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Safety

Introduction

Product Overview

Operation

Maintenance

Use this document to install and operate your Waterous equipment. Understand 

the following conditions before continuing with the document:

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The instructions may refer to options or equipment that you may not have 

purchased with your system.

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The illustrations in this document are intended to convey concepts. Do not 

use the illustrations to determine physical attributes, placement, or 

proportion.

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Understand that your application may require additional steps, that are not 

described in the illustrations or instructions, to perform the installation.

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The equipment described in this document is intended to be installed by a 

person or persons with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the 

installation.

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The equipment described in this document is intended to be operated by a 

person or persons with the basic knowledge of operating similar equipment.

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

This document is divided into the following sections:

Safety

This section describes general precautions and alert symbols that are in this 

document.

Introduction

This section is an overview of the document.

Product Overview

This section describes the components that make up the system.

Operation

This section describes the equipment operation.

Maintenance

This section describes maintenance procedures.

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list associated with your system. Dimensional drawings are available through 

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Summary of Contents for CM Series

Page 1: ...CM Series Fire Pumps Operation and Maintenance Form Number F 3010 Issue Date May 23 2023 Waterous Company 125 Hardman Avenue South South Saint Paul MN 55075 651 450 5000 www waterousco com...

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Page 3: ...Electric Version 12 Transfer Valve Manual Override Actuator Optional 13 Transfer Valve Actuator Control Panel Manual Version 14 Operation 15 Understanding Operation Safety 15 Switching to Pressure Mo...

Page 4: ...ipping plugs and install the operation plugs or caps NOTICE Pump Damage Pump damage occurs when operating without adequate water supply Do not operate the pump without adequate water supply Read and u...

Page 5: ...id Priming Pump Damage Discharge ejected at high pressure can cause serious injury and damage High Pressure Direct discharge away from people and equipment NOTICE Not following maintenance procedures...

Page 6: ...id ejected at high pressure can cause serious injury High Pressure Do not touch the surface during operation allow it to cool after operating Hot surfaces can burn you Hot Surface Do not operate if wa...

Page 7: ...nge without notice This document is divided into the following sections Safety This section describes general precautions and alert symbols that are in this document Introduction This section is an ov...

Page 8: ...n either mode The pump is available with many intake and discharge options Understand that this instruction may not include all the options in your application Pressure Mode In pressure mode the 2 sta...

Page 9: ...Notes...

Page 10: ...ansfer valve that switches the pump between pressure and volume mode Depending on your application it operates manually or electrically Note The transfer valve actuator can be mounted on the top or th...

Page 11: ...1 28 Safety Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Pump Components Bottom 1 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Transfer valve This switches the pump between pressure and volume mod...

Page 12: ...SSURE VOLUME 2 4 1 3 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Pressure LED This illuminates when the transfer valve is in pressure mode 2 Pressure button This moves the transfer valve into pressure m...

Page 13: ...verview Operation Maintenance Transfer Valve Manual Override Actuator Optional 1 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Removable crank handle This allows you to manually move the transfer valve in...

Page 14: ...ontrol Panel Manual Version 2 1 3 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Pressure LED This illuminates when the transfer valve is in pressure mode 2 Volume LED This illuminates when the transfer va...

Page 15: ...ith shifting the pump transmission in to pump mode Discharge ejected at high pressure can cause serious injury and damage High Pressure Direct discharge away from people and equipment Understand the s...

Page 16: ...ressure 1 Press and hold the Pressure button until the volume LED illuminates to place the pump into pressure mode Note Reduce the discharge pressure to 250 psi 17 2 bar when you change between modes...

Page 17: ...ducing the engine to idle speed before transferring will minimize the change in discharge pressure 1 Press and hold the Volume button until the volume LED illuminates to place the pump into volume mod...

Page 18: ...the rated capacity of the pump and in volume when pumping more than 2 3 of the rated capacity If high pressure is required more than 200 psi 13 8 bar operating the pump in the PRESSURE position may b...

Page 19: ...acity of the pump and in volume when pumping more than 2 3 of the rated capacity If high pressure is required more than 200 psi 13 8 bar operating the pump in the pressure position may be necessary ev...

Page 20: ...her foreign matter from being drawn into the pump 6 Switch transfer valve to desired position NOTE As a general rule keep the transfer valve in pressure position when pumping up to 2 3 of the rated ca...

Page 21: ...lustration and instructions when storing the pump When storing the apparatus do the following Never store the pump partially full Always store the apparatus with the pump completely full or completely...

Page 22: ...ion and environmental conditions Replace wear components with equivalent components Operation Operation Monthly Monthly 6 Months 6 Months Comment Comment Check intake screens X If included in your app...

Page 23: ...ing glands you can adjust the packing seal by doing the following 1 Operate the pump at its maximum intended pressure for 10 minutes 2 Observe the drip rate Optimal leakage is 10 to 120 drops per minu...

Page 24: ...if damaged or depleted 2 To install the intake screen do the following 1 Remove any rust or debris that prevents direct contact between the intake and intake screen Note Do not use grease or similar w...

Page 25: ...Use the illustration and instructions to replace the optional bolt on anode 1 Remove the 4 screws securing the bolt on anode to the adapter and inspect the anodes Replace the assembly if more than ha...

Page 26: ...d Anode Optional 1 Use the illustration and instructions to replace the optional threaded anode 1 Remove the threaded anode and inspect the anodes Replace the assembly if more than half the anode is d...

Page 27: ...Notes...

Page 28: ...Waterous Company 125 Hardman Avenue South South Saint Paul MN 55075 651 450 5000 www waterousco com...

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