CLARKE FIRE PUMP DRIVERS

Typical System Performance

With Pressure Limiting Driver (PLD)
500 GPM, 160 PSI System Design Pressure
with 170 PSI Factory Set Pressure

240
3600
230 3400

220 3200

210 3000
RPM
System Over 2800
200
Pressure Region
Head - PSI

System Pressure Limit

2600
190

RPM
2400
180
2200
170 System Pressure
2000
160
Pressure Limiting 1800
150 Control Range
1600
140 PLD ON 35psi Suct
1400
PLD OFF 35psi Suct
130 PLD OFF 35psi RPM 1200
PLD ON 35psi RPM
120 1000
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800

Flow - GPM

PLD Benefits
• Controls System Over-Pressure while meeting NFPA 20 (2003).

• Controls System Over-Pressure without any device in the main supply line, where a failure
condition of a device in the main supply line could interrupt the water supply.

• Saves design time by eliminating multiple engine/pump combinations as previously necessary.

A simple calculation verifies the Clarke PLD equipped engine will keep the sprinkler grid
from exceeding the system pressure limit.

• Reduces the quantity of pressure control valves on high rise applications by limiting the
maximum pressure applied to the sprinkler system.

• Enables the use of pumps with steeper rise to shut off pressure curves. Steeper pump curves
typically require less horsepower which can reduce the total cost of fire protection.

• Eliminates the discharge of water from the pressure relief valve during the weekly pump test.

LISTED meets
513Y
NFPA-20 FM approved
1333
Requirements

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Pressure Limiting Driver (PLD) Summary

• The Clarke PLD equipped engine is a UL/FM* certified diesel engine fire pump driver
which reduces pump speed to limit the maximum pump discharge pressure to prevent
over-pressurization of the sprinkler system.

• The Clarke PLD equipped engine has three different factory settings: 100 psi (maximum
pressure held between 100-110 psi), 170 psi (maximum pressure held between 170-175
psi) and 240 psi (maximum pressure held between 240-250 psi).

• The PLD senses sprinkler system water pressure, via a sensing line connected to the
pump discharge pipe (between the pump flange and the discharge check valve), and
physically moves the engine throttle to manage engine speed.

• A PLD model engine requires a controller equipped with visible and audible alarms to
comply with NFPA 20 (2003) Par 12.4.1.3 (8).

• When using a Clarke PLD equipped engine, NFPA 20 (2003) requires the installation of a
pressure relief valve.

* cUL Listing Pending

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Application Notes

• During commissioning, the PLD device is turned off in order to verify the performance of
the pump on the pump curve. Therefore fittings with the appropriate pressure rating need
to be used from the pump discharge flange to and including the gate/butterfly discharge
valve.

• Each engine has a minimum rpm it can operate. In order to determine if the Clarke PLD
equipped engine can reduce enough pressure for an installation, each job will need to be
reviewed either using the “PLD Calculator,” found on our website, www.clarkefire.com, or
by filling out the PLD Application Form and faxing to Justin Strousse at 513-771-0726 or
by e-mailing [email protected] for review. Clarke must receive a copy of the
completed PLD Application Form or a copy of the PLD Calculator form with the order.

NFPA 20 (2003) Language for Use and Acceptability of

Variable Speed Pressure Limiting Control

3.3.45 “Variable Speed Pressure Limiting Control. A speed control system used to limit the
total discharge pressure by reducing the pump driver speed from the rated speed.”

5.7.4.3.1 “Variable speed pressure limiting control drivers, as defined in this standard, are
acceptable to meet the requirements of 5.7.4.1.”

5.7.4.1 “The net pump shutoff (churn) pressure plus the maximum static suction pressure,
adjusted for elevation, shall not exceed the pressure for which the system components are
rated.”

5.7.4.2 “Pressure relief valves shall not be used as a means to meet the requirements of
5.7.4.1.”

5.18.1.3 “Where a variable speed pressure limiting control driver is installed, a pressure relief
valve shall be installed.”

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Pressure Limiting Drive Models Available (HP/kw) @ RPM
PLD Model Numbers 1760 2100 2350 2600 2800 3000 3300 3600
VMFP-04HN-P1 55 / 41 56 / 42 56 / 42 60 / 45
VMFP-04HT-P1 80 / 60 83 / 62 86 / 64 87 / 65
VMFP-06HT-P1 104 / 78 115 / 86 120 / 90 115 / 86
VMFP-T6HT-P1 135 / 101 140 / 104 143 / 107 145 / 108
VMFP-L6HR-P1 155 / 116 160 / 119 163 / 122 165 / 123
VMFP-T6HR-P1 160 / 119 175 / 131 180 / 134 185 / 138
JU4H-UF10-P1 41 / 31 51 / 38 55 / 41
JU4H-UF12-P1 55 / 41 59 / 44
JU4H-UF20-P1 60 / 45 67 / 50 72 / 54
JU4H-UF22-P1 72 / 54 75 / 56
JU4H-UF30-P1 64 / 48 79 / 59 85 / 63
JU4H-UF32-P1 85 / 63 85 / 63
JU4H-UF40-P1 94 / 70 105 / 78 106 / 79
JU4H-UF42-P1 106 / 79 106 / 79
JU4H-UF50-P1 110 / 82 130 / 97 127 / 95
JU4H-UF52-P1 127 / 95 127 / 95
JU6H-UF30-P1 140 / 104 160 / 119 160 / 119
JU6H-UF32-P1 160 / 119 160 / 119
JU6H-UF50-P1 183 / 137 210 / 157 210 / 157
JU6H-UF52-P1 210 / 157 210 / 157
JU6H-UF60-P1 200 / 149 240 / 179 240 / 179
JU6H-UF62-P1 240 / 179 240 / 179
JW6H-UF30-P1 265 / 198 275 / 205 275 / 205
JW6H-UF40-P1 290 / 216 300 / 224 300 / 224
JW6H-UF50-P1 300 / 224 340 / 254 350 / 261
JW6H-UF60-P1 360 / 268 375 / 280 360 / 268

Note:
All Clarke PLD Equipped Engines are available at:
• 100 psi factory set point (100 - 110 PSI working range)
• 170 psi factory set point (170 - 175 PSI working range)
• 240 psi factory set point (240 - 250 PSI working range).

CLARKE
www.clarkefire.com Fire Protection Products
CLARKE Fire Protection Products, Inc. CLARKE UK, Ltd.
3133 E. Kemper Rd. Grange Works, Lomond Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 Coatbridge, ML5-2NN
United States of America United Kingdom
Tel +1-513-771-2200 Fax +1-513-771-0726 Tel +44-1236-429946 Fax +44-1236-427274

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