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FloodRite
™
Product HandBook
Bottom Filling Operation
The FloodRite™ tank is filled by drawing water using the FloodRite’s pump as follows, referring to Figure 7
and Figure 8:
NOTE! Ensure all ball valves have been correctly set prior to commencing
the filling operation.
1. Close the tank outlet valve.
2. Place the filter end of the bottom fill hose into the water source. Ensure the filter is deep enough in the
water to prevent it sucking air.
3. Attach the other end of the hose to the Suction Valve with the camlock fittings, and open the suction
valve.
4. Open the hydrant fill valve on the FloodRite™ unit.
5. Ensure discharge valve is closed.
6. Referring to Start the Pump procedures (diesel or petrol engine), start the pump engine. Once warmed
up, adjust the engine speed to achieve the required flow.
7. Ensure the pump is drawing water discharging it into the FloodRite™ tank.
CAUTION! To prevent overflow, do not leave the filling operation
unattended.
8. When the tank is filled, stop the pump engine.
9. Close the suction valve and disconnect the the hose from the suction pipe.
10. Open the tank suction valve outlet.
11. Close the hydrant fill valve to ensure water does not circulate back through hydrant line.
12. Clean and pack away the bottom fill hose.
Standpipe Filling Operation
The FloodRite™ tank is filled by gravity from an overhead standpipe as follows, referring to Figure 7 and
Figure 8:
1. Position the FloodRite™ unit’s top-mounted open mesh funnel under the standpipe.
2. Open the standpipe’s valve and allow water to flow into the tank.
CAUTION! To prevent overflow, do not leave the filling operation
3. When the tank is filled, close the standpipe’s valve.