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NOTE: Instructions subject to change without notice 

Waterous Company, 125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota  55075  USA  (651) 450-5000

 

www.waterousco.com 

F-1031, Section 2449 (Rev: 7/30/20) 

          Table of Contents

 

 

Safety Information

 .................................................................. 2 

Air Compressor Function

 ....................................................... 3 

Operating Instructions:

 

Daily Checks ....................................................................... 3 

Modes of Operation ............................................................. 3 

Water Pumping Operations ................................................. 4 

 

Foam Solutions Operations ................................................. 4 

 

Compressed Air Foam Operations ...................................... 4 

 

Compressed Air Only Operations ........................................ 5 

 

Shut-Down Procedure ......................................................... 5 

 

Air Compressor ................................................................... 5 

System Service and Maintenance:

 

 

Guidelines ........................................................................... 6 

 

Oil Cooler Strainer ............................................................... 6 

 

Maintenance Schedule ..................................................... 6-7 

CAFS Nozzle/Flow Rate/Hose Combinations:

 

 

Nozzles ............................................................................... 8 

 

Foam Concentrate Ratios ................................................... 8 

 

Hose .................................................................................... 8 

Suggested Guidelines for the Production of Mid-Range 
Compressed Air Foam:

 

 

1” Hose Diameter Jacked .................................................... 9 

 

1-

1/2” Hose Diameter .......................................................... 9 

 

1-

3/4” Hose Diameter .......................................................... 9 

 

Master Stream................................................................... 10 

Troubleshooting Guide:

 

 

CAFS ........................................................................... 11-13 

 

Pump ............................................................................ 14-17 

Basic CAFS Schematic

 ......................................................... 18 

 

 

Traditional CAF System 

Operation and Maintenance Instructions 

 

 

 

 

Read through the operation  
instructions carefully before using  
your Waterous CAF System. 

Applies to the following CAFS Models: 

 

System 

Pump 

Model 

Transmission 

Model 

Compressor 

CFM 

CAFS Model 

Air  

Compressor 

Only 

-- 

-- 

80 

80-P 

100 

100-B 

140 

140-P 

200 

200-P 

Air  

Compressor 

and Water 

Pump 

CP-2 

100 

250-100-P 

120 

250-120-P 

CLV 

100 

500-100-P 

120 

500-120-P 

150 

500-150-P 

CXN 
CXS 
CXV 

K or PA 

150 

750-150-P 

1000-150-P 

1000-150-PC 

1250-150-P 

1250-150-PC 

150 

750-150-T 

1000-150-T 
1250-150-T 

C20 

150 

150-ESD 

CM, 

CMU, 

CS, 

CSU 

C20 

150 

150-D 

HL200 
HL300 
HL400 

100 

100-D 

120 

120-D 

150 

150-D 

200 

200-D 

Air  

Compressor 

and PTO 

TC20B, TC20C, TC20D, 

TC20 E, TC20F  

(TC20 Series PTO) 

150 

150-ESD 

 

Содержание 80-P

Страница 1: ...e Compressed Air Foam 1 Hose Diameter Jacked 9 1 1 2 Hose Diameter 9 1 3 4 Hose Diameter 9 Master Stream 10 Troubleshooting Guide CAFS 11 13 Pump 14 17 Basic CAFS Schematic 18 Traditional CAF System O...

Страница 2: ...air are passed through the nozzle causing erratic nozzle reaction CAUTION Nozzle reaction force is significantly increased at the time the nozzle valve is opened in compressed air foam operations Open...

Страница 3: ...back to the tank to remove heat from the compressor oil system The compressor oil temperature should not exceed 250 F If this occurs check the water supply pump prime re strictions in the cooling wate...

Страница 4: ...lly range between 80 and 120 PSI in a flow state NOTE Compressed air foam does not have the hydraulic characteristics of plain water or foam solution Therefore standard pump hy draulics practices do n...

Страница 5: ...r operating pressures move the Auto Sync controls to the AUTO position and use the engine throttle to control the water pressure which in turn will control the air pressure 4 Connect the air discharge...

Страница 6: ...use Proper tension on the Poly Chain is to a no slack set ting if in doubt do not tighten the Poly Chain A slightly loose Poly Chain is acceptable An over tight ened Poly Chain may cause equipment fa...

Страница 7: ...ISOAUW68 Anti Wear Low Foam ing Anti Foaming Annually x x Every 24 months x Wye Strainer Wye strainer installed with cleanout valve Clean Strainer Dirty Strainer Towing When towing disconnect the driv...

Страница 8: ...ructions provided by the foam concentrate manufac turer Utilize fire hose that is rated by the hose manufacturer for use with CAFS Since the foam is formed during its transi tion through the hose line...

Страница 9: ...2 2 Fluid 50 155 150 Portable Master Stream fed by one 2 1 2 line 2 1 2 1 3 8 Wet 300 100 140 150 2 1 2 1 1 2 340 120 2 1 2 1 3 4 380 135 2 1 2 2 400 140 Wet Foam melted ice cream consistency fire att...

Страница 10: ...harge solenoid not working Repair replace solenoid Air solenoid working leak between solenoid and discharge Re pair leak Air check valve defective Replace or correct installation Trim valve out of adj...

Страница 11: ...damaged could be caused by air flow of higher than 200 CFM System being operated at higher than capacity Excessive compressor bleed down time on shutoff Systems vary in bleed down time If Auto Sync i...

Страница 12: ...on board water tank Flush tank and pump with clean water refill Foam manifold drain lines not isolated from water drain lines Isolate to separate drain valve Cooler line plumbed from manifold Relocat...

Страница 13: ...letely filled and all air is expelled 4 Close discharge valve apply pressure to system and watch for leaks or overflowing water tank A pressure of 100 PSI is sufficient DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED PRESS...

Страница 14: ...ted close discharge valve as soon as pressure drops and prime again This procedure will usually eliminate air pockets in intake line but it may have to be repeated several times Primer not operated lo...

Страница 15: ...ted close discharge valve as soon as pressure drops and prime again This procedure will usually eliminate air pockets in intake line but it may have to be repeated several times Primer not operated lo...

Страница 16: ...with a light Try drafting with a new intake hose if pump then delivers capacity it may be assumed that previous hose was defective Intake hose too small When pumping at higher than normal lifts or at...

Страница 17: ...en followed Relief Valve Malfunction C Fluctuating pressure Sticky pilot valve Disassemble and clean Replace noticeably worn parts Water surges relief valve Pressure fluctuation can result from a comb...

Страница 18: ...F 1031 Section 2449 Page 18 of 18 Basic CAFS Schematic...

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