Waterous 70-35-GP Operation Manual Download

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12/7/2017

Operation Guide

Applies to Waterous Model

70-35-GP Rotary

Rev 5

Unit Serial Number

______________________

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South

South St. Paul, MN 55075 USA

651-450-5000

Fax: 651-450-5090

www.waterousco.com

Summary of Contents for 70-35-GP

Page 1: ...on Guide Applies to Waterous Model 70 35 GP Rotary Rev 5 Unit Serial Number ______________________ Waterous Company 125 Hardman Avenue South South St Paul MN 55075 USA 651 450 5000 Fax 651 450 5090 ww...

Page 2: ...added added Manual Auto sync pic 2 9 6 2007 Updated Service parts list 3 5 20 10 Updated per ECR 136 4 5 26 10 Compressor changed Disclaimer These instructions are guidelines only and in no way meant...

Page 3: ...OW RATE HOSE COMBINATIONS 9 A Nozzles 9 B Foam Concentrate Ratios 9 C Hose 9 SECTION 5 SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MID RANGE COMPRESSED AIR FOAM 10 A 1 Hose Diameter Jacketed 10 B 1 1 2...

Page 4: ...ution without compressed air and compressed air foam NOTE Monitor compressor instruments during any and all operations Figure 1 Manual Auto sync Controls B Water Pumping Operations All unit operations...

Page 5: ...above for water pumping operations a Attach the foam concentrate supply line to the FPS and foam pail then open the concentrate metering valve in the supply line b Set the pump to the desired pressure...

Page 6: ...I 2 Open the discharge gate valve approximately 1 4 to 1 2 open The foam expansion ratio is set by controlling the amount of foam solution entering the discharge stream High solution flows restrict th...

Page 7: ...ve any caps fittings nozzles or to perform maintenance to prevent serious personal injury Nozzle reaction force is significantly increased at the time the nozzle valve is opened in compressed air foam...

Page 8: ...r Each Use X Annually X X Every 24 Months X X B Maintenance Items COMPRESSOR Part AIR FILTER CO45002 1 2030040 COMPRESSOR OIL ISO 68 Non foaming ENGINE refer to Engine Manual for Maintenance Schedule...

Page 9: ...to form foam in the hose line C Hose Utilize fire hose that is rated by the hose manufacturer for use with CAFS Since the foam is formed during its transition through the hose line it is important to...

Page 10: ...Min Max Hose Length 35 to over 400 10 668 121 92 meters 1 GPM to 1 CFM Tip Solution Flow 20 GPM 75 71 LPM Air Flow 20 CFM 0 56 m3 min Disch Pressure 100 150 PSI 6 804 10 206 BAR 689 5 1034 25 KPA Min...

Page 11: ...48 243 84 meters C 1 3 4 Hose Diameter 1 GPM to 1 CFM 1 Tip Solution Flow 30 40 GPM 113 56 151 41 LPM Air Flow 30 40 CFM 0 84 1 12 m3 min Disch Pressure 100 150 PSI 6 804 10 206 BAR 689 5 1034 25 KPA...

Page 12: ...78 53 567 80 LPM Air Flow 70 100 CFM 1 96 2 8 m3 min 1 1 2 Tip Solution Flow 120 200 GPM 454 24 757 06 LPM Air Flow 80 120 CFM 1 68 3 36 m3 min 1 3 4 Tip Solution Flow 180 250 GPM 681 35 946 33 LPM Ai...

Page 13: ...ves Verify there is power to the air solenoid and check operation of solenoid Air discharge solenoid not working Repair replace solenoid Air solenoid working leak between solenoid and discharge Repair...

Page 14: ...Excess of 200 CFM air flow on 200 CFM systems Back down RPM s and flow CAFS to relieve pressure then recheck Replace Air Oil Separator Filter Air oil Separator Filter torn or damaged could be caused b...

Page 15: ...foam tank empty Make sure proportioner is turned on foam supply valve is open foam tank has concentrate Y strainer is clean and supply line is connected to injector Discharge hose shaking slug flow F...

Page 16: ...to bleed down before engaging clutch again Allow for bleed down Contaminated clutch disc Clean or replace Safety pop off valve opening at low pressure Auto Sync system out of balance Adjust the Auto S...

Page 17: ...ant or auxiliary pump 3 Open one discharge valve and run in water until pump is completely filled and all air is expelled 4 Close discharge valve apply pressure to system and watch for leaks or overfl...

Page 18: ...umes of water may produce whirlpools which will allow air to be drawn into intake hose Whenever possible place end of Intake hose at least two feet below water source High point In Intake line If poss...

Page 19: ...new position will seriously impair pump efficiency Pump Impeller s or wear rings badly worn Install undersize wear rings if Impeller to wear ring clearance is within limits indicated in MAINTENANCE I...

Page 20: ...ticky pilot valve Disassemble and clean Replace noticeably worn parts Plugged tube lines Disconnect lines and Inspect Relief Valve Malfunction B Pressure will not return to original setting after disc...

Page 21: ...oil having the proper viscosity for the ambient temperature 3 The engine cranks but fails to start a Check the fuel tank and fill if necessary b Open any closed fuel shut off valve c Check engine oil...

Page 22: ...Waterous 70 35 GP Rev 5 Page 22 of 24 Figure 2 Unit Dimensions and Controls...

Page 23: ...Waterous 70 35 GP Rev 5 Page 23 of 24 Figure 3 Basic CAFS Schematic...

Page 24: ...OUS will assign to Buyer if requested by Buyer c any product or part altered modified serviced or repaired other than by WATEROUS without its prior written consent and d the cost of dismantling removi...

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