User manual | LIU-360 rev00

350 SERIES

MANUAL: IN-LINE FOAM EDUCTOR

MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Users who have not read and understood all operating and safety instructions are not qualifi ed to operate this eductor. This instruction manual is intended to familiarize fi refi ghters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and safety procedure associated with the eductor. This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

350 GPM

200 PSI Eductor

UL601

Inlet 200 psi (14 bar)

Consult Manual for Hoselay and Nozzle Selection.

350

GPM

Eductor

WARNING

MODEL

UE-350

Read manual before use.

800-348-2686 www.tft.com

UL611

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

US METRIC

Weight

Length

Nominal Inlet Pressure

13 lbs

13.5 in

200 psi

150 psi

5.9 kg

34.3 cm

13.8 bar

10 bar

Maximum Back Pressure

130 psi

80 psi

8.9 bar

5.5 bar

Maximum Static Pressure 900 psi 62 bar

Eductor Operating Temp Range -45 to 135°F -42 to 57°C

Gage Operating Temp Range 20 to 180°F -7 to 82°C

Models:

350 GPM (1325 LPM) 200 PSI

250 GPM (945 LPM) 200 PSI

350 GPM 150 PSI

250 GPM 150 PSI

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

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Concentration Settings:

Off, ½%, 1%, 3%, 6%

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

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1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS

2.0 SAFETY

3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION

3.2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.4 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

3.5 CONCENTRATE INTAKE HOSE OPTIONS

4.0 FOAM SELECTION

4.1 CLASS A FOAM

4.2 CLASS B FOAM

4.3 FOAM COMPATIBILITY

4.4 FOAM CONSUMPTION

5.0 MAXIMUM HOSE LAY

8.0 DRAWING AND PARTS LIST

9.1 FOAM SUPPLY LOGISTICS

10.0 MAINTENANCE

11.0 WARRANTY

DANGER

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE

The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response equipment and services want responders to know and understand the following:

1. Firefi ghting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution at all times.

2. It is your 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 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 maintain the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon to use.

5. 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.

FEMSA

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association

P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org

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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

A 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 ANSI standard Z535.6-2006, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

NOTICE

2.0 SAFETY

•

The eductor is designed for Class A and Class B foam concentrates. If you intend to use the eductor for liquids other than Class A and

Class B concentrates and water, we urge you to contact the Task Force Tips Engineering Department. The use of other liquids may void the warranty and subject the user to hazards not addressed in this manual. The user assumes all risks for non-intended uses.

•

Make sure there is enough foam concentrate prepared before fi ghting fi re. TFT’s eductors are calibrated 15% more than the nominal rate, or half percent point, which ever is less. Per FOAM EQUIPMENT AND LIQUID CONCENTRATES – UL 162, the liquid concentrate induction rate of a proportioner, expressed as a percentage of the fl ow rate of the mixed water plus concentrate solution, shall be minus zero (0) percent, plus thirty (30) percent of the manufacturer’s specifi ed induction rate or one percent point, whichever is less.

Make sure the meter head set to OFF position and the correct nozzle and hose lay are securely attached to the eductor before the hose line is charged.

Make sure the nozzle gallonage matches eductor’s gallonage.

Make sure the hose lay does not exceed the maximum listed in the operating instruction.

Make sure that the meter head is set to the correct concentration for the type of foam being used. Foam concentrates can be ineffective if not used at the correct percentage.

DANGER

WARNING

Lack of foam can place operator at risk of injury or death. Establish foam fl ow before advancing into hazardous situations. Make sure you do not run out of foam concentrate before the task is complete. Check concentrate level periodically and keep an adequate supply on hand.

Do not use Class A foam on Class B fi res or Class B foam on Class A fi res. Note: Some foam concentrates are universal and can be used on Class B fi res and spills and as a wetting agent on Class A fi res. (Refer to foam concentrate manufacturer’s recommendations for proper foam choice.)

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WARNING

Improper use of foam can result in injury or damage to the environment. Follow the foam concentrate manufacturer’s instructions and fi re service training to avoid the following:

• Using the wrong type of foam on a fi re, i.e. Class A foam on Class B fl ammable liquid fi re

• Mishandling of concentrates

• Plunging foam into pools of liquid fuels

• Directing foam onto yourself or other personnel

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.

The eductor may be damaged if frozen while containing signifi cant amounts of water or foam.

Such damage may be diffi cult to detect visually, and can lead to possible injury or death. Any time the eductor is subject to possible damage due to freezing, it must be hydrostatically tested by qualifi ed personnel before being considered safe for use.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

UE-250-NJ

UE-350-NJ

UE-250L-NJ

UE-350L-NJ

INLINE EDUCTOR 250 GPM 2.5”NH 200 PSI

INLINE EDUCTOR 350 GPM 2.5”NH 200 PSI

INLINE EDUCTOR 250 GPM 2.5”NH 150 PSI

INLINE EDUCTOR 350 GPM 2.5”NH 150 PSI

The eductor proportioning rate ranges from 1/2% to 6%.

TFT’s 350 Series eductors can be used with 1/2% Class A foam concentrate for wildland, rural, and urban fi re suppression on Class

A fuels (wood, paper, combustible materials). On Class A materials, the eductors are intended to be used for direct extinguishment, overhaul, and wetting of fuels. Some foam concentrates are corrosive; we recommend using only Class A concentrates that have received USDA and USFS approval.

On class B materials, the eductors are primarily intended for vapor suppression or extinguishment. They can be used with high viscosity 1%, 3%, 6%, 3x3%, and 3x6% Alcohols Resistant Class B concentrates n fl ammable liquids containing polar solvents.

The eductor can also be used with plain AFFF concentrates rated at 1%, 3% or 6% with various freeze protected foams, and with

FFFP foam types. These foams generally have a lower viscosity than the calibration viscosity of the TFT eductor and will be inducted faster than expected resulting in stronger concentrations. While this does not degrade foam quality, it does reduce the operation time for a given foam supply.

Standard inlet operating pressure is 200 psi on all TFT eductors (1400kPa/14 bar), except the low pressure versions marked for 150 psi (1000kPa/10 bar).

3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION

PUSH BUTTON TO

BACK FLUSH.

RETRACT THE LOCKER

RING TO UNLOCK.

RELEASE THE LOCKER

RING TO ENGAGE.

METERING HEAD

INLET

TURN KNOB TO SET

PROPORTIONING RATE.

PROPORTIONING INDICATOR

1.0" CAMLOCK CONNECTION

FOR CONCENTRATE INTAKE HOSE

1.25" CONCENTRATE

INTAKE HOSE

CHECK DISK

GO/NO-GO GAGE

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EDUCTOR BODY

Figure 3.1

EXIT

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3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION (cont)

The eductor can be split into two parts by grasping the locking ring and retracting it fully to separate the metering head from the eductor body. All the foam passageways can easily be inspected. The foam passageway into the eductor contains a free-fl oating check disk with three fi ns. The check disk is pressure activated to keep water from coming out of the fi re hose and back into the foam pail.

The metering head contains a red black fl ush button that can be depressed to open the check disk.

The metering head also has a large proportioning knob that can be rotated to align the ball valve to different detent positions. The

2.5” eductors have fi ve choices: Off, ½%, 1%, 3%, and 6%. Each foam setting has a precision sized metering orifi ce in the valve ball.

The eductor cannot be operated between settings, as the metering orifi ces will not line up properly. The setting of the proportioning knob lines up with the white indicator ball.

3.2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The eductor body is equipped with four 3/8-16, ¾” deep threaded mounting holes. To mount the unit, attach to the desired location using bolts with enough length to provide at lease ½” engagement with the unit. Hole spacing is shown in Figure 3.2.

2 3/4"

Figure 3.2

3.3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1) Choose the appropriate foam concentration (Section 4.0)

2) Lay the appropriate hose line (Section 5.0)

3) Connect the appropriate nozzle (Section 6.0)

4) Charge the hose and open the nozzle fully to establish the water fl ow.

5) Adjust the pump pressure so the eductor inlet is set at pressure specifi ed on body label.

6) Rotate the percentage knob to the desired concentration and put the concentrate intake hose in the foam supply.

3.4 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

After use, take the concentrate intake hose out of the foam supply and turn down the pump pressure to below 75 psi (5.2 bar). Shut off the nozzle. Restrain the hose and expect a rapid discharge of water, especially at the 6% setting. Push the red fl ush button and run fresh water through the hose and metering head on each setting until there is no visible foam in the fl ush water.

Retract the lock ring to remove the metering head. Turn off water supply and remove the eductor from the hose so that any remaining foam residue can be washed from the wand, metering head and eductor.

CAUTION

Do not back fl ush above 75 psi. Rapid back fl ush discharge from the wand could cause injury.

The back fl ush push button is pressure activated and must not be forced at pressures over 75 psi (5 bar).

3.5 CONCENTRATE INTAKE HOSE OPTIONS

The eductor is shipped with a 1.25” x 8’ black, industrial grade, UV resistant hose with a 1.0” camlock connection. A 1.25” x 8’ clear, fl exible hose is available as a secondary option. To order, call 800-348-2686 and ask for part # UE950.

A camlock adaptor is available for those who wish to use a hose with a 1.5” female camlock connection. To order, call 800-348-2686 and ask for part #UE960-KIT.

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4.0 FOAM SELECTION

Actual foam concentrations vary with changes in water fl ow, foam concentrate temperature and viscosity. The user must verify that the concentrate’s performance is suitable for use in their application. In all cases, the manufacturer’s recommendations must be followed.

CAUTION

Class A foam concentrates are generally less viscous than Class B foam concentrates. Using

1% Class B foam percentage setting to educt Class A foam, may cause the actual Class A foam percentage to be more than 1%.

4.1 CLASS A FOAM

It is recommend that the Class A foam used meets USDA Forest Service 5100-307A “Specifi cation for Fire Suppressant Foam for

Wildland Firefi ghting (Class A Foam)”, NFPA 298 “Fire Fighting Foam Chemicals for Class A Fuels in Rural, Suburban, and Vegetated

Areas”, or NFPA 1150 “Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels”.

SOLID FUEL - CLASS A

CLASS A FOAM

MOP UP & OVERHAUL

OPERATIONS

Apply with low expansion nozzle for:

- soaking and penetration of fuel

- reach

Apply with medium expansion nozzle for:

- greater coverage

- longer lasting

WILDLAND &

EXPOSURE PROTECTION

Apply as needed for penetration, isolation, cooling, and smothering.

straight stream nozzle low expansion nozzle

medium expansion nozzle

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4.2 CLASS B FOAM

LIQUID FUEL - CLASS B

HYDROCARBONS

Fuels that are mostly distilled from crude oil or vegetable matter. Will not mix with water.

POLAR SOLVENTS

Examples are alcohol’s, amines, ethers, esters, aldehydes, and ketones. In fi refi ghting, any fl ammable liquid which destroys regular foam is generally referred to as a polar solvent.

AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam)

AR (Alcohol Resistant Foam)

UNIGNITED UNIGNITED

May apply at less than rates for ignited. Be capable of increasing to ignited rates if needed.

Application rates:

Use foam manufacturer’s

recommendations for

handheld nozzles.

Apply with

MEDIUM EXPANSION NOZZLE for vapor suppression

Apply with

MEDIUM EXPANSION NOZZLE for vapor suppression

4.3 FOAM COMPATIBILITY

CAUTION

Do not mix different types of foam concentrates or foams of the same type from different manufacturers. Mixing of foam concentrates can cause the contents of the foam tank to gel and produce unpredictable results. Clean tank and foam passages thoroughly when changing foam types.

Medium Expansion Nozzle — produces the greatest expansion ratios. It should be used on Class B fuels for vapor suppression and

Class A fuels when a longer lasting insulating layer of drier foam is desired.

Low Expansion Nozzle — can be used with either Class A or B foam solutions. Reach is slightly less than the smooth bore. It should be used on Class B fi res for extinguishment and Class A fuels to soak the fuel with a wet foam solution.

Straight Stream Nozzle — is for Class A foam solutions. Foam expansion will be negligible. It should be used where maximum reach or penetration is desired.

4.4 FOAM CONSUMPTION

The following tables indicate the theoretical foam concentrate fl ow rate and the time it will take to empty a 5 gallon container of various concentrates with eductors of different ratings.

Setting Foam

Class

250 GPM Eductor

Time To Empty

5 Gallons

1/2%

4 min

2 min

40 sec

20 sec

Foam Flow

Rate in GPM

1.25

2.5

7.5

Setting Foam

Class

350 GPM Eductor

Time To Empty

5 Gallons

1/2%

2 min 54 sec

1 min 26 sec

29 sec

14 sec

Foam Flow

Rate in GPM

1.75

3.5

10.5

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Setting Foam

Class

1/2% A

1000 LPM Eductor

Time To Empty

20 Liters

4 min

Foam Flow

Rate in LPM

2 min

40 sec

20 sec

Setting Foam

Class

1/2% A

1500 LPM Eductor

Time To Empty

20 Liters

2 min 40 sec

Foam Flow

Rate in LPM

7.5

1 min 20 sec

27 sec

13 sec

The Class B foam used for calibration is the

“Universal Gold 1%/3% Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming

Foam (AR-AFFF)” from National Foam. The calibration viscosity is 2500 centipoise tested with Brookfi eld #4 Spindle @ 60 rpm

The calibration hose length is 50ft.

Actual calibrated rate for each setting and the foam concentration used for calibration

Setting Actual Rate Foam Class UL-162

Tolerance

1/2% 0.58% A .5 - .65%%

1.15%

3.45%

6.50%

1 - 1.3%

3 - 3.9%

6 - 7.8%

5.0 MAXIMUM HOSE LAY

The maximum hose lay is based on the back pressure. Pushing the foam solution through the hose and nozzles causes back pressure on the eductor exit. If the back pressure on a 200 psi (14 bar) nozzle is over 130 psi (9 bar) the eductor will not work. If the back pressure on the 150 psi (10 bar) eductor is over 80 psi (5.5 bar), the eductor will not work.

Elevation loss adds to the back pressure when the nozzle is higher than the eductor. For each foot in vertical height, there is 0.4 psi elevation loss.

WARNING

Do not exceed the maxmum back pressure. Excess back pressure causes loss of foam fl ow resulting in risk of injury or death from an ineffective stream. Verify that adequate foam fl ow is established and maintained.

The eductor can be used with or without a monitor. The maximum hose lays and elevations change due to the different friction losses in the monitors. Please use the appropriate chart for the inlet pressure and the appropriate portable monitor if one is used.

To use in a permanent installation with another monitor, calculate friction loss in pipes and elevation changes to fi nd correct setup.

To calculate back pressure, add the nozzle pressure, hose friction loss, and elevation pressure loss together, and make sure the sum does not exceed 130 psi (9 bar)or 80 psi (5.5 bar) depending on the model. The Go/No-Go pressure gage on the outlet of the unit indicates acceptable back pressure levels. Should the gage show a pressure in the No-Go (red) range, shut down the line and change the line setup to lower the pressure.

NOTE: Low pressure 150psi (10 bar) eductors are only compatible with 55 psi (4 bar) nozzles.

NOTE: Metric version eductors are only compatible with 4bar nozzles, and do not work with the Partner and Partner-Lite monitors.

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Eductor

Rating

250 GPM at

200 PSI

350 GPM at

200 PSI

250 GPM at

150 PSI

350 GPM at

150 PSI

Hose Size

2.5

WITHOUT MONITOR

100

250

100

100 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

200

100

500

250

200

100

450

200

100

80 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

350

200

100

900

600

300

400

200

100

250

150

300

200

100

700

450

200

150

100

55 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

550

300

150

900

600

300

125

100

125

Eductor

Rating

250 GPM at

200 PSI

350 GPM at

200 PSI

250 GPM at

150 PSI

350 GPM at

150 PSI

Hose Size

2.5

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2.5

WITH BLITZFIRE

100 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

100

225

125

80 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

250

100

600

300

100

125

100

300

200

100

55 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

450

300

150

600

400

100

200

100

500

300

100

110

100

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Eductor

Rating

250 GPM at

200 PSI

Hose Size

2.5

350 GPM at

200 PSI

250 GPM at

150 PSI

350 GPM at

150 PSI

2.5

WITH CROSSFIRE

225

100

100 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

150

300

100

400

250

100

80 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

350

200

100

600

300

100

175

100

600

300

100

350

250

100

800

400

100

175

100

400

250

100

55 PSI Nozzle

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

500

350

100

120

900

450

100

250

100

130

100

125

Eductor

Rating

1000 l/min at

10 bar

1500 l/min at

10 bar

With Crossfi re - Metric

4 BAR Nozzle

Hose Size mm

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximun

Elevation

Eductor

Rating

Without Monitor - Metric

4 BAR Nozzle

Hose Size

LPM

1000 l/min at

10 bar

1500 l/min at

10 bar mm

Maximum

Hose Lay

Maximum

Elevation

Friction loss varies with different brand hoses. Please determine the friction loss of your own hose. The nominal fl ow of the eductor is the sum of the water plus the foam concentrate when set at 6%. The eductor should always have 200 psi (14 bar) at the inlet unless otherwise specifi ed on the eductor body. The water fl ow does not change with different percentage settings; however the inducted concentrate will change when the percentage setting is changed. Therefore, the total fl ow exiting the eductor is lower at 1/2% than at 6%. Lower fl ow rate reduces nozzle pressure and hose friction loss. Longer hose can be used when proportioning rate is less because less work in needed to move less concentrate.

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6.0 NOZZLE SELECTION

Eductors work with any nozzle whose gallonage is equal or larger than eductors’. However, if a larger gallonage nozzle is used, the reach of nozzle and the proportioning rate of the eductor will be compromised.

Fog-type nozzles have the greatest reach in the straight stream position. The fi nished foam is produced as the stream projects forward, and the greatest expansion is at the end of the stream. While straight stream gives maximum reach, it can also splash fl ammable liquids if not carefully applied. The stream impact can be softened by defl ecting the stream off nearby objects. The stream can also be trimmed to a 10-15 degree pattern which gives good reach and creates a softer “snow-fl aking” effect at the end of the stream.

The expansion ratio is the amount of fi nished foam produced compared to the volume of foam concentrate/water solution used to generate the foam. For example: A 10:1 expansion ratio will production 3500 gallons of fi nished foam from a 350 GPM nozzle.

Non-aspirated automatic nozzles can produce expansion ratios of 6-8:1 when measured at the end of the stream. By maintaining a constant nozzle pressure, automatic nozzles keep the velocity of the stream high. Large amounts of air are pulled into the stream and mix with the foam concentrate/water solution as the stream leaves the nozzle.

Air-aspirating devices, such as the TFT FOAMJET, allow a wider selection of foam concentrates to be used, and can produce a better quality of fi nished foam. Air-aspirating attachments will, (1) improve the 1/4 drain time, (2) produce a more uniform bubble structure,

(3) improve the burn back resistance of the fi nished foam, and (4) the foam blanket is visibly thicker. This thicker foam blanket has better vapor suppression and is longer lasting than foam from non-aspirated nozzles. The fi nal expansion ratio and, therefore, the amount of fi nished foam, depends on the type of foam concentrate being used.

WARNING

The nozzle must be operated fully open to prevent excessive back pressure which will prevent foam pickup. Lack of foam can result in injury or death.

The following table lists the compatibility between eductors and nozzles. NOTE: A nozzle under 100 psi will result in lower nozzle

pressure and shorter stream reach.

Nozzle Name Nozzle Model #

Max-Force

Max-Matic

Max-Flow

MD*2A

MD-ERP-*2A

MD-ER-*2A

MD*8A

MD-ERP-*8A

MD-ER-*8A

MD*7A

MD*4A

MD-ERP-*4A

MD-ER-*4A

350 SERIES EDUCTORS

Water Flow

Setting GPM

Nozzle

Pressure PSI

Low Expansion

Foam Attachment

100-500

100 or 55

100 to 30

FJ-LX-MD

Multi-Expansion

Foam Attachment

NONE

7.0 TROUBLE-SHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Eductor picks up too much foam

Weak Foam or No Foam

Percentage Knob is set at higher percentage than desired

Eductor inlet pressure is incorrect

Metering head paired with incorrect body

Out of foam or bucket is nearly empty

Turn knob to desired percentage

Set eductor inlet pressure to pressure specifi ed on labels

Use correct metering head for body

Refi ll tank

Percentage knob is set to lower percentage or is set to OFF Turn knob to desired percentage

Percentage ball is partially or completely plugged Take off the meter head and clean debris out of the percentage ball

Hose lay is incorrect Correct hose lay using Section 5.0

Eductor inlet pressure is incorrect

Hose is kinked

Set eductor inlet pressure to pressure specifi ed on labels

Straighten kinks out of hose

Concentrate intake hose is completely or partially clogged

Valve in nozzle is not fully open

Nozzle size is incorrect

Nozzle is clogged

Foam has thickened due to cold temperatures

Clean debris out of concentrate intake hose

Fully open valve in nozzle

Select correct nozzle using Section 6.0

Flush nozzle to clear out debris or remove nozzle to clean debris out

Use a foam suitable for temperatures

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8.0 DRAWING AND PARTS LIST

15 16

17 18

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 10-24 X 1/2 SOCKET HEAD SCREW

2 PALM BUTTON 2.5" EDUCTOR

3 SMALLEY RING

4 BUTTON SPRING 2.5" EDUCTOR

5 KNOB 2.5" EDUCTOR

6 3/16" TORLON BALL

7 SPRING HELICAL COMPRESSION

8 O-RING-008

9 BACK FLUSH PIN

10 O-RING-121

PROPORTIONING BALL 250 GPM

PROPORTIONING BALL 350 GPM

PROPORTIONING BALL 1000 LPM

PROPORTIONING BALL 1500 LPM

12 SPIROL PIN

METER LABEL 250 GPM

METER LABEL 350 GPM

METER LABEL 250 GPM 150 PSI

METER LABEL 350 GPM 150 PSI

METER LABEL 1000 LPM

METER LABEL 1500 LPM

14 METER HEAD 2.5" EDUCTOR

15 BALL 3/8" - POLYETHYLENE

16 PROP. BALL SEAT 2.5" EDUCTOR

17 O-RING-219

UL604

UL605

1 UE535

1 VB375PE

1 UE635

1 VO-219

18 O-RING-136

19 CAMLOCK CONNECTOR

VO-136

UE613

20 8' HOSE WITH CAMLOCK 1 UE940

21 LOCKER RING SPRING 2.5" EDUCTOR 4 UE515

22 LOCATION RING 2.5" EDUCTOR

23 1/4" SS BALL

24 HEAD LOCKER 2.5" EDUCTOR

25 CHECK DISK 2.5" EDUCTOR

26 O-RING 226

27 INTERSECTION CONNECTION

28 O-RING-143

UE545

V2125

UE510

UE525

VO-226

UE440

VO-143

QTY PART #

1 VT10-24SH500

1 UE550

1 VR4315

1 UE505

1 UE540

5 V2120-TORLON

5 VM4195

1 VO-008

1 UE220

1 VO-121

UE530

UE531

UE532

UE533

1 VP109X625H

UL600

UL601

UL602

UL603

CAUTION

ITEM DESCRIPTION

NAME LABEL 250 GPM

NAME LABEL 350 GPM

NAME LABEL 250 GPM 150 PSI

NAME LABEL 350 GPM 150 PSI

NAME LABEL 1000 LPM

NAME LABEL 1500 LPM

30 INTERSECTION 2.5" EDUCTOR

31 O-RING-139

32 SMALLEY RING

EXIT 250 GPM 2.5"NH

EXIT 250 GPM 2.5"NPSH

EXIT 350 GPM 2.5"NH

EXIT 350 GPM 2.5"NPSH

EXIT 250 GPM 150 PSI 2.5"NH

EXIT 250 GPM 150 PSI 2.5"NPSH

EXIT 350 GPM 150 PSI 2.5"NH

EXIT 350 GPM 150 PSI 2.5"NPSH

EXIT 1000 LPM 2.5"BSP

EXIT 1500 LPM 2.5"BSP

34 O-RING-235

35 SWIVELING PRESSURE GAGE RING

36 GAGE PROTECTOR

GO/NO-GO GAGE 200 PSI

GO/NO-GO GAGE 150 PSI

38 O-RING-224

BLENDING TUBE 250 GPM

BLENDING TUBE 350 GPM

BLENDING TUBE 250 GPM 150 PSI

BLENDING TUBE 350 GPM 150 PSI

BLENDING TUBE 1000 LPM

BLENDING TUBE 1500 LPM

40 1/4-28 X 1/2 SOCKET SET SCREW

41 3/16" SS BALL

COUPLING 2.5"NH

COUPLING 2.5"NPSH

43 GASKET

2 VO-235

1 UE430

1 UE450

UE650

UE655

1 VO-224

UE410

UE411

UE412

UE413

UE414

UE415

1 VT25-28SS500

48 V2120

M307N

M307I

1 V3190

QTY PART #

UL610

UL611

UL612

UL613

UL614

UL615

1 UE420

1 VO-139

1 VR4320

UE400N

UE400I

UE401N

UE401I

UE402N

UE402I

UE403N

UE403I

UE404B

UE405B

Do not intermix metering heads with eductor bodies of different fl ow rates. Intermixing can cause weaker or stronger foam than expected resulting in risk of injury as the ability to control the fi re is compromised.

9.0 FOAM BUCKET ARRANGEMENTS

The foam suction hose is matched to the eductor and must not be lengthened or foam fl ow will be reduced resulting in weak foam.

(as shown in location D). The other three locations (A, B, & C) show the recommended foam bucket arrangement.

LOCATION A

FOAM

LOCATION B

FOAM

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LOCATION C

LOCATION D

9.1 FOAM SUPPLY LOGISTICS

When using Class B foams for extinguishing burning pools of liquids a continuous foam supply is essential. Foam fl ow may be interrupted by not changing foam buckets quickly or by switching the metering head to OFF. Foam buckets can be diffi cult to move or open quickly, therefore training and planning for a continuous foam supply is recommended.

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10.0 MAINTENANCE

The eductor does not need regular maintenance. However, make sure the eductor is completely cleaned after each use. Otherwise the foam concentrate may dry inside and around the percentage ball resulting in plugged metering orifi ces. Look down inside the metering head after fl ushing and check valve to ensure clean passageways.

11.0 WARRANTY

Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its nozzles and other equipment (“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 (5) 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 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA, 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 A LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY ONLY. TFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT ALL

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE MADE BY TFT BEYOND THAT STATED IN THIS DOCUMENT.

This limited warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

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User manual | LIU-360 rev00

350 SERIES

MANUAL: IN-LINE FOAM EDUCTOR

MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

200 PSI Eductor

GPM

Eductor

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

Table Of Contents

1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS

2.0 SAFETY

3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION

3.2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.4 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

3.5 CONCENTRATE INTAKE HOSE OPTIONS

4.0 FOAM SELECTION

4.1 CLASS A FOAM

4.2 CLASS B FOAM

4.3 FOAM COMPATIBILITY

4.4 FOAM CONSUMPTION

5.0 MAXIMUM HOSE LAY

8.0 DRAWING AND PARTS LIST

9.1 FOAM SUPPLY LOGISTICS

10.0 MAINTENANCE

11.0 WARRANTY

DANGER

1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

DANGER

NOTICE

2.0 SAFETY

DANGER

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION

3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION (cont)

3.2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.4 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

3.5 CONCENTRATE INTAKE HOSE OPTIONS

4.0 FOAM SELECTION

4.1 CLASS A FOAM

SOLID FUEL - CLASS A

4.2 CLASS B FOAM

4.3 FOAM COMPATIBILITY

4.4 FOAM CONSUMPTION

5.0 MAXIMUM HOSE LAY

WITHOUT MONITOR

WITH BLITZFIRE

WITH CROSSFIRE

With Crossfi re - Metric

Without Monitor - Metric

6.0 NOZZLE SELECTION

350 SERIES EDUCTORS

7.0 TROUBLE-SHOOTING

8.0 DRAWING AND PARTS LIST

9.0 FOAM BUCKET ARRANGEMENTS

9.1 FOAM SUPPLY LOGISTICS

DANGER

10.0 MAINTENANCE

11.0 WARRANTY

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

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