Fire Pumps - Fire Defence Servicing

Testing and inspection of fire pumps where applicable

Ensure water storage tank is full prior to testing the pumps.
Check oil levels.
Check coolant level where applicable.
Check fuel level before and after testing and top up where required.
Check all pumphouse valves are in the correct orientation.
Check battery electrolyte levels and specific gravity.
Test jockey pump cut in and cut out pressures via the test facility and record the pressures.
Test electric pump cut in pressure and record the pressure.
Run pump for a minimum of 10 minutes checking to ensure water is flowing freely from the minimum flow line.
Record delivery pressure and visually check pump for leaks, vibration and other defects.
Stop pump and restart with manual start if applicable.
Stop pump and ensure that supply healthy lamp is illuminated.
Test diesel pump cut in pressure and record the pressure.
Run pump for a minimum of 30 minutes checking to ensure water is flowing freely from the cooling line/minimum flow line.
Monitor engine temperature, oil pressure and cooling system whilst pump is running.
Record delivery pressure and visually check pump set for leaks, vibration and other defects.
Stop pump and restart with manual start and run for a further 2 minutes.
Stop pump and record hours run as detailed on the meter.
Ensure that panel and battery chargers are functioning correctly.
Check all pumphouse valves are in the correct orientation
Please note it is not recommended to leave pumps running whilst unattended.

Change diesel engine oil and carry out minor service to pumps.
A full flow test on the pumps to nominal duty should be carried out and pressure, flow and engine speed/load current should be recorded.
Pump start level switches in header tanks should be tested for correct operation.
Secondary electrical supplies from diesel generators or other sources should be tested for correct operation.
Carry out major service of pumps – including changing fuel filters, oil filters and engine oil. Air filters should be cleaned.

A failed to start test should also be carried out and then the pump should be started manually.
Pump suction strainers, settling chambers and screens should be inspected and cleaned if required.
Diesel driven fire pumps – replace air cleaner, batteries (not ni-cad) belts, coolant hoses, coolant and thermostat.

Diesel driven fire pumps – replace air cleaner, batteries (not ni-cad) belts, coolant hoses, coolant and thermostat.

Pump suction tanks for single supplies – inspected (tanks with no corrosion protection).