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GENERAL

The fire pump, driver, controller, and accessories shall all be furnished by the pump manufacturer. The
pumping unit shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and/or Factory Mutual Research Corp.
(FM). The pumping unit shall also meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association,
pamphlet No. 20 (NFPA 20), and be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

FIRE PUMP
The fire pump shall be rated at___________GPM, when operating at its rated differential head
of__________PSI. The fire pump shall deliver not less than 150% of the rated capacity at a pressure of not
less then 65% of the rated head. The shutoff head shall not exceed 140% of the rated head. Suction pressure
at the pump inlet is expected to be____________PSI.
The pump shall be a horizontal split case (or vertical mounted split case), double-suction, bronze-fitted,
centrifugal pump mounted on a common base plate with the pump driver complete with coupling and
coupling guard. The pump shall have a common horizontal centerline between the suction and discharge
connections. The suction and discharge connections are also the same size, thus eliminating the need for pipe
increasers and decreasers. The pump shall be a R-B model _____x_____type ______.

PUMP ACCESSORIES
The following accessories shall be furnished by the pump manufacture. The fittings which are subject to
pump discharge pressure shall be rated for 125 PSI (250 PSI) ANSI B16.1 pressure operation.
____Automatic air release valve 1/2"

____Suction & discharge gauges with 3-1/2"

____Casing relief valve, 3/4" adjustable

____Eccentric suction reducer____"x____"

dials
____Concentric discharge increaser____"x____"
____Drip rim baseplate

____Ball drip valve

____Package Mounted

____Hose valve header_______",with________hose valves, caps and chains

____R-B Venturi flow meter system, FM approved, meter reading in GPM, flow sensor, accessories
____Main relief valve______"with ______x_____enclosed waste cone

ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN

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The electric motor for the fire pump shall be a standard NEMA design B, open drip proof, 1.15 service factor,
squirrel cage induction motor with grease lubricated ball bearings. The locked rotor current shall not exceed
the values specified in NFPA 20. The motor shall be wound for______volts______phase______cycles
operation with operating speed HP as required by the fire pump.

ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTROLLER

The controller shall be UL listed and FM approved for fire pump service and shall meet or exceed all the
requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20 and the National Electric Code (NFPA 70.) The controller shall
be of the combined manual and automatic type designed for:
______across the line starting
______reduced voltage starting
______limited service starting
type operation having the same horsepower, voltage, phase, and frequency rating as required of the motor.
The circuit breaker interrupting capacity shall not be less than
______42,000 AIC sym. (for 208-240 V)
______30,000 AIC sym. (for 380-480 V)
______22,000 AIC sym. (for 550-600 V)
______or special_______________AIC)
The controller shall contain but not be limited to the following components:
Isolating switch (not provided on limited service controllers)
Circuit breaker, of appropriate size & rating
Motor starter, for automatic & manual starting
Power on pilot light, start & stop pushbuttons
Contacts for remote indication of "Pump Run, "Loss of Power," and Phase Reversal"
0-300 PSI pressure switch with adjustable settings
Control relays & control circuit transformer
Running period timer set for 10 min. (may be deleted)
Remote start relay
Emergency run handle with mechanical latch
Optional features shall also be provided as listed below:
______Automatic transfer switch for transfer to an alternate power source, assembled as part of
controller.
______Pressure recorder UL/FM with spring wound backup
______Low suction pressure alarm & shutdown panel with automatic (manual) reset

______Special enclosure (standard Nema 2) _____NEMA 3R______12_____4_______4X_______

______Extra auxiliary contacts
______Space heater with thermostat or humidistat
______0-600 PSI pressure switch
______Remote alarm panel, visual & audible
______Built-in alarm panel
______Sequential start
______ Package mounted. Controller mounted on pump base & pre wired to motor

DIESEL DRIVEN
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The diesel engine driver shall be UL listed & FM approved for fire pump service & shall meet or exceed all
the requirements of NFPA 20. The engine shall have a HP rating equal to or greater than the maximum BHP
requirement of the fire pump when operating at any point on its performance curve. The operating rated
speed of the engine shall be equal to the pump's rated speed.
The engine shall be equipped with the following standard features
Governor to regulate engine speed within 10%
Over speed shutdown device with manual reset
Battery contactors
Alternator or generator for battery recharging
Heat exchanger cooling system
Engine oil heater
Raw water cooling line as per NFPA 20
Battery rack and cables
Flexible exhaust connector
Instrument panel with tachometer, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, and hour meter
Duel set batteries
Junction box with numbered terminals to correspond with terminals in controller
Fuel tank______GAL Single wall______Double wall
Fuel system
Exhaust silencer_______Commerical______Residential______Critical Grade

DIESEL ENGINE CONTROLLER

The engine controller shall be UL listed and FM approved for fire pump service and shall meet or exceed all
the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20. The controller shall provide complete automatic and
manual operation of the diesel engine. Standard features shall include the following items:
Duel Battery chargers
Selector switch
0-300 PSI pressure switch
Weekly automatic test start
Pressure recorder
Visual signals with common alarm for each of the following conditions:
Low oil pressure High water temperature Failure to start Over speed shutdown Battery 1 &
2 failure

Automatic cranking cycle with 6 cranking attempts alternating between both battery sets.
Separate terminals to signal the following conditions:
Engine running
selector switch mis-set
Trouble on engine or controller
Options to be furnished as follows:
______Remote start
______AC power failure start
______Sequential start
______0-600 PSI pressure switch
Special enclosures (NEMA 2 standard)_____NEMA 3R______12_____4_______4X_______
Additional visual & audible alarms in controller:
______Low fuel level
______Low pump house temperature
______Low suction pressure (switch by others)
______Reservoir low
Additional remote contacts to signal the following conditions:
______Failure to start
______Low oil pressure
______High water temp.
______Over speed
______Battery 1 failure
______Battery 2 failure
______AC or charger failure
Remote alarm panel with" power on light" & visual & audible indication of:
Engine running
Engine trouble
Selector switch mis-set
______Additional contacts for added alarms

JOCKEY PUMP
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A jockey pump shall be furnished to provide______GPM at______PSI with a suitable electric motor wound
for______volts______phase______cycle operation. If the pump shut-off pressure exceeds the working
pressure of the system, or a regenerative turbine or positive displacement pump is supplied, a suitable casing
relief valve shall be supplied.

JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER

The jockey pump controller shall incorporate a magnetic starter, H-O-A selector switch, fusible disconnect,
and a pressure regulator having a range of 0-300 PSI minimum. The unit shall be completely wired and
assembled in a suitable enclosure with access door.
Accessory features are to be furnished as listed below:
______Running period timer
______Circuit breaker
______Control transformer
______0-600 PSI pressure switch
______Special enclosure _____ Nema 2_____NEMA 3R______12_____4_______4X_______

FACTORY PERFORMANCE TEST

PUMP: The pump shall be hydrostatically tested to twice the working pressure of the system but in no case
less than 250 PSI. Each unit shall also be given a complete performance test. A certified performance curve
shall be supplied.
CONTROLLER: All controllers shall be completely tested before shipment from the factory.

FIELD ACCEPTANCE TEST

A field acceptance test shall be conducted upon completion of the fire pump installation. The test shall be
conducted as recommended in NFPA 20 in the presence of the authority having jurisdiction. A field
performance characteristic curve shall be produced and compared for verification to the factory performance
curve.

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1999.
Revised: February 20, 2003