Waterous AQUIS Series Manual

AQUIS™ Foam System
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
AQUIS 1.5, AQUIS 3.0, and AQUIS 6.0
Waterous Company • 125 Hardman Avenue South • South Saint Paul, MN 55075 • [phone]
www.waterousco.com
Form Number: F-1031 Issue Date: Aug 1, 2017
Section: 2447 Revision Date: Aug 22, 2019

Table of Contents
Safety 4
Safety Precautions 4
Safety Precautions—Continued 5
Introduction 7
Using this Document 7
Viewing the Document Electronically 7
Printing the Document 7
Locating the Serial Number 7
Product Overview 8
Standard Components 8
Optional Components 9
AQUIS 1.5 Components 10
AQUIS 3.0 Components 12
AQUIS 1.5 and 3.0—Under the Cover 14
AQUIS 6.0 Components 16
AQUIS 6.0—Under the Cover 18
Overview Diagram—Typical 20
System Overview 21
Dual Tank System Overview—Optional 22
Dual Tank System Overview—Optional 23
Flush System Overview—Optional 24
Flush Kit Overview—Optional 25
Component Overview 26
Hose Lines and Fittings 26
Supply Hose 26
Inject Hose 26
Fittings 26
Bypass Hose 26
Pump Mounting Hardware 26
Power Cables 26
Concentrate Tank 26
OIT/HMI Cable 26
Flowmeter Cable 26
Cable Extension 26
USB Port 27
Supply Tank Level Sensor 27
Supply Tank Level Sensor Cable 27
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Wye Fitting with Strainer 27
Concentrate Inject Check Valve 28
Flowmeter 28
Inject/Bypass Valve 28
Flowmeter Tee 29
Master Waterway Check Valve 30
Concentrate Injector 30
Drain Port 30
Foam Manifold 31
Concentrate Injector 31
Drain Port 31
Pressure Regulator Valve 32
Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) 33
Digital OIT 33
Manual OIT 33
Accessory Terminal Strip 34
Installation 35
Installation Precautions 35
Disconnecting the Frame Ground 35
Modifying the Foam System 35
Dimensions—AQUIS 1.5 36
Dimensions—AQUIS 3.0 37
Dimensions—AQUIS 6.0 38
Dimensions—Digital OIT 39
Dimensions—Digital OIT Instruction Plate 40
Dimensions—Manual OIT 41
Dimensions—Foam Tee 42
Dimensions—Foam Manifold 43
Dimensions—2-1/2 Inch Check Valve Victaulic x FNPT 44
Dimensions—2-1/2 Inch Check Valve Victaulic x Victaulic 45
Dimensions—2 Inch Check Valve Victaulic x FNPT 46
Dimensions—2 Inch Check Valve Victaulic x Victaulic 47
Dimensions—1-1/2 Inch Check Valve Victaulic/FNPT x FNPT 48
Dimensions—1-1/2 Inch Check Valve Victaulic/FNPT x Victaulic 49
Preparing for the Install 50
Installing the Vented Oil Cap 50
Determining the Pump Assembly Location 51
Locating the Pump Assembly Mounting Holes 51
Locating the OIT Mounting Holes 51
Installing the Pump Assembly 51
Installing the OIT 52
Connecting M12 Cables to the Control Box 52
Installing the Master Waterway Check Valve 53
Installing the Foam Manifold 53
Installing the Flowmeter Tee 54
Installing the Supply Hose 55
Installing the Injector Hose 55
Connecting the Bypass Hose 55
Fittings 55

Removing the Cover 56
Connecting the Power Supply 56
Installing the Tank Level—Sensor Cable 58
Installing the Wye Fitting with Strainer 58
Installing the Concentrate Inject Check Valve 59
Installing the Cover 59
Installing the Drain Lines 59
Calibrating—Manual OIT 60
Calibrating and Setup—Digital OIT 60
Entering the Calibration/Setup Mode 60
Editing the Default Mix Percentage—F1 61
Editing the Units of Measure—F2 61
Calibrating the Flow Rate—F3 62
Enabling System Lockout—F4 62
Selecting the Concentrate Source—F5 63
Simulating Water Flow—F6 63
Setting Default Mix Percent for B Foam—F7 64
Auto Run Mode 64
Operation 65
Operating Precautions 65
Hot Liquid 65
Hot Surface 65
Operating the Manual OIT 66
Operating in Normal Mode 66
Starting and Stopping the Pump 66
Adjusting the Mix Ratio 66
Operating in Manual Mode 67
Understanding the LED Indicators 67
Operating the Digital OIT 68
Powering Up the OIT 69
Understanding the ON LED 69
Operating in Normal Mode 69
Starting and Stopping the Pump 69
Adjusting the Mix Percentage 69
Operating in Manual Mode 69
Enabling Manual Mode 69
Operating and Disabling Manual Mode 70
Auto Run Mode—If Equipped 70
Changing the Display Mode 70
Displaying Default Mix Percent 70
Zeroing the Total Water Value 70
Zeroing the Total Foam Value 70
Displaying the Supply Tank 70
Operating the Inject/Bypass Valve 71
Draining the Foam System 71
Flushing the Foam System 71
Flushing the AQUIS Foam System 71
Maintenance 72
Maintenance Schedule 72
Servicing the Oil 72
Checking the Oil Level 72
Draining the Oil 72
Adding Oil 73
Completing the Oil Change 73
Replacing a Fuse 74
Tripping and Resetting the Circuit Breaker 74
Cleaning the Wye Fitting with Strainer 75
Inspecting the Hoses and Fittings 75
Inspect the Mounting Hardware 75
Troubleshooting 76
Trouble Shooting Chart 76
Service Parts 78
AQUIS 1.5 and 3.0 Components—Horizontal Mount 78
AQUIS 6.0 Components 80
AQUIS 1.5, 3.0 and 6.0 Complete Unit 81
AQUIS Foam Manifold 82
AQUIS Flowmeter Tee 83
AQUIS Foam Pump Components—MISC 84
Optional Components—Remote OIT 85
Optional Components—3/8 Inch Inject/Bypass Lines for AQUIS 1.5 and 3.0 86
Optional Components—1/2 Inch Inject/Bypass Lines for AQUIS 6.0 87
Optional Components—3/4 Inch Supply Lines for AQUIS 1.5 and 3.0 88
Optional Components—1 Inch Supply Lines for AQUIS 6.0 89
Warranty 90

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Safety Precautions
• Read and understand this document before you begin the installation.
• Read and understand all the notices and safety precautions.
• Be aware that these instructions are only guidelines and are not meant to
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operating this equipment.
• Do not install this equipment if you are not familiar with the tools and skills
needed to safely perform required procedures—proper installation is the
responsibility of the purchaser.
• Do not operate the equipment when safety guards are removed.
• Do not modify the equipment.
• Regularly check for leaks, worn, or deteriorated parts.
• 
notice.
NOTICE
Before operating the
AQUIS™ Foam
Proportioning System:
• Check the foam pump oil
level and fill if necessary.
• Remove the foam pump
shipping plug and replace
it with this vented oil cap.
Refer to instruction
F-1031-2447 for
detailed information.
NOTICE
High current from welding
or jump start can damage
electronic components.
•
Disconnect all ground
wire connections before
jumping or welding.
•
High Current

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Safety Precautions—Continued
NOTICE
Only use the specified fuse
rating.
Using the wrong fuse may
damage the equipment.
Equipment Damage
•
•
Do not touch the surface
during operation––allow
it to cool after operating.
Hot surface can burn you.
Hot Surface
•
•
NOTICE
Modifying the equipment
can damage components
and void your warranty.
•
Do not modify the foam
system.
•
Modification
Do not operate if the water
temperature exceeds
160ºF (71ºC).
Hot liquid can scald you.
Hot Liquid
•
•

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Safety Precautions—Continued
Disconnect the power
before servicing the pump.
Current can cause serious
injury or death.
High Current
•
•
Do not operate beyond
recommended pressure.
Liquid ejected at high
pressure can cause
serious injury.
High Pressure
•
•
Drain the lines before
servicing.
Liquid ejected at high
pressure can cause
serious injury.
High Pressure
•
•

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Use this document to install, operate and maintain your AQUIS™ foam
proportioning system. Please understand the following conditions before
continuing with the document:
• The instructions may refer to options or equipment that you may not have
purchased with your system.
• The graphics in this document are intended to illustrate concepts. Do not use
them to determine physical attributes, placement, or proportion.
• Do not install this equipment if you do not have the necessary skills,
knowledge, and experience installing similar equipment.
• The equipment described in this document is intended to be operated by a
person, or persons, with the basic knowledge of operating similar equipment.
• Read and understand this document before installing or operating the
equipment. Contact Waterous for more information.
This document is divided into the following sections:

This section describes general precautions and alert symbols that are in this
document.

This section is an overview of the document.

This section describes the parts and associated components that make up the
system.

This section describes the initial setup procedures

This section describes how to operate the equipment.

This section describes typical maintenance procedures.

This section provides information to troubleshooting system.

This section provides service part information associated with the system.
Using this Document
Use the guidelines below when viewing this document.
Viewing the Document Electronically
• View this document in landscape orientation.
• Use the table of contents to navigate directly to that section.
• Text with this appearance is linked to a reference.
Printing the Document
• The document is viewed the best when printed in color.
• The print on both sides and ip on long edge features can provide the
best results.
• Use a 3-ring binder to store the document.
Locating the Serial Number
Locate and record the model and serial number of the equipment in your
application. Have this information available when you call Waterous.
Typical Label Locations
Model number- Date-
Serial number-

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Standard Components
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Foam Only or Traditional CAFSystems™ONE STEP™and Eclipse GEN 2.0™Included
with
Kit L1210
AQUIS 1.5 AQUIS 3.0 AQUIS 6.0 AQUIS 1.5 AQUIS 3.0 AQUIS 6.0
Concentrate Wye Strainer 3/4 inch 3/4 inch 1 inch 3/4 inch 3/4 inch 1 inch X
Concentrate Injection Check Valve 3/8 inch 3/8 inch 3/8 inch 3/8 inch 3/8 inch 3/8 inch X
Cables
OIT/HMI (8-pin) 6 Meter 6 Meter 6 Meter 6 Meter 6 Meter 6 Meter X
Flowmeter (4-pin) 3 Meter 3 Meter 3 Meter 3 Meter 3 Meter 3 Meter X
Tank Level Switch (2 wire) 4 Meter 4 Meter 4 Meter 4 Meter 4 Meter 4 Meter X
Foam Tee
or
Manifold
Tee with Flowmeter Standard Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
—
Master Waterway
Check Valve
(Includes a concentrate
injection port)
Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Not Available Not Available Not Available
Manifold
(Includes waterway
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concentrate injection port)
Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Standard Standard Standard
Operator
Interface
Terminal
(OIT)
Manual Standard Not Available Not Available
Not Used
(See Note 1) X
Digital Upgrade Standard Standard
Operation
Instruction
Panel Plate
Manual OIT No
(See Note 2) Not Available Not Available
Not Used
(See Note 1) X
Digital OIT Yes Yes Yes
1. For ONE STEP and Eclipse GEN 2.0 CAFSystems, the OIT port on the controller is connected to the system PLC which connects to the Tellurus™ HMI
panel.
2. Manual OIT plate includes operation instructions.

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Optional Components
This table shows additional components that are available to meet the requirements of your application. Available with:
Traditional
CAFS
or
Foam Only
ONE STEP
and
Eclipse
GEN 2.0
CAFS
Component Purpose
Supply level sensor This sensor alerts you when the concentrate in the supply tank reaches a predetermined level. Yes Yes
Supply hose kit 
system.
Yes Yes
Concentrate inject/bypass hose kit  Yes Yes
OIT/HMI extension cable This cable extends the routing distance of the OIT/HMI cable. It is available in a 3 meter and 6
meter length.
Yes Yes
Flowmeter extension able 
length.
Yes Yes
Concentrate level sensor extension
cable
This cable extends the routing distance of the level sensor cable. It is available in a 4 meter
length.
Yes Yes
Rating panel plate This panel plate displays the foam system rating and performance. Yes Yes
System schematic panel plate This panel plate displays a schematic of the foam system components. Yes No
Foam concentrate fill Kit 
supply tank. Note: This kit does not include additional hoses or ttings.
Yes Yes
Dual OIT kit This kit provides an additional OIT to add foam system control from a second location. Yes No
Dual tank selector kit This kit allows drawing the concentrate from 2 on-board supply tanks, or an on-board tank and
an external container. Note: This kit is not available for AQUIS 1.5.
Yes Yes
Overboard foam pick-up kit 
container. Note: This option requires the dual tank selector kit.
Yes Yes
Pick-p hose kit This kit includes a pick-up hose and wand to transfer concentrate to the foam system, or to an
on-board tank, from an external container.
Yes Yes
Dual foam injection kit 
with the AQUIS foam system.
Yes No
Panel mounted concentrate strainer This kit includes a strainer that is mounted to the panel. Yes Yes
Flush kit  Yes Yes

10 |90
        
AQUIS 1.5 Components
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Figure 1

11 |90
        
AQUIS 1.5 Components
Feature Description
1 Oil level window This shows the oil level in the pump.
2Cover This covers the control box and terminal strip.
3Pump This is the pump assembly.
4 Vented oil cap This is cap replaces the shipping cap.
5Motor This operates the pump.
6 Product sensor This senses the pump speed.
7Pump outlet This outputs the concentrate.
8Pump inlet This is the input for the concentrate supply.
9 Inject/Bypass valve This routes the concentrate to the injector or to an external container.
10 Mounting bracket This is the mounting bracket for foam pump assembly.

12 |90
        
AQUIS 3.0 Components
1
5
6
32 4
7 8 109
Figure 2

13 |90
        
AQUIS 3.0 Components
Feature Description
1 Oil level window This shows the oil level in the pump.
2Cover This covers the control box and terminal strip.
3 Vented oil cap This is cap replaces the shipping cap.
4Pump This is the pump assembly.
5Motor This operates the pump.
6 Product sensor This senses the pump speed.
7Pump inlet This is the input for the concentrate supply.
8Pump outlet This outputs the concentrate.
9 Inject/Bypass valve This routes the concentrate to the injector or to an external container.
10 Mounting bracket This is the mounting bracket for foam pump assembly.

14 |90
        
AQUIS 1.5 and 3.0—Under the Cover
1
3 642 75
Figure 3

15 |90
        
AQUIS 1.5 and 3.0—Under the Cover
Feature Description
1Accessory terminal strip This connects accessories to the control box.
2 Circuit breaker This prevents over-current.
3Control box This houses the electric components.
4Flowmeter connection 
5HMI/OIT connection This connects the controller to the HMI or OIT.
6USB connection This connects control box to upgrade equipment.
7 Fuse housing This is the fuse location.

16 |90
        
AQUIS 6.0 Components
1
5
6
32 4
7 8 109
Figure 4

17 |90
        
AQUIS 6.0 Components
Feature Description
1 Oil level window This shows the oil level in the pump.
2Cover This covers the control box and terminal strip.
3Pump This is the pump assembly.
4 Vented oil cap This is cap replaces the shipping cap.
5Motor This operates the pump.
6 Product sensor This senses the pump speed.
7Pump outlet This outputs the concentrate.
8Pump inlet This is the input for the concentrate supply.
9 Inject/Bypass valve This routes the concentrate to the injector or to an external container.
10 Mounting bracket This is the mounting bracket for foam pump assembly.

18 |90
        
AQUIS 6.0—Under the Cover
5 6 743
1
2
Figure 5

19 |90
        
AQUIS 6.0—Under the Cover
Feature Description
1Accessory terminal strip This connects accessories to the control box.
2 Fuse housing This is the fuse location.
3 Circuit breaker This prevents over-current.
4HMI/OIT connection This connects the controller to the HMI or OIT.
5Flowmeter connection 
6Control box This houses the electric components.
7USB connection This connects control box to upgrade equipment.

20 |90
        
Overview Diagram—Typical
Note: The graphics in this illustration are
intended to help you understand
concepts in next sections. Do not
use them to determine physical
attributes, placement or proportion.
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