TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc. 2351 Industrial Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9511 USA800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155MADE IN USA • www.tft.com
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL: LDHHard Suction Hose
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manualand receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. A person who has not read andunderstood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate TFT Suction Hose.
WARNING
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing andsafety procedures associated with TFT Suction Hose.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
OPERATING RANGE:
SUCTION USE ONLY, DO NOT USE FOR PRESSURE SERVICE.DO NOT USE ON HYDRANT OR RELAY.
WARNING
Suction tested to 23 in Hg test11 psi vacuum (.8 bar vacuum)
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
13°F to 158°F(-25°C to 70°C)
Long Handled Coupling
Rocker Lug Coupling
Storz Coupling
Folding Handle Coupling
LIA-325 October 10, 2008 Rev02
The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency responseequipment and services want responders to know and understand thefollowing:
1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerousactivities requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extremecaution 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 equipmentyou may be called upon to use.
3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained inFirefighting 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 maintainthe personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may becalled upon to use.
5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operablecondition and has been maintained in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or othersevere injury.
DANGERPERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc.P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
FEMSA
Folding Handle Storz Coupling
1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particularhazard. PerANSI standard Z535.4-1998 the definitions of the three signal words are as follows:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result indeath or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minoror moderate injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in deathor serious injury.
DANGER
2.0 SAFETY
Kinks in supply hose may reduce water flow and cause injury or death to persons dependent onwater flow. To avoid kinking, do not force hose below minimum inside bend radius or route hoseacross sharp corners. When this hose is used on a dry hydrant or fire truck, it is recommended
WARNING This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting. Its use for otherpurposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidelines andtraining to reduce risk of injury.
Do not apply pressure to TFT Hard Suction Hose. This hose is designed for suction use ONLYand will leak or decouple under pressure. Leaking or decoupling will reduce water flow andcould cause injury or death to persons dependent on it.
Hose must be properly connected. Mismatched connectors or damage to the hose orconnectors may cause leaking, which may prevent the pump from achieving or maintainingprime. Lack of water flow could cause injury or death to persons dependent on it.
3.0 CORROSION & USE WITH SALT WATERAll aluminum parts are hardcoat anodized and all fasteners are stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Occasional salt water use ispermissible provided the hose is flushed with fresh water and disconnected after each use. The service life of the hose may not beshortened if the hose is flushed thoroughly. The effects of corrosion can be minimized by good maintenance practices. See Section 5.0for maintenance.
4.0 INSTALLATION AND USETFT is intended for fire department use as a pump intake water supply line in interior and exterior areas. This hose isintended for conveying water from open water sources such as dry hydrants, lakes, rivers and pools. This hose should not be used todeliver potable water.
TFT Hard Suction Hose is designed to be flexible, allowing easy connections to dry hydrants and pump intakes. As a result, the hoselength decreases as vacuum is applied. The expected length variation is 1% per PSI (15% per BAR). Make connections to propercouplings on each end of the hose. To avoid kinking, do not exceed the minimum inside bend radius listed in the table below.
Hard Suction Hose
5.0 MAINTENANCEThis hose should be disconnected after each use, as well as cleaned and visually inspected inside and out at least once each month.Moving parts, such as couplings and levers, should be checked for smooth and free operation and lubricated with silicone-based greaseto block moisture. Replace any missing or damaged parts before returning hose to service.
Minimum inside bend radius values given are for exterior hose surface closest to center of bend.
Hose diameter Minimum inside bend radius at 72° F (22°C)
6” hose (150mm) 12.5” (32cm)
5” hose (125mm) 10.5” (27cm)
4” hose (100mm) 6” (15cm)
3” hose (75mm) 5.5” (14cm)
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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SWIVEL
STORZ COUPLING
4” & 5”
RIGID
MALE HOSE
THREAD
4”, 4.5”&5”
ROCKER LUG
COUPLING
LONG HANDLE
COUPLING
FOLDING
STORZ COUPLING
5” & 6”
FOLDING
HANDLE COUPLING
6”
22
31
32
33
34
35
22
33
34
36
6.0 SUCTION HOSE COUPLINGS EXPLODED VIEW
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6.0 SUCTION HOSE COUPLINGS PARTS LIST
# DESCRIPTION QTY PART #
(for 2.5 size only)
21 7.0" PLASTIC STRIP 1 A1290
6.0" PLASTIC STRIP 1 A1293
5.25" PLASTIC STRIP 1 OR 2 A1291
4.25" PLASTIC STRIP 1 OR 2 A1292
22 SPOUT 5.0"NHM x PSF5.25 1 A4630N
SPOUT 4.5"NHM x PSF5.25 1 A4625N
23 7/16" SS BALL 1 VB.437
24 PORT PLUG 1 A1299
LABEL; PORT COVER 1 A1298
25 6.0" GASKET HOSE COUPLING 1 V3240
5.0" GASKET HOSE COUPLING 1 V3220
4.5" GASKET HOSE COUPLING 1 V3210
4.0" GASKET HOSE COUPLING 1 V3198
2.5" GASKET HOSE COUPLING 1 V3190
26 5" GASKET SUCTION 2 A4221
4" GASKET SUCTION 2 A4216
27 SPRING TORSION 2 A4230
28 5" LOCKING LEVER 2 A4176
4" LOCKING LEVER 2 A4173
29 3/16" SS BALL 47 V2120
30 1/4-28 x 1/2 SOCKET SET SCREW 1 VT25-28SS500
"
CUP POINT "(for 2.5 size only)
SPOUT 4.0"NHM X PSF5.25 1 A4620
COUPLING FOLD 6" NH 1 A4581NX
COUPLING HNDL 6.0"NHF x PSF7.0-NFS 1 A4580
COUPLING HNDL 5.0"NHF x PSF6.0A 1 A4573NT
COUPLING HNDL 4.5"NHF x PSF6.0A 1 A4568NR
COUPLING RL 5.0"NHF x PSF6.0A 1 A4673NT
COUPLING RL 4.5"NHF x PSF6.0A 1 A4668NR
COUPLING RL 4.0"NHF x PSF5.25A 1 A4663NP
COUPLING RL 2.5"NHF x 3.0HSBGF 1 M307N
COUPLING HEAD STORZ 5" X PSF5.25 2 A4135
COUPLING HEAD STORZ 4" X PSF4.25 2 A4114
COUPLING HEAD STORZ 5" 1 A4135H
COUPLING HEAD STORZ 6" 1 X696SX-FOLD
31 HINGE BLOCK 2 A4264
32 long socket head cap screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 2 VT31-18SH750
33 PIVOT PIN 2 A4262
34 TORSION SPRING 2 A4263
35 STORZ HANDLE 2 A4261
36 COUPLING HANDLE 2 A4260
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3
TAILPIECE
RIGIDMALE
HOSE THREAD
2.5” & 6”
RIGID
6” STORZ COUPLING
SUBASSEMBLY
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6.0 SUCTION HOSE EXPLODED VIEW
# DESCRIPTION QTY PART #
1 SUCTION HOSE 6" ID x 10' 1 A4800
SUCTION HOSE 5" ID x 10' 1 A4850
SUCTION HOSE 4" ID x 10' 1 A4900
SUCTION HOSE 3" ID x 10' 1 A4950
2 6" V-SEAL RING 2 A4810
5" V-SEAL RING 2 A4860
4" V-SEAL RING 2 A4910
3" V-SEAL RING 2 A4960
3 6" TAILPIECE PSM7.0 1 A4825
5" TAILPIECE PSM6.0A 1 A4876
5" TAILPIECE PSM5.25 1 OR 2 A4870
4" TAILPIECE PSM5.25A 1 A4936
4" TAILPIECE PSM5.25 1 A4930
4" TAILPIECE PSM4.25 2 A4920
3" TAILPIECE HSBGM30 1 A4970
4 6" TAILPIECE 6.0"NHM 1 A4835NX
3" TAILPIECE 2.5"NHM 1 A4985NJ-1
5 6” TAILPIECE 6.0” STORZ W/LOCK 1 A4814.1
10 6" BINDING STRIP 2 A4840
5" BINDING STRIP 2 A4890
4" BINDING STRIP 2 A4940
3" BINDING STRIP 2 A4990
11 1/2" BAND CLAMP 4 A4845
12 1/2" BUCKLE 4 A4846
13 BINDING STRIP CAP 5" & 6" 2 A4847
BINDING STRIP CAP 3" & 4" 2 A4947
14 10-24 x 1/2 FLAT HEAD CAP SCREW 2 VT10-24FH500
20 CUP SEAL LOADED 5.25 x 4.75 x 1/4 1 A1596
CUP SEAL 5.25 X 4.750 X 1/4 2 A1296
CUP SEAL 4.25 X 3.750 X 1/4 2 A1297
SUCTION HOSE PARTS LIST
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7.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE HARD SUCTION HOSEMeasure the hose length from the tips of the black spiral. Use a hook-blade to cut through the clear body of the hose (figure 7a),then cut across the black spiral using shears (figure 7b).
Figure 7a Figure 7b
Trim the clear ends of the hose flush with the black spiral as shown. (figure 7c) Grease v-seal grooves on both Tailpieces andinstall one V-seal in each groove. Grease OD of V-seals. (figure 7d)
Figure 7c
Arrow on buckle
Arrow on band
Figure 7d
Insert Tailpiece into Hose end by pressing the V-seal in gradually around the spiral. Visually confirm that the V-seal has not beenfolded over during insertion. If Tailpiece has lugs, align end of hose spiral between lugs as shown. (figure 7e) Line up arrow onBuckle with arrow on smooth end of Band and slide Buckle onto Band. (figure 7f)
Figure 7e Figure 7f
End of spiralbetween lugs
Lugs
critical!Tailpiece with lugsAlignment is
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Feed end of Band back through the Buckle to form a loop slightly larger than the Hose diameter. Repeat for second Band and setboth aside. (figure 7g) Line up "hooked" segment of Binding Strip with end of Hose spiral. Adjust Tailpiece as necessary untilBinding Strip lines up with both the Tailpiece lip and the Hose spiral. (figure 7h)
Figure 7g
Hookedsegment
End of spiral
Approx.30 degreesDo NOT bendperpendicular!
Figure 7h
Wrap Binding Strip around Hose so that ends of Binding Strip overlap. With one hand on overlap of Binding Strip, slide Band intoband groove of Binding Strip with Buckle seated in wide recesses area. (figure 7i) Pull Band hand tight around Binding Strip andbend the excess Band outward as shown, just enough to temporarily secure it. Do bend perpendicular to the buckle as thiswill prevent the buckle from latching properly! (figure 7j)
NOT
Figure 7i Figure 7j
Read and understand the operating instructions of the Band-It Hand Tool before completing the banding operation.
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BAND-IT-IDEX, Inc.A Unit of IDEX Corporation4799 Dahlia StreetDenver, CO 80216-3070 USAP: 1-800-525-0758
1. Band may be used from bulk roll as thiscompletely eliminates waste of band. Slidebuckle on band as shown, bringing end ofband around object to be clamped andagain through buckle.NOTE: The tension screw thread should belubricated regularly.
2. Continue band around object oncemore and again through buckle.Double banding develops a great dealmore radial compression than singlebanding. Bend end of band underbuckle.
3. Place band in open of tool nose andgripper block. Move into slot as far aspossible, to avoid buckle sliding into toolnose. Apply tension by turning handle oftool.
4. Place finger on BAND-IT Band at bucklebridge while tensioning with tool handle.When you feel BAND-IT Band stop movingthrough buckle as you are turning handle,maximum pressure is being exerted by theBAND-IT Band around object beingclamped. Stop turning handle.
5. Roll tool over buckle, backing off withtension handle throughout entire rollingoperation. Failure to back off with tensionhandle through-out entire course of roll-over may result in breaking of band.There is no loss of tension as bandreleased is used up in the bend.
6. Pull cutting handle to cut the band.
7. Remove tool,holding stub of banddown with thumb.
8. Hammer downbuckle ears to holdband stub in placeto complete BAND-IT clamp.
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Hammer Buckle tabs down against Band using plastic head of mallet. (figure 7k)
Figure 7l shows the Before and After hammering gap size.
Beforehammering:
large gapAfter
hammering:gap closed
Buckletab
Band
Figure 7k Figure 7l
Place Cap over Buckles with text in the same direction as text on Binding Strip and secure with Screw. (figure 7m)
Figure 7m
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Instruction: Coupling Service
Polymer Strip
Items required: Required for Coupling
change: Replacement coupling, port plug
or port cover, Dow 112 grease, pointed
pin/seal pick, pliers, polymer strip removal
tool THA401, cup seal and lockout ball. All
items are supplied in our coupling
replacement kits.
TASK FORCE TIPS, INC. 2800 East Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940
8.0 WARRANTYTask Force Tips, Inc., 2800 East Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-6940 ("TFT") warrants to the original purchaser of its HardSuction Hose ("equipment"), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material andworkmanship during the five (5) year period from the date of purchase. TFT's obligation under this warranty is specifically limited toreplacing or repairing the equipment (or its parts) which are shown by TFT's examination to be in a defective condition attributable toTFT. To qualify for this limited warranty, the claimant must return the equipment to TFT, at 2800 East EvansAvenue, Valparaiso, Indiana46383-6940, within a reasonable time after discovery of the defect. TFT will examine the equipment. If TFT determines that there is adefect attributable to it, TFT will correct the problem within a reasonable time. If the equipment is covered by this limited warranty, TFTwill assume the expenses of repair. If any defect attributable to TFT under this limited warranty cannot be reasonably cured by repair orreplacement, TFT may elect to refund the purchase price of the equipment, less reasonable depreciation, in complete discharge of itsobligations under this limited warranty. If TFT makes this election, claimant shall return the equipment to TFT free and clear of any liensand encumbrances. This is a limited warranty. The original purchaser of the equipment, any person to whom it is transferred, and anyperson who is an intended or unintended beneficiary of the equipment, shall not be entitled to recover from TFT any consequential orincidental damages for injury to person and/or property resulting from any defective equipment manufactured or assembled by TFT. It isagreed and understood that the price stated for the equipment is in part consideration for limiting TFT's liability. Some states do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you. TFT shall have no obligationunder this limited warranty if the equipment is, or 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 EXPRESSWARRANTY ONLY. TFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE IS NO WARRANTYOF ANY NATURE MADE BY TFT BEYOND THAT STATED IN THIS DOCUMENT. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
