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Introduction
DPCT IOM InsTruCTIOn OPeraTIOn Manual
MN124018EN January 2023 www.eaton.com
1. Introduction
1.1 Safety
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects
associated with the installation, application, operation,
and maintenance of the DPCT Fire Pump Controller. It is
provided as a guide for authorized and qualified personnel
only in the selection and application of the DPCT Controller.
If further information is required by the purchaser regarding
particular installation, application, or maintenance activity,
please contact an authorized EATON sales agent or the
installing contractor.
1.2 Warranty
No warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties
of fitness for a particular purpose of merchantability, or
warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade,
are made regarding the information, recommendations
and descriptions contained herein. In no event will EATON
be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort
(including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any
special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss
whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of
use of equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital,
loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing
power facilities, or claims against the purchaser of user by
its customers resulting from the use of the information and
descriptions contained herein.
1.3 Safety precautions
All safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must
be strictly observed in the installation, operation, and
maintenance of this device.
CAUTION
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL
PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR APPLICATION OF THE
EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS
SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM ANY WORK
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST
BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
1.4 Product overview
The DPCT Controller is a comprehensive, multi-function
microprocessor-based Diesel Fire Pump Controller.
Designed to meet the needs of markets worldwide, the
DPCT controller meets the requirement of and is certified
by the following authorities: Underwrites Laboratories (UL),
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), Complies with
UL 218, Factory Mutual 1321/1323 (FM), ANSI/NFPA 20,
National Electrical Code (NEC), and meets the requirements
for U.S.B. / C.B.C Seismic approvals.
Refer to Appendix O for additional assembly information.