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1 MNUL: Z Series Nozzles INSTRUTIONS FOR INSTLLTION, SF OPRTION N MINTNN NGR Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the ZN, ZM and ZO nozzle. This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing and safety procedures associated with the ZN, ZM and ZO firefighting nozzles. This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel. ZN NOZZL ZN NOZZL 2, 3, or 7 PSI 9, 13, 2 or 3 7 R (7 KP) ZM NOZZL FM PPROV S STION 6. ZM NOZZL or 7 PSI 2 or 3 7 R (7 KP) or 12 PSI 38 or 47 7 R (7 KP) ZO NOZZL FM PPROV S STION 6. ZO NOZZL 12 or 1 PSI 47 or 7 7 R (7KP) 17, 2, or 2 PSI 66, 7, or 9 7 R (7KP) TSK FOR TIPS, IN. M IN US opyright Task Force Tips, Inc Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN US Fax LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

2 NGR PRSONL RSPONSIILITY O The member companies of FMS that provide emergency response equipment and services want responders to know and understand the following: 1. Firefi ghting and mergency 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 mergency 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.. 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. FMS Fire and mergency Manufacturers and Service ssociation P.O. ox 147, Lynnfi eld, M Table Of ontents 1. MNING OF SFTY SIGNL WORS 2. GNRL INFORMTION 2.1 US WITH SLT WTR 2.2 VRIOUS MOLS N TRMS 2.3 PTTRN ONTROL 2.4 US WITH FOM FOMJT LX WITH MSTRSTRM NOZZL 3. HRTRISTIS OF ZN & ZM NOZZLS 3.1 TRMINING WITH PR-PIP MONITORS 3.2 STRM TRJTORY T 4. FLUSHING RIS. MINTNN 6. FM PPROVL (FTORY MUTUL) 7. RWINGS & PRTS LIST 8. WRRNTY 1. MNING OF SFTY SIGNL WORS safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular hazard. Per NSI standard Z3.4-27, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows: NGR NGR indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WRNING UTION NOTI WRNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. UTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTI is used to address practices not related to personal injury. opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

3 2. GNRL INFORMTION The Task Force Tips ZN, ZM and ZO Series nozzles are deluge nozzles with clean far reaching straight stream. They are adjustable from straight stream to a dense fog pattern. Their rugged construction is compatible with the use of fresh water as well as fi re fi ghting foam solutions. summary of each nozzle s characteristics is shown in the tables below. This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for firefighting. Their use for other WRNING purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and training to reduce risk of injury. NOZZL (GPM) PRSSUR (PSI) (LPM) PRSSUR (R,KP/) k FTOR ZN 2, 3,, 7, 1, 2, ZM, 7 2, ZM FM PPROV, 12 38, Z 12, 1 47, ZO 17, 2, 2 66, 7, NOTS ON TLS: 2 ½ inch NH female threads are standard. Other threads and coupling sizes can be specifi ed at time of order. ZM, ZN & Z series nozzle are hardcoat anodized NSI 36 aluminum. Temperature Rating: -2 F to 13 F (-32 to 7 ) for ZN nozzles; -4 F to 13 F (-4 to 7 ) for ZM & ZO nozzles. WRNING Injury can occur from an inadequately supported nozzle. The mounting must be capable of supporting the nozzle reaction force which can be in excess of 66 LS (12 GPM at PSI). WRNING WRNING UTION UTION UTION Some volatile liquids can be ignited by static discharge. Static build-up can occur from: lectrochemical separation of charge as water drains through low conductivity, refined products. pplying foam over a low conductivity liquid of sufficient depth to retain the charge created as the foam blanket drains. Streaming currents as water or foam is introduced into the storage tank. 1 Water is a conductor of electricity. pplication of water solutions on high voltage equipment can cause injury or death by electrocution. The amount of current that may be carried back to the nozzle will depend on the following factors: Voltage of the line or equipment istance from the nozzle to the line or equipment Size of the stream Whether the stream is solid or broken Purity of the water 2 Nozzle must be properly connected. Mismatched or damaged threads may cause nozzle to leak or uncouple under pressure and could cause injury. o not couple aluminum to brass. issimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in inability to unscrew threads or complete loss of thread engagement. The nozzle may become damaged if allowed to freeze while containing water. lways drain after use to avoid damage and possible loss of use. 1 lectrostatic Hazards of Foam lanketing Operations by Peter Howels. Industrial Fire Safety July/ugust The Fire Fighter and lectrical quipment, The University of Michigan xtension Service, Fourth Printing Page 47. opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

4 2.1 US WITH SLT WTR Use with salt water is permissible provided nozzle is thoroughly cleaned with fresh water after each use. The service life of the nozzle may be shortened due to the effects of corrosion and is not covered under warranty. 2.2 VRIOUS MOLS N TRMS See fi gures 1, 1 and 1 for views of the ZN, ZM and ZO Series nozzles. Stream Shaper / umper Threaded Inlet ZN NOZZL FIG 1 - ZN Nozzle Shaper Position Lock Shaper Position Lock ZO NOZZL ZM NOZZL 2.3 PTTRN ONTROL FIG 1 - ZM Nozzle Folding Handles FIG 1 - ZO Nozzle TFT s nozzles have full pattern control from straight stream to wide fog. Turning the stream shaper clockwise (as seen from the operating position behind the nozzle) moves the shaper to the straight stream position. Turning the stream shaper counterclockwise will result in an increasingly wider pattern. Since the stream trim point varies with fl ow, the stream trim point should be trimmed after changing the fl ow to obtain the straightest and farthest reaching stream. To properly trim a stream, fi rst open the pattern to narrow fog. Then narrow the fog pattern to parallel to give maximum reach. Note: Turning the shaper further forward will cause stream crossover and reduce the effective reach of the nozzle. 2.4 US WITH FOM Nozzles may be used with foam solutions. Refer to fi re service training for the proper use of foam. WRNING WRNING WRNING For lass fi res, lack of foam or interruption in the foam stream can cause a break in the foam blanket and greatly increase the risk of injury or death. ssure that: pplication rate is suffi cient (see NFP 11 or foam manufacturer s recommendations); nough concentrate is on hand to complete task (see NFP for minimum duration time requirements); Foam logistics have been carefully planned. llow for such things as: Storage of foam in a location not exposed to the hazard it protects; Personnel, equipment and technique to deliver foam at a rapid enough rate; Removal of empty foam containers; Keeping clear path to deliver foam as hoses, other equipment and vehicles are deployed. Improper use of foam can result in injury or damage to the environment. Follow foam manufacturer s instructions and fi re service training to avoid: Using wrong type of foam on a fi re, i.e. lass foam on a lass fi re; Plunging foam into pools of burning liquid fuels; ausing environmental damage; irecting stream at personnel. There is a wide variety of foam concentrates. ach user is responsible for verifying that any foam concentrate chosen to be used with this unit has been tested to assure that the foam obtained is suitable for the purpose intended. opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

5 2.4.1 FOMJT LX WITH MSTRSTRM NOZZL To increase the expansion ratio and drain time, Task Force Tips Foamjet LX (model FJ-LX-M) may be used with the ZN nozzle. This low expansion foam tube attaches and detaches quickly from the nozzle. Note: s expansion ratio is increased, the reach of the stream will be decreased due to the greater amount of bubbles in the stream and their inability to penetrate the air. Generally, the reach with foam is approximately % less than with water only. ctual results will vary based on brand of foam, hardness of water, temperature, etc.! WRNING FIG FJ-LX-M Shown on ZN Nozzle 3. HRTRISTIS OF ZN & ZM NOZZLS The ZN, ZM & Z Nozzles are manufactured to a predetermined fi xed orifi ce. The orifi ce size is not adjustable and is specifi ed at time of order. 2, 3, or 7 GPM fl ow rates at PSI are available on the ZN,, 7, or 12 psi are available on the ZM nozzle and 12, 1, 17, 2 or 2 GPM fl ow psiare available on the ZO. The fl ow rate is marked on the nozzle s baffl e. Figure 3 gives relationship of fl ow and pressure for various orifi ce sizes. Line affle Line affle PSI F PSI PSI G PSI PSI H PSI PSI I PSI PSI J PSI FIG 3 - Nozzle Flow haracteristics WRNING n inadequate supply of nozzle pressure and/or flow will cause an ineffective stream and can result in injury, death or loss of property. opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

6 3.1 TRMINING WITH PR-PIP MONITORS The simplest procedure to determine fl ow is with a fl ow meter. If a fl ow meter is unavailable then the fl ow may be estimated using pressure loss data between the nozzle and an in-line pressure gauge at the pump or considerably upstream from the nozzle. ata is taken with a smooth bore nozzle and handheld pitot gauge. Note: equations assume no substantial change in elevation between in-line pressure gauge and nozzle. Step1: etermine flow of smooth bore nozzle. Flow water with a smooth bore nozzle and record the nozzle s size, pitot pressure and in-line pressure gauge reading. The smooth bore nozzle s fl ow is calculated from the Freeman formula: 2 Q = F x P nozzle pitot Where: F = for nglish units (GPM, INHS, PSI) F =.667 for metric units (LPM, MM, R) Note: 1 R= KP Q nozzle is smooth bore nozzle fl ow in GPM (or LPM) is nozzle exit diameter in INHS (or MM) P pitot is pitot pressure in PSI (or R) Step 2: Find piping pressure loss constant. Using the results from step 1 use the following equation to calculate the pressure loss constant between the in-line pressure gauge and the nozzle. Where: piping is pressure loss constant in GPM2/PSI (or LPM2/R) P inline is inline pressure gauge reading in PSI (or R) Step 3: alculate nozzle constant. Where: nozzle is the nozzle s constant in GPM2/PSI (or LPM2/R) Q nominal is the nozzle s nominal fl ow in GPM (or LPM) P nominal is the nozzle s nominal pressure in PSI (or R) = piping = nozzle Q 2 smooth P in-line Ppitot Q 2 nominal P nominal Step 4: alculate flow. Using the pressure loss constant from step 2, the nozzle constant from step 3, and the in-line pressure gauge reading, the fl ow with a fi xed orifi ce nozzle can be calculated with the following equation. Where: Q is fi xed orifi ce nozzle s fl ow in GPM (or LPM) Q = piping x nozzle x P inline ( piping + nozzle) Mount a graph or table of the results adjacent to the in-line pressure gauge. eliver any desired fl ow by adjustment of pump pressure. 3.2 STRM TRJTORY T Figure gives the stream trajectory for the nozzles at various pressures. The graphs represent orifi ce sizes as defi ned in Figure 3. For other orifi ce sizes and pressures the graphs may be interpolated. Notes on trajectory graphs: Graphs show approximate effective stream trajectory at 3 degrees elevation in no wind conditions. istance to last water drops approximately % farther. Trajectories shown are for water. The addition of foam is expected to decrease the reach by approximately %. Tail or head winds of 2 MPH (3 KPH) may increase or decrease the range approximately 3%. opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

7 VRTIL ISTN (FT) URV GPM LS RTION MTRS ZN N ZM NOZZLS, 7 PSI (4.8 R, 48 KP) HORIZONTL ISTN (FT) URV LPM KGF RTION MTRS VRTIL ISTN (FT) HORIZONTL ISTN (MTRS) ZN N ZM NOZZLS, PSI (7 R, 7 KP) URV GPM LS RTION HORIZONTL ISTN (FT) URV LPM KGF RTION MTRS VRTIL ISTN (FT) URV GPM LS RTION MTRS ZN N ZM NOZZLS, 12 PSI (8.3 R, 83 KP) HORIZONTL ISTN (FT) URV LPM KGF RTION MTRS opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

8 VRTIL ISTN (FT) VRTIL ISTN (FT) VRTIL ISTN (FT) HORIZONTL ISTN (MTRS) ZO NOZZL, 7 PSI (4.8 R, 48 KP) URV URV GPM GPM LS RTION LS RTION HORIZONTL ISTN (FT) URV URV LPM LPM KGF RTION HORIZONTL ISTN (MTRS) ZO NOZZL, PSI (7 R, 7 KP) URV GPM LS RTION HORIZONTL ISTN (FT) URV LPM KGF RTION HORIZONTL ISTN (MTRS) ZO NOZZL, 12 PSI (8.3 R, 83 KP) HORIZONTL ISTN (FT) Fig. 3.2 Stream Trajectory ata KGF RTION MTRS MTRS MTRS opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

9 4. FLUSHING RIS ebris in the water may get caught inside the nozzle. This trapped material will cause poor stream quality, shortened reach and reduced fl ow. To remove debris trapped in the nozzle: 1) Shut off fl ow to the nozzle. 2) Move the stream shaper to the wide fog position. 3) For ZN Nozzle: Unscrew baffl e using a 1-1/8 inch (28mm) socket. For ZM Nozzle: Unscrew the bolt using 7/8 socket and remove baffl e. For ZO Nozzle: Unscrew the bolt using a large adjustable wrench and remove baffl e. 4) Remove debris. Flow water to fl ush if necessary. ) Reassemble the nozzle. WRNING Large amounts of debris may be unflushable and can reduce the flow of the nozzle resulting in an ineffective flow. In the event of a blockage, it may be necessary to retreat to a safe area.. MINTNN Nozzles must be checked regularly to assure proper operation. ontact factory for parts lists and exploded views for particular models. 6. FM PPROVL (FTORY MUTUL) FM pproved nozzles are identifi ed with the symbol FM PPROV on their label. ll models with FM pproval have been tested to FM pproval lass 11-Firefi ghting Nozzles for Use with Hose, Monitor ssemblies and other Firefi ghting quipment. FM pproved nozzles are not FM pproved for use with foam. opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

10 7. RWINGS & PRTS LIST ZN NOZZL ITM SRIPTION QTY PRT ITM SRIPTION QTY PRT FFL 3 GPM 1 Z6 1/4-28 X 1/4 SOKT ST SRW 1 VT-2-28SS2 1 FFL GPM 1 Z66 6 SHPR SL 3.2 I - FLSH 1 Z33 FFL 7 GPM 1 Z67 7 IN. NOZ. OY LUM 2. NH 1 Z6NJ 2 1/2-13 X 2 STU - FULL THR 1 VT-13S2. 8 M PIN 1 Z66 3 UMPR 1 Z7 9 NM LL - ZN NOZZL 1 ZL1 4 SHFT 1 Z GSKT - 2. HOS OUPLING 1 V319 ZM NOZZL ITM SRIPTION QTY PRT ITM SRIPTION QTY PRT 1 GSKT - 2. HOS OUPLING 1 V319 8 SPRING 1 ZFM8 2 NOZZL OY 2. NH 1 ZFM6NJ 9 FFL K=12 1 ZFM6 3 UP SL 4.2 X 4.7 X 1/4 1 XG38 SUFFL K=7 & K= 1 ZFM X 3/8 SOKT ST SRW 1 VT-32SS37 11 SUFFL K= - LSR 1 ZFM7 PIN -.68 X 1/8 I HVY HX OLT 1/2-13 X 1. 1 ZFM7 6 NOZZL SHPR 1 ZFM 13 ZM NM LL 1 ZFML1 7 GRS FITTING 1/ VT2-28ZRK 1 opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

11 7. RWINGS & PRTS LIST Z NOZZL ITM SRIPTION QTY PRT 1 GSKT - 2." 1 V319 2 ZO NOZZL OY 3."NH INLT ZFM7N 1 ZO NOZZL OY 3."SP INLT ZFM7 3 NM LL - ZO NOZZL ZFML2 1 NM LL - ZO NOZZL - FM PPROV ZFML2 4 TUING 1 ZFM74 TUING 1 ZFM X 3/16 SOKT ST SRW 1 VT6-32SS187 7 ZO LOK RING 1 ZFM72 8 UP SL 6.2"O X." X.37" 1 ZFM X 1/4 SOKT ST SRW 1 VT-32SS2 1/8 X 3/4 HP SPIROL PIN 1 VP12X7 11 ZO NOZZL SHPR 1 ZFM7 12 GRS FITTING 1/ VT2-28ZRK 13 PIVOT PIN HNL TORSION SPRING STORZ FOLING HNL ZO NOZZL FFL SPRING 1 ZFM74 17 FFL K= 2 1 ZFM73 18 FFL K= 17 & K=2 1 ZFM FFL K= 12 & K=1 1 ZFM732 2 HVY HX OLT 1 ZFM72 opyright Task Force Tips, Inc LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev

12 8. WRRNTY Task Force Tips, Inc., 371 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana ( TFT ) warrants to the original purchaser of its ZN, ZM and Masterstream series nozzles ( equipment ), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the fi ve () year period from the date of purchase. TFT s obligation under this warranty is specifi cally limited to replacing or repairing the 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 371 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana , 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 will correct the problem within a reasonable time. 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 replacement, TFT may elect to refund the purchase price of the equipment, less reasonable depreciation, in complete discharge 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 benefi ciary of the equipment, shall not be entitled to recover from TFT any consequential or incidental damages for injury to person and/or property resulting from any defective equipment manufactured or assembled by TFT. It is agreed and understood that the price stated for the equipment is in part consideration for limiting TFT s liability. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you. TFT shall have no obligation under 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 LIMIT XPRSS WRRNTY ONLY. TFT XPRSSLY ISLIMS WITH RSPT TO TH QUIPMNT LL IMPLI WRRNTIS OF MRHNTILITY N LL IMPLI WRRNTIS OF FITNSS FOR PRTIULR PURPOS. THR IS NO WRRNTY OF NY NTUR M Y TFT YON THT STT IN THIS OUMNT. This limited warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. TSK FOR TIPS, IN. M IN US opyright Task Force Tips, Inc Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN US Fax LIM-3 pril 29, 211 Rev