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Firetrol Controllers
Fire Pump Seminar

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Design Requirements
UL, FM, and NFPA
Who Lists Equipment?
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NFPA Controllers and Mark II
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Basic Types of Pump Controllers:
Controller per NFPA-20

Life Safety Equipment
Motor Starter
Controls for Industrial
Equipment
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Electric Controllers
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Primary Design
Controller per NFPA20

System operation
is primary
Protection of
connected motor is
secondary
Motor starter
Protection of
connected motor is
primary
System operation
is secondary
This is the single most important statement in the presentation.

All design philosophy is based on this fact!
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Specific Component or Design

Differences Include:
Circuit Breakers: See NFPA20 10.4.3 thru 10.4.4
Service Entrance Ratings See NFPA20 10.1.2.4
Short Circuit Current Ratings: See NFPA 20

9.2.2.4(e)
Motor Contactors: See NFPA 20 10.4.5
Starting Circuits: See NFPA20 10.5
Pressure Sensing Devices: See NFPA20

10.5.2.1.1.1
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Circuit Breaker Type

Magnetic Device Only
NO Thermal Elements are
Permitted
Instantaneous Reset
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Fire Pump Circuit Breaker
Fire pump controller circuit

breaker
Magnetic only
Special trip curve per NFPA
20, 10.4.4.1
Trip characteristics
carry 300% MFLC indefinitely
trip at locked rotor in 8-20
seconds (600% Motor FLC)
Short circuit trip
instantaneously
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Isolating switch and circuit

breaker assembly
Note single handle
operator
Circuit Breaker Trip Curve
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Component - Design Differences Include:
Service Entrance Ratings

9.2.2.4(e)
Starting Circuits: See NFPA20 20 10.5

10.5.2.1.1.1
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Service Entrance Rating

Equipped with Grounding Lug
Bonded to the Enclosure
For Added Safety Controller
Equipped with Isolating Switch
Interlocked with Enclosure Door
Utility Can DIRECTLY Connect to
Controller
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Typical Installation
Power Utility
Transformer
Station
Power
Meter
MDB or Main Distribution Board

to include Main Switch and branch breakers
This is the typical installation method for electrical

equipment in almost every country in the world.
This type of installation will limit the ability of the
fire suppression system to work in adverse
conditions and increase liability to the insurer.
It is important to design the electrical system from a fire
protection viewpoint, rather than exclusively electrical safety.
Remember the circuit breaker, the service entrance
rating and the Short Circuit Current Rating?
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UL/FM
Approved
Fire
Pump
Controller
Preferred Installation
Power Utility
Transformer
Station
Power
Power
Meter
Meter
MDB or Main Distribution Board

to include Main Switch and branch breakers
This is the preferred method as specified in the NFPA-20 Document.

UL/FM
Approved
Fire
Pump
Controller
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This method ensures that the controllers line voltage protective

devices are allowed to function as specified, to allow Operation over
Protection.
There are no devices ahead of the fire pump controllers disconnect
that can fail, trip or otherwise interrupt power to the fire pump
controller.

9.2.2.4(e)

10.5.2.1.1.1
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Short Circuit Current Rating

Controller Tested as a Unit to
Prove Safe in a Severe Fault
Condition
The Controller is Subjected to a
High Amperage Bolted Fault
Condition
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What is a Short Circuit Current Rating?
After the Fault Clears the Controllers:

Door Remains Closed
Cables Remain Secure in Terminals
Power Circuit Integrity
Disconnect Switch Operates
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Short Circuit Current Ratings: See NFPA 20 9.2.2.4

(e)
Pressure Sensing Devices: See NFPA20 10.5.2.1.1
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Motor Contactor

No Thermal Overload Relay
Contactor Coil at LINE Voltage
NO Control Circuit Fuse
NO Voltage, Frequency or Other
Sensor to Prevent Operation of
Contactor
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Contactor Assembly
Wye-Delta Starting
Configuration:
Note:
No overload relays
line voltage coil
Emergency Run
Mechanism
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Wye Delta Open

Transition Type
Specific Component or Design Differences Include:

9.3.2.2.4

10.5.2.1.1.1
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Demand Starting Circuits

Provision for Drop Out Type Device, e.g.
Deluge Valve
Provision for Remote Start from Sensors for
Flow, Smoke , Flame or Other Detectors
Provision for Auto Start from Internal Device
Provision for manual emergency run device
Typically, pressure sensor

start on low system pressure
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Specific Component or Design Differences Include:
Short Circuit Current Ratings: See NFPA 20 9.3.2.2.4
Pressure Sensing Devices: See NFPA20 10.5.2.1.1.1

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Pressure Sensing Device

Must Have Independent High
and Low Settings
Be Able to Visually Determine
Start setting and Stop setting
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Electric Driven Fire Pump Controllers
Starting Methods
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Choosing Starting Method
What impact does the motor starting method have on the

electrical system?
The starting method provides control of the current inrush
(Amperage) during motor starting.
The current inrush (amperage) created by the motor reaches its
peak during motor starting. This high amperage load causes
incoming voltage to drop.
Amperage Load Example - Full Voltage Starting

100HP Fire Pump Motor operating at 380 volts
Full Load Amperage = 165 Amps
Across the Line Starting Amps = 6 x 165 = 990 Amps
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Choosing Starting Method
The high motor starting amperage load will effect

many electrical system components..
Utility
Transformer
Size
Emergency
Generator
Size
Cable Size
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Starting Methods
Full Voltage (Across the Line)
Part Winding Start
Wye-Delta Open Transition
Wye-Delta Closed Transition
Primary Resistor
Auto Transformer
Soft Starting
Variable Speed Pressure Limiting

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Electric Fire Pump Controllers

Starting Method
% Motor Full
Load Starting
Amps
%
Torque
Advantages
Disadvantages
Cost
Index
Full Voltage
600
100
Low Cost
High Starting Torque
Uses Standard Motors
High Starting Current
100
Part Winding
390
42
Low Cost
Special Motors
120
Wye-Delta Open
200
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Low Starting Current

Medium Starting Torque
Power Line Transients

Special Motors
130
Wye-Delta Closed
200
33

Medium Starting Torque
No Line Transients
More Expensive
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Primary Resistor
300
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Standard Motors
Low Starting Torque
High Starting Current

Resistive Heating
150
Auto Transformer
150 50% Tap

252 65% Tap
384 80% Tap
25
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Highest Starting Torque

Uses Standard Motors
Expensive
200
240-340
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Soft Start & Soft Stop

Reduced Water Hammer
Redundant Power Circuit
Standard Motors
Expensive
180
125
100
Pressure Limiting
Soft Start & Stop
Reduced Water Hammer
Standard Motors
Redundant Power Circuit
Most Expensive
Large Footprint
600
Solid State Soft Start
VFD
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Fire Pump Motor Starting Methods Reducing Current

Inrush
100HP @ 380 Volts FLA = 165 Amps
Full Voltage Start = 6 x 165 = 990 Amps
Wye-Delta Start = 2 x 165 = 330 Amps

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What about Emergency Power?
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Transfer Switches
Transfer Switch
Fire Pump Controller
Typical NFPA-20 Arrangement 1

Listed Combination Fire Pump
Controller and Power Transfer
Switch (7-8.2.1)
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Typical ATS Arrangement
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Preferred
The arrangement/channel
we have protected for
years
Approved
Good engineering basis
But.
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Preferred Arrangement: FPC with ATS

Fire pump
ATS section
controller
section
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Diesel Controllers
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Components
AC and DC circuit breakers
Master USB Port
Mark II
Plug and Play Board
Dual Battery Chargers
Pressure transducer
No Mercury
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Mark II Diesel
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Remember the Primary Design
Controller per NFPA20

System operation
is primary
Protection of
connected motor is
secondary
Motor starter
Protection of
connected motor is
primary
System operation
is secondary
This is the single most important statement in the presentation. All design
philosophy is based on this fact.
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Specific Component or Design Differences Include
Engine Protection Circuits
Starting Circuits
Same as electric fire pump controllers
Pressure Sensing Devices

Same as electric fire pump controllers
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Engine Protection Circuits
Diesel Controller per NFPA-20

Allows the Engine to Continue
Operation:
When a Low Oil Pressure Condition
Exists
When a High Cooling Water Temperature
Condition Exists
Controller shuts down the engine in Test

mode for all of the above.
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Pressure Limiting Diesels
PLD Engines
Reduces pump speed to limit pump discharge and
prevent over-pressure
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Mark II Controller and PLDs
NFPA 20 - 12.4.1.4 requires the controller

provide a visible and audible alarm for System
Overpressure 2010 edition.
Alarms are provided as standard with Firetrol

Mark II.
Option (-CPL) must be added for a remote

System Overpressure alarm. There is a small
adder for this feature.
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Electronic Engines
NFPA 20, 2010 Section 12.4.1.4 requires the controller

have visible and audible indicators for the ECM (electronic
control module) switch being in the alternate position and
a fuel injection malfunction .
Typical engine shown with ECM
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Mark II Controller and Electronic Engines
Terminals 301 and 302 must be added to all controller

brands to interconnect with electronic engines for
required alarms.
The electronic engine terminals are standard in all

Firetrol diesel controllers.
Firetrol standard diesel controller works with all

current NFPA 20 engine manufacturer designs.
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Digital Jockey (FTA550)
FTA 550F jockey controller
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Jockey Controller
FTA550 Jockey XG
Mark II based jockey panel
Digital display
Front mounted HOA Switch
LED indicators for

Power On
Pump Running
Alarm
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NEMA 2/12 Polycarbonate

enclosure (non-metallic)
Jockey Controller
FTA550 Jockey XG
>>USER INTERFACE
ON OUTSIDE OF PANEL!!!!!
No need to open door of live
panel to make pressure
adjustments or setup panel!
No Tools needed! All easy menu
setup.
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Jockey XG Features
0-300 psi pressure

transducer
Control Circuit
Transformer
(24VAC control
circuit)
Overload
Protection
Service Entrance
Rated
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Jockey XG features cont....
Minimum Run timer
Pressure recording
On-Delay timer
Data Log
Pump restart timer
Event Log (3000 events)
Indication for:
2 user selectable status

messages*
Overpressure
Start/Stop Pressures
Cycles/Period
Low Pressure
Failed to Start
Cycles Per Hour

Total Cycle Count
Switch Not in Auto
Pump Total Run Time

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Key Feature.....Pump Restart Timer
Restart Timer This feature

reduces the effect of water
hammer resulting in erratic
cycling and contactor
chatter!
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Jockey XG Models
FTA550F
FTA550E
Polycarbonate Enclosure ONLY

NEMA 2/12 Std / Optional NEMA 3R, 4, 4X
Painted Steel NEMA 2 Enclosure Standard

Optional NEMA 3R, 4, or 4X Stainless
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Jockey Pump Controllers
UL Industrial Grade Only

There is NO UL or FM Fire Protection
Listing for a Jockey Pump or Controller
Listed under UL508A standard for industrial control
devices
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Increase reliability with Jockey

Talk
Patent Pending
Jockey Talk serial

communications link
Mark II XG So Advanced Its Simple
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The Mark II Platform
The Mark II concept was born of a need for:

Simplified operation
Enhanced safety for operating and inspection
personnel
Accountability and responsibility on the part of
owners, property managers and operators to be sure
the system is ready and reliable
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Mark II Platform
Basis for all fire pump controller products

Electric
Electric with ASCO transfer switches
Diesel engine driven fire pump controllers
High (Medium) voltage electric motor driven units
Limited Service fire pump controllers
Jockey Pump Controllers (FTA550)
Common look, feel and usage across the product line

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Platform
Reduced training time
Diagnostics and Event Log
Communications
Modbus and others
Clear text messages or LEDs

instead of pilot lights
Customized alarm messages
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Enclosures NEMA vs. IP
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Key Components
Mark II XG Interface
USB Drive
Pressure transducer with

bulkhead fitting
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Host USB
USB
Unlimited memory
Newer Technology
USB connection
Host USB (MASTER USB)

Allows for uploading as well
as downloading
Update software without use
of PC and cable
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NFPA Requirements
Electric controller
NFPA 10.3.4.4
Means shall be
provided on the
exterior of the
controller to read all
line currents and line
voltages within 5%
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NFPA also requires:
10.5.2.1.6: Requires a listed pressure recording

device to sense and record pressure.
The Mark II Fire Pump Controller takes this
well beyond the stated requirement. The
Mark II offers:
pressure recording
event recording
data logging of all events in the system
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Mark II Data Logging
All of these data

points represent
critical operational
information about the
system
Essential Data Points in the fire

pump controller system
Elapsed run time
Total Motor Starts
Total Power On time
Last motor start currents
Total call to start
Last start date and time
Min/Max currents
Last phase fail date and time
Last locked rotor trip date
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Communications
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MotorScope
Motorscope will plot the starting curve of the

motor
Current vs. Time
Voltage vs. Time
Allows verification of power supply
Code requires reliable power supply to ensure proper operation

of the electric motor
Voltage maintained within range: +10%/-15% of nominal
MotorScope
Code and Product Changes
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Diesel Highlights
New pressure transducer TD-1107-002 and cable
New plumbing configuration requiring changes to the

enclosure:
2-way drain valve replaces 3-way drain valve in all controllers
Splash guard required
New Data Plate extending ambient operating temperature range

to 50C
New Instruction Plate for:
IEC62091 compliance
EMC class B emissions requirements
New Mark II relay board incorporating Coil Continuity
Mark II XG gasket improved
No price increase for diesels

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Electric Highlights
New pressure transducer TD-1107-002and cable(s)
All electrics will have a test drain solenoid valve including
Test Pushbutton on flange
New plumbing configuration requiring changes to the enclosure:
2-way drain valve replaces 3-way drain valve in all controllers
Splash guard required
ABB Tmax T4 and T5 replaces Isomax S4 and S5 circuit breakers and isolating
switches.
Audible alarm becomes standard on every electric.
Mark II XG gasket improved
New Data Plate extending ambient operating temperature range to 50C
New Instruction Plate for:
IEC62091 compliance
EMC class B emissions requirements
Additional circuit breaker on alternate side
Group 5 replaces Group 1 for all ATS
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Mark II XG Navigation
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Controller User Interface

Status LEDs
Status Display
Navigation Keys
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Home Screen Status Display - Electric

Control Status Water Pressure
Frequency & Phase Rotation
AC Volts, per phase
AC Amps, per phase
Additional Status Lines
Note: No matter where you are in the menu system,

pressing the Escape key will ultimately navigate back to
Home.
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Home Screen Status Display - Diesel

Control Status Water Pressure
Battery 1 DC volts, DC Amps,
AC Volts
Battery
2 DC volts, DC Amps,
AC Volts
Additional Status Lines
Note: No matter where you are in the menu system,

pressing the Escape key will ultimately navigate back to
Home.
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Navigation Keys
Up: Increment
value.
Escape: Navigate
backwards or
cancel editing.
Left / Right:
Navigation control.
Down: Decrement
value.
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Enter: Accept or
Save the edited
value.
Alarm Silence:
Stop the Audible
output signal.
Passwords and Privileges
The ability to edit settings and view certain screens is

governed by passwords.
Four passwords levels (Level 1 through 4) are

available, each with different privileges
Higher number = more privilege
Higher number inherits all privileges of lower numbers
Level 1 default password = 2 1 1 2

This password may be changed by the User
Same applies to Level 2
Levels 3 and 4 passwords may not be changed

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Screen Conventions
Enter Symbol implies that the

parameter may be edited or that a
sub-menu can be reached
Check Symbol implies yes or that

a function is enabled.
X Symbol implies no or that a

function is not enabled.
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Main Menu Screen
From Home, press Enter
Five (6) choices from here

Settings
Event Log
Data History
USB
Factory
About
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Mark II XG Navigation Menu
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Contact Information
Visit our website at www.firetrol.com

Contact Us:
Jamey.McMahan@Emerson.com
+1 919 460 5246 (W) +1 919 638 1848 (M)
Thank you for your interest in our products!
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Pump Room Procedures
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Safety Concerns
Danger is Inherent in Installation
Arc Flash & Shock
Risk Mitigation
Controller Pre-Startup Inspection
Controller Set-up
Hands On Demonstration
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Special nature of fire pump installations impose

requirements on control panels that are unique
Since these devices are life safety equipment

they must be very reliable
In general, electrical distribution systems

emphasis is on the protection of conductors and
or devices
With fire pump controllers the emphasis is on
operation even to the point of sacrificing the
equipment
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Pump Room Procedures - Safety
Controller Design Review

Set to Allow Operation, Not to Protect Motor.
Service Entrance Rated / Directly Connected to Utility
High Currents are Allowed Before Breaker Trips
UL/FM Panels are Designed to Handle High Short Circuit Ratings
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NFPA70E ARC FLASH REQUIREMENTS
Typical Fire Pump Control Installation is Hazard/Risk Category

2 which requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety shoes with a rating of EH (open circuits less than 600 volts
in dry conditions).
Gloves with an EH rating of 00. (1000V with protector & bag)
Hardhat (type E) and visor or arc shield, depending upon voltage.
No synthetic clothing is to be worn during the test, only cotton
clothes (if there is an arc flash the heat of the flash will melt
synthetic clothes to your body)
Arc shielding protective outer clothing (coveralls or flame retardant
coat 50 long)
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Protect Yourself
Wear Personal
Protective Gear
(PPE) Whenever You
Open a Energized
Fire Pump
Controller!
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What is a Short Circuit Current (WITHSTAND) Rating?
The Controller is Subjected to a High Amperage Bolted Fault

Condition
After the Fault Clears the Controllers:

Door Remains Closed
Cables Remain Secure in Terminals
Power Circuit Integrity
Disconnect Switch Operates
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How does Firetrol Accomplish Withstand Ratings and

Provide Superior Operator Safety?
Firetrol Full Length

Welded Door Hinge
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How does Firetrol Accomplish Withstand Ratings

and Provide Superior Operator Safety?
Firetrol Three Point Door
Latch with Operators Quick
Access Door Handle
149
How does Firetrol Accomplish Withstand Ratings

and Provide Superior Operator Safety?
Firetrol Disconnect &

Circuit Breaker Assembly
w/ Bus Bar
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NFPA Code Drives Change
Better and Safer Fire

Protection is the result.
The next several slides

illustrate the tremendous
and positive changes that
have occurred due to
NFPA requirements.
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Older Design
Controllers
Required the Startup or Service
Technician Take
AMP/Voltage
Readings Inside the
Panel.
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Metering Screen
Simple, Safe and Accurate

3 phase amps and volts are
displayed
Digital
True RMS
Accurate
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Simultaneous Display of 3 phase

volts and amps

Pressure Actuated Switches
Old Design Utilized Mercury and

Adjustment Knobs That Required
You to Have Enclosure Door
Open.
TODAY:
You Set Pressure Digitally with the

Operator Interface on the Outside
of the Enclosure Door
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Older Style
Pressure
Switches
Required the
Technician to
work inside live
panels.
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Pump Room Procedures - Inspection
Physical Damage, both internal and external, to the controller during

shipment, storage, or installation.
Pump room too congested.
Controller out of sight line with pump.
Auxiliary loads such as jockey pump, lighting and heating circuits cannot be
connected anywhere inside of the controllers enclosure.
Unsafe Location for Controller

Controller mounted on a flammable surface.
Controller located such that breaking or leaking pipes could damage the
controller.
Controller mounted at the low end of the pump room, when the drain is at the high
end.
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Field Modified Controllers
Field Modifications Made by Job Site Personnel May Not Meet The
Requirements of UL and/or FM.
Unauthorized Modifications May Void Manufacturers Warranty.
Only Factory Authorized Personnel Should Make Modifications to
the Controllers.
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Voltage Incompatibility
Job Site Voltage is Different Than That Specified on the Customer

Order.
Usually discovered very late at the job site, well after the
controller has shipped.
Installing personnel may attempt to change controller voltage
by reconfiguring the control circuit transformer.
NFPA 20 requires the contactor coil voltage to be the same as line

voltage. Damage to the controller will result if incorrect voltage is
applied to the controller.
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Protective Service Devices
Electrical feeder circuit protective devices (circuit breakers or fused

disconnects) are required by NFPA20 to be sized at 6 times full
load amps (locked rotor amps) plus the full load amps of all
connected devices.
These devices are required to be monitored.
NFPA 20 and NEC 70 do not require these devices, some local

AHJs do.
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Field Wiring
Wire Size Too Large

Wire Size that is too large to fit into the controllers LINE terminals.
Usually caused by the electrical designer or installing personnel
selecting wire size based on 6 times full load amperage rating of service
protective devices.
Lug (terminal) sized based on 125% of full load amps (FLA).
Wire Size Too Small

Some installations with long distance between service transformer and
controller will require wire larger than 125% to accommodate line loss.
Code allows for a junction box electrically upstream of the controller
where wire size reduction can be accomplished.
Reductions inside the controller constitute a junction.
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Field Wiring
Field electrical connections at the controller LINE and LOAD

terminals are found mechanically loose or inadequately torqued,
posing a potential safety hazard.
Mechanically loose terminations in motor conduit box.
Service wiring not in approved conduit or of sufficient fire rating.

Conduit must be rigid, liquid tight flexible or type MI cable with 1
hour fire rating.
Pump room and electrical switching room exempt from fire
rating.
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Electric Motor Wiring
Motor Winding Connections Incorrectly Field Connected for Correct Line

Service Voltage
Motor Winding Connections Incorrectly Field Connected for Type of

Starting Full Voltage or Reduced Voltage Type
Insufficient Wiring Run Between a Reduced Voltage Controller and Motor

(For Example: Wye Delta Requires Six Motor Leads)
Frequently, electrical plans show three phases which installing
personnel interpret as three wires.
Similarly, some electrical plans are one line diagrams and do not
detail the wiring between motor and controller.
Inadequate insulation materials on field wiring at lead terminations in

motor conduit box. Presents the chance for phase to phase or phase to
ground short circuit.
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Diesel Engine Controllers
Verify Correct Voltage 120VAC or 220VAC has been supplied to controller.
Verify 12VDC or 24VDC System
Verify Electrician Has Wired Between Fire Pump Controller Terminal Strip
and Engine Control Box.
Electronic Engines Now Require Terminals 301, 302 be Interconnected to

Monitor ECM Failure
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Verify Remote Alarm Contacts Are Monitored
Electric controllers
Pump run
Power or Phase failure
Phase reversal
Transfer switches
Transfer switch in emergency position
Transfer switch isolation switch open
Diesel Controllers
Engine Running
Main Switch Mis-Set
Common Engine Trouble
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Sensing Lines
Each Control Panel including a Jockey Pump Control Must Have Their Own
Dedicated Sensing Line.
Incorrect Size or Material:

Sensing Line is to be Minimum
Acceptable Materials: Solid Copper, Brass or Stainless Steel
Unacceptable Materials Include Black or Galvanized Pipe, Soft Copper, Plastic
Missing Reverse Installed Check Valves or Orifice unions.

Two are Required, a Minimum of 5 feet Apart with 3/32 inch Holes.
Missing or Improperly Installed Gauge and Test Drain Provisions.
Shutoff Valves Installed in Series with the Pressure Switch/Transducer.
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Pump Room Procedures Controller Set-up
Basic Settings
Date / Time
Pressure Start & Stop/Reset
Type of Shutdown (Automatic or Manual)
Minimum Run Timer (if used)
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Who Lists Equipment?

NFPA Controllers and Mark II

Basic Types of Pump Controllers:

Controller per NFPA-20

Controller per NFPA20

This is the single most important statement in the presentation.

Specific Component or Design

Circuit Breakers: See NFPA20 10.4.3 thru 10.4.4

Service Entrance Ratings See NFPA20 10.1.2.4

Short Circuit Current Ratings: See NFPA 20

Motor Contactors: See NFPA 20 10.4.5

Starting Circuits: See NFPA20 10.5

Pressure Sensing Devices: See NFPA20

Circuit Breaker Type

Controller per NFPA-20

Fire Pump Circuit Breaker

Fire pump controller circuit

Isolating switch and circuit

Circuit Breaker Trip Curve

Component - Design Differences Include:

Circuit Breakers: See NFPA20 10.4.3 thru 10.4.4

Service Entrance Ratings

Short Circuit Current Ratings: See NFPA 20

Motor Contactors: See NFPA 20 10.4.5

Starting Circuits: See NFPA20 20 10.5

Pressure Sensing Devices: See NFPA20

Service Entrance Rating

Controller per NFPA-20

MDB or Main Distribution Board

This is the typical installation method for electrical

MDB or Main Distribution Board

This is the preferred method as specified in the NFPA-20 Document.

This method ensures that the controllers line voltage protective

Component - Design Differences Include:

Circuit Breakers: See NFPA20 10.4.3 thru 10.4.4

Service Entrance Ratings

Short Circuit Current Ratings: See NFPA 20

Motor Contactors: See NFPA 20 10.4.5

Starting Circuits: See NFPA20 10.5

Pressure Sensing Devices: See NFPA20

Short Circuit Current Rating

Controller per NFPA-20

What is a Short Circuit Current Rating?

After the Fault Clears the Controllers:

Component - Design Differences Include:

Circuit Breakers: See NFPA20 10.4.3 thru 10.4.4

Service Entrance Ratings

Short Circuit Current Ratings: See NFPA 20 9.2.2.4

Motor Contactors: See NFPA 20 10.4.5

Starting Circuits: See NFPA20 10.5

Pressure Sensing Devices: See NFPA20 10.5.2.1.1

Controller per NFPA-20

Wye Delta Open

Specific Component or Design Differences Include: