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INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FIRE PUMPS - NF-VTP SERIES
Ref. No. NFVTP-IOM/
2016
/V.
02
7. MAINTENANCE
6.4. Field Acceptance Test Form for Fire Pump Set
7.1. Weekly Inspection And Testing
The purpose of the weekly fire pump inspection and test is to ensure the fire pump is in an operation condition free of
physical damage and is capable of providing continuous delivery for required fire protection demands. An additional
purpose of the weekly test is to detect deficiencies that may not be obvious by visual inspection.
7.2. Visual Inspection
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Check the power indicating light on the controller to verify that there is power to the pump
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Make sure that the temperature in the pump room is not less than
40
°F (
70
°F for diesel engines without
heaters) during colder months.
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Check ventilating louvers to make sure that they are free to operate.
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Check pump discharge valves to make ensure that they are open.
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Examine piping, fitting, and connections for any physical damage or leakage.
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Check discharge gauge to make sure that the pressure reading is normal.
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Check the system pressure gauge to ensure that the system pressure reading is normal.
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Make sure that the test header valves are closed in properly.
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Check pressure sensing line leakage and block (open drain valve and check block).
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Check free rotation of the pumps.
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Check to make sure the phase reversal alarm pilot light is off.
Electric motor driven fire pump set
Rated Capacity
Speed
(RPM)
Capacity
(GPM)
Volts
Amps
Head
(PSI)
Shut off
1
Rated Flow
2
150
% of rated
flow
3
Pump Model:
Sl. No.:
Rated capacity
Speed
(RPM)
Capacity
(GPM)
Oil pressure
(PSI)
Water Temperature
(Deg. Celsius)
Cooling raw water
Pressure (PSI)
Head
(PSI)
Shut off
1
Rated Flow
2
150
% of rated
flow
3
Diesel engine driven fire pump set
Pump Model:
Sl. No.:
