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Effective Date: October 2007 Robert Camp, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 07/11/2025 Section 302.001
Next Revision (2) Date: 07/11/2028 Page 1 of 3
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SECTION 302.001 ELKHART SELECT-O-MATIC NOZZLES
PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to familiarize Fresno Fire Department (FFD or
Department) members with the operational principles and technical data necessary to
properly use the Elkhart Select-O-Matic (SM) series nozzles.
APPLICATION
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OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Members operating the Elkhart series nozzles should be familiar with the basic
operations and flow capabilities of each nozzle. For recommended pump discharge
pressures, refer to the Training and Equipment Manual, Section 303.005, Pump
Operator’s Guide.
PROCESS
1. Nozzle Operation: The horseshoe bale operates the ball shutoff portion
of all Select-O-Matic handline nozzles. To open the nozzle, pull back on
the bale. To close the nozzle, push forward on the bale.
2. Stream Pattern Selection: The tip of the Select-O-Matic nozzle is
protected by a heavy-duty urethane bumper that controls the stream
pattern selection and the flush mechanism if available. To change from
fog to straight stream, rotate the tip to the right. To change to fog or
flush, rotate the tip to the left. Master stream nozzles have large control
handles to assist with stream pattern adjustment.
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Effective Date: October 2007 Robert Camp, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 07/11/2025 Section 302.001
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3. Flushing the Nozzle: To flush the nozzle of small debris, turn the nozzle
tip all the way to the left (past wide fog). The flush setting is not intended
for firefighting use.
INFORMATION
1. Elkhart Select-O-Matic Series Nozzle Models:
• TSM-30:
o For use with a separate valve on 2 ½ inch hose.
o Rated at 300 GPM at 100 psi nozzle pressure.
o Automatically delivers an effective stream or pattern with
flows ranging from 75 to 325 GPM at nozzle pressures
above 60 psi.
• SM-100:
o For use with master-stream appliances.
o Rated at 1,000 GPM at 100 psi nozzle pressure.
o Automatically delivers an effective stream or pattern with
flows ranging from 300 to 1,000 GPM at nozzle pressures
above 85 psi.
• SM-1000:
o For use with master-stream appliances.
o Rated at 1,000 GPM at 75 psi nozzle pressure.
o Automatically delivers an effective stream or pattern with
flows ranging from 300 to 1,000 GPM.
• SM-1250E:
i. For use with aerial master-stream appliances.
ii. Rated at 1,250 GPM at 75 psi nozzle pressure.
Effective Date: October 2007 Robert Camp, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 07/11/2025 Section 302.001
Next Revision (2) Date: 07/11/2028 Page 3 of 3
iii. Automatically delivers an effective stream or pattern with
flows ranging from 350 to 1,250 GPM.
• SM-1500E:
o For use with aerial master-stream appliances.
o Rated at 1,500 GPM at 70 psi nozzle pressure.
o Automatically delivers an effective stream or pattern with
flows ranging from 500 to 1,500 GPM.
For all Elkhart nozzles, the letter at the end of the model number
designates the following:
• “E” = has electric controls.
• “F” = has a “flush” capability.
• “G” = has a pistol grip.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Training and Equipment Manual
303.005, Pump Operator’s Guide