TOHATSU VF53AS User manual

TOHATSU PORTABLE FIRE PUMPS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model
VF53AS, VF63AS-R
Original instructions
TOHATSU CORPORATION
Date of print:(2018.02)
Date of publication:(2018.02)
003-12076-0 AH1

Copyright＠2016 Tohatsu Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this
manual may be reported or transmitted in any from or by any means
without the express written permission of Tohatsu Corporation.

APPLICATIONS OF THIS FIRE PUMP
USAGE
TOHATSU portable fire pump ” VF53AS and VF63AS-R” are manufactured
for use in fire fighting operations.
The portable fire pumps are intended only for fire fighting activities in
collaboration with general public fire extinguishing equipment.
Using it for other applications is regarded as being used for improper
purposes.
The manufacturer of the fire pump bears no responsibility for any damages
that may result from modification of the fire pump without prior permission
from the manufacture, improper use of the fire pump, or use of the fire pump
for applications other than those stated above.
Note that use the fire pump for applications other than those stated above
can result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Using the fire pump within the range of intended uses implies that the user
should follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer relevant to
operation, servicing and maintenance.

Intended people
All persons who operate, service or maintain the fire pump must read and
understand the following items:
･Owner’s manual
･Safety-related instructions on the pump and the other parts such as a
battery.
･The other owner’s manuals, such as a battery charger.
The portable fire pump should be operated by only persons who received
training as operators of fire engines along with each country’s (region’s)
regulations.
The range of personal responsibility and supervision must be strictly defined
by the user.
If a person does not have adequate professional knowledge which is
required for his/her assignment, he/she must undergo relevant training or
receive appropriate instructions from an individual who is actually
knowledgeable in operation of the fire pump.
A person who does not have enough knowledge is not permitted to operate
the fire pump.
When using the fire pump, conditions under which an explosion may occur
are not considered.
･Keep the manual in a safe place for further reference.
･Operators of the fire pump must always refer to all the
relevant manuals in order to avoid errors, personal
injuries and equipment damages when operating the
portable fire pump, and to maintain faultless operation.
･Place owner’s manual so that operators can refer to it
where they operate the fire pump.
CAUTION

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the TOHATSU Fire Pump.
This fire pump has passed a range of quality assurance standards.
Owner’s manual
The portable fire pump complies with relevant laws and regulations.
The manual includes descriptions for operation and maintenance. Before
using the fire pump, be sure to read and understand the manual thoroughly.
Engine operation
The manual also includes descriptions for operation and maintenance of the
engine.
･The manual is an important item that goes with your portable
fire pump.
･The manual should accompany the fire pump if sold to
another person.
NOTE

MANUFACTURER AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE ADDRESS
Before using the fire pump, write down the serial number in the following
boxes. This will be useful when you inquire about servicing, repairs, or
genuine parts.
TOHATSU CORPORATION
Address : 3-5-4 Azusawa, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
FAX : [phone]
Phone : [phone]
Serial Number
(Identification Number)
The pump identification
number is marked on the
adapter discharge valve.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Overview
Before operating the TOHATSU fire pump
thoroughly read the manual. Understanding
proper operating procedures including
“DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” and
“NOTE”. These notices are designed to bring
attention to very important information
necessary to ensure safe, trouble free
operation.
Warning sign meaning
This sign is used for safety-related
instructions in this manual.
Be sure to follow all safety-related instructions,
otherwise personal injury may occur.
Signal words
Failure to observe will result in severe personal injury
or death, and possibly property damage.
Failure to observe could result in severe personal injury
or death.
Failure to observe could result in personal injury or
property damage.
･The instruction provides special information to facilitate the use or
maintenance of the pump or to clarify important points.
･For attaching position of the warning label, refer to the contents “3
LABELS”.
･Warning labels should be read clearly at any time.
If the display of the warning label may become difficult to be read, it
was almost come off, you must replace paste immediately.
Safety-related instructions and warning signs
Read and follow the safety-related instructions described in the manual and
all warning signs on the portable fire pump thoroughly.
Always keep the warning signs in a legible condition. If any warning sign
becomes illegible or detached, replace it immediately.
CAUTION

Transporting the portable fire pump
･ Retractable handle is folding
type.
･ Do not put a hand or finger
between top of the retractable
handle and bracket.
･ When transporting the portable
fire pump, assign one person per
handle.
･ Also, transporting the portable fire pump, it should be
transported holding the handle firmly. There is a risk of
injury to the leg by fall.
Durability of protection
When you purchase a new pump, it is placed in a packing box
and protected.
Storage of pump after transportation
Keep the pump away from high humidity, and place it on a horizontal plane.
Disposal of packing box
Dispose the packing box by following the
environmental laws.
･Wear proper hearing protection
during operation.
Exhaust gas
Exhaust gas emitted from the engine contains carbon
monoxide (CO) etc. that may seriously affect human health.
Do not operate the engine in a room, car, warehouse, tunnel
or other closed locations that have poor ventilation.
Mortal danger due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
CAUTION
CAUTION

Handling of fuel
Exercise care when handling fuel. Failure to do
so may cause fire.
Do not bring any flames near fuel.
Stop the engine before refilling fuel.
Do not smoke while refilling fuel.
Do not refill fuel in an enclosed room to avoid
an explosion by fuel fumes.
If fuel spills, wipe it with a cloth or other material, and dispose it according to
relevant laws and regulations.
･Crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum products
can expose you to chemicals including toluene and benzene,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. These
exposures can occur in and around oil fields, refineries,
chemical plants, transport and storage operations such as
pipelines, marine terminals, tank trucks and other facilities and
equipment. For more information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/petroleum.
Safety devices
Before operating the portable fire pump, be sure to check
that all the safety devices have been installed in the
appropriate positions.
Before removing the safety devices, turn the main switch off.
Protective clothing and Protective equipment
During fire extinguishing training or regular fire
fighting
services, wear normal protective
clothing and equipment to protect your
body.
・Fire protective closing
・Fireproof helmet
・Fireproof protective gloves
・Fireproof protective boots

Service and Maintenance
Servicing and maintenance of the fire pump must be
carried out by o nl y the persons who have professional
knowledge, who are familiar with the device, and who
understand laws and regulations regarding safety and
accident prevention.
Before starting maintenance work, turn the main switch
off to stop the engine.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
Before starting maintenance work, securely place the portable fire pump
on the ground.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe, the muffler and the other engine parts until
these parts will be cold enough. These parts could be very hot and will
cause severe burns.
Safety devices
After protection devices (such as muffler guard)
have been disassembled as part of servicing
and maintenance work, install them back as
soon as possible to their original positions, and
make sure that they are in safe secure
condition.
Check the portable fire pump visually and
functionally on a regular basis.
If you find any faulty devices or equipment,
remove it immediately, and repair or replace it,
if necessary.
Failure to do so may cause an accident. After it
has been repaired or replaced, make sure that
it functions correctly.

Electrical equipment
Only expert electricians or trained staff
members should handle electrical equipment.
When removing the battery cable from the
electrical equipment, always disconnect the
negative (-) cable first.
When installing the battery cable, be sure to
connect the positive (+) cable first before
connecting the negative (-)
Do not place any metal on the top of or around
the battery.
Doing so many causes a short circuit
.
Use a fuse with the same specifications as the
original one when replacing it. Using a fuse that
has a greater capacity than the rated value may
damage the equipment.
While the engine is running, do not touch the
high voltage ignition wire attached to spark plug.
This wire carries very high voltage which will
cause injury and bodily harm.
Check the electrical equipment of the fire pump
on a regular basis.

Battery
Follow any safety-related instructions shown on
the battery.
The battery can generate flammable hydrogen
gas that may cause an explosion.
Do not charge the battery in closed location.
Do not smoke around the battery.
The battery electrolyte is caustic and may
cause personal Injuries.
･Always wear protective clothing.
･Always wear protective gloves.
･Always wear protective glasses.
･Do not tilt the battery.
Doing so may cause the battery electrolyte to
leak out from the vent hole.
Disposal
Dispose the disused batteries according to
relevant laws and regulations.

Genuine parts
When replacing parts for servicing and
maintenance of the portable fire pump, only use
Tohatsu genuine parts.
If genuine Tohatsu parts and accessories are not
used, it may adversely affect the functioning and
safety of the fire pump. Use genuine Tohatsu
parts only.
Tohatsu bears no responsibility for any personal
injuries or equipment damage that may result
from use of parts or accessories obtained from
outside sources.
Environmental protection measures
Dispose of oil, fuel, batteries, etc. according to
relevant environmental laws.
Do not dump waste into the ground, water, or
sewerage.
Store fuel only in the specified container.
When disposing of parts, follow the correct
disposal procedure.
Water-prohibiting substance
Do not discharge water to water-prohibited
substance.
Use of water
Do not pump combustible liquids, chemical or
caustic liquids.

Customer Service
If any problems occur during servicing and
maintenance work of the portable fire pump,
contact our Customer Service.
Address : 3-5-4 Azusawa, Itabashiku,
Tokyo, JAPAN
FAX : [phone]
Phone : Service [phone]
Email : t[email protected]
Overseas section fire protection sales department
[phone]
[email protected]p

CONTENTS
1 SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................. 1
2 OPERATING DEVICE .................................................................................... 4
3 LABELS ........................................................................................................... 7
4 OPERATING PRECAUTION ........................................................................ 8
5 DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE ....................................................................... 10
6 PREPARATION FOR OPERATION.............................................................. 22
7 USE OF CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................... 26
8 STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................................ 34
9 PRIME AND DISCHARGE .......................................................................... 38
10 STOPPING THE ENGINE ........................................................................... 49
11 MAINTENANCE AFTER OPERATION ........................................................ 50
12 MAINTENANCE IN COLD CONDITION ................................................... 56
13 USE OF ACCESSORY ................................................................................ 59
14 PERIODICAL INSPECTION ....................................................................... 61
15 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 63
16 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 74
17 APPENDIX ..................................................................................................... 80
18 TOOLS AND STANDARD ACCESSORY ................................................. 81
19 WIRING DIAGRAM ...................................................................................... 82
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SPECIFICATION
Model VF53AS VF63AS-R
Description Portable fire pump
Engine
Manufacturer TOHATSU CORPORATION
Model 3WF61A
Type 4-stroke, EFI
Bore × Stroke 61 mm × 60 mm
Number of Cylinder 3
Piston displacement 526 ml
Authorized output 22 kW (30 PS)
Fuel type Unleaded petrol RON91
Fuel tank capacity 10 L (2.6 gal(US))
Fuel consumption 9.5 L/h (2.5 gal(US)/h)
Engine oil API SF to SM SAE 10W 30/40
Engine oil tank capacity 1.9 L/0.50 gal(US)
(When replacing oil filter:2.0 L/0.53 gal(US))
Engine lubrication Trochoid pump
Cooling system Water cooling
Ignition Flywheel magneto, C.D. Ignition
Spark plug NGK DCPR6E
Starting system Electric starter and Manual starter
Lubrication Wet sump
Fuel system Electronic fuel injection
Battery 12 V-16 Ah/5 h
Floodlight bulb *1 12 V-55 W
*1 Option (Floodlight)
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SPECIFICATION
Model VF53AS VF63AS-R
Primer
Type Rotary-vane vacuum pump (Automatic suction)
Max. suction height Approx. 9 m (29.5 ft.)
Pump
Type Single suction, single stage, turbine pump
Number of delivery
outlets*1 2
Discharge valve type Ball valve, Screw down valve
Discharge port coupling JIS fire thread (B-9912) 2-1/2” (65 mm) male
BSP thread 2-1/2" (65 mm) male
Suction port coupling JIS fire thread (B-9912) 3” (75 mm) male
BSP thread 4" (100 mm) male / female
Pump performance
(Suction height: 1 m)
1.2 m3/min at 0.6 MPa(87 psi)
0.95 m3/min at 0.8 MPa(116 psi)
Dimensions and wei
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Length x Width x Height 670790740 mm (26.431.129.1 in.)
Mass (DRY) 101kg (223lbs.) 102.5kg (226 lbs.)
*1 Twin outlet standard
Materials
Engine
Crankcase, Cylinder,
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy
Crankshaft Steel
Connecting rod Aluminum alloy
Piston Aluminum alloy
Pump shaft Chromium-molybdenum steel with metal plating
Muffler Steel / Stainless
Pump
Pump casing, Pump cover Aluminum alloy
Impeller Aluminum alloy
Shaft seal
Type Mechanical seal
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SPECIFICATION
Performance Curve
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1.0
0.9 0.7 0.5 0.6
0.8 1.1
(L/min) (×1/1000 m3/min)
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600 1200
Delivery flow Q (gal(US)/min)
150 300
250
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80 60
Total delivery pressure P (psi)
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OPERATING DEVICE
VF53AS
2
2
Plug cap Vacuum pump
Manual starter handle
Warning lamp
Auto priming
switch
Manual suction
knob
Control panel
Fuel tank
Fuel tank cap Carrying handle
Floodlight projector and
battery charging socket
Oil level gauge
Engine oil tank
cap
Bottom cowl
Top cowl
Vacuum gauge
Pressure gauge
Main switch
Throttle dial
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OPERATING DEVICE
VF53AS
2
Ball valve type
Screw down valve type
Discharge valve
Latch
(for top cowl)
Discharge valve’s drain
Cooling water strainer
Vacuum pump strainer
Muffler
Muffler drain valve
Air valve for drainage
Pump drain valve
Suction hose coupling cap
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