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4.0 BRACKET SETS
For safe dependable service, the Extend-A-Gun RC MUST be securely mounted. To make the Extend-A-Gun RC as versatile
as possible, three mounting bracket kits are off ered. Each kit has a diff erent upper bracket. The lower bracket is the same in all
three.
WARNING
Task Force Tips strongly recommends that Extend-A-Gun RC be installed using the bracket
sets, sold by Task Force Tips that are designed for this purpose. For the Extend-A-Gun RC 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 fi t the Extend-A-Gun RC outer tube very closely to prevent distortion of the outer
tube and to give it adequate support.
4.1 SELECTION OF STRUCTURAL SUPPORT ON FIRE TRUCKS.
The forces acting on the mounting brackets, when the Extend-A-Gun RC is in the extended position, are higher than the forces in
a normal deck gun installation. The loads on the brackets created from nozzle reaction can exceed 3000 lbs when the Extend-A-
Gun is fully extended. These loads are transferred directly to the mounting brackets and the structural members they are attached
to. It is crucial that the structural members selected, can withstand these forces. Qualifi ed persons should calculate these forces
and determine suitable mounting locations and structural members. Failure to properly secure the Extend-A-Gun RC, could result
in damaged equipment and serious injury.
WARNING
Reaction forces generated by master stream fl ows are very powerful and capable of causing
injury and property damage. The Extend-A-Gun RC must be securely mounted to rigid truck
support members. Qualifi ed persons should determine suitable mounting locations.
WARNING
Inferior welding or poor plate installation could result in serious injury or equipment damage.
Qualifi ed individuals should conduct mounting bracket installation.
TUBE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-13 (Extend-A-Gun RC3)
N/A (Extend-A-Gun RC4)
PLATE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-23 (Extend-A-Gun RC3)
XGB-43 (Extend-A-Gun RC4)
SADDLE/SADDLE BRACKET SET
XGB-33 (Extend-A-Gun RC3)
XGB-53 (Extend-A-Gun RC4)
4.2 TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION (Extend-A-Gun RC3 Only)
QTY PART DESCRIPTION
4 VT37-16FNT
3/8-16 FLANGED
HEX NUT
1 XG480 TUBE BRACKET
2 XG475
4-1/2 U-BOLT
3/8 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 muffl er 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 RC tube. Make sure the welds are capable
of withstanding the forces shown on the Side Loads At Mounting Points Diagram. The Extend-A-Gun RC 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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