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1. CONTENTS How Does the Omnistar Work Included in the Omnistar Kit Getting Started Advanced Features Safety Features Strobe Light Option mu VI Aa W N System Reset Procedure Troubleshooting Diagnostic Mode Dimensions and Specifications Care and Maintenance Warranty CON N NOU Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 Pump N Controllinc Omnistar Omnistar Omnistar ul Controlled held Controlled di Controlled li On ale TS ar On nnis tar On n i Is t By running or stopping the controlling pump the operator can easily control all downstream pumps thus reducing the number of pump operators and increasing efficiency INCLUDED IN THE OMNISTAR KIT OMNISTAR ON E r ENGINE O LEDs 4 status FLOW TEST Button TEST RESET Button ENGINE Indicates engine is running STATUS Blue Standby _ Yellow Engine cranking Red Flashing Tried 3 times and failed Press the RESET button Green Pump started and running successfully TROUBLE AR FLOW Indicates presence of water pressure and flow TROUBLE Indicates Reverse Polarity Disconnect immediately TEST Diagnostic RESET RESET Resets the Omnistar GETTING STARTED Carefully read the Installation Manual for installation procedures Connect the cable to the receptacle on the pump and to2. the receptacle on the watertight case The Omnistar will power up Set up the pump fuel discharge hose feeding hose adaptors and other accessories Adjust the throttle to desired position The Omnistar system is activated by a flow switch located on the checkvalve When water goes through 4 the checkvalve it lifts the lever and activates the flow switch That flow switch sends a signal to the Omnistar to start the pump When water stops going through the checkvalve the lever goes down and deactivates the flow switch The Omnistar will then stop the pump Make sure the combined pressure of the pumps will not exceed your equipments maximum operating pressure A pressure exceeding the equipment s maxi mum operating pressure can damage your equipment and cause serious injuries Note Make sure the feeding pump s flow rate is always higher than the flow rate of the downstream pump If the flow rate is too low the hose will col lapse When ready start the controlling pump The control ling pump will feed water to the Omnistar controlled pumps which will start automatically It is recommended to go through a trial run to make sure that the Omnistar is working properly with the pump setup Calibrate your setup to ensure the com bined pressure is safe and adequate and to make sure that the feeding pump s flow rate is always higher than the flow rate of the following pump ADVANCED FEATURES Th
3. PRINTED IN CANADA JANUARY 2007 WILDFIRE GROUP 1100 Norman Street Suite 200 Lachine QC Canada H8S 1A6 Tel 800 426 5207 TRE 514 637 5572 Wile ire Fax 514 637 3985 E mail wildfire tycoint com www wildfire equipment com WILDFIRE WILDFIRE 2602 Mount Lehman Road 1070 Nine North Drive Suite 102 Suite 300 Abbotsford BC Canada Alpharetta GA USA V4X 2N3 30004 2958 Tel 800 426 5207 Tel 800 426 5207 604 864 4176 678 566 3473 Fax 604 864 4186 Fax 678 566 3476 WILDFIRE WILDFIRE 17426 106A Avenue 16311 NE Cameron Blvd Edmonton AB Canada Portland OR USA 97230 T5S 1E6 Tel 800 426 5207 Tel 800 426 5207 503 257 7900 780 484 3705 Fax 503 257 7979 Fax 780 484 5115 WILDFIRE WILDFIRE 170 Murray Park Road 950 Riverside Parkway Unit 2 Suite 50 Winnipeg MB Canada West Sacramento CA USA R3J 3X5 95605 Tel 800 426 5207 Tel 800 426 5207 204 889 3473 FIRE 916 372 9004 Fax 204 897 3473 Fax 916 372 9006 id ij MNISTAR USER MANUAL ISSUE 001 07 BECAUSE EVERY PERSON COUNTS WELCOME Thank you for choosing Wildfire s Omnistar The new Wildfire Omnistar is an accessory which can be used in conjunction with the Remstar unit for tandem setups or as a stand alone module Activated by water the Omnistar allows one operator to control a multitude of down stream pumps by either running or stopping the first pump in the tandem setup
4. e system is programmed with an Automatic 3 Starts feature If the Omnistar fails to start the pump on the first try it will attempt to start it again for a total of 3 times If the pump accidentally shuts off during oper ation the Omnistar will automatically attempt to restart the pump for a total of 3 starts The system is equipped with an Automatic Choke fea ture The choke will be activated every time the engine starts for a minimum of 4 seconds or until the pump starts SAFETY FEATURES The Omnistar system is equipped with various safety features The system monitors three parameters Water Pressure Water Flow Engine Vibrations When the pump is running all three conditions have to be met If one condition fails the system will automati cally shut down This feature ensures that the pump will not run dry and will prevent damage to the pump end The Omnistar is also equipped with a Reverse Polarity safety feature If the battery is installed improperly the Omnistar will not be damaged The red LED will light up to indicate TROUBLE STROBE LIGHT OPTION The Strobe Light Option includes e 360 Strobe Light with poly base e Strobe Light wire harness See Installation Manual for Strobe Light installation procedures The Strobe Light can be used to locate the pump It will flash to indicate that the pump is running SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURE The unit is equipped with a reset function that all
5. ows the user to reset the Omnistar If the Omnistar has unsuccessfully attempted to start the pump three times i e fuel tank empty pressing the RESET button will bring the counter down to zero To shut off the pumps turn off the controlling pump The Omnistar controlled pump s will turn off automatically TROUBLESHOOTING This section provides a list of commonly encountered problems and provides possible causes and solutions Problem Omnistar is not powering up Engine is not cranking Engine cranks but does not start Choke solenoid not working properly Cannot start pump using pump start switch located on pump 6 Possible Cause Pump battery level too low Connection cable not connected properly Pump battery level too low Engine starter not connected properly Faulty flow switch Faulty pressure switch Faulty flow switch Faulty engine vibration sensor Contact pins are loose or damaged on pump or case receptacle Engine is not getting any fuel Choke solenoid wires not connected properly Choke solenoid not installed properly on bracket Return spring damaged Omnistar is connected to pump Possible Solution Charge replace battery Make sure connection cable is connected properly Charge replace battery Make sure engine starter is connected properly Replace flow switch Replace pressure switch Replace flow switch Replace engine vibration senso
6. r Contact Wildfire Customer Service Make sure there is fuel in the tank and the fuel line is primed Make sure choke solenoid wires connected properly Make sure solenoid can move freely Replace return spring Disconnect Omnistar to use pump start switch DIAGNOSTIC MODE The TEST button serves as a self diagnostic tool It can help identify the origin of the problem Pressing and holding down the TEST button will simulate the activa tion of the flow switch The Omnistar will go through its normal cycle Releasing the button will reset the unit The diagnostic mode should be used with the assistance of a qualified Wildfire technical representative CARE AND MAINTENANCE DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Size external Length 9 23 235 mm Width 7 46 190 mm Height 4 12 105 mm Weight 2 7 Ibs 1 2 kg Operating voltage 12VDC Consumption sleep mode 20 mAh Omnistar connection cable lenght 3 feet 914 mm WARRANTY A Warranty on items distributed by Wildfire Wildfire makes no warranty with respect to any item distributed by it such items being subject onto warranties if any made by their respective manufac tures and to the extent available to the Buyer according to the respective terms thereof Wildfire hereby assigns any such warranty to the Buyer if assignable However Wildfire disclaims all other warranties or conditions for items whether express oral implied or otherwise as to an
7. y matter whatsoever including but not limited to implied warranties or conditions of merchantable quality or fitness for a particular purpose and those arising by statute or otherwise in law or form a course of dealing usage of trade B Warranty on items manufactured by Wildfire Wildfire offers a limited warranty as described fully below Among other things it also specifically disclaims liability for Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose e Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Wildfire e Unreasonable use supplemental damage or damage to the product not resulting from defects in material or workman ship e Any personal injury damages of any kind resulting from misuse improper installation negligence repair or alteration of the product UV ke fire
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