Electricdiesel fire pump check list march 2014 2 a 312 gauge having a rating of at least 200 psi and a range of at least twice the working pressure of the pump near discharge casing discharge piping properly sized. Sensing lines most commonly the pump controller is connected to the fire protection system by means of piping know as a sensing or pilot line. Three number of pump one number main electric end suction pump of 2280 lpm at 60 m head, one number a diesel standby split casing pump for hydrant system of 2280 lpm at 60 m head and jockey pump for system pressurization of 180 lpm at 60 m. We have a fire pump with controller and ats as an integrated unit. In case of small leakages the jockey pump starts automatically when the pressure is lower than the pressure set on the pressure. So these jockey pumps are in operation for 24 hoursday. Electricdiesel fire pump check list north carolina. The pump provides water flow at a higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. Fire pump parts are ready to be shipped immediately from our manufacturer directly to you. Jockey and source a apsad compact electrical packaged skids include one or two close coupled pumps, all electrical panels, pressure switches and over pressure tank. Also they recommend that jockey to be sized with 10 psi 0. There is a small guy riding on top of or above a large horse.
The test pressure is to be upto 2 times the maximum working pressure of the pump, but in no case less than 250 psi 1724 kpa to ensure no rupture or leakage through the castings at the test pressure. Fire pump overview fire pump unit defined a fire pump is a device that provides the required water flow and pressure for a fire protection system. Comparison to an operating manual of a similar fire station for refinery, noted to comply with nfpi regulations in general, results in following. This is the auxiliary pump or jockey pump that is connected to the booster or fire pump for a sprinkler or fire standpipe system. With the through the door display you can monitor the system pressure, the motor volts, amps, power, and even the motor speed. Installation and operating instructions horizontal split case fire pumps.
The plugin is a direct link to our bim product catalog to search and download revit family files into you revit project. Brochures and data sheets for fire pump controllers. The pump shall be hydrostatically tested and run tested prior to shipment. There is brochures and data sheets for emerson firetrol fta550f xg jockey pump controller available here for reading and downloading. 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 doesnt have to run all the time and the system doesnt go off randomly. The grundfos plugin for autodesk revit integrates grundfos bim download center into revit.
Tornatech jockey pump controllers are built to nema industrial standards and are ul. Pentair aurora fire pumps and packaged systems fire. These drawings are a suggested arrangement and are issued for information purposes only. A jockey pump is there to keep the pressure up in the pipe due to leaks and such, but has nothing to do with the actual operation of the fire pump during a fire. Aurora is a reknowned supplier of pumps and pump systems used in a variety of commercial, fire suppression, hvac, industrial, marine, oil and gas and municipalwater treatment markets and applications throughout the world. Since the activation of the large flow main fire pump. Jockey pumps are small, motor driven pumps used in conjunction with main fire pumps to compensate. That small guy on the horse is referred to as a jockey. If you have any questions feel free to contact us through questionsanswers page. Fire controller ss en12845 ss 883001 structions insta 900. A jockey pump is a small pump connected to a fire sprinkler system in order to maintain a certain pressure in the sprinkler system, and sized to ensure that if a. Hence a jockey pump is an important part of the fire pumps control system.
Jockey jockey fire suction discharge pump casing date name pump press. Depending on the product, such as rotating assemblies and jockey pumps, there may be a 2 to 3 week lead. Source b electrical units apsad baseplate mounted, main pump available with an electric motor, semi. The grundfos plugin supports autodesk revit versions 2015 to 2020. Full voltage is applied to the motor as soon as the controller is actuated, and the motor supplies its rated torque. Jockey pump is set such that it starts at low pressure in header and stop at high pressure to maintain the desire pressure in the network. For proper wire sizing, refer to the national electrical code, nfpa 70. Other piping system ancillaries such as suction and delivery headers, air. The other is a low flow, high head jockey pump which keeps the system pressurized during normal nonfire conditions. Batteries light is on or the battery failure lights is off. A jockey pump is sized for a flow less than the flow to one sprinkler in order to ensure a system pressure drop.
Vertical turbine jockey pump section 932 page 404 date july 20 supersedes section 932 page 404 dated june 2001 aurora fire pumps vertical jockey pumps b, d, f series. The pump intake is either connected to the public underground water supply piping, or a static water source e. Notify the alarm company that testing is complete and alarms can be restored to normal service. Mp15 jockey pump controller service entrance rated. Operational pressure range opr of jockey pump no 1. We are not looking to feed any other load except jockey pump which is associated with that fire pump. The jockey pump, an important part of a fire pump system. These problems are all solved with a variable speed jockey pump controller. The jockey pump is usually a vertical multistage pump, electrical drive, dimen sioned to keep the system pressurized, controlled by a pressure switch, com pensating pressure variations resulting from small leaks in the installation. Thats not typically a function you would worry about during a short power outage.
A fire pump and tank with a selfcontained water supply can be used either to supplement. Selector switch for jockey pump sa1 the switch is used to stop the jockey pump after a manual or automatic start position 0 and to select the operating mode. Led display high visibility red superbright led four full digits 0. Jockey pump for fire pump system jockey pump for fire pump system tinotoro electrical op. As soon as the sprinklers are activated and water is consumed, the pressure in the discharge pipe is reduced. In aut position the jockey pump is in automatic mode and in man position in manual mode to start the jockey pump for a test. After shutting the pump down, reopen any valves that were shut to run the test. Manual operation hand, by a handoffauto selector switch, is independent of the pressure. Be sure to consult the appropriate field connection diagram see page 7 or 8.
Baldorreliance fire pump motors are designed for use on fire pumps installed per nfpa20. Item status yes no na batteries voltage is reading normal. Each pump is tested hydrostatically for not less than 5 minutes. The auxiliary jockey pump controller, if required and specified on the plans and specifications, shall be factory assembled, wired, and tested and specifically designed for this type of service.
The jockey pump is not as mundane as many engineers, contractors, and installers would have you believe. System options include test headers, flow loops, city bypass loops, jockey pumps, an array of controllers and much, much more. A jockey pump, or a pressuremaintenance pump, is a small apparatus that works together with a fire pump as part of a fireprotection sprinkler system. This controller shall be ul listed, and shall be of the same manufacturer as the main fire pump controller. Each cad and any associated text, image or data is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with any company, organization or realworld item, product, or good it may purport to portray. The pump shall be hydrostatically tested at a pressure of not less than one and onehalf times the. Gain system design advantages by leveraging our expertise in evolving standards and local fire codes. So just look at the list and choose manual for emerson fire pump controllers firetrol fta550f xg jockey pump controller. Operating philosophy of a group of fire pump industrial. A jockey pump, also know as a pressure maintenance pump, maintains the pressure in the fire sprinkler system to. Jockey pumps are variable speed pumps used in conjunction with the main water. These compact vfd jockey pump controllers are available from 1 to 3 hp, with 3 phase voltages ranging between 200 and 480 vac, 5060 hz. Return the pump controller to the automatic start position and turn on the jockey pump. These open drip proof motors are for use in relatively clean and dry environments.
If the stop pressure is reached the jockey pump stops again. Built per 1590 series nfpa 20 single stage inline fire. Rearrange individual pages or entire files in the desired order. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler systems water supply and powered by electric, diesel or steam.
The pump shall have a bronze impeller, bronze case wear ring, packing gland and shaft sleeve. Except for no test header requirement, a jockey pump has the same basic components as the main fire pump. Pressure pressure packing relief valve timer on off on temp operating 1. If the underground piping leaks excessively, jockey pump sizing must be increased to the maximum permitted. Performance curves for the series 50 hz modelsize r. The pump manufacturer, armstrong pumps, recommends, as a rule of thumb, to size the jockey for about 1 % of the rated flow of the main fire water pump. Ac fire pump systems design and custom build a wide range of fire pump products and turnkey systems for commercial and industrial applications, including prefabricated packages and house units that meet every fire protection need. Ac fire pump xylem applied water systems united states. Use the download button below or simple online reader. Digital display the xtjp and xtjy jockey pump controllers are supplied standard with a digital panel meter that indicates the current pressure and stop and start pressure set points. This product is a replacement part for the patterson pm jockey pumps. In that system, jockey pumps are installed without any pressure sensing lines no pressure actuated switches. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. The jockey pump jp or pressure maintenance pumps pmp as.
Also, remember that the election of the jockey depends of the longitude, size, type and leaks of the underground piping. Refer to contract sections 035 and 01780a of the specific. A jockey pump, also known as a pressuremaintenance pump, is a small apparatus that works together with a fire pump as part of a fireprotection sprinkler system. Jockey pumps are typically small multistage centrifugal pumps, and do not have to. We are looking to feed the jockey pump from load side of the ats but nec section 695. Since the jockey pump is not required to be listed, the control valves and check valve are not required to be listed. But nfpa 20 states that there must be pressure sensing line at the discharge line of. Pentair auroras commitment to fire suppression system performance and quality service goes beyond just 100 years of perfecting fire pump design. Jockey pumps are a low cost yet essential component of a fire pump sprinkler system. Insure that the pump operates for at least 10 minutes for electric motordriven pumps or 30 minutes for diesel enginedriven pumps. B jockey pump sensing line c fire pump controller d jockey pump controller c d a b january 2009 from supply to system f e fire pumps.
Typically the jockey pump is sized to 1% of the fire pumps rated flow. Refer to this manual and drawings to determine the seismic mounting. On the next page you will be able to read or download pdf file. Each pump, including the jockey pump, shall have its own.
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 doesnt have to run all the time and the system. Installation and operation instructions peerless pump. One is the main fire pump which delivers large volumes of water to the fire standpipe system in case of fire. The image shows a jockey pump placed close to the main firewater pump. Jockey pump for fire pump system electrical engineering. Save valuable time in the selection and evaluation of pumps and systems with our userfriendly. With 100 years of experience, aurora provides consistent, quality manufacturing and performance. On a fire protection system requiring a fire pump, there is a small pump that maintains pressure above the pressure settings of the larger fire pump.
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