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- Page 1 85HP 85HPK 125S 125HP 125HPK Owner’s Manual QTAC is a division of MTECH, Inc. 1072 Marauder, Suite 210 Chico, CA 95973 1.888.797.5100 www.qtacfire.com Page | 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TRANSPORTING YOUR QTAC ..................7 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................7 General QTAC Mounting and Fastening ................ 7 Special Precautions for Carrying a QTAC on Ride-On ATVs or Side-By-Side UTVs ..8 OPERATING YOUR QTAC ....................9 Before Starting Up Your QTAC ..................9 PUMP OPERATION...................... - Page 3 Routine QTAC Maintenance ..................18 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR QTAC ................18 The Pump Engine Will Not Start .................. 18 The Pump Will Not Build Water Pressure ..............18 Water Will Not Discharge From The Discharge Hose ..........19 The Pump Engine Runs Erratically ................19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................
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Page 4: Getting To Know Your Qtac
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR QTAC 85HP\125HP 85S\125S Figure 1 - Tank Components Discharge Hose Rack/Reel Water Tank Site Gauge Foam Cell (Optional) Water Tank Mounting Flange Water Fill Tower Water Tank Drain Port Grab Handle Page | 4... - Page 5 85HP\125HP 85S\125S Figure 2 - Pump Components All Valves Shown in the Open Position Pressure Gauge (HP units only) Draft Hose Port Pump Primer Port Pump Drain Port 1” NPSH Aux. Discharge Valve 1” Pump to Reel Valve 1” Pump to Tank Valve Tank to Pump Valve Page | 5...
- Page 6 85HP\125HP 85S\125S Figure 3 - Pump Engine Components Fuel Fill Oil Fill Engine Throttle Engine Switch Carburetor Choke Pull Starter Fuel Shut-off Valve Page | 6...
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Page 7: Transporting Your Qtac
QTAC unit: 1. The preferred method of securing the QTAC to the bed of the vehicle is to mount the QTAC at the flanges (Figure 4 Item3), located at the bottom of the water tank on each side. -
Page 8: Special Precautions For Carrying A Qtac On Ride-On Atvs Or Side-By-Side Utvs
QTAC in this fashion. • When carrying your QTAC unit on the rear rack of an ATV or in the bed of a UTV, avoid steep side slopes. If an uphill must be traversed, it is recommend that you back your ATV or UTV up the uphill to avoid the front wheels lifting on the uphill. -
Page 9: Operating Your Qtac
Priming the Pump after an Extended Period of Use The QTAC pumps are a self-priming pump, meaning they do not need to be primed before every use. However, if the pump is being started after not being in use for more than 12 hours, it may be necessary to add water to the primer port (Figure 2, Item 2) to ensure proper suction. -
Page 10: Tank Fill Through The Fill Tower
Tank Fill Through the Fill Tower 1. Open the fill tower and fill the tank. (Figure 1, Item 3) (For filling the tank by way of draft suction, see page 12) Pumping Using the Tank Water Supply 1. Ensure that all valves are in the proper position. a. -
Page 11: Starting The Engine
Drafting From an Auxiliary Water Source Your QTAC has the ability to draft water from an auxiliary water source. The operator can either draft in order to fill the tank, or draft straight into the pump and out a discharge line, bypassing the tank. -
Page 12: Drafting To Fill The Water Tank
Drafting to Fill the Water Tank 1. Close the tank to pump valve. Ensure that the pump head is (Figure 2, Item 8) primed, as described on Page 9. 2. Place the brass foot valve connected to the end of the draft hose into the water source. -
Page 13: To Supply Water To The 1" Npsh Discharge
2. Lay out the hose, open the discharge valve slowly (Figure 2, Item 3) to charge the line and supply water to the nozzle. STOPPING YOUR QTAC 1. If opened, gradually close the shut-off valve at the end of the discharge hose 2. -
Page 14: Getting To Know Your Atp Foam Kit
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATP FOAM KIT Figure 5 – Typical ATP Foam Plumbing Foam Cell Tank Vented Lid Foam Supply Valve Proportioner Pressure Valve Foam Proportioner Supply Hose Strainer Page | 14... -
Page 15: Operating Your Atp Foam Kit
NOTE: It may take several seconds before foam becomes visible at the nozzle. NOTE: If a foaming agent has recently been used in the QTAC, foam may interfere with the pump’s ability to develop a prime. If you suspect this may be the case, you may need to repeat the priming sequence several times before the pump is clear of foam and the pump is able to develop suction. -
Page 16: Stopping Your Atp Foam Kit
Store with all valves in the open position. If you would like to keep water in your QTAC in below freezing temperatures, make sure to add an appropriate amount of RV antifreeze to the water to prevent the formation of ice. -
Page 17: Servicing Your Qtac
SERVICING YOUR QTAC Cleaning Your QTAC Your QTAC water tank is best cleaned with plain water. If additional cleaning power is needed, a small amount of dish or car washing soap may be used. Avoid heavy washing of the pump engine and surrounding area. Avoid the use of high pressure spray on the water tank as the decals and rubber components may be damaged. -
Page 18: Routine Qtac Maintenance
Routine QTAC Maintenance With the exception of the pump and pump engine, your QTAC requires no special maintenance. For maintenance of the pump and pump engine, see the appropriate manuals. TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR QTAC The Pump Engine Will Not Start •... -
Page 19: Water Will Not Discharge From The Discharge Hose
• Check the piping on the suction side of the pump to ensure that no air leaks are present. • For further troubleshooting information, see the pump Instruction Manual. Water Will Not Discharge From The Discharge Hose • Ensure that the pump engine is running and operating at a sufficient speed. •... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
Maximum Tank Capacity 85 US gal (321.8 L) 85HP-Versax-6, centrifugal pump (MAX 120 PSI, 105 GPM) Pump Type 85HPK-Koshin SERH-50Z centrifugal pump (MAX 127 PSI, 132 GPM) Engine Type Honda 4-stroke, overhead camshaft, single cylinder Tank to Pump 2” NPT Gated Tank to Pump Draft Hose Port 2”... -
Page 21: Additional References
Koshin SEH-40H Instruction Manual (85S) • Honda Owner’s Manual We recommend that you read these manuals along with this QTAC Owner’s Manual – the WATERAX VERSAX-6, Koshin SERH-50Z, or Koshin SEH-40H and Honda manuals provide additional detail for the pump and pump engine, respectively. -
Page 22: Warranty
MTECH, (3) Any Product that is used in conjunction with non- QTAC approved devices or equipment to perform tasks, (4) Any Product that is mounted or secured in ways not approved by MTECH, (5) The vehicle or device used to... - Page 23 environments, including, but not limited to, fuel, chemical agents, industrial effluents, and extreme temperatures. SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE – To secure warranty service, Purchaser must (1) Report Product defect to MTECH and request repair within the applicable warranty term, (2) Present evidence of the warranty start date, and (3) Make Product available to MTECH within a reasonable period of time as agreed upon with MTECH.