Task Force Tips QuadraCup series Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance - Warning
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2002 - 2010
LKF-100 December 8, 2010 Rev15
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2.1 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS
Selectable Flow: A nozzle with a discharge orifice that can be set to a user selected position. In each position the nozzle acts as a
fixed orifice nozzle.
Fixed Flow: A nozzle with a discharge orifice that is a fixed opening size. The user can set the opening to flush positions, or on tip
only models to the OFF position.
Tip Only: a nozzle without an integral ball shutoff valve.
Thunderfog, Quadrafog and QuadraCup nozzles are available in a variety of flow ranges and configurations. All models deliver the
selected flow when the rated pressure is supplied to the nozzle. Flow settings and recommended hose sizes are:
SERIES
RECOMMENDED
HOSE SIZE
FLOW SETTINGS
@100 PSI (7bar)
NOZZLE TYPE
INCHES
MM
GPM
l/min
1” QUADRAFOG
3/4, 1
19, 25
5, 10, 24, 40
20, 40, 100, 150
Selectable Flow
1.5” QUADRAFOG
1-1/2
38
30, 60, 95, 125
115, 230, 360, 475
Selectable Flow
1.5” QUADRACUP
1-1/2
38
30, 60, 95, 125
115, 230, 360, 475
Selectable Flow, Foam
1.5” THUNDERFOG
1-1/2 to 1-3/4
38 to 45
30, 60, 95, 125, 150, 200
115, 230, 360, 475, 550, 750
Selectable Flow
2.5” THUNDERFOG
1-1/2 to 2-1/2
38 to 64
95, 125, 150, 200, 250
360, 475, 550, 750, 950
Selectable Flow
* Other threads, coupling sizes, or connector styles can be specified at time of order.
ThunderFog, QuadraFog and QuadraCup nozzles are available in several models. Some common models are shown in figure 1.
WARNING
There is a wide variety of foam concentrates. Each 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.
WARNING
For Class B fires, 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. Assure that:
Application rate is sufficient (see NFPA 11 or foam manufacturer’s recommendations).
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Enough concentrate is on hand to complete task (see NFPA for minimum duration time
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requirements).
Foam logistics have been carefully planned. Allow for such things as:
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Storage of foam in a location not exposed to the hazard it protects.
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Personnel, equipment and technique to deliver foam at a rapid enough rate.
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Removal of empty foam containers.
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Keeping clear path to deliver foam as hoses, other equipment and vehicles are
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deployed.
CAUTION
Fire streams are capable of injury and damage. Do not direct water stream to cause injury or
damage to persons or property.