Task Force Tips Extend-A-Gun XG12 User manual

INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Telescoping Waterway for
Deck Mounted Monitors
MODEL XG12
To make the Extend-A-Gun as versatile as
possible three mounting bracket kits are
offered. Each kit has a different upper
bracket, the lower bracket is the same in all
three.
SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER NOZZLE
AND CROSSFIRE DECK GUN
SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER NOZZLE
AND CROSSFIRE DECK GUN
1) MOUNTING PLATE, 9" SQ.
TFT PART XGB-23
1) MOUNTING PLATE, 9" SQ.
TFT PART XGB-23
2) SADDLE BRACKET
TFT PART XGB-33
2) SADDLE BRACKET
TFT PART XGB-33
ALTERNATE
** - OUTLETS SHOWN ARE
FOR MODELS XG12PL - XL & XG12-VL-XL
FOR MODELS WITH 3" MAKE NPT OUTLET, ADD 1"
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without
understanding the manual and receiving proper training is a misuse of this
equipment. A person who has not read and understood all operating and
safety instructions, is not qualified to operate the Extend-A-Gun telescoping
unit.
DANGER
XGB-13 TUBE/SADDLE
BRACKET SET
XGB-23 PLATE/SADDLE
BRACKET SET
XGB-33 SADDLE/SADDLE
BRACKET SET
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2351 Industrial Drive • Valparaiso , IN 46383-9511 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax [phone]
Made in USA • www.tft.com
TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
2.0
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
9.0
10.0
MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
GENERAL INFORMATION
BRACKET SETS
TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION
SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION
PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS
INDICATOR SWITCH WIRING
LABELS
MOUNTING MONITORS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EXTEND
RETRACT
INDICATOR LIGHT
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST
WARRANTY
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The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response
equipment and services want responders to know and understand the
following:
1. Firefighting 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
Firefighting 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.
DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
FEMSA
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For safe dependable service, the Extend-A-Gun must be securely mounted.
The forces acting on the mounting brackets, when the Extend-A-Gun is in the
extended position, are higher than the forces in a normal deck gun installation.
Keep the upper and lower brackets as far apart as possible to minimize the
amount of stress on the upper and lower brackets.
Do not plug or cap the Extend-A-Gun or mounted deck gun while it is in the raised
position. This will prevent the Extend-A-Gun from being lowered all the way and
the latch pawls will not lock.
The Extend-A-Gun may be used in either the raised or the lowered position, but
not in-between. Make sure that the slide bar is down and both pawls are flush
with the housing before use. If the word "UNLOCKED" is visible, the Extend-A-
Gun is unlocked and may rise suddenly if it is in the lowered position and the
water is turned on or fall suddenly if it is in the raised position and the water is
turned off. When the pawls are flush with the housing, and the water is turned on,
the pawls are locked in position and prevent the latch mechanism from
operating.
1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved
with a particular hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.4-1998 the definitions of the three signal words are as follows:
DANGER
DANGER
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
When operating the Extend-A-Gun you may be in a precarious position. Watch
your footing on top of the truck. It can become very slippery. It is possible to fall
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Do not lift the slide bar when water is flowing, the mechanism will not unlatch, but
the mechanism can be damaged.
Do not lift the slide bar to lower the deck gun without supporting the weight of the
deck gun. It can fall and cause injury.
Master stream flows are very powerful and capable of causing injury and
property damage. Make sure the monitor is pointing in a safe direction before
water to the monitor is turned on. Use care in directing the stream.
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This kit contains a six inch square steel tube with two U-bolts to be used as the upper bracket and a saddle bracket,
similar to a heavy duty muffler clamp for the lower bracket. Both brackets must be used. This kit is designed primarily for
installation in trucks as they are being built at the factory. The tube bracket may be welded onto the truck tubular
framework, as shown on the Tube Bracket Welding Diagram. The lower bracket, as shown in the Saddle Bracket Welding
Diagrams, should be welded to an additional support and clamped as low at possible on the bottom of the Extend-A-Gun
tube. Make sure the welds are capable of withstanding the forces shown on the Side Loads At Mounting Points Diagram.
The Extend-A-Gun may be installed in the brackets after the truck is painted. Use Loctite, supplied in kit on U-bolt threads,
and torque nuts on upper U-bolts to 15-17 ft-lbf, torque nuts on lower U-bolts to 36-40 ft-lbf.
TUBE BRACKET WELDINGTUBE BRACKET WELDING
PART
VT37-16FNT
XG480
XG475
QTY
4
1
2
DESCRIPTION
3/8-16 FLANGED HEX NUT
TUBE BRACKET
4-1/2 U-BOLT 3/8 DIA.
Task Force Tips strongly recommends that Extend-A-Gun be installed using
the bracket sets, sold by Task Force Tips, that are designed for this purpose.
For the Extend-A-Gun to operate safely and properly, it must be installed in
such a way that the brackets can withstand the forces resulting from the
nozzle reaction force. The Task Force Tips bracket sets are designed to fit
the Extend-A-Gun outer tube very closely to prevent distortion of the outer
tube and to give it adequate support.
3.0 BRACKET SETS
3.1 TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION
For safe dependable service, the Extend-A-Gun be securely mounted. To make the Extend-A-Gun as versatile as
possible, three mounting bracket kits are offered. Each kit has a different upper bracket. The lower bracket is the same in
all three.
MUST
4
WARNING
XGB-13
TUBE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-33
SADDLE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-23
PLATE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
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This kit may be used in either new or
retro-fit installations. The top plate with
its bracket may be bolted above or
below an existing deck. The lower
saddle bracket is installed as
previously shown. Both brackets must
be used. To minimize the stress on the
brackets they should be as far apart as
possible when clamped to the Extend-
A-Gun tube. Please refer to the Side
Loads at Mounting Points Diagram and
make sure the mounting points can
withstand these forces. Use Loctite®,
supplied in kit on all threads, torque
bolts to 40-45 ft-lbf and nuts on U-bolts
to 36-40 ft-lbf.
PART
VT50-13NT
XG485
XG476
QTY
2
1
1
DESCRIPTION
1/2-13 HEX NUT
MOUNTING PLATE
4-1/2 U-BOLT 1/2 DIA.
Deck
Bottom
View
This kit contains two mild steel saddle brackets and U-bolts, and is designed for factory installation on new equipment.
Both Brackets must be used. Both brackets are to be welded to truck framework as far apart as possible yet still clamp on
the Extend-A-Gun tube. The welds must be able to withstand the forces shown on the Side Loads at Mounting Points
Diagram. The Extend-A-Gun may be installed in the brackets after the truck is painted. Use Loctite, supplied in kit on U-
bolt threads, and torque nuts on U-bolts to 36-40 ft-lbf.
SADDLE BRACKET WELDING
PART
VT50-13NT
XG486
XG476
QTY
2
1
1
DESCRIPTION
1/2-13 HEX NUT
SADDLE BRACKET
4-1/2 U-BOLT 1/2 DIA.
3.2 SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION
3.3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
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D2
1
2
3
4
5
6
D1
1
HEIGHT
18
19
20
21
22
23
D3 min
7
8
8
8
9
9
D3 max
14
13
12
11
10
9
D2
1
2
3
4
5
D1
4
HEIGHT
21
22
23
24
25
D3 min
8
9
9
10
10
D3 max
14
13
12
11
10
D2
1
2
3
4
D1
5
HEIGHT
22
23
24
25
D3 min
9
9
10
10
D3 max
14
13
12
11
D2
1
2
3
4
D1
7
HEIGHT
24
25
26
27
D3 min
10
10
11
11
D3 max
14
13
12
11
D2
1
2
3
4
D1
6
HEIGHT
23
24
25
26
D3 min
9
10
10
11
D3 max
14
13
12
11
D2
1
2
3
4
D1
8
HEIGHT
25
26
27
28
D3 min
10
11
11
11
D3 max
14
13
12
11
D2
1
2
3
D1
9
HEIGHT
26
27
28
D3 min
11
11
11
D3 max
14
13
12
D2
1
2
3
D1
10
HEIGHT
27
28
29
D3 min
11
11
12
D3 max
14
13
12
D2
1
2
3
4
5
D1
3
HEIGHT
20
21
22
23
24
D3 min
8
8
9
9
10
D3 max
14
13
12
11
10
D2
1
2
3
4
5
D1
2
HEIGHT
19
20
21
22
23
D3 min
8
8
8
9
9
D3 max
14
13
12
11
10
CHART FOR MODEL
XG-12 ONLY
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4.0 SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS
D1= inches
D2= inches
Task Force Tips CROSSFIRE
Elkhart Stinger Mod. 8297-98 w/ companion flange
Akron Apollo Mod. 3422 w/ companion flange
Akron Apollo Mod. 3422 threaded on
D1=1"
D1=6"
D1=5"
D1=4"
WHEN D2 IS LARGE AND D3 IS SMALL
THE REACTION FORCES, F1 & F2, ON
THE BRACKETS ARE LARGER.
WHEN D2 IS SMALL AND D3 IS LARGE
THE REACTION FORCES, F1 & F2, ON
THE BRACKETS ARE SMALLER.
ALWAYS MAKE D3 AS LARGE AS POSSIBLE.
Before installing the Extend-A-Gun you MUST determine the forces
that will be exerted in the proposed installation by the reaction force
of the nozzle.
1) Determine the distance, D1, in inches, from
the center of the monitor elevation joint to the
bottom of the threads in the monitor inlet.
D1 FOR MOST COMMON INSTALLATONS
2) Locate the value of D1, in the charts on page
5. Find the desired HEIGHT from the
to the in
the HEIGHT column.
center of
the upper bracket center of the stream
3) Locate D2, the distance from the bottom of
the latch casting to the center of the upper
mounting bracket, for the choosen HEIGHT.
D1
F1
F2
D2
D3 15.7"
C Clamp
WARNING
Crossfire Apollo Intergral Threads
Apollo Flange
Stinger
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The Extend-A-Gun latch mechanism contains a magnetic switch. This switch is intended to be used with a MONITOR EXTENDED
warning light. The magnetic switch in the Extend-A-Gun is a normally open switch, and the switch is closed when the Extend-A-Gun
is in the down position. to limit the current through the switch.The enclosed relay MUST BE USED
1) Screw the threaded switch body into the tapped hole in the Extend-A-Gun latch casting after the Extend-A-Gun is
permanently installed. Be careful not to twist or break the wires.
2) Mount the relay on the electrical panel with the terminals accessible.
3) Drill a 1/2" diameter hole in the dash board for the panel light. Leave enough room for a 1-13/16" diameter label around the
light or a 2" wide x 1-1/2" high label next to the light. Apply one of the two warning labels and push the panel light through
the hole in the dash.
4) Connect the labeled wires on the switch to terminal #85 on the relay and ground respectively.
5) Connect the terminals on the panel light to terminal #87A on the relay and ground respectively.
6) Connect a wire from a "spare" position on the trucks circuit breaker panel to terminals #30 and #86. The circuit from the
"spare" position in the fuse block should only be energized when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
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F1 be less than 3100 lbf. F2 be less than 2200 lbf.
And the proposed installation MUST be capable of withstanding forces of this magnitude.
MUST MUST
5) Calculate forces on Brackets, Add D1 + D2 + D3 + 15.7 =
6) MultiplyLx900
7) Divide M by D3
8) Subtract 900 from F1
D3= inches
D1 + D2 +D3 +15.7=L inches
Lx900=M inch • pounds
M/D3 =F1 pounds
F1 -900=F2 pounds
4) Determine the distance, D3 in inches, from the
to the for the
proposed installation.
center of the upper
mounting bracket center of the lower mounting bracket
D3 MUST be between D3 min and D3 max.
NOTE:
Injury can result from an inadequately supported monitor. The monitor
mount must be capable of supporting the nozzle reaction force which can be
as high as 900 lbf. (400 kg). Flanges and pipe made from plastic are
inadequate for monitor mounting and must not be used.
WARNING
5.0 INDICATOR SWITCH WIRING
V4155 Relay 12VDC
15VDC Max
10 Watt Coil Max
EXTEND-A-GUN
SWITCH
MOUNT RELAY ON
ELECTRICAL PANEL
BATTERY
SPARE
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
87
86 85
30
87a
SWITCH IS CLOSED WHEN
EXTEND-A-GUN IS IN THE DOWN POSITION
MOUNT PANEL
LIGHT IN DASH
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Attach the rectangular instruction label (XGL010) to a smooth flat surface where it can
be read by the person operating the Extend-a-Gun and monitor.
Attach the warning label (XGL020) next to the indicator light or warning label (XGL025)
around the indicator light on the truck dashboard.
INSTRUCTIONS
Support weight of monitor.
Lift slide bar to disengage latch.
Raise or lower monitor, with slide bar released,
until latch engages.
Check that slide bar is fully down and latches
are flush with housing.
1)
2)
3)
4)
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[phone] • 800 348-2686 • www.tft.com • MADE IN U.S.A.
XGL010
Read manual before use.
WARNING When Light is ON,
Deck Monitor is
Lower Before
Moving Vehicle.
EXTENDED.
XGL020
WARNING
6.0 LABELS
7.0 MOUNTING MONITORS
8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
XGL025
WARNING
When Light is ON,
Deck Monitor is
EXTENDED.
Lower Before
Moving Vehicle.
A Task Force Tips Crossfire® monitor may be mounted in one of two ways. We recommend that it be mounted directly on
Extend-A-Gun models XG12PL-XL, XG12VL-XL, XG18PL-XL, or XG18VL-XL, which have integral Crossfire bases built in.
Alternatively, it can be mounted on Extend-A-Gun models XG12PL- PL, XG12VL-PL, XG18PL-PL, or XG18VL-PL using
Task Force Tips part XFF-APL Truck Mount Base, which fits only the Task Force Tips Crossfire.
Akron Apollo® monitors may be mounted on Extend-A-Gun models XG12PL-PL, XG12VL-PL, XG18PL-PL, or XG18VL-PL
in one of two ways. We recommend that the direct mount flange be screwed directly to the 3" pipe threads on the Extend-
A-Gun. The base may be modified by having the flange turned down to 5" diameter at your local machine shop.
Alternatively, the direct mount flange can be bolted to Task Force Tips part XFF-CPL Companion Flange (or equivalent)
with out modification. Make sure that the flange bolts do not interfere with the Extend-A-Gun latch mechanism.
Elkhart Stinger® monitors must be bolted to Extend-A-Gun models XG12PL-PL, XG12VL-PL, XG18PL-PL, or XG18VL-PL
using Task Force Tips part XFF-CPL Companion Flange (or equivalent). Make sure the flange bolts do not interfere with
the Extend-A-Gun latch mechanism.
The Extend-A-Gun may be used in either the extended or retracted position,
but not in-between. Make sure the slide bar is down and both pawls are flush
with the housing before use. The word "UNLOCKED" located on the top of the
pawls should not be visible. When in use, the pawls are locked in position and
prevent the latch mechanism from operating.
Do not attempt to raise the Extend-A-Gun with water pressure. Rapid upward
movement of the Extend-A-Gun can cause injury to persons by striking them,
or knocking them off the fire truck. It can also cause damage to the Extend-A-
Gun, monitor, or other equipment.
Do not lift the slide bar when flowing water. The mechanism will not unlatch,
but the mechanism can be damaged.
Do not lift the slide bar to lower the deck gun with out supporting the weight
of the deck gun. It can fall and cause injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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1)
2)
3)
4)
Make certain the valve to the deck gun is closed.
Lift the slide bar on the Extend-A-Gun latch mechanism with one hand and lift the deck gun straight up
with your other hand. The slide bar should be released after the deck gun has moved out of the retracted
position. Notice the word "UNLOCKED" appear on the top surface of the pawls.
When the deck gun is in the extended position it will not be possible to lift it any higher. The pawls will
retract, the slide bar will move down flush with the housing and the word "UNLOCKED" is no longer
visible.
Make certain that the pawls are flush with the sides of the housing and that the word "UNLOCKED" is not
visible before operating the valve to the deck gun.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Make certain the valve to the deck gun is closed.
Lift the deck gun slightly with one hand to take the weight off the latch mechanism and lift the slide bar
with your other hand. Notice the word "UNLOCKED" appears on the top surface of the pawls.
Lower the deck gun to the retracted position. The slide bar should be released after the deck gun leaves
the extended position.
Make certain that both pawls are flush with the sides of the housing and that the word "UNLOCKED" is
not visible before opening the valve to the deck gun.
The Extend-A-Gun has a built in switch to control an indicator light on the truck dash board showing that the Extend-
A-Gun is in the the extended position. This is to help prevent damage that would occur if the deck gun hits a low
overhanging object.. Do not move the truck with the Extend-A-Gun in the extended position.
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8.1 EXTEND
8.2 RETRACT
8.3 INDICATOR LIGHT
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9.0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
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EXTEND-A-GUN
MODEL XG12
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Description Qty Order #
1* Crossfire Outlet 1 XGE390
4 12" Inner Tube Code-RLM 1 XG312XL
5 12" Inner Tube 3" NPT 1 XG312PL
12" Inner Tube 3" BSP 1 XG312BL
6 Cylindrical Magnet 1 VM4152
10 Cup Seal 1 XG125
11 Rubber Terminal Boot 1 VM4165
12 Threaded Reed Switch 1 VM4144
13 Stop Screw 2 XG120
14 Slide Spring 2 XG141
15 Flush Pin 2 H790
16 Slide Bar 1 XG140
17 5/16-18x1¼SHCS 2 VT31-18SH1.2
18 Roller 2 XG130
19 Bell 1 XG110
20 Right Pawl 1 XG135R
Left Pawl (not shown) 1 XG135L
21 SF Wearstrip 1 M515
22 12" Outer Tube 1 XG412
23 O-Ring-343 1 VO-343
24 3" Male NPT Inlet 1 XG405PL
25 1/2-14 NPT Pipe Plug 1 VT50-14PP
26 3" Male Victaulic Inlet 1 XG405VL
27 12 V Switching Relay 1 V4155
28 Instruction Label 1 XGL010
30 Dashboard Label 1 XGL020
31 Indicator Light 1 VM4156
32 Round Dash Label 1 XGL025
33 Swivel Ring 1 X425
34 5/16 SS Ball 78 VB.312
35 Swivel Screw 2 X405
36 Switch Protector 1 XG115
37 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 SHCS 1 VT25-20SH1.2
38 1/4-28 X 1/2 Button Head 2 VT25Y28BH504
39 Flat Washer 1/4" Stainless 2 VW687X281-50
40 O-Ring-236 1 VO-236
*For Crossfire Only

Task Force Tips, Inc., 2351 Industrial Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9511 ("TFT") warrants to the original
purchaser of its Extend-A-Gun Telescoping Waterway ("equipment"), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the
equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the five (5) year period from the date of
purchase.
TFT's obligation under this warranty is specifically 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 , 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, it 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 beneficiary 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 MERCHANT ABILITY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE MADE BY TFT
BEYOND THAT STATED IN THE DOCUMENT.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
2351 Industrial Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9511
10.0 WARRANTY FOR EXTEND-A-GUN
2351 Industrial Drive • Valparaiso , IN 46383-9511 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax [phone]
Made in USA • www.tft.com
TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.
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