TFT FoamJet Series User manual

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MANUAL: Foam Aspirators
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual
and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at
tft.com/serial-number
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
MADE IN USA • tft.com
3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax [phone]
FoamJet FoamJet-LX
MX-FoamJet FJ-LX-M
MX-FoamJet FoamJet-MX
Foam Nozzle FJ-LX-M2

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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 Manufactures and Service Association
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfi eld, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org

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SAFETY
WARNING Lack of foam can place nozzle operator at risk of injury or death. Establish foam fl ow before
advancing into hazardous situations. Assure against running out of foam. Check concentrate
level periodically and keep an adequate supply on hand.
WARNING Improper use of foam can result in injury or damage to the environment. Follow foam concentrate
manufacturer’s instructions and fi re service training to avoid:
• Using wrong type of foam on a fi re, i.e. Class A foam on a Class B fi re.
• Mishandling of concentrates, some of which are fl ammable.
• Plunging foam into pools of burning liquid fuels.
• Causing environmental damage.
• Directing foam into face.
CAUTION Each model FoamJet, MX-FoamJet and FoamJet-LX is designed for a specifi c nozzle. Do not
use with other than the intended nozzle. Use with other than the intended nozzle can result in
improper latching, poor foam performance, injury or loss of property.
CAUTION Any alterations to the FoamJet, MX-Foamjet or FoamJet-LX or their markings constitutes a
misuse of these products and could diminish safety.
INTRODUCTION
In order to produce the best quality low and medium expansion foam for fi re fi ghting, the foam solution must be aerated by some
means. The FoamJet, MX-FoamJet and FoamJet-LX series of nozzle attachments and foam nozzles provide a simple and lightweight
means to aerate the foam as it exits the nozzle. The foam attachments are quickly attached or removed from the nozzle as the
situation demands. The attachments are available for a variety of TFT handheld & master stream nozzles. See the following pages
for a listing of available models and compatible nozzles. The label on each attachment also lists compatible nozzles.
FOAM TYPE, CONCENTRATION AND PROPORTIONING
The FoamJet, MX-Foamjet, Foamjet-LX and Foam Nozzle can be used with most types of concentrate including protein, fl uoroprotein,
AFFF and AR-AFFF (alcohol resistant foam). See page 11 for a summary of typical uses for various foam types. The foam concentrate
must be proportioned into the water before the nozzle by some means, such as batch mixing, eductors or direct injection systems.
The nature of the fi re hazard will determine the type of foam used, the concentration, and the desired expansion ratio. Refer to page
11 for basic guidelines. Finished foam expansion and longevity (life) are largely dependent on the type and quality of foaming agents
used in foam chemical formulations. Some foams will perform better than others when used with these devices.
ATTACHMENT TO NOZZLE
The FoamJet, MX-FoamJet and FoamJet-LX Series are attached to the nozzle by fi ve diff erent methods. Each of the fi ve methods is
shown in the following pages. Each method clamps onto the bumper of the nozzle. Assure that bumper of nozzle is in good condition
(no nicks or abrasions) to positively latch and seal to FoamJet attachment.
USE OF FOAMJET, MX-FOAMJET AND FOAMJET-LX ATTACHMENTS
Refer to fi re service training and foam concentrate manufacturer’s recommendations for the proper use of foam. Use of foam
aspirators are intended to be used with the nozzle in the straight stream position only. Failure to do so will cause blowback through
the air intakes of the foam attachment.
Foam expansion ratios from the MX-Foamjet series may be adjusted by changing the bumper position of the nozzle. As the nozzle
bumper is rotated back to the wide fog position, higher expansion ratios will be produced, but with reduced stream reach. Rotating
the nozzle bumper into straight stream will produce lower expansion ratios, but with longer reach.
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 Z535.6-2011, 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, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

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Series FOAMJET
Description Low Expansion Aspirating Attachment
Model FJ-DQ FJ-GD FJ-U FJ-HM FJ-H
For Nozzle Series
(flow range)
1 “ QuadraFog
5 - 40 GPM
1” G-Force
10 - 100 GPM
Ultimatic
10-125 GPM
MidMatic
Mid-Force
Metro 1
70-200 GPM
Handline
50-350 GPM
Dual-Force
70-250 GPM
Metro 2
95-325 GPM
CLASS A GOOD
AFFF GOOD
Alcohol Resistant AFFF GOOD
PROTEIN, FP, FFFP GOOD
Attachment
Method
Move latch to
locked position.
LOCKED UNLOCKED
Insert bumper into
attachment engaging ribs.
Foam Application Use in
Straight Stream
Only

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Series MX-FOAMJET
Description Multi-Expansion
Foam Aspirating Attachment
Model FJ-MX-D
For Nozzle Series
(flow range)
Twister 1”
10-24 GPM
10-40 GPM
CLASS A BEST
AFFF BEST
Alcohol Resistant AFFF BEST
PROTEIN, FP, FFFP BETTER
Attachment
Method
Insert bumper into attachment
with ring unlocked.
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
PUSH
Foam Application Use in
Straight Stream through Fog Pattern
Shorter ReachFOG:
More Expansion
STRAIGHT STREAM:
Longer Reach, Less Expansion

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Series MX-FOAMJET
Description Multi-Expansion
Foam Aspirating Attachment
Model FJ-MX-F FJ-MX-
DQ
FJ-UMX FJ-MX-FQ FJ-MX-FT FJ-MX-
HM
FJ-MX-G FJ-HMX
For Nozzle Series
(flow range)
1.5” Twister
20-60 GPM
20-95 GPM
1” QuadraFog
5 - 40 GPM
Medium
Expansion
Suitable for
24 & 40 GPM
Settings Only
Ultimatic
10 - 125 GPM
1” G-Force
10 - 100 GPM
QuadraFog
1.5”
30 - 125 GPM
ThunderFog
Series
30 - 200 GPM
95 - 250 GPM
Mid-Matic
Mid-Force
Metro 1
70 - 200 GPM
G-Force
30 - 150 GPM
Handline
50 - 350
GPM
Dual-Force
70 - 250
GPM
Metro 2
95-325
GPM
CLASS A BEST
AFFF BEST
Alcohol Resistant AFFF BEST
PROTEIN, FP, FFFP BETTER
Attachment
Method
LOCKEDUNLOCKED
Insert bumper
with latch unlocked.
Push levers down
to lock in place.
Foam Application Use in
Straight Stream through Fog Pattern
FOG: Shorter Reach
More Expansion
STRAIGHT STREAM:
Longer Reach, Less Expansion

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Series FOAMJET-LX
Description Low Expansion
Aspirating Attachment
Model FJ-LX-U FJ-LX-G FJ-LX-FQ FJ-LX-HM FJ-LX-M FJ-LX-M2
For Nozzle Series
(flow range)
Ultimatic
10 - 125 GPM
1” G-Force
10 - 100 GPM
G-Force
30 - 150 GPM
1.5” QuadraFog
30 - 125 GPM
Mid-Matic
Mid-Force
Metro 1
70 - 200 GPM
Master Stream
1000, 1250S, and
the Master Foam
250-750 gpm
(946-2839 l/min)
series nozzles
M-F* series of
Master Stream
nozzles
CLASS A BETTER
AFFF BETTER
Alcohol Resistant AFFF GOOD
PROTEIN, FP, FFFP BEST
Attachment
Method
2
1Insert bumper into attachment
with latches unlocked
Align latches between
bumper ribs 3Lock all latches
Unlocked Locked
Foam Application Use in
Straight Stream
Only

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Series FOAMJET-MX
Description Low-Expansion
Aspirating Attachment
Model FJ-MX-MD
For Nozzle Series
(flow range)
MD Series: 100 - 500 GPM (Max-Force, Max-Matic, Max-Flow)
ZN Series: 350, 500 & 750 GPM Industrial Nozzle
CLASS A BETTER
AFFF GOOD
Alcohol Resistant AFFF GOOD
PROTEIN, FP, FFFP BETTER
Attachment
Method
LOCKEDUNLOCKED
Insert bumper
with latch unlocked.
Push levers down
to lock in place.
Foam Application Use in
Straight Stream through Fog Pattern
FOG: Shorter Reach
More Expansion
STRAIGHT STREAM:
Longer Reach, Less Expansion

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Series MX-FOAMJET
Description Medium Expansion Foam Nozzle
Model FJ-MX-060 FJ-MX-095 FL-MX-125
For Nozzle Series
(fl ow range)
Operating Pressure: 60 PSI
Flow: 60 GPM
Operating Pressure: 60 PSI
Flow: 95 GPM
Operating Pressure: 60 PSI
Flow: 125 GPM
CLASS A BEST
AFFF BEST
Alcohol Resistant AFFF BEST
PROTEIN, FP, FFFP BETTER
Attachment
Method
Ball Valve
Not Included
Foam Application Full Open Valve
Straight Hose Line

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Basic Guide To Foam Selection and Use
Refer to instructions and guidelines from foam manufacturer and the fi re service for specifi c uses and application
techniques.
SOLID FUEL - CLASS A
Solid fuel with wettable cellular fi bers that leave ash behind when burned. Examples: wood, paper, straw, brush, etc.
CLASS A
Recommended using class A foam that meets USDA Forest Service “Interim Requirements for Foam for Wildland
Fires, Aircraft or Ground Application” or NFPA 298 “Foam Chemicals for Wildland Fire Control.”
INVOLVED STRUCTURES WILDLAND & EXPOSURE PROTECTION
Application rates in gpm/ft2
0.33 for fully involved
Apply as needed for penetration, isolation,
cooling, and smothering
Apply using low expansion setting for:
- soaking and penetration of fuel
- greater stream reach
Apply using medium expansion setting for:
- greater coverage
- longer lasting
- insulating
LIQUID FUEL - CLASS B
HYDROCARBONS
Fuels that are mostly refi ned from crude oil
or vegetable matter.
Will not mix with water.
POLAR SOLVENTS
A fl ammable liquid that mixes with water. Examples
are alcohols, 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)
FFFP (Film Forming FluoroProtein Foam)
AR-AFFF (Alcohol Resistant AFFF Foam)
PROTEIN
FLUOROPROTEIN
AR-AFFF (Alcohol Resistant Foam)
IGNITED UNIGNITED IGNITED UNIGNITED
Application rates in gpm/ft2 :
AFFF & FFFP: 0.10
Protein & Fluoroprotein: 0.16
Reapply as needed.
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 using
LOW EXPANSION setting
for extinguishment
Apply using
MEDIUM EXPANSION setting
for vapor suppression
Apply using
LOW EXPANSION setting
for extinguishment
Apply using
MEDIUM EXPANSION setting
for vapor suppression

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WARRANTY
Task Force Tips LLC, 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its
Foam Attachment (“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, 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 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 THE DOCUMENT.
This limited warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
MAINTENANCE
TFT nozzles are designed and manufactured to be damage resistant and require minimal maintenance. However, as the primary
fi refi ghting tool upon which your life depends, it should be treated accordingly. Do not drop or throw equipment.
FIELD LUBRICATION
All Task Force Tip nozzles are factory lubricated with high quality silicone grease. This lubricant has excellent washout resistance
and long term performance. If your department has unusually hard or sandy water, the moving parts may be aff ected. Foam agents
and water additives contain soaps and chemicals that may break down the factory lubrication.
The moving parts of the nozzle should be checked on a regular basis for smooth and free operation, and signs of damage. IF THE
NOZZLE IS OPERATING CORRECTLY, THEN NO ADDITIONAL LUBRICATION IS NEEDED. Any nozzle that is not operating
correctly should be immediately removed from service. For additional information refer to tft.com.
The fi eld use of Break Free CLP (spray or liquid) lubricant will help to restore the smooth and free operation of the nozzle. However,
these lubricants do not have the washout resistance and long-term performance of the silicone grease. Therefore, re-application of
Break Free CLP will be needed on a regular basis. CAUTION: Aerosol lubricants contain solvents that can swell O-Rings if applied
in excess. The swelling can inhibit smooth operation of the moving parts. When used in moderation, as directed, the solvents quickly
evaporate without adversely swelling the O-Rings.
SERVICE TESTING
In accordance with NFPA 1962 (2013), nozzles must be tested a minimum of annually. Nozzles failing any part of this test must be
removed from service, repaired and retested upon completion of the repair.
REPAIR
Factory service is available with repair time seldom exceeding one day in our facility. Factory-serviced nozzles are repaired by
experienced technicians to original specifi cations, fully wet tested, and promptly returned. Repair charges for non-warranty items are
minimal. Any returns should include a note as to the nature of the problem and whom to reach in case of questions.
Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs. Task Force Tips assumes no liability
for damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service. Contact the factory or visit the web site at tft.com for
parts lists, exploded views, test procedures and troubleshooting guides.
Performance tests shall be conducted on each nozzle after a repair, or anytime a problem is reported to verify operation in accordance
with TFT test procedures. Consult factory for the procedure that corresponds to the mode

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MADE IN USA • tft.com
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800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax [phone]
RECORDS
A record of testing and repairs must be maintained from the time the nozzle is purchased until it is discarded. Each TFT nozzle is
engraved with a unique serial number which, if so desired, can be used to identify nozzle for documentation purposes.
The following information, if applicable, must be included on the test record for each nozzle:
I. Assigned identifi cation number
2. Manufacturer
3. Product or model designation
4. Vendor
5. Warranty
6. Hose connection size
7. Maximum operating pressure
8. Flow rate or range
9. Date received and date put in service
10. Date of each service test and service test results
11. Damage and repairs, including who made the repairs and the cost of repair parts
12. Reason removed from service
OPERATION and INSPECTION CHECKLIST
BEFORE EACH USE, appliances must be inspected to this checklist:
• There is no obvious damage such as missing, broken or loose parts, dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects that could impair
operation
• Clamp and mounted object are secure
• Hose and nozzle are securely attached
• All swiveling elements rotate freely
• Foamjet is pointed in a safe direction
BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE, appliances must be inspected to this list:
• The waterway is clear of obstructions.
• There is no damage to any type connection.
• All locks and hold-down devices work properly.
• There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion or other defects)
• All swiveling connections rotate freely.
• There are no missing parts or components.