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Effective October 2007
Installation & Maintenance
Manual for Diesel Engine
Fire Pump Controller
In order to familiarize yourself with the FD100 Diesel Controller, please read this instruction manual
thoroughly and carefully. Retain the manual for future reference.
1.
Installation and Mounting
Carefully unpack the diesel controller and inspect
thoroughly.
The controller should be located as close as is
practical to the engine it controls and shall be
within sight of the diesel engine and batteries,
preferably ten feet or less.
The FD100 controller is designed for wall
mounting using the mounting brackets on the top
and bottom of the unit. The controller is not free-
standing and must be bolted securely to a wall.
Refer to the dimension drawing (Figure #3) in this
manual for dimensional data.
The enclosure should be mounted with fastening
devices capable of supporting 105lbs/48kg.
2.
Electrical Connections
All electrical connections should meet national and
local electrical codes and standards.
The controller should be located or so protected
that it will not be damaged by water escaping from
pumps or pump connections. Current carrying
parts of controllers shall be a minimum of
12 inches (305 mm) above the floor level.
•
Verify all data on the nameplate such as
catalog number, polarity of grounding, AC
line, battery voltage and system pressure.
•
Inspect all electrical connections, components
and wiring for any visible damage and correct
as necessary. Ensure that all electrical
connections are tightened before being
energized.
•
Refer to the appropriate field connection
drawing affixed to the enclosure door, for all
wiring information pertaining to the incoming
AC power supply, batteries and engine wiring.
•
Install necessary conduit using proper methods
and tools.
•
Terminals 1 through 12, located on the lower
terminal block, are for interconnection to the
respective terminals on the diesel engine
terminal block.
•
Incoming AC line voltage is clearly marked
L,N and GD (ground) located on the lower
terminal block.
•
Terminals 16 through 31, located on the lower
terminal block, are for interconnection of all
remote alarm functions.
*Do not apply an AC voltage to these
terminals. Dry contact rating only.
•
Terminals 39 through 134, located on the
Relay Board, are for connection of all output
relay functions. These terminals are of the pull-
apart variety for ease of wiring.
•
Input terminals on controller card are rated for
30 VDC.
2.1
Wire Sizes
•
For control wiring, use #14 AWG wire for all
electrical connections except battery
connections.
•
For battery connection, terminals
6, 7, 8
and
11,
use the following:
#10 AWG:
0' to 25' (7.62 m)
# 8 AWG:
25' to 50' (15.2 m)
NOTE: All field connections and AC wiring must be
brought into the enclosure through the lower
right or bottom right side ONLY (refer to label
affixed inside enclosure),
*OTHERWISE WARRANTY IS VOID.*