Fire Pump Idiot Proofing
Fire Pump Idiot Proofing
Fire Pump Idiot Proofing
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ISOLATION VALVE
It is a valve in a system that stops the flow
of water to a given location, usually
for maintenance or safety purposes.
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FIRE PUMP
It is a part of a fire protection system. The pump
intake is connected to the fire tank. The pump
provides water flow at a higher pressure to the
sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes.
FIRE PUMP
Example of burnt fire pump due to lack of
water in the fire tank.
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FIRE TANK
A water reservoir intended for the event of a
fire.
BACK
JOCKEY PUMP
It is a small apparatus that works together with a fire
pump as part of a fire-protection system. It is designed
to keep the pressure in the system elevated to a specific
level when the system is not in use, so that the fire
pump doesn't have to run all the time.
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GATE VALVE
A valve that either allows or prohibits the flow
of hydraulic fluid. The gate valve consists of a
plate-like obstruction that is raised and lowered
into place to control the flow of hydraulic fluid.
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FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
It provides for misalignment of the shafts or to
introduce mechanical flexibility and to alter the
vibration characteristics of the motor.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
Damage flexible connector can cause harm to
your pump.
Also it can cause flooding in the pump room.
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CHECK VALVE
It is a valve that normally allows fluid or gas to
flow through it in only one direction.
BACK
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
It is a valve designed to open at a
predetermined pressure value.
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ALARM CHECK VALVE
A check valve located in the riser of fire
protection system that sounds an alarm when
water begins to pass through it.
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SPRINKLER HEAD
An outlet on a sprinkler system which covers a
radius of 3m. Each sprinkler head must have a
maximum distance of 6m with each other.
SPRINKLER PRESSURE HEAD
Rule of thumb:
1m=1.39psi
Formula:
Pressure=height(1.39)+60psi
Note:
60psi is the standard pressure inside the
sprinkler system.
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CROSS MAIN VALVE
It is a valve that normally allows or restrict fluid
or gas to flow
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SUPERVISORY and FLOW SWITCH
The function of a water flow switch is to detect
water flow in the sprinkler system, usually
during a fire event, to send a signal to FDAS to
activate the alarm devices in the property
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SIGHT GLASS
A sight glass or water gauge is a transparent tube
through which the operator of a tank can observe
the level of liquid contained within.
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DRAIN VALVE
A drain valve is a mechanical device used to
release excess or unwanted liquids from the pipe
line.
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STEP 1
BY-PASS
VALVE-
always
“NORMALLY
CLOSED”
except
during
testing
GOING TO TANK
STEP 3
Close the MAIN ISOLATION VALVE. This
valve is located at the alarm check valve.
MAIN
ISOLATION
VALVE
AUXIALIARY
DRAIN
ALARM CHECK
VALVE
STEP 4
Activate the fire pump by pressing the
START BUTTON. This button is at the
control panel.
OPERATING
LEVER
START
BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
STEP 5
Let the pump run for about 10 minutes,
observe parameters in the DISPLAY PANEL,
if your panel does not have display, measure
parameters manually.
OPERATING
LEVER
DISPLAY
START BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
STEP 5 continued
• Observe the motor for over-heating.
• Observe excessive heating of pump shaft,
pump casing and mechanical seal or
packing.
• Observe for unecessary leaks from the
PUMP CASING
pump.
IMPELLER
MECHANICAL
SEAL / PUMP SHAFT
PACKING
SAFETY REMINDERS
BY-PASS
VALVE-
always
“NORMALLY
CLOSED”
except
during
testing
GOING TO TANK
STEP 3
Close the MAIN ISOLATION VALVE. This
valve is located at the alarm check valve.
MAIN
ISOLATION
VALVE
AUXIALIARY
DRAIN
ALARM CHECK
VALVE
STEP 4
Deactivate the JOCKEY PUMP
CONTROLLER, use either main switch or
selector switch.
AUXILIARY
DRAIN
STEP 5 continued
Upon release of water, pressure decrease
can be monitored through the CONTROL
PANEL or ALARM CHECK VALVE.
SYSTEM
PRESSURE
GAUGE PRESSURE
GAUGE –
pressure
should be 0
if pump is
not
running.
STEP 6
Based on the standard of Bureau of Fire
(BFP) it is not practical to have an automatic
cut-off / shut-off
OPERATING LEVER
STEP 8
Close BY-PASS VALVE and re-open the
MAIN ISOLATING VALVE to put the system
in service.
STEP 9
Record parameters and test results at FIRE
PUMP PM CHECKLIST.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
PREPARED BY:
RENEGADE CUISON
TOD – H.O.