Waterous CS Series User Manual

Waterous Company 125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 USA (651) 450-5000
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Section
2115
Form No.
F-1031
Issue Date
12/14/95
Rev. Date
10/11/04
CS Series Centrifugal
Fire Pumps
Section
2115
Form No.
F-1031
Issue Date
12/14/95
Rev. Date
05/11/12
CS Series Centrifugal
Fire Pumps
Operation and Maintenance
Read through the safety information and
operating instructions carefully before using
your Waterous Fire Pump.
Table of Contents
Safety Information 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options 3, 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Flow Diagram 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain Locations 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions:
Transmission 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pumping from Water Tank 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pumping from Hydrant or in Relay 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pumping from Draft 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extra Pressure Stage (CSH Models) 9, 10. . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance:
Corrosion Protection
Optional Zinc Intake Screens 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Zinc Anodes 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packing 12-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacuum Test 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheat Protection Manager (OPM) 15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Butterfly Valve (BFV) 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waterous CS Series Specifications

General

Type	Centrifugal
Impeller Material	Bronze
Rated Capacity	Up to 2250 GPM (8516 LPM)
Discharge Connections	2.5"
Flow Rate	Up to 2250 GPM (8516 LPM)
Power Source	Engine Driven
Material	Cast Iron, Bronze

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Covers hazards like death, injury, burns, and unexpected movement during operation.

Introduction and Pump Basics

Introduction to CS Series Pumps

Provides an overview of the manual content for CS Series centrifugal pumps.

Pump Components and Options

Details pump design, construction, and available features like seals and stages.

Specific Pump Features

Tank to Pump Valve

Describes the full-flow 3-1/2 inch ball valve connecting tank to pump.

Overheat Protection Manager (OPM)

Explains the OPM safety device for releasing hot water to prevent overheating.

Pump Diagrams

Water Flow Diagram

Illustrates the internal water path through the pump, showing key components.

Drain Locations

Identifies the locations of various drain valves on the pump assembly.

Operating Instructions: Water Tank

Transmission Operation

Refers to separate instructions for operating the pump's transmission.

Pumping from Water Tank

Step-by-step guide for operating the pump when drawing water from a tank.

Pumping from Hydrant or Relay

Before Pumping from Hydrant/Relay

Details safety precautions and setup steps before pumping from a hydrant or relay.

After Pumping from Hydrant/Relay

Procedure for shutting down and cleaning the pump after hydrant or relay operations.

Pumping from Draft

Preparation for Pumping from Draft

Steps for priming, positioning, and ensuring intake efficiency when pumping from draft.

After Pumping from Draft

Procedure for shutting down and cleaning the pump after draft operations.

Extra Pressure Stage Operation

CSH Pump Extra Pressure Stage

Instructions for operating the extra pressure stage on CSH model pumps.

Extra Pressure Stage After Pumping

Procedure for shutting down and cleaning after using the extra pressure stage.

Maintenance: Corrosion Protection

Optional Zinc Intake Screens

Inspection and maintenance of zinc intake screens for corrosion control.

Optional Zinc Anodes

Inspection and replacement of zinc anodes for additional corrosion protection.

Lubrication and Packing

Bearing Lubrication

Lubrication procedures for outboard, inboard, and extra pressure stage bearings.

Packing Removal

Procedure for removing packing from the pump stuffing box.

Packing Installation and Adjustment

Packing Installation

Steps for correctly installing new packing rings into the stuffing box.

Packing Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting packing nuts to achieve proper leakage for lubrication.

Final Tests and Checks

Vacuum Test

Procedure to test the pump's ability to hold vacuum after adjustments.

Overheat Protection Manager (OPM) Check

Procedure for checking the electrical circuit of the OPM safety device.

Butterfly Valve (BFV) Operation

Recommendation for weekly operation of the butterfly valve for optimal performance.