A hydrant under monitor or HUM is a water distribution manifold that can be mounted on a wet or dry fire protection riser. The HUM allows you to simultaneously or individually control water supply to a high-volume STORZ connection, gated wye, and fire protection monitor. Separate valves control your water main and monitor for maximum […]
If you have a broken pistol grip, need a new color of grip, or would like to add a pistol grip to your nozzle, the procedure is very simple. Follow along with this tutorial! Tools Required: 5/16” Ball End Allen Driver Pistol Grip Repair Kit HM692ORG-KIT – Orange HM692RED-KIT –Red HM692YEL-KIT – Yellow HM692WHT-KIT […]
If your Blitzfire no longer holds its open position, it’s likely that your trip mechanism needs to be replaced. This repair can be done fairly quickly with a few tools. Let’s get started! Tools Required: XX910-KIT: Blitzfire trip mechanism replacement kit ¾” socket or combination wrench 5/32” Allen Wrench 7/32” Allen Wrench 1/8” Allen […]
The process for replacing the ball seat and clapper seal on your Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve is easy! Tools Needed: 1/8” Allen Wrench 3/32” Allen Wrench 5/32” Allen Wrench Pointed seal pick 1.25” Combination Wrench or Crescent Wrench Light Grease Changing the Ball Seat: Using your 1/8” allen wrench, back out the set […]
Some statements in this video are outdated, though the nozzle lubrication procedure stays the same. Kits no longer include flash drives, and you should reference the most recent NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) guidelines for all nozzle testing. Repair times are currently above 24 hours. When to Perform Field Lubrication of Your Nozzle This video […]
If your Crossfire Monitor is in the lock position and you can still move it on top of your fire truck, it likely needs a new rotation lock. This repair is relatively easy and uses only a few tools. Tools Needed: X170-KIT: Crossfire Rotation Lock Insert Kit Flathead screwdriver or pick Replacing the Crossfire […]
If the dual pressure knob on your Dual Force or Mid-Force nozzle is missing due to front end damage, or the knob no longer operates properly, replacement is a fairly simple process. The replacement procedure for the knob is the same on both nozzles. Let’s dive in! Dual Pressure Knob Replacement Procedure: Remove the old […]
If you notice that your nozzle does not stay in position on your Blitzfire, that indicates that your clutch needs adjusted or replaced. To Adjust: Using a ¾" wrench on the nut, tighten it in small increments. If it holds its position after some adjustment, you do not need to replace it. If […]
This video walks you through changing the valve seat on your standard or jumbo Ball Intake Valve (BIV). Included in Your Kit: Hose gasket for 5” and 6” Shut off seat that goes inside the valve Grease Tools Needed: Hammer Flat piece of metal or plastic How to: Take a look at how […]
This video walks you through how to change LDH couplings including Ball Intake Valves (BIV), Jumbo BIV, Jumbo Siamese, Jumbo Wye, Adapters, Elbows, and Suction Hose. You may do this if your couplings become damaged, or if your department is changing size or threads. Tools Required: Bearing strip removal tool Pointed pick White or silicone […]
This video shows you how to repair your shaper guide if it does not turn properly and the guide moves back and forth. This results in the shaper guide not moving your fog pattern appropriately. Tools Needed: Strap Wrench Chisel Tip X-Acto Knife Red Loctite 3 Replacement Torlon Balls Vice How to Repair Your Combination […]
Why Adjust Your Slide Valve? There are two reasons you may want to adjust the slide valve on your Task Force Tips nozzle: When the nozzle is in the closed position you are still getting water leaking past the valve. Cold weather applications where you want to keep some water running through the hose […]
Programming the Park Function Programming the park function on your TFT monitor takes only a couple of minutes. Let’s dive in: Turn the power off to your TFT monitor. Make sure the green light is no longer on. Turn power back on to the monitor. The monitor is fully powered once the green light […]
This video and article cover the necessary steps for troubleshooting your Task Force Tips RC Monitor motor board. This video is right for you if your straight stream to fog control, vertical axis, or horizontal axis are not working. The goal of this exercise is to determine if the problem is a board issue or a […]
“Can you reseal a Ball Intake Valve (BIV)?” If your Ball Intake Valve starts leaking, you have a couple of options for getting it resealed depending on your needs. Field Repair Kits If you and your crew are up to the task, you can choose to reseal your BIV on your own. There are repair […]