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WATERAX

 VERSAX Owner's Manual 

 

24 

 

11/2015 

Pump End Technical Data 

 

Threads 

Discharge port 1 

1-1/2” [38 mm] NPT male 

Discharge port 2 

1” [25 mm] NPT male 

Discharge port 3 

1” [25 mm] NPT male 

Suction (intake) port 

2” [51 mm] NPT male 

Priming port 

2” [51 mm]BSP male 

 

Torque Values 

Casing screws and nuts 

221 in-lbs 

25 Nm 

Yoke screws 

124-142 in-lbs 

14- 16 Nm 

Impeller screw 

124-142 in-lbs 

14-16 Nm 

Suction flange 

195-215 in-lbs  

22-24 Nm 

Discharge flange 

195-215 in-lbs  

22-24 Nm 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Versax

Page 1: ...VERSAX Owner s Manual Publication Date 11 2015 Publication Number 701244 Rev 4 ...

Page 2: ...sion WATERAX Inc assumes no responsibility for any omissions or errors that may appear in this document or for any damages that may result from the use of information contained herein The following are trademarks or brand names of WATERAX Inc WATERAX WE MOVE WATER All other trademarks used in this manual are the exclusive property of their owner VERSAX Owner s Manual Publication No 701244 Rev 4 Pu...

Page 3: ...ontrol Panel 7 Using a Battery for Electric Starters and Control Panels 7 Operating VERSAX Series Pumps 8 Pre Operation Checklist 8 Flooded Suction 8 Drafting 9 Priming the Pump 10 Startup and Discharge 11 Shutdown 11 Cold Weather Operation 12 Basic Care and Storage 12 Troubleshooting 13 Service 15 Parts Breakdown 15 Disassembly and Assembly of the Pump End 20 Disassembly Procedure for VERSAX Pump...

Page 4: ...manual before using your WATERAX pump and follow all Personal Safety Advisories Warnings Always wear eye and ear protection when operating the pump unit Do not operate if mentally or physically fatigued Always inspect hoses and piping to avoid burst injuries Use only pipe hose and fittings that are rated at or above the maximum pressure rating of the pump shown below or according to what maximum p...

Page 5: ...rankcase before use see engine manual for details on checking the oil level as well as for the type of oil to use Pumps should not be operated without water for any extended period of time or without discharging water Operating the pump in such a manner can overheat the pump causing damage to seals or pump internals It is recommended that all fasteners be replaced with genuine WATERAX parts When m...

Page 6: ... causing low pressure points and loss of pump capacity Dead heading Also called shut off Leaving the pump running with all the discharge valves closed The pump should not be left in this mode for more than a minute since the pump can overheat and become damaged To avoid this a re circulation line if provided should be opened or a discharge line left slightly open to allow fresh water to continue t...

Page 7: ...actured from quality corrosion resistant grade aluminum for long life Nylon glass fiber reinforced impellers fully corrosion proof and lightweight 3 way discharge port for easy installation Powder coated casing for added corrosion resistance Self priming for more versatile installation options Easy to access drain port Low oil protection Comprehensive manuals EPA Certified Configurations The VERSA...

Page 8: ...ctions and heed all warnings in any documentation that you receive with the accessories you purchase Plumbing When installing any plumbing on a pump fixed to a platform the plumbing MUST be self supported and coupled to the pump by means of a flex coupling such as a Victaulic coupling or flex hose Fastening to Truck Apparatus When adding any equipment to a vehicle follow all instructions and heed ...

Page 9: ... and Control Panels The VS2 9EV requires a battery to power electrical and electronic components such as starters and control panels Make sure to follow all instructions and heed all warnings provided by your battery manufacturer Refer to the engine manual for battery requirements Always follow safety guidelines set out by your company Never connect or disconnect a battery to a pump that is operat...

Page 10: ...ty hazards Flooded Suction Use this procedure if you are taking water from a hydrant another pump or a closed tank Be sure to understand and follow all related equipment apparatus departmental and governmental procedures policies recommendations and guidelines concerning hydrant connecting and operation before performing this mode of operation 1 Connect the intake hose to the pump intake or intake...

Page 11: ... Where practicable the installation and use of a suction float will aid in the performance of your pump by keeping suction away from the debris on the bottom of the dam or river Ensure that the suction hose is completely submersed Limitations Several factors can affect the pump s ability to efficiently draft water The following limitations should be taken into account Water temperatures above 35 C...

Page 12: ...er frequently to make sure that it is not clogged with moss leaves etc DO NOT lift strainer from water while the pump is operating Use a rope or other means to keep strainer at proper height approximately 1 foot 30 cm below water surface If strainer is too close to the water surface it will draw air and pump may lose prime Priming the Pump Before priming the pump discharge hoses should be installe...

Page 13: ...arge line left slightly open to allow fresh water to continue to enter the pump 3 Discharge water Once the pump is primed and with the engine running you can begin to discharge water a Slowly open the discharge valve If pressure does not build in the discharge hose the pump has not been fully primed The valve should be closed and the pump primed again b Adjust the pump performance by throttling th...

Page 14: ...removing any part of the pump to access a component please see the Service section WARNING Before doing any maintenance to the pump always ensure that the equipment cannot be accidentally started Follow any apparatus and or departmental procedures or guidelines in regards to locking out the equipment Regular maintenance After each use 1 Visually inspect the pump unit 2 Make sure the mechanical rot...

Page 15: ...s can be picked up Clean off the strainer and raise to a position that is off the bottom of the water source floating strainers are available If the strainer is new check that the strainer hole size is not too restrictive for the demands of the pump Pump Suction Lift Requirements are Too High DO NOT attempt pump lifts exceeding 16 feet 5 meters Higher suction lifts will negatively impact the flow ...

Page 16: ...itating Lift Too High Move pump closer to water source Decrease pump s intake hose length Increase pump s intake hose size inner diameter Water Temperature Water temperature may be too high Water temperatures approaching 35 C 95 F or higher are likely to cavitate the pump Decrease engine speed and or gate the discharge valve to decrease pump flow until the cavitating stops Locate a cooler water so...

Page 17: ...SSY VERSAX 1 5 800217 VSC133 BOLT 5 16 X 1 1 4 VERSAX 4 23 800199 VSC115 FLANGE SUCTION 2 NPT VERSAX 1 6 800213 VSC129 SEAL MECHANICAL 3 4 1 24 800211 VSC126 SCREW M8 VERSAX 8 7 800215 VSC128 STUB SHAFT 5 8 VERSAX 1 25 800192 VSC118 CASING VERSAX 1 8 800226 VSC132 IMPELLER SHAFT 5 8 VERSAX 2 26 800201 VSC125 BOLT CASING VERSAX 4 9 800229 VSC131 WEAR RING 3 4 SHAFT VERSAX 2 27 800224 VSC107 GASKET ...

Page 18: ...VERSAX 1 6 800200 VSC137 SEAL MECHANICAL 1 VERSAX 1 21 800201 VSC125 BOLT CASING VERSAX 6 7 800193 VSC136 STUB SHAFT 1 VERSAX 1 22 800227 VSC122 O RING FOR DRAIN PLUG VERSAX 1 8 800218 VSC140 IMPELLER SHAFT 1 VERSAX 2 23 800195 VSC117 PLUG 1 4 DRAIN VERSAX 1 9 800197 VSC139 WEAR RING SHAFT1 VERSAX 2 24 800199 VSC115 FLANGE SUCTION 2 NPT VERSAX 1 10 800194 VSC114 DIFFUSER 2ND STAGE VERSAX 1 25 8001...

Page 19: ...ntation of 9 and 12 as it is important for the re assembly 10 Remove stub shaft 7 the rotating part of the mechanical rotary seal 6 will come with the stub shaft 11 Remove O Ring 3 12 Remove the screws 5 and the bolt seals 4 13 Remove yoke 2 avoid hitting the stationary part of the mechanical rotary seal 6 on the engine shaft Assembly Procedure for VERSAX Pump End The following steps refer to figu...

Page 20: ...aft 7 until it rests on the spacer 12 16 Install the wear ring 9 onto the impeller Refer to figure 4 17 Fasten screw 16 using the lockwasher 15 and washer 14 Apply a torque of 14 16 Nm 18 Install suction cover 17 onto the impeller diffuser assembly Ensure that the internal notch of the suction cover 17 is aligned with the lug on the diffuser 13 Refer figure 5 19 Install the O ring 18 into the suct...

Page 21: ...INC 2 2 800548 R 119 LOCWASHER M8 SPLIT ZINC 2 3 800539 R 206 WASHER M8 FLAT ZINC 2 4 701195 ANTI VIBRATION MOUNT 30MM X 30MM M8 FEM THREAD 2 ID ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 701301 FRAME HANDLE VERSAX 2 2 801288 QUICK RELEASE BUTTON FOR TUBING 4 3 801282 SCREW 5 16 18X1 1 2 HEX CAP ZINC 4 4 800477 A 7586 2 WASHER 5 16 FLAT ZINC 8 5 801287 NUT 5 16 18 ACORN ZINC 4 6 701297 FRAME BASE ASSEMBLY VERSAX 1...

Page 22: ...9W and VS2 9EW ID ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 701301 FRAME HANDLE VERSAX 2 801288 QUICK RELEASE BUTTON FOR TUBING 2 3 701300 FRAME EXTENSION ASSEMBLY VERSAX 1 4 701306 EQUIPMENT POUCH VERSAX 1 5 801290 WHEEL 10 FLAT FREE 16MMX50MM HUB 2 6 801279 WASHER 5 8 FLAT ZINC 4 7 801283 SCREW 5 8 11X4 3 4 HEX CAP ZINC 2 8 801285 NUT 5 16 18 HEX NYLON LOCK ZINC 4 9 800477 A 7586 2 WASHER 5 16 FLAT ZINC 8 10 70...

Page 23: ...w with wheel assembled onto it onto the base frame using hardware 8 9 11 7 Install equipment pouch 4 onto frame extension 3 using the snap buttons and the Velcro straps Battery System VS2 9EW Only Parts breakdown 1 3 4 7 5 6 2 Figure 11 Exploded view of the battery kit for the VS2 9EW ID ITEM NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 701308 BATTERY STRAP VERSAX 1 2 700673 PART 764 VRLA SEALED BATTERY 12V 20AH 1 3 8008...

Page 24: ... the key switch from the engine and store it in a safe location if equipped with an XCP Original Engine Wiring Configuration To revert back to the Original Engine Controls refer to the instructions below ENGINES FOR XCP FOR ENGINE CONTROLS HONDA GX270 9 HP Disconnect the four FASTWIRE Magneto Ground Wires and connect the Ignition Coil Wires Black with Black and Red with Red Disconnect FASTWIRE Low...

Page 25: ...WATERAX VERSAX Owner s Manual 11 2015 23 FastWire Wiring Diagrams WIRING FOR GASOLINE PUMPS Pins 7 8 connected on GX630 engine only ...

Page 26: ...2 1 25 mm NPT male Discharge port 3 1 25 mm NPT male Suction intake port 2 51 mm NPT male Priming port 2 51 mm BSP male Torque Values Casing screws and nuts 221 in lbs 25 Nm Yoke screws 124 142 in lbs 14 16 Nm Impeller screw 124 142 in lbs 14 16 Nm Suction flange 195 215 in lbs 22 24 Nm Discharge flange 195 215 in lbs 22 24 Nm ...

Page 27: ...WATERAX VERSAX Owner s Manual 11 2015 25 Notes ...

Page 28: ...WATERAX VERSAX Owner s Manual 26 11 2015 ...

Page 29: ...he Seller s product manuals and supplemental instructions and guidelines as set out in full at www waterax com eng warranty d failure due to compliance with a specification or design provided or required by Purchaser e failure due to improper operation excess pressure excess voltage abuse misuse negligence or accidents or other similar causes f failure due to operator error g damage during or afte...

Page 30: ... contained in this document including drawings is proprietary to WATERAX and may not be copied reproduced or used in whole or in part without our prior written permission The information in this document is subject to change without notice Model displayed with multiple options Weight and dimensions are approximated and may vary depending on options ...

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