Summary of Versax
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Versax owner's manual publication date: 11/2015 publication number: 701244, rev. 4.
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This document provides information proprietary to waterax inc. And cannot be used or disclosed without waterax’s written authorization. Waterax inc. Reserves the right to make changes without notice in its products or components as research and development or marketing conditions warrant. Changes af...
Page 3: Contents
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 1 contents important safety instructions ............................................................................................ 2 personal safety advisory ........................................................................................................
Page 4: Personal Safety Advisory
Waterax versax owner's manual 2 11/2015 important safety instructions it is recommended that all information provided in this manual be carefully read and understood before performing any operation of or maintenance to the pump. The procedures listed in this manual are general operating and maintena...
Page 5: Introduction
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 3 do not ground the battery (if applicable) through the pump’s frame members; always ground to a bare metal (unpainted) part of the engine block to ensure proper ground. Disconnect battery before any maintenance to the pump unit. Preventing damage to equipment t...
Page 6: Abbreviations And Terms
Waterax versax owner's manual 4 11/2015 these instructions cover most wildland and municipal pump applications. If the application the pump is being used for does not fall into these general guidelines, consult waterax inc. For any additional safeguards, operating, or maintenance considerations that...
Page 7: About The Versax Series
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 5 about the versax series features for full specifications and performance curves, see the product data sheet for your pump end model. Applications of the waterax versax series include: firefighting tank filling high head general water transfer boom spraying irr...
Page 8: Parts Identification
Waterax versax owner's manual 6 11/2015 parts identification versax 6/9 a. Priming port (2” bsp) b. Pump discharge (1” npt) c. Pump discharge (1-1/2” npt) d. Pump intake - suction (2” npt) e. Pump drain f. Oil fill (not shown) g. Ignition switch h. Recoil starter* i. Fuel cap j. Throttle (not shown)...
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Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 7 installing a control panel see user instructions shipped with the specific model of control panel you ordered for your pump. Using a battery for electric starters and control panels the vs2-9ev requires a battery to power electrical and electronic components s...
Page 10: Pre-Operation Checklist
Waterax versax owner's manual 8 11/2015 operating versax series pumps pre-operation checklist before using your pump, follow this verification procedure: 1. Visually inspect product when you first receive your versax pump, inspect the product and check for any damage. Notify the supplier if any dama...
Page 11: Drafting
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 9 drafting before you draft pumps should not be run dry, and therefore the pump ends require priming prior to operation. Use this procedure if you are drafting water from an open tank or natural water source. To maintain optimum performance from your pump, follo...
Page 12: Priming The Pump
Waterax versax owner's manual 10 11/2015 drafting connections 1. Connect a suction line to the pump intake. 2. Install a suction strainer on the other end of the suction hose and place in the water source. Note: to provide proper operation of the pump, the suction hose/strainer should be submerged a...
Page 13: Startup and Discharge
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 11 startup and discharge 1. Fill fuel tank with recommended fuel grade. Fill tank and securely replace cap. 2. Start the engine. A. Open fuel valve. B. Close/engage choke, if engine is cold. C. Increase throttle past the idle position. D. Position the ignition s...
Page 14: Cold Weather Operation
Waterax versax owner's manual 12 11/2015 cold weather operation the pump can be run in below freezing temperatures if certain precautions are taken to avoid the formation of ice in the pump. 1. After priming the pump, the unit should be run at low speed for a short period of time to allow all compon...
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 13 troubleshooting this section provides brief troubleshooting instructions for verifying the set-up and operation of the pump. Each section describes a condition and lists possible causes along with a list of items to check to identify the source of the problem...
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Waterax versax owner's manual 14 11/2015 an engine will lose approximate 3.5% of its power per every 1000 feet above sea level. If the elevation of operation was not considered when the unit was selected, a unit of higher horsepower may be required to make the needed performance. Restriction if a ne...
Page 17: Service
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 15 service this section includes instructions for overhaul and maintenance requiring disassembly of the waterax versax series pumps. It does not include engine maintenance. For maintenance instructions regarding the engine, as well as for oil and fuel recommenda...
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Waterax versax owner's manual 16 11/2015 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 20 21 19 18 17 16 15 14 9 13 11 12 10 7 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 figure 2: exploded view of the versax 9 hp pump end (vehicle configuration). Id item no description qty id item no description qty 1 800208 vsc124 nut casing versax 6 16 800220 vsc1...
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Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 17 disassembly and assembly of the pump end before disassembly or assembly read and follow all instructions thoroughly and carefully. Ensure shaft, bores, screws, etc. Are free of burrs and lubricant. Tools and materials required torque wrench sae socket wrench ...
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Waterax versax owner's manual 18 11/2015 7. Install the rotating part of the mechanical rotary seal #6 onto the stub shaft #7. Ensure the carbide face will face the stationary part of the mechanical rotary seal. The two carbide face must face each other. 8. Screw the stub shaft #7 onto the engine sh...
Page 21: Frame Kit
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 19 4 3 2 1 figure 6: exploded view of the anti-vibration mount and fasteners (on vs2-6p model only). Frame kit parts breakdown 1 2 8 4 9 7 6 5 3 figure 7: exploded view of the wrap-around frame for the vs2-6w, vs2-9w and vs2-9ew. Id item no description qty 1 801...
Page 22: Cart Kit
Waterax versax owner's manual 20 11/2015 installation the following steps refer to figure 7 1. Install the quick release buttons #2 into the base frame #6 by pushing them into the tube until the pins pop out into the access holes. 2. Install the rubber mounts #7 using the flanged screws #8 and acorn...
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Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 21 installation the following steps refer to figure 10 1. Remove the handle #1 from the base frame. 2. Install the frame extension #3 onto the base frame, ensuring a proper lock between the extension and the quick release buttons. 3. Install the quick release bu...
Page 24: Vs2-9Ev Wiring
Waterax versax owner's manual 22 11/2015 vs2-9ev wiring standard waterax wiring configuration: the versax-9ev pump is wired from the factory to work with an xcp control panel. To revert to the original engine controls, refer to the next section for instructions. Xcp vs. Engine controls: a waterax xc...
Page 25: Fastwire Wiring Diagrams
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 23 fastwire wiring diagrams wiring for gasoline pumps *pins 7 & 8 connected on gx630 engine only..
Page 26: Pump End Technical Data
Waterax versax owner's manual 24 11/2015 pump end technical data threads discharge port 1 1-1/2” [38 mm] npt male discharge port 2 1” [25 mm] npt male discharge port 3 1” [25 mm] npt male suction (intake) port 2” [51 mm] npt male priming port 2” [51 mm]bsp male torque values casing screws and nuts 2...
Page 27: Notes
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 25 notes.
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Page 29: Warranty
Waterax versax owner's manual 11/2015 27 warranty whereas subject to the following general and specific terms and conditions, waterax inc. (the “seller”) hereby warrants to the original purchaser of the products from waterax, (the “purchaser”) that its products, including any pump parts products man...
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Waterax inc. 6635 henri-bourassa w. Montreal, qc h4r 1e1 tf 855-616-1818 t 514-637-1818 f 514-637-3985 info@ waterax .Com www. Waterax .Com all information contained in this document including drawings is proprietary to waterax and may not be copied, reproduced or used in whole or in part without ou...