Dri-Eaz HVE 3000 Flood Pumper 230V/50Hz

The Dri-Eaz HVE 3000 Flood Pumper is a portable, high-volume flood extractor. High vacuum and powerful lift pull maximum water from carpet and pad fast, while a clog-resistant, high-volume industrial pump-out delivers up to 170 litres per minute.

A narrow profile and large rear wheels make transport easy. The unit can also be used with a truckmount to boost vacuum or intercept extracted water to keep the truckmount tank from filling up.

CCW supplies the 230 V / 50 Hz Australian version (Legend Brands model F479-230V AU, CCW SKU F479-230V). The 230 V owner's manual is linked under Documents below.

Key Features

• Clear-view first-stage filter lifts out for easy rinsing.
• A high flow, high volume clog-resistant sump pump handles up to ½ in. (13 mm) solids.
• Rugged construction. Low centre of gravity provides balanced transport; easy on stairs.
• Use the HVE 3000 to bypass the truckmount waste tank for black water flood extraction to keep the tank clean.
• Accessories included: one 25 ft. (7.6 m) section of 2 in. vacuum hose with cuffs.
• Dual vacuum blowers with 2 in. inlet ensures maximum airflow.
• Easy manoeuvrability — just pull on the hose. Slim profile to fit through the narrowest doors — only 22.5 in. (572 mm) wide.
• Large capacity waste tank. 12 gallon (45 L) tank means fewer trips to the drain when you're not using the auto-pumpout system.
• Two auto-pumpout options: barbed outlet for a 1½ in. drain hose and a ¾ in. converter outlet fitting for use with a standard garden hose.
• Use the large toilet-height gravity drain for small jobs and easy tank cleanout.
• Exhaust air passes through HEPA filter. Helps to prevent the spread of contaminants and odours and conforms to 2015 IICRC S500 (13.3.3) recommendations.

Three Ways to Use It

Stand-alone flood extraction

Connect your wand or extraction tool to the 2 in. inlet and run the vacuum blower. The pump-out empties the tank to a drain as you work, so extraction does not stop every time the tank fills. Dri-Eaz lists continuous operation with vacuum pause and auto-restart.

Truckmount vacuum booster

Run the HVE 3000 in line with a truckmount to add vacuum on long hose runs, such as upper floors or large commercial losses. Legend Brands has tested it on hose runs up to 300 ft. (90 m). Do not run it with a truckmount producing more than 12 in. H₂O (40.6 kPa) of vacuum, or with water above 60 °C — either will damage the unit and void the warranty.

Truckmount waste-tank bypass

Intercept the extracted water before it reaches the truckmount and pump it straight to drain. On black water floods this keeps contaminated water out of the truckmount waste tank and saves the time spent emptying it.

Pump-Out Options

• 1½ in. barbed outlet — up to 45 US gallons per minute (about 170 L/min) to a 1½ in. drain hose.
• ¾ in. converter outlet — up to 12 US gallons per minute (about 45 L/min) to a standard garden hose.
• Gravity drain — toilet-height, for small jobs and tank cleanout.

Discharge contaminated (Category 3) water only where local council and water authority rules allow.

Specifications

Figures for the 230 V model are from the Legend Brands owner's manual 07-01955 rev E (F479-230V AU), linked below. Where the manual gives no figure, the North American spec sheet is quoted and marked as such.

Electrical Note: 230 V Model

The 230 V owner's manual rates the HVE 3000 at 6.8 A with the blower running and 9.3 A with the blower and pump-out both running. That is within the rating of a standard 10 A Australian outlet, but with little margin: run it on its own circuit, keep extension leads short and heavy-gauge, and size any generator on the 9.3 A figure plus start-up load. The unit ships with its own cord and plug — the manual says not to use an adaptor or modify the plug.

The North American spec sheet figures (12 A / 13.5 A at 115 V, ETL listing to UL/cUL and CSA) do not apply to this machine.

Operating Advice

• Lift out and rinse the clear-view first-stage filter after every job, and whenever you see debris building up on it.
• Fit the HEPA filter for Category 3 work and discard it at the end of the job; replace it if it gets wet.
• After black water work, empty the tank, flush the tank and pump-out, and clean and sanitise the machine before it goes back in the van.
• Use a defoamer whenever foam is present in the tank — foam can stop the float working and let water reach the blower. If water or foam gets pulled through, run the blower for five minutes with the hose off to dry it out before storing.
• Wear the PPE the water category calls for under IICRC S500. Hearing protection is recommended.
• Use the large rear wheels and low centre of gravity on stairs — do not carry the machine with water in the tank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it run on a standard power point?

The 230 V manual rates it at 9.3 A with blower and pump-out running, so a 10 A outlet is within rating. Give it its own circuit and avoid long or light extension leads. See the electrical note above.

Can I use it with my truckmount?

Yes. Dri-Eaz designed it to boost vacuum in line with a truckmount or to intercept extracted water and pump it to drain, keeping the truckmount waste tank clean on black water floods. Keep the truckmount vacuum below 12 in. H₂O (40.6 kPa) at the HVE 3000.

How fast does it pump out?

Up to 45 US gallons (about 170 L) per minute through the 1½ in. barbed outlet, or 12 US gallons (about 45 L) per minute through the ¾ in. garden-hose outlet, per the 230 V manual.

What happens when debris comes up the hose?

The clear-view first-stage filter catches debris before the tank, and the clog-resistant pump handles solids up to ½ in. (13 mm). Rinse the first-stage filter as it loads.

What hose comes with it?

One 25 ft. (7.6 m) section of 2 in. vacuum hose with cuffs. Extraction wands and tools are not listed as included.

Where are the manual and warranty?

The 230 V owner's manual is linked under Documents below. Legend Brands has told us no parts list or technical service guide exists for this model yet, and we have asked them for the warranty document. Ask us if you need warranty terms before ordering.

Documents

• HVE 3000 Flood Pumper Owner's Manual — 230 V AU edition (Legend Brands document 07-01955 rev E, F479-230V AU, English)
• HVE 3000 Flood Pumper Product Spec Sheet — North American 115 V model; electrical figures do not apply to the 230 V unit

Legend Brands has retired the document library that earlier links for this product pointed at, so we host the documents ourselves. Legend Brands supplied the 230 V manual in October 2026 and has confirmed that no parts list or technical service guide is currently published for this model. The warranty document has been requested and will be added here when received.

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• Flood Extraction
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