TFT EXTEND-A-GUN XG12 Programming manual

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MANUAL: EXTEND-A-GUN
MODEL XG12
Telescoping Waterway for Deck Mounted Monitors
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER 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.
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 [phone]
To make the Extend-A-Gun as versatile as
possiblethreemountingbracketkitsareoffered.
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
ALTERNATE:
1) MOUNTING PLATE, 9” SQ.
TFT PART XGB-23
2) SADDLE BRACKET
TFT PART XGB-33
3" NPT
XGB-13 TUBE/SADDLE
BRACKET SET
XGB-23 PLATE/SADDLE
BRACKET SET
XGB-33 SADDLE/SADDLE
BRACKET SET
** - OUTLETS SHOWN ARE
FOR MODELS XG12PL - XL & XG12-VL-XL
FOR MODELS WITH 3” MAKE NPT OUTLET, ADD 1”

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1.0 MEANING OF SIGNALWORDS......................................... 3
2.0 SAFETY ............................................................................ 3
3.0 BRACKET SETS................................................................. 4
3.1 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................ 4
3.2 PART IDENTIFICATION AND MODELS............................. 5
3.3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION............................... 5
4.0 SIDE LOADSAT MOUNTING POINTS............................... 6
5.0 INDICATOR SWITCH WIRING........................................... 7
6.0 LABELS ............................................................................ 8
7.0 MOUNTING MONITORS.................................................... 8
8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................... 8
8.1 EXTEND ....................................................................... 9
8.2 RETRACT..................................................................... 9
8.3 INDICATOR LIGHT....................................................... 9
9.0 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST....................................10
10.0 WARRANTY...................................................BACK COVER
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. 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.
FEMSA
Fire and Emergency Manufactures and Service Association
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
Table Of Contents

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1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
Asafety 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 Z535.4-2007, the definitions 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 NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
2.0 SAFETY
The operation of this monitor can be dangerous. The following must be observed at all times.
DANGER 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 off the truck onto the pavement.
WARNING 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.
WARNING 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.
WARNING For safe dependable service, the Extend-A-Gun must be securely mounted.
WARNING 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.
WARNING Keep the upper and lower brackets as far apart as possible to minimize the amount of stress on
the upper and lower brackets.
WARNING 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.
CAUTION Do not lift the slide bar when water is flowing, the mechanism will not unlatch, but the mechanism
can be damaged.
CAUTION 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.

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3.0 BRACKET SETS
For safe dependable service, the Extend-A-Gun MUST 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.
WARNING 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.
XGB-13
TUBE/SADDLE BRACKET SET XGB-23 PLATE/SADDLE BRACKET SET XGB-33 SADDLE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
3.1 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
QTY PART DESCRIPTION
4 VT37-16FNT 3/8-16 FLANGED HEX NUT
1 XG480 TUBE BRACKET
2 XG475 4-1/2 U-BOLT3/8 DIA.
TUBE BRACKET WELDING
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 LoadsAt 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.

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3.2 PART IDENTIFICATION AND MODELS
QTY PART DESCRIPTION
2 VT50-13NT 1/2-13 HEX NUT
1 XG486 SADDLE BRACKET
1 XG476 4-1/2 U-BOLT1/2 DIA.
3.3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
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
minimizethestressonthe bracketstheyshould
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.
QTY PART DESCRIPTION
2 VT50-13NT 1/2-13 HEX NUT
1 XG485 MOUNTING PLATE
1 XG476 4-1/2 U-BOLT1/2 DIA.

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4.0 SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS
WARNING 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.
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.
D1
F1
F2
D2
D3 15.7"
C Clamp
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 INSTALLATIONS
Task Force Tips CROSSFIRE D1 = 1"
Elkhart Stinger Mod. 8297-98 w/ companion flange D1 = 6"
Akron Apollo Mod. 3422 w/ companion flange D1 = 5"
Akron Apollo Mod. 3422 threaded on D1 = 4"
D1= inches
2) Locate the value of D1, in the charts on page 5.
Find the desired HEIGHT from the center of the
upper bracket to the center of the stream in the
HEIGHT column.
3)LocateD2,the distancefrom thebottom ofthe latch
casting to the center of the upper mounting bracket,
for the choosen HEIGHT. (inches)
D2= inches
Crossfire
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
1
118714
219813
320812
421811
522910
6239 9
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
2
119814
220813
321812
422911
523910
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
3
120814
221813
322912
423911
5 241010
Apollo Intergral Threads
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
4
121814
222913
323912
4241011
5251010
Apollo Flange
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
5
122914
223913
3241012
4251011
Stinger
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
6
123914
2241013
3251012
4261111
CHART FOR MODEL
XG-12 ONLY
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
7
1241014
2251013
3261112
4271111
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
8
1251014
2261113
3271112
4281111
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
91261114 2271113
3281112
D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max
10 1271114 2281113
3291212

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4) Determine the distance, D3 in inches, from the center of the upper mounting
bracket to the center of the lower mounting bracket for the proposed installation. D3
MUST be between D3 min and D3 max. D3= inches
5) Calculate forces on Brackets, Add D1 + D2 + D3 + 15.7 =
D1 + D2 + D3 + 15.7 = L inches
6) Multiply L x 900 L X 900 = M inches • pounds
7) Divide M by D3 M /D3 = F1 pounds
8) Subtract 900 from F1 F1 - 900 = F2 pounds
NOTE: F1 MUST be less than 3100 lbf. F2 MUST be less than 2200 lbf. And the proposed installation MUST be capable of
withstanding forces of this magnitude.
WARNING 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.
5.0 INDICATOR SWITCH WIRING
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. The enclosed relay MUST BE USED to limit the current through the switch.
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
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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6.0 LABELS
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
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)
TASK FORCE TIPS, 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327
[phone] • 800 348-2686 • www.tft.com • MADE IN U.S.A.
XXGL010
Read manual before use.
WARNING
When Light is ON,
Deck Monitor is
Lower Before
Moving Vehicle.
EXTENDED.
XGL020XGL020
WARNING
XGL025XGL025
WARNING
When Light is ON,
Deck Monitor is
EXTENDED.
Lower Before
Moving Vehicle.
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.
7.0 MOUNTING MONITORS
ATask 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-CPLCompanion Flange (or equivalent). Make sure the flange bolts do not interfere with the Extend-A-Gun
latch mechanism.
CAUTION The Extend-A-Gun may become damaged if it is allowed to freeze while containing water. Always
drain after use to avoid damage and possible loss of use.
8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING 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.
WARNING 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.
CAUTION Do not lift the slide bar when flowing water. The mechanism will not unlatch, but the mechanism
can be damaged.
CAUTION 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.

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8.1 EXTEND
1) Make certain the valve to the deck gun is closed.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
8.2 RETRACT
1) Make certain the valve to the deck gun is closed.
2) 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.
3) Lower the deck gun to the retracted position. The slide bar should be released after the deck gun leaves the extended
position.
4) 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.
8.3 INDICATOR LIGHT
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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9.0 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
1
40
43
44
45
46
6
33
35
34
4/5
18
42
13
19
17
20
22
16
15
14
13
12
10
41 21
37 36
26
25
24
25
23
27
28
30
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32

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ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY PART #
1* CROSSFIRE OUTLET 1 XGE390
4/5
12" INNER TUBE CODE-RLM
1
XG312XL
12" INNER TUBE 3" NPT XG312PL
12" INNER TUBE 3" BSP XG312BL
6 CYLINDRICALMAGNET 1 VM4152
10 CUP SEAL 1 XG125
12 THREADED REED SWITCH 1 XG840-KIT
13 STOP SCREW 2 XG120
14 SLIDE SPRING 2 XG141
15 FLUSH PIN 2 H790
16 SLIDE BAR 1 XG835
17 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 SOCKET HEAD SCREW 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 3/4 NPT PIPE PLUG 1 XG410
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 SWIVELRING 1 X425
34 5/16 SS BALL (39) PER REACE 78 VB.312
35 SWIVELSCREW 2 X405
36 SWITCH PROTECTOR 1 XG115
37 1/4-20 X 1-1/4 SOCKET HEAD SCREW 1 VT25-20SH1.2
40 O-RING-236 1 VO-236
41 3/16 X 9/16 HDP SPIROL 2 V2005
42 XG WEAR PIN 2 XG252
43 3" MONITOR BASE CLAMP 2 Y4436
44 CYLINDER NUT 2 Y4437
45 WASHER 2 VW360X200-04
46 10-32 X 1 1/4 SOCKET HEAD SCREW 2 VT10-32SH1.2
* FOR CROSSFIRE ONLY

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MADE IN USA • www.tft.com 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax [phone]
10.0 WARRANTY
Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“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 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 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, 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
IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.
THERE IS NO WARRANTY OFANY 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.