Waterous Advantus Foam Manager User manual

Read through the safety information and operating
instructions carefully before using your Waterous
Foam Manager.
Table of Contents
Safety Information 2..............................................
Introduction 3...................................................
System Overview 3.............................................
System Components 4..........................................
Operation 4......................................................
Water Only Operation 4..........................................
AdvantustFoam Pump Operation 5..............................
Foam Operation 6..............................................
Shut Down Procedures 6.........................................
Foam System Flush 6...........................................
Service and Maintenance 6.......................................
Maintenance Schedule 6........................................
Location of Maintenance Items 6..................................
Advantus Foam Pump 6.......................................
Oil Fill and Drain 6.........................................
In−line Foam Concentrate Strainer 6..........................
Calibration 7.....................................................
Advantus Foam Pump 7.........................................
Troubleshooting Guide 8.........................................
Foam Manager with Advantus
Waterous Company 125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 USA (651) 450−5000
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Section
2407
Form No.
F−1031
Issue Date
01/18/08
Rev. Date
05/13/13
Foam ManagertSystem
with Advantust
Operation and Maintenance

F−1031, Section 2407 Page 2 of 8
Safety Information
Read through the safety information and operating instructions before using your Waterous Foam
Manager.
WARNING
!
Death or serious personal injury might occur if proper
operating procedures are not followed. The pump op-
erator, as well as individuals connecting supply or dis-
charge hoses to the apparatus must be familiar with
these pump operating instructions as well as other
operating instructions and manuals for the apparatus,
water hydraulics and component limitation.
WARNING
!
Pressure Hazard. May result in personal injury.
Prior to connection or removal of hoses, caps or other
closures with pump intake or pump discharge connec-
tions, relieve pressure by opening drains or bleeder
valves. Bleeder valves should also be used while filling
a hose connected to an intake with water.
WARNING
!
Scalding Water Hazard. May result in serious burns.
When operating the pump, be sure to open at least
one discharge valve slightly to prevent the pump from
overheating. If the pump runs for a few minutes com-
pletely closed, it may heat the water enough to scald
someone when the valve is opened. Overheating can
damage the packing, seals and other pump parts. If
the apparatus builder has installed a by−pass system
or other provision designed to prevent overheating,
opening a discharge valve may be unnecessary.
WARNING
!
Hose Pressure Hazard.
May cause serious personal injury.
Use only fire hose that is rated at 200 PSI or higher
working pressure.

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Introduction
System Overview
NOTE: Read and understand the operating instruc-
tions for the Foam Manager System prior to operating.
(Refer to Figure 1 for system components.)
The Foam ManagertSystem consists of an Advantust
Foam Management System mounted on a Waterous CM
or CS fire pump.
Advantust3/6 Foam Management System
The ADVANTUStfoam system uses advanced conductiv-
ity−based technology to monitor both supply water and
foam solution in order to deliver optimal foam at every call.
Regardless of the foam concentrate or the quality of the
water being pumped, the ADVANTUS automatically adjusts
for both, providing you with the most accurate fire suppres-
sion capabilities in the industry.
Foam Pump
The 12 or 24−volt electric motor driven, Hydra−Cell positive
displacement foam concentrate pump is constructed of
brass and stainless steel components which may come in
contact with foam concentrate, making the pump resistant
to chemical and corrosive attack. The pump is capable of
handling suspended abrasives without sustaining any dam-
age and can run dry for extended periods without sustain-
ing damage.
The foam pump for the Advantus 3 is rated at 3 GPM (11.3
l/min) at 150 psi (10 bar) and 6 GPM (22.6 l/min at 150 psi
(10 bar) for the Advantus 6, with operating pressures up to
450 psi (32 bar). The system draws a maximum electrical
load of 40 amps @ 12 VDC or 21 amps @ 24 VDC (Ad-
vantus 3) or 80 amps @ 12 VDC or 40 amps @ 24 VDC
(Advantus 6).
A pump motor electronic driver, located inside the controller
housing receives signals from the microcontroller and
powers the electric motor in a variable speed duty cycle to
ensure that the correct amount of foam concentrate as set
by the pump operator is injected into the water stream.
Process Manifold
The foam system process manifold, constructed of stain-
less steel with Victaulic®groove connections provided at
each end of the manifold for connection to the apparatus
plumbing. The process manifold includes an incoming
water conductivity probe, paddlewheel flowmeter, foam
injection check valve, Akron Brass®waterway check valve
and foam solution conductivity probe. An Akron full−flow
brass body check valve in the foam process manifold
waterway prevents foam contamination of fire pump and
water supply. A brass and stainless steel check valve
provided in the foam concentrate line at the foam injection
point to prevents water backflow into the foam supply res-
ervoir(s). Stainless steel conductivity probes include gap
spacers and a reverse charge feature to prevent build−up
of deposits on the probe surfaces.
The system also incorporate a sensor to measure water
temperature to ensure the proper amount of concentrate is
injected.

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System Components
Table 1. System Components
Ref. No. Description
1AdvantustFoam Pump (Proportioner)
2Foam Pump Inject/Bypass Valve
3In−line Foam Concentrate Strainer
Ref. No. Description
4Foam Manifold
5AdvantustFoam Pump OIT (Control Panel)
6AdvantustOperation Instruction Panel Plate
7OIT Cable
Figure 1. System Components
1
4
2
5
3
To Foam Tank
6
37
Items Shipped Loose
with Advantus Foam Pump
IL3001
Operation
A pumper equipped with a Foam Managertfoam unit can
be operated in water only and/or foam modes. It is pos-
sible to pump water from one discharge and foam solution
from another discharge.
Water Only Operations
All unit operations begin with pumping water. See the fol-
lowing instruction for details on how to operate and pump
water from your Waterous fire pump:
•F−1031, Section 2114, Operation and Maintenance
Instructions for Waterous CMU Series Centrifugal Fire
Pumps
or
•F−1031, Section 2115, Operation and Maintenance
Instructions for Waterous CS and CSU Series Centrif-
ugal Fire Pumps
CAUTION
Overheating hazard.
May cause damage to the pump.
Running the unit without adequate water flow or an
overheated water supply can cause damage to the
pump.

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AdvantustFoam Pump Operation
Upon power up, the software revision number will be dis-
played. The unit will then display the flow rate.
Because the conductivity measurement for a given per-
centage mix changes with the flow rate, the calibration
data is stored in an array. The array holds entries for the
various parameters at several different flow rates that are
in between flow rates entered in the data array.
Figure 2. Operator Interface Terminal
IL2963
During normal operation, the OIT (Operation Interface Terminal) will display flow rate, percent mix, total water or total product.
SELECT Selects data to display. The default is to display flow rate. Pressing the SELECT button will
scroll through the list, then wrap back around to the top of the list. The associated LED will
light to indicate what data is being displayed.
Flow Rate
Mix Percentage
Total Water
Total Product
Holding the SELECT button for more than two seconds will lock the display to the current
position. Pressing the SELECT button again will unlock.
UP ARROW When the Mix Percentage is displayed, the current mix setpoint will be displayed. Sub-
sequent presses of the UP ARROW button will increase the Mix Setpoint by 0.1%. After a ten
second timeout, the display will return to the Flow Rate display.
DOWN ARROW When the Mix Percentage is displayed, the current mix setpoint will be displayed. Sub-
sequent presses of the DOWN ARROW button will decrease the Mix Setpoint by 0.1%. After
a ten second timeout, the display will return to the Flow Rate display.
Pressing both UP and DOWN simultaneously when the Total Water is displayed resets the
Total Water accumulator to Zero.
Pressing both UP and DOWN simultaneously when the Total Product is displayed resets the
Total Product accumulator to Zero.
Pressing both UP and DOWN simultaneously when the Flow Rate is displayed enters the
MANUAL mode of operation. See Manual Mode operation below.
Pressing both UP and DOWN simultaneously while in Mix % will go to the default %.
FOAM Pressing the FOAM key will alternately start and stop the foam operation. When the control-
ler is running, the FOAM LED will be lit. The FOAM LED will blink when the motor control
output is active. The LED will be lit and not blink during the initial pump delay, or when the
system is on, but no water flow is detected.
If flow is detected, and one or both of the sensor inputs reads full scale, an open sensor error
will be flagged. The error SEn1 or error SEn2 will be displayed when the FOAM button is
pressed to indicated that the system is non−functional. In this case, the Manual Mode will be
functional and must be used.
MANUAL MODE If the display is showing the flow rate and the two ARROW keys are pressed simultaneously,
the % MIX LED will be lit and the display will show a default value of 2.0. Use the UP and
DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease this value in steps of 0.5.
NOTE: Pump output is based on a theoretical ratio of foam to water at 50 GPM.
Pressing both ARROW keys again exits the MANUAL mode and stops the pump.
NOTE: Motor/Pump Assembly will operate in manual mode whether or not there is a
water flow. If the INJECT/BYPASS valve is in the INJECT position, foam concentrate
will be injected into the system, which will waste concentrate.
AUTO RUN The system is equipped with an AUTO RUN feature. If the voltage (+12 or 24 VDC) is ap-
plied to position 1 on the terminal strip, it will have the same effect as pressing the Red
FOAM button. This will start the Foam system. The system will not inject foam until water is
flowing.

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Foam Operation
After the pump is operating, turn on the foam pump to in-
ject foam concentrate into the water stream.
Refer to Advantus Foam Pump Operation Instructions on
Page 5.
Foam System Flush
1. Turn off Foam Pump. 2. Flow clear water through discharges that were used
until clear water is flowing from the nozzle.
Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Table 2. Maintenance Schedule −Foam Pump (See Figure 3)
Check Oil
Level and
for Oil
Leaks
Foam Pump Oil Check and
Clean Foam
Concentrate
In−line
Strainer
Flushing System
Change
Foam
Pump
Model
Level from
Top of Oil
Fill Port
Capacity
Required for Oil
Change
Use Oil
Daily or
After Each
Use
Annually
Advantus 3 3/4 inch
(19 mm)
.90 quarts
(Total capacity is
1.0 quart) Synthetic
10W−30
(Mobil 1
recommended)
Monthly
Depending on the corrosiveness of the
foam concentrate to be used, flushing of
the foam injection circuit may be
necessary. Most Class A foam concen-
trates are less corrosive and may not
require flushing.
Advantus 6 1 inch
(25 mm)
1.0 quarts
(Total capacity is
1.1 quarts)
Location of Maintenance Items
The following figures show the location of the Advantus Foam Pump oil fill and drain.
Figure 3. AdvantustFoam Pump Oil Fill and Drain, In−line Foam Concentrate Strainer
Advantus 3 Systems Advantus 6 Systems
Oil Fill
Oil Drain
In−line Foam Concentrate Strainer
In−line Foam Concentrate Strainer
To Foam Tank
To Foam Tank
IL2959

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Calibration
AdvantustFoam Pump
The Advantustsystem is able to be field calibrated using
the control function buttons on the operating interface ter-
minal (OIT), see Figure 8.
Only units of measure, water flow and the foam percent-
age default can be field set.
A. Entering Calibration Mode
1. Entering calibration is accomplished by using the
control unit functions buttons.
2. To enter this function, press and hold the SELECT
button for minimum of five seconds.
3. Continue to hold the SELECT button.
4. While the SELECT button is depressed, push the
UP and DOWN arrow buttons at the same time.
The display will show CAL for two seconds and
then display F1.
5. Use the UP button to advance to the next para-
meter (F2, F3, F4).
6. Use the DOWN button to back up to a previous
parameter (F2, F1).
7. To edit a parameter, press the SELECT button at
the associated Fn prompt.
B. F1 −Default Mix Percentage
1. At the F1 prompt, press the SELECT button.
2. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select
the default FOAM %. The only foam % selections
will be .1%, .2%, .3%, .4%, .5%, .6%, .7%, .8%,
.9%, 1.0%, 3.0% and 6.0%.
3. When finished, press the SELECT button to save
the displayed value.
C. F2 −Units of Measurement
The units of measurement must be selected prior to
any calibration functions. Units of measurement are
U.S. Gallons, Imperial Gallons and Liters.
1. Push the SELECT button at the F2 prompt. The
display will show the current setting.
2. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select
one of the following measurement units:
•GAL will select U.S. Gallons
•IPL will select Imperial Gallons
•LTR will select Metric Liters
3. Pushing the SELECT button will save the dis-
played selection. This will allow for calibration of
the water flow in the units of measurement selec-
ted.
D. F3 −Flow Rate Calibration
1. Press the SELECT button at the F3 prompt. The
current measured flow rate will be displayed. Es-
tablish a flow using an accurate flow measuring
device.
2. Once this is established, press the UP or DOWN
button to advance to the calibration step. If the
displayed flow rate is correct, press the SELECT
button to return back to the F3 prompt. If there is
insufficient flow, the display will show LoFL for two
seconds, then return back to the F3 prompt.
3. The display will now display 50 (starting value) or
the last calibration value entered.
4. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to change
the displayed value to match the actual flow rate
according to the flow measuring device. If the but-
ton is only pressed momentarily, the display incre-
ments or decrements by one. If the button is held,
the display will increment or decrement by five.
5. Once the correct flow is achieved, pushing the
SELECT will save the setting and return to the F3
prompt.
E. F4 −System Lock
System can be locked out after calibration and setup
to avoid accidental changing.
F. Saving Calibration
To save all the calibration settings to flash memory,
press the FOAM button while at the Fn prompt. The
data will be stored and the unit will return to normal
operation.
Figure 8. Operator Interface Terminal
IL2963

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Troubleshooting Guide
It is important to know what to do if your foam system in not operating properly. This troubleshooting guide should help
you diagnose, isolate and fix the problem encountered.
Problem Cause Fix
Poor foam solution (wet or dry)
Using wetting agent in place of foam Flush system and install Class “A” foam.
Lack of foam
Check if the Foam Pump is on. Check if there is
foam in the reservoir. Make sure the foam supply
valve is on and the Y strainer clean.
Foam in water system
Foam dumped into the water tank Flush water tank and pump until foam is cleared.
Foam cell is leaking into water tank
Condition applies to tanks utilizing a common
wall(s) between the foam tank and the water
tank. If a leak is confirmed, repair the foam tank
and flush the water tank and pump until foam is
cleared.
Foam proportioning manifold check valve mal-
function
If the above conditions have been corrected, the
final cause for foam in the water tank may be the
result of a malfunctioning foam manifold check
valve. To troubleshoot, cap off one foam dis-
charge that is plumbed to the foam manifold,
open that discharge valve and increase the
pump discharge to 30−40 PSI. Disengage the
pump and monitor the corresponding discharge
PSI gauge, looking for a drop in discharge pres-
sure. If the PSI drops, it indicates the foam man-
ifold check valve is leaking and requires repair.
Foam manifold drain plumbed into master drain Supply a separate drain for foam manifold.