update: two more classes added - April / may

Operate and Maintain Your Fire Suppression Systems with Confidence. Waterous Factory Training.

Waterous was forging new education programs to help firefighters extend the life of their products far before the fire service industry stressed the need for fire pump maintenance education and training. Today, our courses continue to help technicians perform proper fire pump service and repair to maintain Waterous pumps and accessories operating at their full potential.

Curriculum & Information
Waterous Mechanic Seminars are held at the Waterous Company facility in South St. Paul, Minnesota. Our mechanic seminars are four days long and include hands-on training by Waterous service staff. Seminars begin at 8:30 am on Tuesday and conclude on Friday at 12:00 noon. The cost of the seminar is $275.00. The attendee is responsible for their own transportation, non-class time meals and lodging.

What will you receive from your Mechanic's Seminar?

• Hands on Training - Will cover Vehicle-Mounted pumps (CM, CS and CP-2 Pumps), Transmissions (C20, Y, PA and K Series) and all Accessories.
• Comprehensive 700-plus page manual (on USB Flash drive) including operation, maintenance and overhaul instructions for pumps, transmissions and accessories, assembly drawings, tool drawings.
• Waterous Service Manual (on USB Flash drive)
• Friction Loss and Flow Rate Cards
• Waterous Pump Shift and Pump Cutaway Posters
• Lunches for 3-days

 

What will we cover in the seminar?

• Basic centrifugal pump theory, design and manufacturing
• Operation, troubleshooting, overhaul and maintenance of the following:
  • Midship Pumps (CM/CS Series)
  • Pump Transmissions (C20/Y/PA Series)
  • Basic PTO-Driven End-Suction Pumps (CP-2 Series)
    
• Accessories
  • Road to Pump Shift Assemblies
  • Transfer Valve Actuators
  • Discharge and Intake Relief Valves
  • Priming Assemblies
  • Intake and Discharge Valves
  • Drain Valves
  • Overheat Protection System
• Foam Systems
  • Aquis™ / Advantus® Foam Delivery Systems and CAFS (Eclipse™) / FoamFill / Auto Tank Fill
    • Theory and design
    • Operation
    • Maintenance
• Discuss NFPA 1901 and 1911 Standards
• Plant Tour

Class Size
We limit the class size to 16-students per class. Applications are accepted on a First Come-First Serve basis.

Schedule / Registration
Click on the link to view the seminar application Mechanics Seminar Registration. Note that the application may be printed and faxed or e-mailed to Waterous.

Accommodations & Local Travel
The Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is located 13-miles from the Waterous facility.

Local transportation - Students will be responsible for transportation to and from the airport and between their selected hotel and the Waterous facility (see Hotel Information below for additional lodging information). Note: Please do not make hotel or air reservations until your seat is confirmed in the seminar class.

Waterous has negotiated discounted rates with two local hotels. Hotel information will be provided with your confirmation including links, phone numbers and passwords to the following locations.

Hotel	Distance from Waterous	Transportation Available
Country Inn - Inver Grove	4 Miles	Airport and Class
AmericInn - Inver Grove (Call 1-888-881-7829 and ask for the Waterous Room Rate)	4 Miles	Airport and Class

 

Payment Information
Payment must be received prior to confirmation. After receipt of payment, confirmation and hotel information will be sent out. Payment may be made by credit card or check. Application includes area for credit card information and mailing address for paying by checks.

EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) Test
Registration and fees for EVT Certification Test must be sent to EVT directly. Visit www.evtcc.org or call 1-847-426-4076 for an application. Registration and payment must be processed 21 days prior to the beginning of the class. Students will have time to take one original certification test or one recertification test.

NOTE: This class is not an EVT perparation class. We will cover a number of subjects that could be on the test but students should be prepared prior to attending the class. Please visit www.evtcc.org for reference material required and learning objectives. Waterous does not provide the study materials for the EVT certification exam. Students are encouraged to bring their own for personal study prior to the exam.

We are looking forward to you joining us for the Waterous Mechanics' Seminar. Please remember that the space is limited and classes fill quickly. Please send your application as soon as possible to ensure you recieve the class and date you prefer.