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"Eclipse" Fires With the Leading Midship Mounted Fire Pump and CAFSystem™

 

Considered to be the world’s premier CAF system, the Waterous Eclipse™ integrated midship-mounted fire pump unit is designed for total versatility. Simplify maintenance and secure reliable performance with this durable powerhouse. The Eclipse™ is currently available on Waterous CS, CSU and CMU midship-mounted fire pumps with split-shaft transmissions. Delivering 200 SCFM of individually adjustable compressed air, aspirated foam and water (with simultaneous delivery, depending on configuration), the Waterous Eclipse™ provides faster knockdown times, less property damage and less risk to your firefighters.

Low Maintenance
5 Year WarrantyThe fire suppression power behind the Eclipse™ Series CAFSystems™ can be repaired and back in service faster than apparatus equipped with other brands of midship-mounted fire pumps and CAFS. Backed by an exclusive 5-year warranty, we’ve got your Eclipse™ Series CAFSystem™ compressed air foam system service and maintenance needs covered.

Product Orientation & Integration
Total IntegrationImplementing an Eclipse™ Series CAFSystem™ into your department may seem a daunting task, especially if the utilization of compressed air foam is a new technology to your brand of firefighting. Waterous factory personnel provide free on-site product operation and maintenance instruction and eliminate the learning curve of integrating CAFSystems™ into your daily operations.

Options & Accessories

The Eclipse™ Series CAFSystems™ come with a variety of options to fit the needs of your fire department and easily interface with numerous accessories. Eclipse™ is available on Waterous CS, CSU, and CMU midship-mounted fire pumps with water flows up to 2250 GPM (8550 L/min.). Also available is an optional on/off air supply switch for each compressed air foam discharge, and the Waterous Auto Tank Fill System, which alleviates the problem of high hydrant pressure and the need to have an operator constantly monitor the water tank.

Eclipse
Model Eclipse™

 
  Specifications  
 
  • Eclipse™ is available on Waterous CS, CSU, and CMU midship-mounted fire pumps with water flows up to 2250 GPM (8550 l/min).
  • Air compressor is an oil-flooded, rotary screw-type sized to supply a minimum of 200 CFM at a minimum of 125 PSI (5.7 m3/min @ 8.6 bar)
  • This easy-to-learn, pre-plumbed, pre-mounted, and pre-calibrated unit has all necessary controls on the operator's panel and exceeds NFPA 1901 guidelines for accuracy.
  • Tooth-belt drive requires no lubrication or maintenance.
  • All components mounted to midship pump, saving valuable compartment space.
  • Optional on/off air supply switch for each compressed air foam discharge.
  • Each heavy cast iron Waterous foam manifold is a fully integrated assembly with foam injector port, flow meter mount, and spring assisted check valve.
  • Electric Auto-Sync™ balancing system maintains air pressure within +/- 5% of water pump pressure throughout the pressure range in each of its separate modes of operation.
  • The fully integrated air distribution manifold provides a minimum of four 1/2" electrically controlled solenoid valves, one 3/4" electrically controlled solenoid valve, and one 3/4" auxiliary outlet.
  • Air compressor driven off the back of a standard Waterous pump transmission, engaged pneumatic activated "hot shift" clutch.
  • Standard spin-on, full-flow oil filter unit.
  • An all copper and brass shell and tube heat exchanger cools the Eclipse’s Air compressor using water from the Waterous fire pump.
  • Comes equipped with a high-speed clutch with HICO friction facings and shielded bearings.
  • All concentrate piping is stainless steel, brass, or high-pressure wire braid reinforced hose with stainless steel or brass rings.
  • A fully automatic direct foam injection system capable of Class A and most Class B concentrates is furnished and installed. (includes a digital electronic control display).
  • 5-year Warranty.

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  Options and Accessories  
 
Auto Tank Fill System - To alleviate the problem of high hydrant pressure and the need to have an operator constantly monitor the water tank, Waterous offers the Auto Tank Fill System. Designed to use any of the available Waterous electric−actuated ball valves (sold separately), the Auto Tank Fill System maintains a constant low pressure water supply at the pump intake by automatically filling the water tank and maintaining a water level between 50 and 80%.

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Spec Sheets:
Eclipse™ CAFSystem™
Auto Tank Fill System
Advantus® 3 Foam System
Advantus® 6 Foam System

 

Product Brochures:
CAFSystems™
Foam Systems

Preferred Specifications:
Eclipse™ (pdf)
Eclipse™ (doc)


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Industry-leading sales and support.
When you purchase Waterous equipment, not only do you get quality products, you get quality service. Our expert service technicians are the best in the business and they are always happy to answer any service questions you might have. The numbers for our service and training specialists are listed below for your convenience. If you have a general service question please call our main number and our staff will kindly direct you to the appropriate department.

Sales/Applications Assistance
Phone: 651-450-5234 (Press 3)
pumpsales@waterousco.com

Service Assistance
Phone: 651-450-5200
Fax: 800-488-1228
service@waterousco.com


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