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Safety

Introduction

Product Overview

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Determining the Installation Requirements

The priming system is available in various configurations. The priming system is available in various configurations, ranging from factory installed on the pump 

and transmission to individual, uninstalled components. The following instructions describe how to install and connect each of the components in the priming 

system. Use the instruction appropriate to your application to install your system.

Installation Requirements

Use the following information to properly install the defined components.
Install the priming valve above the priming pump.

Install the priming pump with the outlet ports oriented 

downward.

Install the priming valve with the top oriented 

upwards, or with the priming valve outlet oriented 

downwards.

Содержание VPO Priming System

Страница 1: ...Waterous Company 125 Hardman Avenue South South Saint Paul MN 55075 651 450 5000 www waterousco com VPO Priming System Installation Operation and Maintenance Form Number F 2996 Issue Date Mar 30 2023...

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Страница 3: ...quirements 26 Auto Prime Switch Cutout Dimensions 27 Standard Push Button Switch Dimensions 28 Oversized Push Button Switch Dimensions 29 Priming Pump Dimensions 30 Panel Cutout and Mounting Holes 31...

Страница 4: ...nt if you are not familiar with the tools and skills needed to safely perform the required procedures proper installation is the responsibility of the purchaser Do not operate the equipment when safet...

Страница 5: ...this document Introduction This section is an overview of the document Product Overview This section describes the components that make up the system Installation This section describes the installati...

Страница 6: ...rdered together with the pump and transmission depending on the configuration the priming pump VPO priming valve VAP hose and panel cable are installed at the factory Otherwise components are shipped...

Страница 7: ...stalled components in your application may include the following items Auto Prime Switch Standard Push Button Switch Oversized Push Button Switch Switch Cable 70 inches Panel Plate Priming Pump Outlet...

Страница 8: ...Pump Overview There are 3 panel switch options available that operate the priming system Auto Prime Switch Auto prime with integrated push to prime operation Standard Push Button Switch Standard push...

Страница 9: ...llation Operation Maintenance Multiple Priming Valve System Overview Your application may include up to 6 priming valves each operated by a dedicated switch and solenoid This allows the system to prim...

Страница 10: ...10 56 Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Dual Priming Pump System Overview Your application may include 2 priming pumps controlled by a single push button switch...

Страница 11: ...Notes...

Страница 12: ...duction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Auto Prime Switch This allows you to manually or automatically prime the pump When auto prime is enabled the pump is primed to 10 psi 0 7 Ba...

Страница 13: ...e This contains the electronic components 4 Mounting holes Enclosure This mounts the enclosure to the apparatus 5 Pressure switch connector This connects to the pressure switch DT06 2S 6 Priming valve...

Страница 14: ...Mounting holes This mounts the switch to the apparatus 2 Prime button This activates the priming operation 3 Additional panel connector This connects to the next switch when applicable DT06 4S Pin 1 1...

Страница 15: ...Button Switch This allows you to manually prime the pump 3 1 2 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Mounting holes This mounts the switch to the apparatus 2 Prime button This activates the primin...

Страница 16: ...connected to the white extension cable wire 3 Ground terminal This is connected to the black extension cable wire 4 Mounting holes This mounts the priming pump to the transmission bracket 5 Inlet This...

Страница 17: ...e extension cable wire 3 Ground terminal This is connected to the black extension cable wire the 24V incorporates an additional jumper wire 4 Mounting holes This mounts the priming pump to the transmi...

Страница 18: ...Maintenance Pressure Switch This facilitates the auto prime operation 1 2 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Connector This connects to the auto prime switch DT04 2P cable length 10 inches 254...

Страница 19: ...ed from each other Only used with single priming pump multiple priming valve applications 2 1 3 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Connector This connects to the switch DTM06 2S cable length 6...

Страница 20: ...g hardware This mounts the priming valve to the fire pump intake or priming valve base 2 Priming valve top This is the top of the priming valve 3 Priming valve outlet This connects to the priming pump...

Страница 21: ...ump Cable This connects the push button switch to the priming pump 1 3 2 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Priming pump connections This connects to the priming pump 2 Cable This cable length...

Страница 22: ...iming valve solenoid install location Note The inclusion of this cable is dependent on your configuration It is also available separately if required by your application 2 1 3 Feature Feature Descript...

Страница 23: ...s extends the cable length of the priming pump cable 2 1 3 Feature Feature Description Description 1 Connector This connects to the priming pump solenoid or a solenoid equipped priming valve DT04 4P 2...

Страница 24: ...ssure switch install location Note The inclusion of this cable is dependent on your configuration It is also available separately if required by your application 2 1 3 Feature Feature Description Desc...

Страница 25: ...e you begin the installation NOTICE Before Operation Read and understand all the instructions provided Check all fluid levels and replenish if necessary Remove all shipping plugs and install the opera...

Страница 26: ...led components The following instructions describe how to install and connect each of the components in the priming system Use the instruction appropriate to your application to install your system In...

Страница 27: ...ling the Auto Prime Switch 1 Panel Cutout and Mounting Holes Use the illustration and instruction to create the cutout and mounting holes for the auto prime switch 1 Create the cutout and drill the mo...

Страница 28: ...ation Operation Maintenance Installing the Auto Prime Switch 1 Positioning the Switch Use the illustration and instruction to mount the auto prime switch on the panel 1 Route the plugs and enclosure t...

Страница 29: ...the Auto Prime Switch 1 2 Mounting the Enclosure Use the illustration and instructions to mount the auto prime switch to the panel 1 Use a clean rag and alcohol to clean the area where you intend to m...

Страница 30: ...rview Installation Operation Maintenance Installing the Auto Prime Switch 1 Mounting the Panel Use the illustration and instruction to mount the auto prime switch on the panel 1 Use locally sourced mo...

Страница 31: ...1 Use the illustration and instructions to install the standard push button switch 1 Create the cutout and drill the mounting holes for the switch Refer to Standard Push Button Switch Dimensions on p...

Страница 32: ...2 1 Use the illustration and instructions to mount the oversized push button switch 1 Create the cutout and drill the mounting holes for the switch Refer to Oversized Push Button Switch Dimensions on...

Страница 33: ...ration and instructions to install a remote mounted priming pump 1 Make a bracket suitable for your application to securely mount the priming pump to the apparatus Refer to Priming Pump Dimensions on...

Страница 34: ...application The priming valve must be mounted above the priming pump The vacuum hose or tubing must allow water to drain from the priming valve to the priming pump If additional priming valves are ins...

Страница 35: ...ng the Pressure Switch 2 1 Use the illustration and instruction to install the pressure switch The pressure switch is only required when operating the pump in auto prime mode 1 Locate a suitable 1 4 i...

Страница 36: ...and instructions to install the optional priming valve solenoid 1 Remove the 6 and the M5 screws from the priming valve Note The removed screws are no longer needed re purpose recycle or discard them...

Страница 37: ...ing is rated for the current draw in your application It is recommended that you isolate the priming pump power and ground circuits for best performance Make sure that you include adequate circuit pro...

Страница 38: ...ing is rated for the current draw in your application Make sure that you include adequate circuit protection It is recommended that you isolate the priming pump power and ground circuits for best perf...

Страница 39: ...e sure your wiring is rated for the current draw in your application Make sure that you include adequate circuit protection It is recommended that you isolate the priming pump power and ground circuit...

Страница 40: ...e sure your wiring is rated for the current draw in your application Make sure that you include adequate circuit protection It is recommended that you isolate the priming pump power and ground circuit...

Страница 41: ...extension cable to the priming pump 1 Connect the white wire from the extension cable to the signal terminal on the priming pump terminal Torque the nut to 1 5 ft lb 2 N m 2 Connect the red wire from...

Страница 42: ...extension cable to the priming pump 1 Connect the white wire from the extension cable to the signal terminal on the priming pump terminal Torque the nut to 1 5 ft lb 2 N m 2 Connect the red wire from...

Страница 43: ...N m 2 Connect the red wire from the extension cable to the power terminal Torque the nut to 4 5 ft lb 6 N m 3 Connect the black wire from the extension cable to the ground terminal Torque the nut to 4...

Страница 44: ...N m 2 Connect the red wire from the extension cable to the power terminal Torque the nut to 4 5 ft lb 6 N m 3 Connect the black wire from the extension cable to the ground terminal Torque the nut to 4...

Страница 45: ...e priming pump exhaust away from people to avoid injury and equipment to avoid damage Note Make sure to use a minimal bend radius and arrange the hose to allow proper draining 2 Install a 3 4 inch NPT...

Страница 46: ...use a minimal bend radius and arrange the hose to allow proper draining 2 Install a 3 4 inch NPT fitting with a 3 4 inch hose connection to the priming pump inlet 3 Install a 3 4 inch NPT fitting with...

Страница 47: ...se connection to the priming pump inlet 3 Install an 3 4 inch NPT fitting with a 3 4 inch hose connection to the priming valve outlet 4 Use a T fitting and the required adapters to make an assembly an...

Страница 48: ...Push Button Switch Use the illustration and instructions to connect the standard push button switch to the priming pump cable 1 Connect the priming pump connector DT04 2P on the switch to the priming...

Страница 49: ...nance Connecting the Priming Components 1 Standard Push Button Switch Use the illustration and instruction to connect the standard push button switch to the priming pump cable 1 Connect the priming pu...

Страница 50: ...ance Connecting the Priming Components 1 Oversized Push Button Switch Use the illustration and instruction to connect the oversized push button switch to the priming pump cable 1 Connect the priming p...

Страница 51: ...cs Note You can connect up to 6 solenoid controlled priming valves each with a dedicated switch in your application 1 Connect the priming pump connector DT04 2P on the push button switch to the primin...

Страница 52: ...onnecting the Priming Components 1 Multiple Priming Pumps Use the illustration and instruction to connect the push button switch to the priming electronics 1 Connect the priming pump connector DT04 2P...

Страница 53: ...5 seconds An additional 15 seconds may be required for a 4 inch or larger intake If your pump does not prime in that time verify that all openings are closed Allow 1 minute of cool down time between p...

Страница 54: ...r pump for 45 seconds An additional 15 seconds may be required for a 4 inch or larger intake If your pump does not prime in that time verify that all openings are closed Allow 1 minute of cool down ti...

Страница 55: ...as required NFPA testing X Test per NFPA requirements Vacuum Testing Perform the following test monthly Remove all caps except openings without valves Close all intake discharge drain and similar open...

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