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Fire PumpsNorman Rider2018-11-08T22:01:24+00:00

Testing and inspection of fire pumps where applicable
Weekly routines
- 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.
Monthly routines
- Check electrolyte level of all batteries.
- Check battery charging voltage and ensure it has not changed.
- Check fire pump panels for operation.
Six monthly routines
- 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.
Annual routines
- 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.
Other routines
2 Yearly
- Diesel driven fire pumps – replace air cleaner, batteries (not ni-cad) belts, coolant hoses, coolant and thermostat.
3 Yearly
- Pump suction tanks for single supplies – inspected (tanks with no corrosion protection).
4 Yearly
- Pump suction tanks with corrosion protection inspected.
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