction Loss: 3" (76 mm)
capacity with the pump’s capacity. However if a department Friction Loss at Max: Inlet /2.5" (64 mm) Outlet
has hydrants with adequate or excellent water supply, then 25 psi (1.7 bar) at 1250 gpm 42 psi (2.9 bar) at 1250 gpm
increasing the monitor flow range beyond the rated pump Horizontal Travel: Horizontal Travel: 360°
capacity is acceptable. 360° continuous rotation continuous rotation
If the monitor will be flowing foam, capacity of the foam system Note: Vertical Travel: -45° to 90°
should also be taken into consideration. 3.25" (82 mm) waterway, can
Note: 2.5" (64 mm) & 3.5"
Deck Gun Monitor be converted to a portable
(89 mm) outlet and 3" (76 mm)
Remote Control monitor
or 4" (102 mm) ANSI 150 inlet
MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Pumpers / Rescue Pumpers MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Pumpers / Rescue Pumpers
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40 TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
10 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
11 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
MONITORS TELESCOPING WATERWAYS
When a monitor is mounted in a pump house dunnage area or on some portion of the body, it is possible
for lighting, generators, cab roofs or body components to present an obstruction to the water flow.
HURRICANE™ TYPHOON™ A telescoping waterway allows for the monitor to be stored in a lower position and then raised when
up to 1250 gpm up to 1500 gpm
needed, either manually or electrically, to a position that eliminates stream interference and allows the
operator 360 degrees of operating range. While traditionally hand extended, electronic extenders are also
Style: Style: available using a remote control for safety and ease of use.
Manual or RC Manual or RC
TFT’s telescoping waterway EXTEND-A-GUN series.
Flow Range: Flow Range:
150 gpm (570 l/min) up to 300 gpm (1135 l/min) up to Using the TFT EXTEND-A-GUN in conjunction with a monitor, the device may be raised to its extended
1250 gpm (4750 l/min) 1500 gpm (6000 l/min) position 12 or 18 extra inches (30.5 or 45.7 extra cm) above the truck’s pump house. The EXTEND-
A-GUN offers a hard coat anodized finish, and built-in sensor for connection to “monitor raised” light
Friction Loss at Max: Friction Loss at Max:
25 psi (1.7 bar) at 1250 gpm 19 psi (1.3 bar) at 1500 gpm
or truck open compartment warning system. It can be specified with new, or retrofitted to existing EXTEND-A-GUN
apparatus. Users may pair a manual deck gun with an RC waterway for increased functionality. Series
Horizontal Travel: Horizontal Travel:
450° rotational travel, RC 450° rotational travel, RC
(pumper version) (pumper version)
360° continuous rotation, 360° continuous rotation,
manual manual EXTEND-A-GUN™
Note: Note:
3.25" (82 mm) waterway, low 3.5" (89 mm) waterway
profile monitor 3" REMOTE 4" REMOTE
3" MANUAL
CONTROLLED CONTROLLED
Waterway 3" (76 mm) 3" (76 mm) 4" (102 mm)
MONSOON® TSUNAMI™
up to 1250 and 2000 gpm up to 8000 gpm Raise Extensions
12" (30.5 cm) or 12" (30.5 cm) or 12" (30.5 cm) or
18" (45.7 cm) 18" (45.7 cm) 18" (45.7 cm)
Style: Style: Compatible Monitors Variety TFT Only** TFT Only**
Manual or RC Manual or RC
Flow Range: 2 versions Flow Range: Position Sensor Included Included Included
• 150 gpm (570 l/min) up to 2700 gpm (10,000 l/min) up
1250 gpm (4750 l/min) to 8000 gpm (30,000 l/min) Any TFT RC Any TFT RC
Controllers Manual
Controller* Controller*
• 300 gpm (1135 l/min) up to
Friction Loss at Max:
2000 gpm (7600 l/min) *except toggle switch
15 psi (1 bar) at 8000 gpm
Friction Loss at Max: **except Tsunami
6 psi (0.4 bar) at 1250 gpm Horizontal Travel:
15 psi (1 bar) at 2000 gpm 320° rotational travel, RC,
360° continuous rotation,
Horizontal Travel: 450° rotational
travel, RC (pumper version) 360° manual
continuous rotation, manual Note:
Note: 4" (102 mm) waterway, 8" (203 mm) waterway,
lowest friction loss waterway in apparatus or trailer mount
the fire service
MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Aerials / Ladders / Platforms / Tillers / Towers / Water Towers MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Aerials / Ladders / Platforms / Tillers / Towers / Water Towers
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PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
12 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
13 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
AERIAL LADDER / TDA / PLATFORMS MONITORS
A number of factors should be considered in selecting monitors for aerial ladders, tractor drawn aerials,
and platforms including NFPA standards, flow efficiency, monitor controls and even the number of monitors.
HURRICANE™ TYPHOON™
NFPA Standards up to 1250 gpm up to 1500 gpm
Per NFPA 1901, for 110' (33 m) or less ladders with a waterway (NFPA 1901 19.6.1) and platforms
(NFPA 1901 19.12.1), departments must specify a monitor with a rating of at least 1000 gpm Style: Style:
(4000 l/min) at 100 psi (700 kPa). Manual or RC Manual or RC
Flow Range: Flow Range:
Flow Efficiency 150 gpm (570 l/min) up to 300 gpm (1135 l/min) up to
1250 gpm (4750 l/min) 1500 gpm (6000 l/min)
As water makes its way through the aerial, pressure loss will be a factor. The piping will yield loss as it
twists and turns through the aerial waterway. In addition, as the water fights gravity going up the ladder, Friction Loss at Max: Friction Loss at Max:
there will be pressure loss. Finally, the valve and monitor itself will also cause friction loss. Therefore, it 19 psi (1.3 bar) at 1250 gpm 19 psi (1.3 bar) at 1500 gpm
is important to select a monitor and valve with low friction loss for a far-reaching stream. Horizontal Travel: Horizontal Travel:
180˚ horizontal travel 180˚ horizontal travel
Monitor Controls
Vertical Travel: Vertical Travel:
When selecting a monitor for an aerial ladder, it will almost exclusively be an RC (remote control) Platform 45˚below horizontal Platform 45˚below horizontal
monitor. Platforms may have either control style, manual or remote control. NFPA 1901 19.12.3.4 to 45˚ above horizontal. to 45˚ above horizontal.
requires that the base of any monitor include a slow operating valve. Departments should consider Ladder 45˚ below horizontal Ladder 45˚ below horizontal
specifying an electric valve for any RC monitor so that it can be opened from the ground. If a manual to 90˚ above horizontal. up to 135˚ above horizontal
valve is mistakenly left closed, then personnel would have to climb the ladder to open the valve for depending on models.
Note:
operation of the monitor. 3.25" (83 mm) waterway, low Note:
profile monitor 3.5" (89 mm) waterway
Dual Monitors
Dual monitor operation is common on platform aerial
apparatus. Monitors can be either manual or RC MONSOON®
versions. Departments will frequently specify one up to 1250 and 2000 gpm
manual monitor with a smooth bore nozzle and one RC
monitor with a fog nozzle. While this is an acceptable
specification, an alternative solution is to explore the use Style: Horizontal Travel:
of adjustable pressure nozzles, which allow the nozzle Manual or RC 180˚ horizontal travel
to operate like a smooth bore at a low-pressure rating Flow Range: Vertical Travel:
or as a combination fog/straight stream nozzle at any 2 versions Platform 45˚below horizontal
pressure setting. to 45˚ above horizontal.
Dual Monitors • 150 gpm (570 l/min) up to
Platform
1250 gpm (4750 l/min) Ladder 45˚ below horizontal
Aerial to 90˚ above horizontal.
• 300 gpm (1135 l/min) up to
2000 gpm (7600 l/min) Note:
4" (102 mm) waterway,
Friction Loss at Max: lowest friction loss waterway
6 psi (0.4 bar) at 1250 gpm in the fire service
15 psi (1 bar) at 2000 gpm
MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Monitor Valves MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Brush / Wildland
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40 TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
14 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
15 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
MONITOR VALVES BRUSH / WILDLAND
NFPA 1901,19.12.3.4 requires that an aerial monitor include a slow close valve at its base. There are two A number of factors should be considered in selecting monitors for brush truck and wildland apparatus including water tank
primary solutions to this requirement, butterfly valve or ball valve. size, pump capacity, mounting location, and ease of installation.
A butterfly valve is a cheap solution, but it introduces a great deal of flow inefficiency, restriction and Tank and Pump Capacity in this location it is important to select compact monitors
turbulence into the water stream. The better value and more efficient solution is a TFT half ball valve. with minimized wiring that can catch on brush and sealed
Wildland apparatus usually operate with a limited water
TFT’s version of the ball valve is the Valve Under Monitor or V.U.M. electrical boxes to prevent intrusion of water and dirt. The
supply. Water tanks are often in the 50-500 gallon range.
TFT EF1 is an excellent fit for this application.
A monitor and nozzle combination should be selected to
The V.U.M. is a lightweight, low friction-loss valve and manifold for installation directly beneath monitors
achieve the desired flow rate for maximum efficiency of
on ladders and platforms. The V.U.M. combines the robust valve mechanism from the TFT Ball Intake Ease of Installation
water usage. In addition, since wildland pumps can have
Valve with a 4" (102 mm) ANSI 150 inlet and up to four 2.5" (64 mm) outlets. When paired with a TFT
lower flow and pressure rates, it is important to have a flow Control options for brush truck monitors vary, but the most
monitor, the monitor flange is omitted for additional weight savings and ease of maintenance.
efficient monitor so the pump does not have to overcome popular is a joystick in the cab. TFT offers easy to install and
The V.U.M. is available in either a manual or electric version. When using an RC monitor, the electric unnecessary friction loss. use controllers for both the joystick and gateable water valve
V.U.M. can be controlled from either a dedicated panel mount control or from TFT RC Monitor Valve Under (optional) in a single system rather than separate controllers.
Monitor (V.U.M.)
Operator Stations. Mounting Location In addition, the quick disconnect feature allows for a simple
system to quickly remove the monitor for apparatus with tilt
Bumper turrets are frequently seen on brush trucks and
The 2.5" (64 mm) outlets available in the V.U.M. can be cabs and hoods.
can be mounted on the front of the apparatus, however
configured with integrated valves, male hose threads Valve Under Monitor this exposes them to brush and tree limbs. When mounting
or female pipe threads. This allows the addition of auto (V.U.M.) Ladder
drain valves, pressure relief valves and discharge valves
so that the aerial could essentially be used as an exterior
standpipe for firefighting operations. All of these outlets MONITORS
can flow when the monitor valve is closed.
EF1™ RC TORNADO®
up to 200 gpm up to 500 gpm
VALVE UNDER MONITOR
(V.U.M.)™ Style: Style:
RC only Manual or RC
Flow Range: Flow Range:
Valve Under Monitor (VUM) 10 gpm (37 l/min) up to 10 gpm (37 l/min) up to
Examples of Configuration Options
200 gpm (750 l/min) 500 gpm (2000 l/min)
Friction Loss at Max: Friction Loss at Max:
19 psi (1.3 bar) at 200 gpm 19 psi (1.3 bar) at 500 gpm
Horizontal Travel: Horizontal Travel:
270° with field changeable 370° with field changeable
travel stops travel stops, RC or 360°
continuous rotation, manual
Note:
1.5" (38 mm) waterway, ideal Note:
bumper turret 2.25" (57 mm) waterway,
flexible all-purpose monitor
MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Monitor Nozzles MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Monitor Nozzles
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40 TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
16 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
17 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
MONITOR NOZZLES MONITOR NOZZLE SELECTION MATRIX
Once a monitor has been selected, the next step is the nozzle decision. The options are varied with dozens
of potential models. Departments have many factors to consider including flow and pressure ranges and • EF1 RC 1.5" • Tornado 1.5" • Tornado RC 1.5"
nozzle types. A = Aerial
M = Manual
Nozzle Choice Performance Selection Factors Additional Additional P = Pumper
EF1 E = Electric
Flow and Pressure Ranges Nozzle Types Monitor
W = Wildland
BubbleCup ER 20 & 60 or 20 & E Dual flow for Includes shut off; Low flow P, W
Nozzles should be selected based upon the desired TFT monitor nozzle types include smooth bore, Dual Gallonage 95 GPM @ 100 various attack Aspirates foam options for
flow range and pressure, not necessarily based fixed, selectable and automatic in both manual and (EF1 Only) psi options improved water
solely upon the maximum flow of the monitor. For RC versions. Departments may select based upon management
example, when selecting a nozzle for a brush truck their tradition and operational guidelines. Note that Smoothbore/ Various M Best choice Single flow P, W
monitor like TFT’s EF1, users often select a 20 and adjustable pressure nozzles can be an effective Stacked Tips for CAFS
60 gpm (75 and 230 l/min) Bubble Cup nozzle, solution for reach and flow with pressures that Bubble Cup Fixed Gallonage (Compressed Air
Nozzle Foam Systems)
even though the monitor’s maximum flow rate is range from 70 (5 bar) to 120 psi (8 bar) so that
200 gpm (750 l/min). This is done so that limited users can hydraulically match a smooth bore with Metro 1 Various M, E Single Flow/ Available with P, W
Fixed Gallonage Pressure fixed or spinning
water supplies found on brush trucks can be used an automatic nozzle.
teeth EF1 RC
as efficiently as possible.
Ultimatic 15-120 GPM @ E Selectable at the Low flow P, W
Hundreds of Nozzle Configurations in Fixed, Selectable, and Automatic Selectable 100 psi nozzle options for
Price List and Gallonage improved water
TFT manufactures a wide range of monitor nozzles. Pricing and exact models can be found in the Price List and Production management
Product Specifications Catalog. Specifications
Ultimatic 10-125 GPM @ M, E Best choice when Match with pump Low flow P, W
Automatic 100 psi; 10-100 using gateable flow/pressure options for
BUBBLE CUP® ULTIMATIC® MID-MATIC™& MID-FORCE™ VORTEX® & STACKED TIPS
GPM @ 75, 120, valve/joystick capabilities improved water
or 150 psi management
Mid-Matic 70-200 GPM M, E Best choice when For higher P, W
Automatic @100 psi using gateable capacity pumps
valve/joystick and tanks
BUBBLE CUP electric remote in 20/60 ULTIMATIC electric remote in automatic MID-MATIC and MID-FORCE electric VORTEX® enhances the performance of Mid-Force 70-200 GPM @ M, E Best choice when For higher Best choice P, W
gpm (75/225 l/min) or 20/95 gpm and selectable versions from 10-125 remotes in automatic and dual pressure any master stream smooth bore or set Automatic 100 & 55 or using gateable capacity pumps for CAFS
(75/360 l/min). Integrated shutoff and gpm (40-500 l/min) automatic versions from 70-200 gpm of stacked tips by going from straight 75 & 45 psi valve/joystick and tanks (Compressed Air Tornado RC
integrated retractable aspirating sleeve (260-760 l/min) stream to dispersed pattern with no Foam Systems)
allows foam aspiration. Control with a loss to stream flow. Available in a
Bluetooth device or joystick. 2.5" (64 mm), 3.5" (89 mm) and 6"
(152 mm) versions.
METRO™1 MAX-SERIES MASTER FORCE™ MASTER STREAM
Fixed flow electric remote nozzles MAX-SERIES nozzles include fixed flow, Dual pressure automatic that adjusts Dozens of configurations in fixed,
with molded rubber or stainless steel automatic and dual pressure automatic to give the greatest flow rate, reach, selectable and automatic versions with
spinning teeth in 60-200 gpm nozzles from 100-500 gpm and impact force. Operates at either a manual or electric remote controls.
(227-757 l/min) at 50, 75 or 100 psi (400-2000 l/min). standard 7 bar (100 psi) or 4 bar (55 Flows range from 150-2000 gpm
(3, 5 or 7 bar). psi) low pressure selected by operator. (600-8000 l/min).
MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Monitor Nozzles MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Monitor Nozzles
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40 TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
18 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
19 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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MONITOR NOZZLE SELECTION MATRIX continued MONITOR NOZZLE SELECTION MATRIX continued
• Tornado 2.5" • Tornado RC 2.5" • Crossfire • Radius • Hurricane • Hurricane RC • Monsoon 1250
A = Aerial • Monsoon 1250 RC
M = Manual
Nozzle Choice Performance Selection Factors Additional Additional P = Pumper
E = Electric A = Aerial Crossfire
W = Wildland M = Manual
Nozzle Choice Performance Selection Factors Additional Additional P = Pumper
E = Electric
Smoothbore/ Various M Best choice Single flow P, W W = Wildland
Stacked Tips for CAFS Smoothbore/ Various M Single flow/ Best choice Use with Vortex A, P, W
Fixed Gallonage (Compressed Air Stacked Tips pressure with for CAFS 2 for improved
Foam Systems) Fixed Gallonage each tip size (Compressed Air straight and
Vortex 2 Used w/ M, E Straight stream Great choice P, W Foam Systems) dispersed
Smoothbore/ or uniformly for CAFS streams
Stacked Tips dispersed steam (Compressed Air
Vortex 2 Used w/Smooth M, E Straight stream Great choice A, P, W
pattern Foam Systems)
Bore/Stacked Tips or uniformly for CAFS
Max-Force 100-500 GPM @ M, E Good choice For higher Pressure control P, W dispersed steam (Compressed Air
Dual Pressure 100 & 55 psi for CAFS capacity pumps for improved pattern Foam Systems)
Automatic (Compressed Air and tanks performance
Max-Force 100-500 GPM @ M, E Good choice For higher Pressure control P, W
Foam System)
Dual Pressure 100 & 55 psi for CAFS capacity pumps for improved
Max-Matic 100-500 GPM @ M Best choice when For higher Low flow P, W Automatic (Compressed Air and tanks performance
Automatic 100 psi using gateable capacity pumps options for Foam System) Radius
valve/joystick and tanks improved water Tornado RC
Max-Matic 100-500 GPM @ M, E For higher P, W
management
Automatic 100 or 80 psi capacity pumps
Max-Flow Fixed 500 GPM @ M, E For higher P, W and tanks
100 psi capacity tanks
and pumps
Max-Flow Fixed 500 GPM @ 100 M, E Single Flow/ For higher P, W
Gallonage psi Pressure capacity pumps
and tanks
Master Force 300-800 GPM @ M, E Good choice Adjustable pattern Pressure control P, W
Dual Pressure 100 & 55 psi for CAFS from straight for improved
Automatic (Compressed Air stream to full fog performance
Foam System)
Hurricane RC
Master Stream 150-1000 GPM M, E Automatic for Adjustable pattern *Models available A, P
Automatic @ 100 psi; variable flow, from straight with adjustable
150-1250 GPM constant pressure stream to full fog pressure.
@ 100 psi; 300-
1250 GPM @
70-120 psi*
Master Stream 250, 350, 500, M, E Selectable Adjustable pattern A, P
Selectable 750, & 1000 GPM Gallonage from straight
Gallonage @ 100 psi stream to full fog
Master Stream Up to 1000 GPM M, E Fixed flow, user Adjustable pattern A, P
Fixed Gallonage @ 100 psi specified from straight
stream to full fog
Monsoon RCMONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Monitor Nozzles MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Controls and Wire Kits
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40 TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
20 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
21 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
MONITOR NOZZLE SELECTION MATRIX continued CONTROLS AND WIRE KITS
TFT manufactures a number of valves, remote control accessories and wiring kits for monitor products.
• Radius • Typhoon • Typhoon RC See below for option overviews for each category.
A = Aerial Radius
M = Manual
Nozzle Choice Performance
E = Electric
Selection Factors Additional Additional P = Pumper Valve Kits Remote Control Accessories
W = Wildland
Valve kits are available for TFT monitors in gateable TFT RC monitors may be controlled with one or more remote
Smoothbore/ Various M Best choice Single flow A, P and non-gateable versions. The valve operation is control accessories. Units can be mixed and matched
Stacked Tips for CAFS
Fixed Gallonage controlled through a joystick monitor operator station for operational efficiency. For example, one side of the
(Compressed Air
Foam Systems)
or the flow open/close button on any TFT monitor apparatus may have a tethered operator station while
operator station membrane switch. The valves come the controls on the other side of the apparatus are
Vortex 3 Used w/ M, E Straight stream Great choice A, P
in 1" (25 mm), 1.5" (38 mm), 2" (50 mm), 2.5" mounted to the pump panel.
Smoothbore/ or uniformly for CAFS
Stacked Tips dispersed steam (Compressed Air (65 mm), and 3" (76 mm) versions and are
pattern Foam Systems) most frequently used in conjunction with the
Typhoon RC TFT EF1 and Tornado monitors.
Master Stream 300-1500 GPM M, E Automatic for Adjustable pattern User adjustable A, P
Automatic @ 70-100 psi variable flow, from straight nozzle pressure
constant pressure stream to full fog
SHO-FLOW® Bluetooth® APP Panel Mount
• Monsoon 2000 • Monsoon 2000 RC
The SHO-FLOW app is a dual featured application Operator Station
Smoothbore/ Various M Best choice Single flow A, P
that can be used with or without a TFT SHO-FLOW® The panel mount station allows RC
Stacked Tips for CAFS
Fixed Gallonage (Compressed Air
Bluetooth® flow meter. When used in conjunction monitors to be controlled from a
Foam Systems) with a SHO-FLOW, users can determine actual remote location and is designed to
flow rates for fire hose lines and nozzles as well as be mounted in a panel. Models are
Vortex 3 Used w/ M, E Straight stream Great choice A, P
Monsoon RC calculate true Pump Discharge Pressures (PDP), available with a display screen for
Smoothbore/ or uniformly for CAFS
Stacked Tips dispersed steam (Compressed Air Nozzle Reaction, and Hose Friction. In addition an advanced system feedback and are configurable for multi-monitor
pattern Foam Systems) NFPA 1962 nozzle flow test can be performed. As control. This will allow a user to control up to ten TFT RC monitors
a stand-alone water flow calculator, many of these functions can from one operator station.
Master Stream 300-2000 GPM M, E Automatic for Adjustable pattern User adjustable A, P
be performed using established fire flow formulas. The app also
Automatic @ 80-100 psi variable flow, from straight nozzle pressure
constant pressure stream to full fog includes water flow education videos and recommendations for Tethered and Wireless Operator Stations
target fire flows when using water or foam.
Handheld operator stations are available in tethered 10' (3 m), 30'
• Tsunami • Tsunami RC (9 m), or 100' (30 m) cable connection or wireless transmitter with
Joystick Monitor
Smoothbore/ Various M Best choice Single flow P a range of up to 500' (152 m) styles. Models are available with a
Operator Station
Stacked Tips for CAFS display screen for advanced system feedback and are configurable
Fixed Gallonage (Compressed Air Joystick controllers are typically for multi-monitor control. This will allow a user to control up to ten
Foam Systems) mounted in the cab and are frequently TFT RC monitors from one operator station. Wireless versions are
Vortex 6 Used w/ E Straight stream P selected for wildland apparatus, available at 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz.
Smoothbore/ or uniformly Tsunami RC however they can be used with any
Stacked Tips dispersed steam TFT RC electric monitor. Moving the joystick controls monitor
pattern vertical and horizontal movement, while the thumb switches control
Master Stream 600 to 4000 GPM E Automatic for Adjustable pattern User adjustable P nozzle pattern. A trigger built into the joystick handle can be used to
Automatic @ 80-120 psi variable flow, from straight nozzle pressure open and close some water valves. The joystick is factory installed
constant pressure stream to full fog on an enclosure or can be mounted in a console. A 10' (3 m)
cable is supplied with stripped wires for connection in the control
Master Stream 2000 & 4000 E Dual gallonage Adjustable pattern P system terminal box. The joystick control is also equipped with
Selectable GPM @100 psi from straight push buttons on top for PARK and OSCILLATE functions as well as
stream to full fog monitor DEPLOY. An additional configurable button can be set up for
RC Extend-A-Gun or LED light kit control.TOC....pg 5
MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES / Adapters and Wiring Kits
23
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23
BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33
SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35
ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
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PORTABLE MONITORS
22 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 OVERVIEW
The addition of a portable monitor can be an effective firefighting strategy that offers the ability to attack fires or
defend structures, in many cases unmanned. Fire flows range from 250 gpm (950 l/min) to 1250 gpm (4750 l/min).
ADAPTERS AND WIRING KITS Portable monitors are appropriate for both exterior and interior attack and can be an excellent choice for use in high-risk
TFT manufactures a number of valve, remote control accessories and wiring kits for monitor products. environments. Important considerations when selecting a monitor include range of elevation, safety systems, and flow
See below for option overviews for each category. rates. TFT offers four portable monitor families that can be configured with a variety of nozzles and accessories.
1. Blitzforce™ 2. Blitztac™ 2. Blitzfire® 3. Crossfire® 4. Hemisphere™
CANbus Adapter for RC Monitors & VUMs
For applications where the user desires to control a TFT RC monitor or RC VUM
from a multiplex system, this CANbus adapter allows the direct control of TFT
RC equipment from a J1939 CANbus system. The CANbus adapter also provides Blitzforce™
additional position and diagnostic feedback to the multiplex system. Jumpers are The Blitzforce is a compact, economical portable monitor
provided to configure adapter address, terminating resistor, and application. solution. Its flow range is up to 500 gpm (2000 l/min). BLITZFORCE™
Elevation is adjustable between 30° to 60° unmanned, and
RC Monitor & VUM Connection Harness down to 20° when manned. Horizontal rotation is manually
This Monitor & VUM Connection Harness enables a quick, easy connection to adjustable 20° either side of center. When the legs are folded
both devices when they are mounted together. For applications that do not require or unfolded, the drag mechanism in the legs provide added
hardwired inputs or feedback relays located in the monitor or VUM interface boxes, resistance so they stay in position. The heavy-duty carbide
this connection harness will save installation time and reduce weight. Along with tipped legs are easily folded out to a wide deployed stance.
connections to the monitor & VUM, an additional plug is provided for connection The Blitzforce series does not include options for a safety
to other TFT operator stations. shutoff, oscillation, or high elevation.
RC Monitor Connection Harness
This Monitor Connection Harness is ideal for ladder applications where
the customer desires monitor control using a TFT toggle switch operator
station and does not require hardwire inputs or AT PARK relay provided in the
interface box. The connection harness will save installation time and provide
a quick, easy connection to each device.
Absolute Position Upgrade Kit for RC Monitors
The Absolute Position Kit is designed
to be used along with any monitor
that is equipped with the Position
Retention feature. These include
the Tornado, Hurricane, Typhoon,
and Monsoon monitors. Once
installed, the Absolute Position
Adapter will regularly check position
sensors for the horizontal & vertical axes. This position data
will be used to verify the monitor positions. Ideal applications for this kit
would include installations where absolute position is deemed critical to operation
by the truck designers. Applications such as ladders, platforms, booms, or when
the monitor movement is tightly restricted by other equipment may benefit from
an absolute positioning kit.
Custom harnesses can be made if specific requirements are not met with these
listed options. Minimum quantity restrictions may apply.PORTABLE MONITORS / Blitzforce / Blitztac / Blitzfire / Crossfire / Hemisphere PORTABLE MONITORS / Blitzforce / Blitztac / Blitzfire / Crossfire / Hemisphere
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40 TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
24 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
25 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
Blitztac™ Blitzfire® Hemisphere™ Crossfire®
The Blitztac is one of Task Force Tips’ innovative, lightweight, The Blitzfire essentially created the category of high The Hemisphere is more than a portable monitor, it’s the fire The CROSSFIRE monitor is a unique master stream appliance
and highly versatile portable attack monitors. Rated up to 500 performance portable monitors. Its flow range is up to 500 service’s only transportable monitor. A versatile, lightweight, that is lightweight, compact and incredibly versatile. It can
gpm (2000 l/min), Blitztac integrates a low loss waterway gpm (2000 l/min) and it integrates an exclusive safety shutoff and quick-to-deploy portable monitor that gives the user the be connected to either a portable base or a truck. With a
with positive locking valve control, and a corrosion resistant system that reduces the risk of injury due to an out-of-control ability to quickly establish water flow in locations that ground flow rating of 1250 gpm (4750 l/min) in portable operation,
anodized and powder coat finish, while providing a simple appliance during critical fire-ground operations. The base monitors cannot. Its flow range is up to 500 gpm (2000 l/ the TFT Crossfire monitor integrates the exclusive Safe-Tak
easy to reset safety gating device. If the Blitztac starts to slide model’s attack angle (10° to 46° elevation and 20° side to min). Since the HEMISPHERE doesn’t rely on gravity for safety shutoff system to prevent unintentional movement. The
or lift, the safety gating inlet will automatically reduce the flow side horizontal) is perfect for directing a fire stream into any stability, it can be pointed horizontal and down, in addition to monitor’s compact and lightweight design includes stainless
of water. To reset, simply close the valve to stop water flow door or window opening during an initial attack. While the up, unlike portable ground monitors. The rotating, swiveling spring steel legs with carbide tips for maximum stability, and
and position the monitor back into the full flow position. The HE (high elevation) version provides an even higher 86° up waterway allows the stream to be pointed in virtually any a visual attachment indicator for additional security.
discharge pivots make directing the stream extremely quick elevation angle for tactical advantages. The OSC (oscillating) direction, within a hemispherical range, without interrupting
and effortless. With an integral stream shaper for superior version automatically sweeps the nozzle 20°, 30°, or 40°. water flow. A variety of mounts, including, a variety of clamps
reach and penetration performance, the Blitztac delivers 20 that double as a 2" hitch mount, a dedicated hitch mount, and
degrees side to side range (40 degrees total) and an elevation fixed mounts, provide the user the ability to quickly attach CROSSFIRE®
range of 25 degrees to 50 degrees in unmanned mode, or a the monitor, and establish coverage on the fire ground, or in
low 10 degree angle when manned. The low elevation angle BLITZFIRE® preplanned locations.
makes it suitable for use indoors. An angled inlet on the
hose inlet provides a smooth transition from the hose to the
monitor for increased stability. Folding legs have replaceable
carbide tipped spikes. An anchor strap with storage bag is HEMISPHERE™
included for safe operation.
BLITZTAC™
See combination packages section of the
TFT Price List and Product Specifications
for packages that combine nozzles and
accessories for TFT Portable Monitors.
Price List and
Production
SpecificationsTOC....pg 5
FOAM APPLICATION / In-Line Eductors
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FOAM APPLICATION TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23
BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33
SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35
ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
27 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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OVERVIEW DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
Fire departments should review the need for the ability of the apparatus to disperse
foam and the types of foam that may be used. Not only does the proper delivery
IN-LINE EDUCTORS
of finished foam extinguish a flammable or combustible liquid, it can also be used
One popular and affordable option for occasional foam use is an in-line foam eductor that introduces foam
to prevent fires from even happening. Foam distribution is typically accomplished TFT Foam
Categories into a water stream outside of the apparatus pump house. The eductor uses a pressurized water stream to
with eductors, self-educting nozzles, or on-board foam systems installed on the create a vacuum (the Venturi effect) which sucks foam concentrate into the eductor body from a bucket,
apparatus. Foam application can be quickly and easily established using tote, or apparatus foam tank and then distributes the water and proportioned foam through the line to the
TFT's wide range of foam delivery solutions. nozzle. In-Line Eductor
Series
TFT foam products fall into the following categories: Eductors come in various sizes, ranging typically from 60 gpm (227 l/min) to 350 gpm (1324 l/min), and
can be attached directly to the apparatus discharge. They may also be placed between two hose sections
in the discharge line. Eductors are typically pumped with a 200-psi inlet pressure. This is due to the high
1. In-Line Eductors 4. Foam Attachments friction loss, roughly 30 percent, through the small Venturi area.
2. Self-Educting Nozzles 5. PRO/pak
TFT 1.5" (38 mm) Eductor Series TFT 2.5" (64 mm) Eductor Series
3. CAFS Nozzles
TFT 1.5” in-line foam eductors have a metering head with TFT 2.5" in-line foam eductors have a metering head with
an easy-read knob for use with Class A foam concentrates easy-read knob for use with Class A foam concentrates at
at .25%, .5% and 1% and with Class B foam concentrates .5% and 1%, and with Class B foam concentrates at 1%, 3%,
at 1%, 3%, and 6%. Options include the choice of a 36" and 6%. The meter head is equipped with a unique backflush
(91cm) pickup hose with stainless steel wand or direct truck push-button for fast cleaning. Units also include a helpful Go/
connection pickup hose. The meter head is equipped with a NoGo gage on the outlet to show back pressure on educator.
unique back flush push-button for fast and easy cleaning.
• M
odels for 250 gpm (946 l/min) and 350 gpm
• M
odels for 60 gpm (227 l/min), 95 gpm (360 l/min), 120 (1324 l/min) flow rates.
gpm (450 l/min), and 125 gpm (473 l/min) flow rates.
• T wo pressure versions of either 200 psi (14 bar) inlet and
• R
equired inlet pressure is 200 psi (13.8 bar) while 130 psi (9 bar) back pressure or a 150 psi (10 bar) inlet
maximum allowable back pressure is 130 psi (9 bar). and 80 psi (5.5 bar) back pressure.
Other psi’s also available.
• 2 .5" (64 mm) NH full-time swivel rocker lug inlet, 2.5"
• 1 .5" or 2.5" (38 or 64 mm) NH full-time swivel rocker (64 mm) NH outlet with available camlock fittings on
lug inlet, 1.5" (38 mm) NH outlet with available camlock pickup hose.
fittings on pickup hose.
TFT 1.5" (38 mm) Eductor Series TFT 2.5" (64 mm) Eductor SeriesFOAM APPLICATION / Self-Educting Foam Nozzles FOAM APPLICATION / CAFS Nozzles
TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40 TOC....pg 5 MONITORS AND ACCESSORIES........ pg 8 BALL INTAKE VALVES.............................. pg 33 ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS........ pg 40
PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41 PORTABLE MONITORS...................... pg 23 SUCTION STRAINERS.............................. pg 35 HANDHELD NOZZLES................. pg 41
28 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
29 FOAM APPLICATION.......................... pg 26 LDH EQUIPMENT AND WATER SUPPLY... pg 36 FLOW TEST................................ pg 49
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DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51 DECON AND CANCER MITIGATION.... pg 32 ADAPTERS AND ELBOWS........................ pg 39 TFT YOUR TRUCK...................... pg 51
SELF-EDUCTING FOAM NOZZLES CAFS NOZZLES
Self-educting nozzles turn master stream monitors into foam distribution stations without any additional After study, some fire departments install CAFS, compressed air foam system, onto their apparatus. CAFS
equipment. The nozzles include a 10’ (3m) tube to draw foam from a bucket or tote. The simple flow offers the unique ability to produce a wide range of foam qualities or foam types to provide the most
geometry can can educt foam concentrates at .5% through 6% and foam tubes can be attached for appropriate foam response to individual fire situations. The system includes a water source, a pump,
additional expansion. foam concentrate tanks, a direct-injection foam proportioning system on the discharge side of the pump,
Self-Educting a mixing chamber or device, a rotary air compressor, and control systems to ensure the correct mixes of CAFS Force Nozzle
Foam Nozzles Series
concentrate, water, and air. TFT manufactures both Automatic and Straight Tip nozzles appropriate for
CAFS application.
MASTER FOAM Self-Educting Nozzle MASTER FOAM Self-Educting
A fixed gallonage fog nozzle rated at 100 psi (7 bar) that Monitor Nozzle CAFS Automatic Nozzles CAFS Straight Tip
is available in 250, 350, 500 or 750 gpm (950, 1300, A fixed gallonage, monitor fog nozzle rated at 100 psi (7 bar) TFT’s CAFS-Force is engineered to provide optimal foam Available in with either a 1.5" (38 mm) or 2.5" (64 mm) with a
2000, 3000 l/min) flows. The fog angle is user adjustable that is available in both manual and ER (electric remote) stream performance and can be used with water as well. The smooth taper to a 1-3/8" (35 mm) tip. The tip is also suitable
between 90° wide fog and straight stream. It can educt foam versions in two sizes. The fog angle is user adjustable between nozzles have a molded rubber bumper with “power fog” teeth, with water.
concentrate at .5%, 1%, 3%, or 6% and the percentage is 90° wide fog and straight stream. The simple design requires flush without shutting down, and include an automatic dual
easily set with interchangeable orifice plates. minimal maintenance. pressure control that may be switched from standard 75 psi
• M odels for 1000 or 1250 gpm (3800 or 4800 l/min) or a pressure (water application) to low pressure CAFS mode at CAFS-FORCE™ Straight Tip
45 psi. Nozzles are tip only and require a ball valve to shut
MASTER FOAM™ Self-Educting larger size for 1500 or 2000 gpm (5700 or 8000 l/min).
off. Available in a 70-200 gpm @ 75 psi (265-757 l/min @
Nozzle • Manual and ER versions available. 5 bar) or a 95-250 gpm @ 75 psi (360-946 l/min @ 5 bar)
• 2.5" (64 mm) NH, NPSH, or BSP swivel coupling or 3.5" version.
(89 mm) NH female threads.
CAFS-FORCE™ Automatic Nozzles
MASTER FOAM™ Self-Educting
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