Waterous CR Series Operation And Maintenance Instructions Download Page 1

 

CR/CRU-1/CRU-2 Series 

Operation and Maintenance Instructions 

 
 

 

Table of Contents 

 

Safety Information 

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Introduction ......................................................................4 

General Description .........................................................4 

Components .....................................................................4 

Options .............................................................................4 

Available Models ..............................................................5 

Operating Instructions 

Pumping from Water Tank ............................................7 

Pumping from Hydrant or in Relay ...............................8 

Pumping from Draft ......................................................9 

Fire Hose Testing ....................................................... 10 

Lubrication 

CR Models .................................................................. 11 

CRU-1/CRU-2 Models .......................................... 12-14 

Mechanical Seal ......................................................... 15 

Overheat Protection Manager ....................................... 15 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Read through the installation 
instructions carefully before using 
your Waterous CR/CRU-1/CRU-2 Series Pump 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

NOTE: Instructions subject to change without notice 

 

 

F-1031, Section 2112 (6/21/18) 

 

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Summary of Contents for CR Series

Page 1: ...or in Relay 8 Pumping from Draft 9 Fire Hose Testing 10 Lubrication CR Models 11 CRU 1 CRU 2 Models 12 14 Mechanical Seal 15 Overheat Protection Manager 15 Read through the installation instructions...

Page 2: ...personal injury Prior to connection or removal of hoses caps or other closures with pump intake or pump discharge connections relieve pressure by opening drains or bleeder valves Bleeder valves shoul...

Page 3: ...f a fire pump on a fire department apparatus is used for service testing of fire hoses the procedures in NFPA 1962 MUST be followed including the use of a fire department gate valve with a inch 6 mm h...

Page 4: ...ess steel shaft bronze wear rings mechanical seal and related parts The impeller is mechanically and hydraulically balanced and the impeller shaft is supported by ball bearings Mechanical Seals Mechan...

Page 5: ...F 1031 Section 2112 Page 5 of 15 Available Models Model CR Direct Drive Model CRU 1 Direct Drive Model CRQA Model CRUQC 2 Model CRQB Model CRQC IL3838 IL1806...

Page 6: ...6 of 15 Available Models con t Model CRUQC 2 with Bell Housing Adapter Model CRUC21 2 Model Rear Facing CRUC21 2 Pump mounted on front input shaft side of transmission Pump mounted on rear output sha...

Page 7: ...es of impurities 3 If pump is kept full of water when not in use make sure water is clean and non corrosive Make sure the pump is completely full or completely drained never partially full NOTICE WARN...

Page 8: ...operly with higher in take pressure but will accelerate mechanical seal wear 1 Engage pump drive 2 Open intake hydrant and other valves as necessary to allow water to enter the pump NOTE Bleeder valve...

Page 9: ...Make sure no part of hose is higher than pump inlet Air pockets in intake hose may cause loss of prime or erratic pump action and may reduce pump capacity c Make sure all intake connections are tight...

Page 10: ...ire hoses the procedures in NFPA 1962 MUST be followed including the use of a fire department gate valve with a inch 6 mm hole drilled through the gate installed between the fire apparatus discharge o...

Page 11: ...isted vary based on ratio and or mounting orientation 5 Be sure to clean the drain plug and breather 6 Synthetic oil substitutes are acceptable NOTICE Fluid temperature hazard May cause premature seal...

Page 12: ...emperature Over 90 F SAE 20 Oil 300 SSU 100 F with service classification SA SB SC should be used Model CRQA For Ambient Temperature Over 90 F SAE 20 Oil 300 SSU 100 F with service classification SA S...

Page 13: ...service classification SA SB SC should be used Model CRU 1 Direct Drive For Ambient Temperature Over 90 F SAE 20 Oil 300 SSU 100 F with service classification SA SB or SC should be used Model CRUQB 1...

Page 14: ...100 F with service classification SA SB or SC should be used Model CRUQC 2 with Bell Housing Adapter Model CRUC21 2 For Ambient Temperature Over 90 F SAE 20 Oil 300 SSU 100 F with service classificat...

Page 15: ...seal If the mechanical seal leaks replace the entire seal The same drain weep hole is used to vent the mechani cal seal on the pump shaft and the oil seal for the bearing housing Inspect for water me...

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