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BB-4
Owner's Manual
Publication Date:
4/2016
Publication Number: 701225, Rev. 4

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  • Page 1 BB-4 Owner's Manual Publication Date: 4/2016 Publication Number: 701225, Rev. 4...
  • Page 2 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 affecting the operation of any component in this manual will be reflected in a subsequent revision.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preventing Damage to Equipment ..................3 Introduction ........................4 About this Manual ..........................4 Abbreviations and Terms ........................4 About the BB-4 Series ........................5 Parts Identification ..........................6 Installation .......................... 7 Plumbing ............................7 Pump End Mounting .......................... 7 Fastening to Truck/Apparatus ......................

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PUMP! The improper use of the WATERAX pump could result in serious injuries as well as damage to the pump. Any operator should familiarize himself with the apparatus and its capabilities before trying to operate the equipment in an emergency situation.

  • Page 5: Preventing Damage To Equipment

    Operating the pump in such a manner can overheat the pump causing damage to seals, or pump internals.  It is recommended that all fasteners be replaced with genuine WATERAX parts.  When mounting manifolds to the pump, the manifolds must be self-supporting and ®...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Kubota D902 25 HP diesel engine 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 may be required.

  • Page 7: About The Bb-4 Series

     EPA Certified Configurations The BB-4 series is used for a variety of wildland and municipal firefighting applications. Your model may be configured as a portable, standalone pump installed on a carry frame, or it may be purchased in the vehicle-mount configuration which includes a mounting frame or legs to fasten the pump onto a fire apparatus.

  • Page 8: Parts Identification

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Parts Identification BB-4-18/23 A. Priming cap B. Pump intake (suction) C. Pump drain port (not shown) D. Pump discharge E. Quick release pump clamp F. Low-tone muffler G. Fuel pump (not shown) H. Fuel valve (not shown)

  • Page 9: Installation

    When adding any equipment to a vehicle, follow all instructions and heed all warnings provided by manufacturers of the apparatus and any third-party accessories. WATERAX provides certain accessories used in vehicle-mount configurations of the BB-4 series pumps. Follow all documentation that ships with any accessories you have ordered such as vibration mounts or rails.

  • Page 10: Installing A Control Panel

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual 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 Some BB-4 pumps require a battery to power electrical and electronic components such as starters, pump primers and control panels.

  • Page 11: Operating Bb-4 Series Pumps

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Operating BB-4 Series Pumps Pre-Operation Checklist Before using your pump, follow this verification procedure: 1. Visually inspect product When you first receive your BB-4 pump, inspect the product and check for any damage. Notify the supplier if any damage is found.

  • Page 12: Drafting

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual The pump will not discharge more water than the capacity of the water source (hydrant). The pressure reading on the pump’s master intake gauge should never fall below 0 PSI during the pump operation in this mode.

  • Page 13: Priming The Pump

    A shut off valve should also be placed between the pump and the primer to shut off the priming line once the pump has been primed. WATERAX Hand Primer: Connect hand primer to discharge port and pump until water is drawn Priming into the pump.

  • Page 14: Startup And Discharge

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Startup and Discharge 1. Fill fuel tank with recommended fuel grade. For models with an integral fuel tank, fill tank and securely replace cap. For models without an integral fuel tank, fill external fuel tank and connect fuel supply line to the fuel filter.

  • Page 15: Shutdown

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual 3. Discharge water. Once the pump is primed, and with the engine running, you can begin to discharge water. a. Slowly open the discharge valve. If pressure does not build in the discharge hose, the pump has not been fully primed.

  • Page 16: Basic Care And Storage

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Basic Care and Storage The basic care described in this section does not require any disassembly of the pump. For any servicing procedures that require removing any part of the pump to access a component, please see the Service section.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual 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 and resolve it.
  • Page 18 WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Pump Does Not Meet Performance Incompatible  Piping size and configuration may be too restrictive. Contact a WATERAX Inc. Installation representative if assistance is needed in evaluating the unit’s piping. Gauge or  Check that all gauges are calibrated and that all equipment is in proper Instrument condition.

  • Page 19: Service

    Service This section includes instructions for overhaul and maintenance requiring disassembly of the WATERAX 2-stage pump end that is integrated in the B2X series pumps. It does not include engine maintenance. For maintenance instructions regarding the engine, as well as for oil and fuel recommendations, please refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual.

  • Page 20: Installing The Drive Assembly

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual ID ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 1 800538 PART-8 RETAINING RING EXT. 2 800541 PART-9 RING RETAINING INT. 3 800836 PART-10 BEARING, 4 POINT CONTACT, SEALED 4 700083 A-6956 SPACER FOR C-7220, ALU. 5 700086 A-7239 SHAFT ASSEMBLY FOR C-...
  • Page 21 WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Procedure Place the rear cover on engine. Make sure the rear cover is properly positioned and lying flat against the engine face. Securely tighten the four cap screws and lock washers. If the drive assembly is installed horizontally (see Fig.
  • Page 22 WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Since tightening the cap screws will affect IMPORTANT: The torque value for the the axial position of the pulley, make sure driven pulley (small) cap screws is pulleys are properly aligned: 108 in-lbs, not 180 in-lbs.

  • Page 23: Removal Of Pulley Assembly

    Removing or Attaching the Pump End All of the BB-4 series pump ends have a quick release pump clamp and detachable pump end which facilitates the servicing of pump units and minimizes down-time in the field by allowing the quick replacement of pump ends.

  • Page 24: Pump Tool Kit

    10 800360 12-38 LOCKWASHER 1/4 SPLIT SS lockwashers and nylon lock screws is 11 800359 12-39 SCREW 1/4-28X9/16 SLOT FILLISTER available from WATERAX (item no 250228). 12 700022 A-5537 PROTECTIVE CAP FOR 2" SUCTION 13 700029 12-40 BUSHING BEARING, BRONZE...

  • Page 25: Assembly Procedure For Pump End 12-16S

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Assembly Procedure for Pump End 12-16S ID ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 16 700006 12-17 COUPLING BUFFER 17 700037 12-2C PUMP SHAFT FOR 12-16 (2/2) 18 800364 12-25 SCREW #8-32X7/16 PHILLIPS FLAT NYLON LOCK SS 19 700032 12-3 RETAINING RING FOR BEARING, ALU.

  • Page 26: Pump Clamp

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual 14. Slide impeller #22 into position, aligning with previous impeller. 15. Repeat steps 12 and 13 for remaining distributor. 16. Slide impeller #25 into position, aligning with previous impeller. 17. Place lockwasher #26 on shaft with locating tab in milled groove. Slightly bend lockwasher tab downwards to facilitate insertion.

  • Page 27: Assembly Of Bb-4-D902 Stub Shaft And Engine Housing

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Assembly of BB-4-D902 Stub Shaft and Engine Housing ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 600572-2** SCREW M8 X 30 HEX SOCKET 600572-1** FLAT WASHER M8 600572 BELL HOUSING K106 ALU SAE "A" PILOT, HARDWARE INCL 600572-3** GUIDING PIN 600582 KEY 3/8"...

  • Page 28: Assembly Of Bb-4-D902 Engine High Temp Sending Unit

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Assembly of BB-4-D902 Engine High Temp Sending Unit ID ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 801232 TEMPERATURE SENDER & SWITCH 120 801252 ADAPTER BUSHING 3/8” FNPT TO 3/8” MBSPT HEX BRASS Assembly of BB-4-D902 Low Oil Pressure Sending Unit...

  • Page 29: Bb-4 Wiring

    XCP vs. Engine Controls: A WATERAX XCP control panel should not be operated simultaneously with the original engine controls; undesired behaviors may occur. It is recommended to remove the key switch from the engine and store it in a safe location if equipped with an XCP.
  • Page 30 WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Original Engine Wiring Configuration: To revert back to the Original Engine Controls refer to the instructions below. ENGINES FOR XCP FOR ENGINE CONTROLS Key Switch Magneto Grounding Stud Magneto Ground Wire Key Switch Harness Connect the Key Switch Magneto Ground Wire to the Magneto Grounding Stud.

  • Page 31: Fastwire Wiring Diagrams

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual FastWire Wiring Diagrams WIRING FOR GASOLINE PUMPS Briggs & Stratton engines *Pins 7 & 8 connected on GX630 engine only. Honda engine 4/2016...
  • Page 32 WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual WIRING FOR DIESEL PUMP 4/2016...

  • Page 33: Pump End Technical Data

    WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Pump End Technical Data Threads Discharge port 1-1/2” [38 mm] NPSH male Suction (intake) port 2” [51 mm] NPSH male Priming port 1-1/2” [38 mm] NPSH male Torque Values Retaining ring screw 22-25 in-lbs 2.5-2.8 Nm...
  • Page 34 WATERAX BB-4 Owner's Manual Notes 4/2016...
  • Page 35 WATERAX, (the “Purchaser”) that its products, including any pump parts products manufactured by WATERAX (the “Products”) sold under Seller’s brands will be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applicable Warranty Period (as set out in full at www.waterax.com/eng/warranty).
  • Page 36 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 our prior written permission.

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