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Portable Fire Pumps

Reliable and Efficient Fire Protection

Delivering Reliability
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R e l i a b l e a n d E f f i c i e n t F i r e P r o t e c t i o n

Tohatsu has been involving in manufacturing and Hermetically sealed engine

covering
distributing various types of machinery products with
The top cowl is closed hermetically
application of engines more than 70 years. Portable fire on the bottom cowl to contain
pump is one of our most successful parts among all the engine noise efficiently and to
achieve high waterproof property.
products range. Unique combination of originally
The top cowl can be opened
developed petrol engines, and pump body has brought simply by releasing the front latch
excellent efficiency to emergency fire services, which have for easier services.
made us the leading manufacturer of portable fire pumps
throughout the world. Low fuel tank location
The fuel tank located in the
lower section of the pump for
Tohatsu offers comprehensive range of portable fire pumps easier refueling. No fuel cock.
to meet the demands of global fire services. Lightweight, Lower gravity center of the
pump makes the pump more
compactness, and outstanding discharge volume are most stable and less vibratory.
essential factors for portable fire pumps. Excellent
workmanship, combining of consistent R&D and advanced
technology guarantee long durability, and reliable
Large sized aluminum oil-less
performance.
vacuum pump
Volume increased by 200%
Our clients include military services, forest departments, Mass decreased by 50%
The vacuum pump is given the volume
various types of factories in many countries, as well as
twice as much as that of our conventional
municipal fire departments. models for providing higher priming
efficiency and shorter priming time.The
mass of the aluminum made pump is as
much as half of our conventional models.

Tohatsu's rotary vane vacuum pump can assure you quick priming of water in case of emergency.
Four stroke, three cylinder engine Electronically controlled fuel
The first compact and advanced three injection
cylinder four stroke engine with for The fuel injection operates precisely to
driving the small fire pump. the commands from ECU (Engine Control
Unit), achieving complete fuel
combustion for lower emission and
lower-fuel consumption.
ECU (Engine Control Unit)
The battery-less electronic engine control
unit (ECU) runs the engine at the
optimum fuel injection
and ignition timing to the current
weather conditions and operating
conditions of the engine detected by
various sensors.

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Co m p letel y N E W To h a ts u por table fi r e pump w i th 4 str ok e engin e

Leads new generation of compact fire pumps

Portable Fire Pumps

VF
Accessories
Automatic battery charger, and tool set
SERIES

Optional items
VF53AS is a portable fire pump driven by a four-stroke gasoline engine that is equipped
1.Operation light
with a battery-less electronic fuel injection control. The use of the operation light allows confirmation of the current
operation condition of the pump at a distance from the machine.
This is the first design in the world of compact fire pumps. 2.Search light
The halogen light (12V, 55W) provides high-intensity illumination
The product is characterized by its low emission, low operation cost and very low noise to support night activities effectually.
that constitute the standard performance of modern compact fire pumps. 3.Remote fuel tank
Remote fuel tank can be added through the fuel hose connector
that is standard on the pump. The 20 liter tank is made of
stainless steel. The use of the remote fuel tank can extend the
operating period of the pump that is also made longer with the
use of the fuel-efficient four-stroke engine.
Low emission
An essential requirement of today when the
environmental issues are our concerns.

Carbon monoxide
CO emission is lowered by 43%. External dimensions VF53AS
(226)
Carbon hydride and nitroxide
HC and NOx emissions are lowered by 90%.

ss Low noise and low vibration

APPROX.740
(330)
The engine operation does not disturb communication
even in fire fighting activities or drilling.

Noise: Reduced by 9dB

277
al
Low fuel consumption
360 175 412
Consumes fuel effectively and allow longer operation. APPROX.790 APPROX.670

s. Fuel consumption: Reduced by 48%

Pumping performance curve VF53AS
Excellent engine starting reliability
Assured engine starting under harsh environment.

MPa
PSI
160 Suction hose dia : 3"
1.1
Suction hose length : 6m
Note: Numerical data are comparison with our two Suction height :
1.0
stroke models operating at 0.4MPa. 140

0.9
Hs=1m

Pressure
120
0.8

100 0.7
Hs=3m

VF53AS 80
0.6

0.5
700lit/min at 1.0MPa (10Bar)
60
950lit/min at 0.8MPa (8Bar) 1/min 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 x103

1,200lit/min at 0.6MPa (6Bar) USG/min 150 200 250

Discharge
300 350

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R e l i a b l e a n d E f f i c i e n t F i r e P r o t e c t i o n

More attractive features and functions are added to maximize efficiency of fire services.

Light weight and compact Cooling water recirculation system

Engine and pump castings are made of anti-corrosive Engine cooling water is returned to the pump
aluminum-alloy to reduce weight and prolong working eliminating discharge outside of the pump, and
life. Compact unit in its class fits existing locker space, contamination of surrounding area.
also can be carried by 2 firemen.
Unique auto choke carburetor
High pump performance This device helps engine start easier in all seasonal
Both engine and pump are designed and developed temperature conditions.
exclusively for fire pumps by Tohatsu, ensuring higher
pump performance for its class. Engine overheat protection sensor
Overheat protection is provided on this model to
Reliable engine with oil injection/auto mixing safeguard the engine from cooling water loss, and to
oil delivery system protect engine when water is not discharging. This
The engine is originally designed by Tohatsu for this device stops the engine automatically when engine
model. Equipped with oil pump, gasoline and engine temperature reaches 80 degree. Reset switch is
oil are mixed automatically at a precise ratio to engine equipped to VC82ASE provided to release the sensor
speed without mixing fuel and oil by operator. after it stops the engine.
VC85BS is automatically reset after engine stop.
Priming
Quick priming is provided by operating Rotary Vane Large capacity fuel tank
VC82ASE
2,050lit/min at 0.6MPa (6Bar)
Vacuum Pump. Integrated fuel tank with large capacity of 18liters
* Prime 1meter in 4seconds (6m suction hose) ensures the fuel supply will last for 1 hour at maximum 1,800lit/min at 0.8MPa (8Bar)
* Prime 3meter in 5.5seconds (6m suction hose) throttle opening and load. 1,500lit/min at 1.0MPa (10Bar)
* Prime 6meter in 8.0seconds (6m suction hose).
In addition, VC85BS is equipped Automatic Suction 90 degree rotating twin discharge ports
System with on/off switch. VC82ASE are equipped twin Flat Valve
Accessories

Centralized control
VC85BS are equipped twin Ball Valve
VC85BS 1. Battery charger
2. Floodlight projector
All gauges, throttle dial, control switches, and other Electric starter with back up recoil starter 2,050lit/min at 0.6MPa (6Bar) 3. Plastic toolbox
warning lamps are grouped on the control panel for An electric starter and back-up recoil starter are installed 1,800lit/min at 0.8MPa (8Bar) Adapters:
easy operation. to guarantee starting engine under any conditions. 1,500lit/min at 1.0MPa (10Bar) Some different type of adapters for suction
port and discharge ports are available.

External dimensions VC85BS Pumping performance curve VC85BS External dimensions VC82ASE Pumping performance curve VC82ASE
APPROX.235 APPROX.210
PSI

Suction hose dia : 3 1/2"

PSI
Suction hose dia : 3 1/2"
MPa

MPa
Suction hose length : 6m Suction hose length : 6m
160 160
1.1 1.1
Suction height : Hs Suction height : Hs
APPROX.805(MAX)

APPROX.760
APPROX.287
APPROX.775

APPROX.325

140 1.0 140 1.0

Pressure

Pressure
0.9 0.9
120 120
0.8 0.8
Hs=1m Hs=1m

100 0.7 100 0.7

360
360

Hs=3m Hs=3m
0.6 0.6
80 80
48.6

0.5 0.5
ø25.4

ø50
ø50 360 156 426.5
360 2.2 x103
440 L/min 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 440 184 506 L/min 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 x103
556 426 556 APPROX.742
APPROX.682 57 184 506 USG/min 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 APPROX.682 USG/min 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
APPROX.750 APPROX.742 Discharge Discharge

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Light weight and compact Unique auto choke carburetor

Portable Fire Pumps

VC SERIES

Engine and pump castings are made of anti-corrosive
aluminum-alloy to reduce weight and prolong working
life. Compact unit in its class fits existing locker space,
also can be carried by 2 firemen.
High pump performance
Both engine and pump are designed and developed
exclusively for fire pumps by Tohatsu, ensuring higher
pump performance for its class.
Reliable engine with oil injection/auto mixing
oil delivery system
The engine was originally designed by Tohatsu for VC
series models. Equipped with oil pump, gasoline and
engine oil are mixed automatically at a precise ratio to
engine speed without mixing fuel and oil by operator.
E Priming
Quick priming is provided by operating Rotary Vane
ar)
Vacuum Pump. Prime 3meters in 6seconds.
ar)
ar) Centralized control
All gauges, throttle dial, control switches, and other
warning lamps are grouped on the control panel for
easy operation.
This device helps engine start easier in all seasonal
temperature conditions.
Engine overheat protection sensor
Overheat protection is provided on this model to
safeguard the engine from cooling water loss, and to
protect engine when water is not discharging. This
device stops the engine automatically when engine
temperature reaches 80degree C. Reset switch is
provided to release the sensor after it stops the engine.
Stainless steel fuel tank
Integrated fuel tank with large capacity of 18liters
ensures the fuel supply will last for 1.5 hours at least at
maximum throttle opening and load.
180degree rotating discharge port
Electric starter with back up recoil starter
VC52AS
1,450lit/min at 0.4MPa (4Bar)
An electric starter and back-up recoil starter are
installed to guarantee starting engine under any 1,250lit/min at 0.6MPa (6Bar)
conditions. 1,000lit/min at 0.8MPa (8Bar)
600lit/min at 1.0MPa (10Bar)
Accessories

Cooling water recirculation system VC72AS 1. Battery charger

2. Floodlight projector
Engine cooling water is returned to the pump 1,700lit/min at 0.4MPa (4Bar) 3. Plastic toolbox
eliminating discharge outside of the pump, and 1,550lit/min at 0.6MPa (6Bar) Adapters:
n contamination of surrounding area. 1,300lit/min at 0.8MPa (8Bar) Some different type of adapters for suction
950lit/min at 1.0MPa (10Bar) port and discharge ports are available.

External dimensions VC72AS Pumping performance curve VC72AS External dimensions VC52AS Pumping performance curve VC52AS
MPa

MPa
PSI

PSI
Suction hose dia : 3" Suction hose dia : 3"
Suction hose length : 6m Suction hose length : 6m
140 1.0
Suction height : Hs 140 1.0 Suction height : Hs

0.9 0.9
Hs=1m
120 120

Pressure
237

Pressure

Hs=1m
0.8 237 0.8

100 0.7 100 0.7

Hs=3m
APPROX.730
APPROX.570

APPROX.730
APPROX.570

Hs=3m
0.6 0.6
333

333

80 80
0.5 0.5
48.6

48.6

ø50 60 60
ø25.4

ø50
ø25.4

0.4 0.4
360 386 360 386
440 184 466 440 184 466
556 APPROX.700 m3/min 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 556 APPROX.700 m3/min 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
APPROX.620 APPROX.620
USG/min 250 300 350 400 450 USG/min 250 300 350 400 450
Discharge Discharge

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Portable Fire Pumps

More attractive features and functions are added to maximize efficiency of fire services.

Light weight and compact

V SERIES

Engine and pump castings are made of anti-corrosive

aluminum-alloy to reduce weight and prolong working
life. The pump can be carried on a fireman's back for
limited distances when properly mounted on a
backpack. When mounted on a truck, the compact
design allows for more locker space for other fire Accessories
equipments. It is suitable for forest fire fighting. 1. Battery Charger (V20ES)
2. Floodlight projector
High pump performance 3. Plastic toolbox
Both engine and pump are designed exclusively for fire
pumps by TOHATSU ensuring high pump performance Adapters
for its class. Some different type of adapters for suction
and discharge ports are available
Unique auto choke carburetor
Equipped with TOHATSU's unique auto choke
carburetor on this model, the engine can start easier in
all seasonal temperature conditions. A valve type one Outline Drawing V20E/ES
touch-draining device is equipped for quick drainage
of fuel in carburetor. 174
APPROX.475
92 235
APPROX.560
APPROX.540

Oilless type vacuum pump

Tohatsu's rotary vane vacuum pump can assure you
quick priming of water in case of emergency.

APPROX.530
* 5.0 sec. at suction height 1m

243
* 6.0 sec. at suction height 3m
* 10.0 sec. at suction height 6m

152
Centralized control

20
Pressure and vacuum gauges, throttle dial and switches 324
ø50
440
are grouped on the control panel.

Stainless steel fuel tank

Stainless steel fuel tank can keep fuel prevent Pumping performance curve V20E/ES
contamination from corrosion.

MPa
PSI
90 degree rotating discharging port Suction hose dia : 2-1/2"

The discharge port can be rotated freely through

90degree allowing the direction of the delivery hose to
V20E/ES 120
0.9

0.8
Suction hose length : 6m
Suction height : Hs

be easily changed without moving the pump unit. 660lit/min at 0.4MPa (4Bar)
540lit/min at 0.6MPa (6Bar)

Pressure
100 0.7
Hs=1m

Starting system 290lit/min at 0.8MPa (8Bar)

0.6
In addition to the electric starter, a recoil starter is 80

installed to guarantee starting under any condition 0.5

Hs=3m

(V20ES). The pulling load of the recoil starter is 60

0.4
reduced by engine exhaust by pass.
0.3
m3/min 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
USG/min 50 100 150
Discharge

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Specifications
VF53AS VC85BS VC82ASE VC72AS VC52AS V20E V20ES
Type 4-Cycle 2-Cycle

Number Of Cylinder Three Cylinder Two Cylinder Single Cylinder

S Cooling System Suction Water Cooled Suction Water Cooled Air Cooled

Bore x Stroke 61 x 60 (mm) 526cc 78 x 78 (mm) 746cc 76 x 68 (mm) 617cc 66 x 58 (mm) 198cc

Output Kw(PS) 22 Kw (30PS) 40.5Kw (55PS) 30Kw (40.8PS) 8.6Kw (11.7PS)

Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (Min. 87 Octane) Unleaded Gasoline (Min. 87 Octane) Unleaded Gasoline (Min. 87 Octane)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Lit) 10 Lit 18 Lit 3.5 Lit

Engine Fuel Consumption 9.5 Lit/Hr 20 Lit/Hr 16 Lit/Hr 4.9 Lit/Hr

Fuel System EFI (Electric Fuel Injection) Single Carburetor with Auto Choke Single Carburator with Auto Choke

Lubrication System Wet Sump Separate with Oil Pump Separate with Oil Pimp

Lubrication Oil SAE 10W-30 (API: SF,SG,SH,SJ) 2-Cycle EngineOil 2-Cycle Engine Oil

Volume (Lit) 2 Lit 1.6 Lit 0.5 Lit

Engine Starting Electric/Manual Electric/Manual Manual Electric/Manual

Ignition Digital CDI CDI CDI

DC Output (Max.) 12V - 180W 12V - 35W 12V - 35W

Suction System Exhaust priming 4-Blade Rotary Vane Vaccum Pump 4-Blade Rotaly Vane Vaccum Pump 4-Blade Rotary Vane Vaccum Pump

Suction Maximum Suction Height 7m 9m 9m 9m

Automatic Suction No Yes Yes No No

Type Single Suction, Single Stage, High Pressure Pump Single Suction, Single Stage, High Pressure Pump Single Suction, Single Stage, High Pressure Pump

Standard Suction Dia. 3" 3-1/2" 3" 2-1/2"

Standard Suction Thread JIS Fire Thread (B-9912) JIS Fire Thread (B-9912) JIS Fire Thread (B-9912) JIS Fire Thread (B-9912)

Factory Option BSP or NST (3",4") BSP or NST (3",4") BSP or NST 2-1/2"

Standard Discharge Dia. 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 2-1/2"

Pump Standard Discharge Thread JIS Fire Thread (B-9912) JIS Fire Thread (B-9912) JIS Fire Thread (B-9912)

Factory Option BSP or NST BSP or NST BSP or NST

Discharge Number Twin Outlet Twin Outlet Single Outlet Single Outlet

Standard Discharge Vave Flat Valve Ball Valve Ball Valve Flat Valve Flat Valve Flat Valve Ball Valve

Other Valve N/A Flat Valve N/A Ball Valve Ball Valve N/A N/A

@0.4MPa lit/min 1700 1450 660

Performance @0.6MPa lit/min 1200 2050 1550 1250 540

Head = 3m
m
@0.8MPa lit/min 950 1800 1300 1000 290
Hose = 6m

@1.0MPa lit/min 700 1500 950 600

Weight kg 99 101 95 94 85 40 46

Management of portable fire pumps Caution:

•Preparing for fires or natural disasters, the portable fire pump requires periodic inspections and services. •Please read the owners manual and warranty certificate of the product thoroughly before using it. Also, confirm the contents of the cautionary labels put on the product.
•The rough standard period of normal operation of the portable fire pump is ten (10) years. •For safer use of the product, please perform periodical inspections and services.
•Periodical inspections by an authorized service person should be made every six months. •The product shown in this brochure includes some optional components.
•It is recommended that the service is performed by a person authorized for service of the portable fire pump. (The repair parts of the portable fire pump are available for •The color of the product shown in this brochure may be different from the real one due to photographing conditions and properties of the printing inks.
ten years after discontinuation of production of the product.) •The specifications and designs of this product are subject to change without prior notice for the purpose of improvement of the product.
TOHATSU CORPORATION Principal products: Outboard motors, pleasure boats, portable fire pumps, small fire trucks, pumps for construction and drainage and refrigeration unit for transportation

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TOHATSU manufactures a full line of portable fire pumps with a variety

of performances to meet the demands of the global fire services.
With the years of engineering and experiences,
we provide you most reliable portable fire pumps really required.
Both engine and pump have been originally designed by TOHATSU,
ensuring quick and efficient performance for fire fighting in case of emergency.

ISO9001:2000.ISO14000 Certified
Head office, Komagane plant

Tohatsu Corporation
5-4, Azusawa 3 chome, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0051 Japan
Portable Fire Pumps Phone: 81-3-3966-3115 Fax: 81-3-3966-2951
http://www.tohatsu.co.jp

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