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FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

REFERENCES

NFPA 13 – Automatic Sprinkler system.

NFPA 14 – Standpipe system.
NFPA 10 – Portable Fire Extinguishers.
NFPA-20 Automatic fire pumps and controllers
National electrical code

QUALITY ASSURANCE/ REGULATIONS

Use only those products specifically listed/approved for Fire protection services by BSI KITE
mark, LPCB, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated USA, Factory Mutual Testing Laboratories
USA or other approved agencies of international repute, where stipulated.

The fire fighting system works shall be carried out and equipment shall be in accordance with
the following and Conforming to the requirements of the following:

[Link] Defence Department

[Link] Fire Protection Association of USA
[Link] Standards
[Link] Electro technical Commission, British Standard Specifications, NEMA
Standards in the selection and installation of electrical components and systems.

SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work shall comprise the design, manufacture, transport, installation, testing and
commissioning and training of operators of the equipment required to constitute a complete and
working fire fighting installation as approved by Civil Defence for the building.

WET RISER SYSTEM

PUMPS
The pumping set shall be an approved type of pressurized unit, with capacities as shown on the
Drawings. Unit shall be complete with the two number pumps, one electric and one standby
diesel. Pumps shall be sized and constructed to satisfy the requirements of BS 5306: part 1:
1976. Both pumps shall be kept under pressure at all times. And as per specified

Fire Pumps and controllers shall be as per civil defence approval, incorporated for fire
protection services.

HOSE REELS - AUTOMATIC RECESS SWINGING FLUSH TYPE.

Furnish and install in position shown on the Drawings slim type automatic recess swinging flush
fitting reel with the drum being mounted on the inside of the door. The cabinet shall be double
and vertical. The doors shall have MDF board and knockouts shall be provided. The door fits
flush with the wall and shall be finished with 16 mm laminated white on both sides and all
edges. The door has a full-length recessed finger creep and narrow stainless steel architrave.
The maximum depth of cabinets shall be 250mm. Finish and aesthetics of cabinet shall be
approved by the Engineer.

The hose shall be of 25 mm diameter with a chrome plated brass jet/spray nozzle, which at all
time is left in the open position. All the internal components shall be made of brass of according
to BS 1490LM 16/24. In case of fire, by pulling the hose from reel turns the water on
automatically. The unit shall be complete with lock shield valve. PRV’s shall be adjusted to
maintain the flow of all hose reels. Hose reel drums shall be preferably stainless steel or epoxy
coated. Hose reel drums shall be 35 meter long if required in some areas.

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The rubber hose shall be 65mmx120 red colour longitudinally protected fire hose with efficient
density PNC/N/Rubber and synthetic reinforcement as integral part sealed pin holes rated
minimum working pressure of 14 bars. Robust heavy alloy coupling shall be bound and tested
in the factory. Binding shall be with corrosion deterrent material as per SS 6391 1983 type 3
hoses or DIN standard. Nozzle shall be made to M BS 1490 and fitted with inst. Adapter as per
BS 336-Fig 259 and shall have 3 settings of jet/fog/jet/on/off.
The words "FIRE HOSE" shall be written on the door.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
The Contractor shall include in his Tender for the complete design, installation, testing and
commissioning of the fire protection equipment detailed on the Tender drawings and in this
specification. The Contractor shall include for all labour, material, tools and tackle, complete
with all supports and fixings back to approved building structural members and all items
necessary for a complete, functional system operating in line with the design intent irrespective
of these items being explicitly mentioned or not.
The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying all dimensions and location of other services,
the correct setting out of the installation and fire protection equipment and coordination with the
Civil Defence Authority (ACDA) including obtaining approval of shop drawings and the
installation from (ACDA)

FIREWATER STORAGE:
Water required for extinguishing fire by sprinklers, hose reels and fire hoses shall be stored in
the water storage tanks in the Basement of the building. The source of water to these tanks
shall be the supply available from SEWA. A minimum volume of water is reserved in the RCC
tanks as shown on the Drawings.

SPRINKLER INSTALLATION:
The Specialist sub-Contractor shall design, supply, install, test and commission an automatic
we sprinkler system protecting the building.
The sprinkler installation shall be designed in accordance with NFPA-13 and current Civil
Defence Authority requirements.
Install breeching inlets on the ground floor as shown on the drawing and as required by the Civil
Defence Authority.
Two separate breeching inlets are shown on the drawings and shall be labelled WET RISER
AND SPRINKLER INLET. All necessary ACDA approvals shall be obtained by the sub-
Contractor forwarded to the Engineer for his approval.

All sprinkler heads shall (subject to Civil Defence Authority approval), operate at 68°C and shall
be FM approved. Higher actuation temperature may be recommended in certain location. The
specialist sub-Contractor shall check NFPN local CDA requirements and allow for such
sprinklers.
All fire fighting pipe work shall be painted with two coasts of approved paint.
OPERATION AND ATTENDANCE OF THE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
The Building Services Contractor shall be responsible for deploying his trained operators to
operate and maintain the fire protection system up to the time of handing over the installation.

RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

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Comply with all documentation requirements. In addition for all the fire protection system submit
Test and Inspection/approval records for all hose reels, fire cabinets, landing valves and the
Suppression Systems deployed in the Building.
Note: Fire Proofing Materials to be provided

1)Fire stop structural mortar ( Floor Penetration ) at Telephone and Electrical Rooms as
per BS 476

2)Fire Stop ( cable and cable tray penetration ,applying woven fiber glass with Fire stop 2
coat wherever cable Tray passed horizontally through L.V Room , Electrical Rooms

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

INSTALLATION CONTROL VALVE

System Isolating Valve: Cast Iron body, outside screw, with solid wedge and flanged ends and
UL/FM approved. The valve shall have a minimum working pressure of 175 psi. Use 300 psi
rated valves where applicable.

Alarm Check Valve: Cast Iron body, flap type construction with flanged ends, metered bypass
with ball valve for pressure maintenance flow, test and alarm flow parts, bolted access cover,
pressure gauges (as specified elsewhere) at inlet and outlet and UL/FM approved.

Test and Drain Valve: All bronze valve with screwed ends complete with metering orifice,
discharge turn dish etc.

Alarm Test Valve: All bronze ball valve with screwed ends, operating lever, engraved position
indicator attached to body.

Strainer: All bronze, Y type strainer with screwed ends, screwed cover and stainless steel
screen for alarm supply line.

Water Motor Alarm: The Gong, Gong Mount, and Water Motor Housing shall be fabricated from
corrosion resistant aluminium alloys. The bearing type shall be polymer drive bearings which do
not require lubrication, and the Gong shall be closely fitted to the Gong Mount to eliminate the
need for a separate cover.

Pressure Switch: The switch housing shall be weather proof and oil resistant. The cover shall
incorporate tamper resistant screws. It shall have normally closed/open contacts rated for 2.5
amps at 250 volts A/C.

Sprinkler Zone Control Valve Assembly / Automatic Zone Check Assembly

Provide UL listed automatic zone check assembly for supporting status monitoring, inspection, testing &
maintenance of each zones in sprinkler system where shown in the drawing as sprinkler zone control
valve assembly or automatic zone check assembly:

SPRINKLERS ASSEMBLY
The sprinkler heads shall be of the spray pattern installed in an upright position or pendant
position as may be required where indicated in the drawing.

Installed in areas with false ceiling: Provide Concealed pendent sprinkler as indicated in the
drawing. The sprinkler shall be glass bulb type and shall have UL / FM approval.

Installed in areas without false ceiling: Provide Upright / Pendant Sprinkler, Glass approved.

Horizontal Side Wall Sprinkler: The automatic sprinklers designed for installation along with a
wall or lintel. The sprinkler shall be glass bulb type and shall have UL / FM approval.

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Spare Sprinklers: A set of spare sprinkler heads shall be provided in a cabinet together with
sprinkler spanners as per NFPA-13 requirement for use in removing and installation of the
heads.

LANDING VALVES

Pressure Regulating Type

Use pressure reducing / regulating type landing valve shall be installed. The valves shall be
factory calibrated to supply minimum 250 US GPM at a pressure 4.5 to 7 bars (65 to 100 psig)
at the valve outlet. The valve shall be UL/FM approval.
The body shall be cast brass with 65 mm (2 ½ inch) diameter female threaded inlet, internal
pressure regulator and 65 mm (2 ½ inch) nom. Diameter female instantaneous outlet to BS
336.

FIRE CABINETS
A. Fire cabinets shall have fabricated sheet steel (as indicated in the drawing) enclosures. All
joints of the cabinet shall be welded and ground smooth. Hinges shall be solid, pin type
machined from steel rods and welded to cabinet and door. Door edges shall be boxed and shall
have recessed handle in stainless steel escutcheons. Cabinet shall manufacture by ISO9001
manufacturing company and duly certified e.g. LPCB and others. The Fire hose reel shall have
LPCB approval along with approval of the Interior Civil Defence Department.

Contents of fire cabinets: (FHC.)

1. 65 mm (2 ½ inch) nom. dia. Landing valve. 25mm (1 inch) nom. Diameter automatic hose
reel, 30m (100 feet) long with jet/spray nozzle suitable for 15 bars working pressure,
complete with lock shield type isolating valve. The Fire hose reel shall have LPCB
approval.
2. 5kg dry powder extinguisher
3. 6kg Co2 extinguisher
4. 65 mm Dia Hose with Nozzle

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

The Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers shall comply with BS EN3 standards. The cylinder shall
be made of high grade steel and shall have high gloss polyester finish. The cylinders shall be
tested to 250 bars. Provide C02 fire extinguishers of 5 Kg and the rating shall be 55B.

FIRE BRIGADE BREACHING INLETS

The inlet breeching piece shall be of horizontal pattern having a 100 mm/ 150mm flanged outlet
and 65 mm instantaneous male inlets complete with blank caps and chains. A non-return
(check) valve shall protect the inlet. The coupling shall comply with BS336. The breeching inlet
shall be housed box with wired glass door.

The inlet breeching shall be in accordance to B.S. 5041 pt 3 1975. The body of the inlet breech-
ing shall be made from spheroid graphite iron to B. S. 2789 and the outlet shall be from gun
metal/Brass to B. S. 1400LG

The inlet breeching piece shall be of horizontal pattern having a 100 mm flanged outlet and
65mm instantaneous male inlets complete with blank caps and chains.

The breeching piece shall be equipped with a 25mm drain valve to drain the riser. All enclosed
in an approved stainless steel flush box with wired glass glazed front panel and conspicuously
indicated by the words:

AUTOMATIC AIR RELIEF VALVES

Air release valve shall be made of copper alloy to BS: 1400. The valve shall be 1” size and
tested to 350 psi.

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FIRE PROTECTION VALVES

All Fire protection service valves (Gate valve, Check valves & Butterfly valves} shall be from
one source.

GATE VALVES:
Gate valve shall be non-rinsing type as indicated in the drawing. Sizes upto 2” and below shall
be threaded type. The valve body shall be cast bronze and wheel shall be cast iron. The valve
shall be UL listed and rated for 175 psi working pressure.

Sizes 2-1/2” and above shall be / non-rising Gate valves where indicated. The valve body shall
be cast iron. The valve shall be UL / FM approved and rated for 175 psi working pressure (or
200 / 250 psi where required).

Use gate valves. The valve body shall be cast iron and shall be designed & manufactured
according to AWWA standards.

CHECK VALVES:
Check valves shall be swinging type or split clapper type with flanged / grooved ends. The
valve body shall be cast iron. The valve shall be UL / FM approved and rated for 200 psi
working pressure (or 250 psi where required).

Use class 250 / 300 check valves where required. The valve body shall be cast steel and shall
be designed & manufactured according to AWWA standards.

BUTTERFLY VALVES:
Butterfly valves shall be wafer type or Grooved type with tamper switch. The valve body shall
be made of ductile Iron coated with nylon-11. The valve shall be UL / FM approved and rated
for 175 psi working pressure.

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES:

Use class 150 / 250 / 300 Pressure reducing valves where required. The body material shall be
cast iron / cast steel as applicable. The valve shall be externally site adjustable. The Disc seat /
Main disc piston shall be stainless steel.

PIPES & FITTINGS

PIPES: All pipes shall be Galvanized Seamless Steel pipe as per ASTM A106/ A53, Sch 40,
Grade B

THREADED FITTINGS: Fittings for 2” diameter and below shall be 300 psi Ductile Iron
threaded type. Threaded fittings shall be galvanized and UL/FM approved.

GROOVED FITTINGS: Fittings 2-1/2” diameter and above shall be mechanical grooved type.
Grooved fittings shall be galvanized and UL/FM approved. ). Use 300 PSI (2070 Kpa) or 500
PSI (3450 kPa) rated fittings as per system pressure.

PIPE HANGERS
All hangers shall be made of steel. Hangers shall be Galvanized and UL/FM approved. The
spacing of the hanger supports shall be complying with NFPA requirement.

Fire Pumps GENERAL

Equipment like fire pumps, Jockey pumps, control panels and fire pump accessories shall be
UL listed and must be to the Civil Defence acceptance.
Components such as fuses, contactors, indicators, timers, etc. which may require replacement
in future, shall be products of the same standard/ manufacture as that of the electrical works of
the project
Equipment like fire pumps, jockey pumps and the control panels shall have local dealers /
representatives certified to check, test, adjust and commission these equipment.

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FIRE PUMPS
Type: Coupled, horizontal split case.
Materials of construction:
Impeller Bronze
Shaft Alloy Steel
Casing Cast / ductile iron
Case wearing ringBronze
Seal Gland packing.
Base plate Cast iron / fabricated steel

Accessories: Casing relief valve, compound gauge at suction and pressure gauge at discharge
and flexible connections at suction and discharge.
Working pressure: Pump casing and flanges shall be suitable for a working water pressure of
1379 Kpa (200 psig) working water pressure at 121 deg.C (250 deg.F)
Capacity: See schedules on drawings for nominal flow and pressure ratings. Pumps shall have
name plate stating these parameters, permanently attached to the casing.

Electrical motor, type and construction shall be as follows:

Type Squirrel cage induction, delta wound

Enclosure TEFC (IP 55)
Service factor 1.0.
Power factor 0.85 Minimum at full load.
Insulation Class F.
Temperature rise Class B.
Electrical supply 380 v / 3 ph / 50 Hz

Motor power rating: See schedules on drawings for motor power ratings. The motor shall be
rated for continuous operation at 150 % of the pump nominal flow. Additional capacity available
from motor service factors exceeding unity may be used in working out the motor power ratings
in limiting cases. The motor acceleration period (star to delta change over) shall not exceed 10
seconds.

DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN FIRE PUMP(S)

Type: Coupled, horizontal split case, single stage centrifugal type of 2900 rpm speed.
Materials of construction:

 Impeller Bronze
 Shaft Alloy Steel
 Casing Cast / ductile iron
 Case wearing ring Bronze
 Seal Mechanical
Base plate Cast iron / fabricated steel

Accessories: Compound gauge at suction and pressure gauge at discharge and flexible
connections at suction and discharge.
Working pressure: Pump casing and flanges shall be suitable for a working water pressure of
1724 Kpa (250 psig) working water pressure at 121 deg.C (250 deg.F)
Capacity: Nominal flow and pressure ratings shall be as given in the schedules on Drawings.
Pumps shall have name plates stating these parameters, permanently attached to the casing.
Diesel Engine Drive: Unit complete with the following sub-system and accessories; all in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 20

Electrical control panel, starter, charger and battery bank with a capacity for 12 complete cycles
of cranking at the required speed (15 seconds cranking and 15 seconds rest)

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Closed circuit engine cooling system with circulating pump and heat exchanger and cooling
water supply complete with isolating valve, electrical solenoid valve, pressure regulator, bypass
line and waste outlet connected to the nearest drain

Engine exhaust system complete with muffler, flexible connection, exhaust piping with rain cap
etc. The exhaust piping shall be fully insulated to avoid heat loss to the surroundings and injury
to personnel.

Diesel storage daily tank having a capacity of one (1) US gallon per horsepower, attached to
the engine assembly, complete with fuel supply and return lines, strainers, valves, flexible
connection etc.

Engine power rating: Engine power ratings shall be suitable for the pumps whose ratings are
given in the schedules on Drawings. The engine shall have a four (4) hour minimum
horsepower rating o drive the pump at its rated speed under any condition of the pump load.
The engine shall be rated for altitude and an ambient temperature of 50 deg.C.

JOCKEY PUMP
Type: Regenerative turbine, multistage centrifugal type.
Materials of construction: Multistage centrifugal pumps.

 Impeller Bronze
 Shaft Stainless steel
 Stage housing Stainless steel
 End housing Cast iron
 Seal Mechanical

Accessories: Compound gauge at suction and pressure gauge at discharge and flexible
connections at suction and discharge.
Working Pressure: Pump casing and connections (threaded / flanged as appropriate) shall be
suitable for a working water pressure of 1379 Kpa (200 psig) working water pressure at 121
deg.C (250 deg.F)

Capacity: See schedules on drawings for flow and pressure ratings. Pump shall have name
plate stating these parameters, permanently attached to casing.
Electrical motor, type and construction shall be as follows:

Type Squirrel cage induction, delta wound

Enclosure TEFC (IP 44)
Power factor 85 % minimum at full load
Insulation Class F
Temperature rise Class B
Electrical supply 380v/3 ph/50Hz

Motor power rating: See schedules on drawings for motor ratings. However, the motor shall not
be overloaded at any point of the pump performance curve.

CONTROLLER FOR MOTOR DRIVEN MAIN FIRE PUMP

The pump shall be controlled by a combined manual and automatic across-the-line type fire
pump control panel. The control panel shall have an externally operated circuit breaker, a pilot
light to indicate when power is on, switches or push button for manual or automatic operation, a
pressure switch control for automatic operation and a remote alarm signal when pump is
operating. The entire control panel shall be factory assembled in a steel cabinet.

CONTROLLER FOR ENGINE DRIVEN FIRE PUMP(S)

The diesel engine for driving the fire pump shall be specifically designed for fire pump service. It
shall develop sufficient horse power to drive the pump and shall have bare engine brake horse
power not less than 20 percent greater than the maximum horsepower required to drive the
pump at its rate RPM.

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The engine shall be an open type self contained power unit including the following
accessories:-
Stud shaft.
Fuel pumps and filters.
Air cleaner.
Adjustable governor capable of regulating engine speed within a range of 10 percent
between shut-off and maximum load conditions. The governor shall be set to
maintain rated pump speed at maximum pump load.
Lube oil pump.
Lube oil filter.
Over speed shut down device arranged to shut down engine at a speed approximately
20 percent above rated engine speed and with manual reset. The over speed shut
down device shall be so supervised that the automatic engine controller will
continue to show an over speed trouble signal until the device is manually reset to
normal operating position.
Electric starter, generator or alternator and voltage regulator.
Dual storage battery units. Each unit shall have capacity to maintain cranking speed
through a 6 minutes cycle (15 seconds cranking and 15 seconds rest, in 12
consecutive cycles). Provide certification that the battery unit complies with this
requirement. Batteries shall be furnished in a dry charge condition, with electrolyte
liquid in a separate container. Electrolyte shall be added at the time the engine is
put in service, and the battery is given a conditioning charge.
Dual battery chargers automatically controlled.
Charger shall be specifically designed for fire pump service.
The rectifier shall be a semiconductor type.

The charger for a lead acid battery shall be a type which automatically reduces the
charging rate to less than 500 milliamperes when the battery reaches a full charge
condition.

The control equipment incorporated in an "off-on" type of charger for a lead acid
battery shall start the rectifier hourly. It shall shut off automatically when the battery
has been fully charged.

The battery charger at its rated voltage shall be capable of so delivering energy into
a full discharged battery in such a manner that it will not damage the battery. It
shall restore to the battery 100 percent of the battery's ampere hour rating within 24
hours.

An ammeter with an accuracy of five percent of the normal charging rate shall be
furnished to indicate the operation of the charger.

The charger shall be designed so that it will not be damaged or blow fuses during
the cranking cycle of the engine when operated by an automatic or manual
controller.

A manual charge switch with indicator light shall be provided or, in lieu thereof, the
charger shall automatically charge at the maximum rate whenever required by the
state of charge of the battery.

When not connected through a control panel it shall be arranged to indicate loss of
current output on the load side of the DC over-current protective device.

Storage batteries shall be substantially supported, secured against displacement,

and located where they shall be readily accessible for servicing.

 Engine mounted radiator cooling system (for high power engines).

Cooling water shall be from the discharge of the pump, taken off prior to the pump
discharge valve.

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Threaded rigid pipe shall be used for this connection. The pipe shall include a manual shut-off
valve, flushing type strainer, pressure regulating valve, automatic electric solenoid valve and a
second manual shut-off valve, automatic electric solenoid valve and a second manual shut-off
valve. A bypass line with manual shut-off valve shall be installed around the manual shut-off
valves, strainer, pressure regulator and solenoid valve.
Engine jacket temperature regulating device.
Engine jacket water pump.
Instrument panel with water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, ammeter,
tachometer of the totalising type or an hour meter.
Exhaust mufflers and flexible connectors, stainless steel non-sparking.
The engine shall be arranged for automatic operation with all wiring terminating in a
junction box suitable for field hook-up.
Exhaust piping from flexible connection at engine to muffler and from muffler to point
of discharge to atmosphere shall be schedule 40 black steel pipe and fittings,
welded.

JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER

The jockey pump shall have a relief valve set for the proper pressure and a pressure switch for
automatic operation. There shall be a magnetic across-the-line starter with "hand-off-automatic"
selector switch in cover provided to start and stop the pump.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

INSTALLATION CONTROL VALVES

The ICV assembly (ies) shall be installed as per manufacturer recommendation.

FLOOR (ZONE) CONTROL ASSEMBLIES

The use of 65mm (2 ½ inch) nom. Size valve with size adjustment spools shall be permitted up
to 100 mm (4 inch) nom. line size.

The system drain line shall be connected to the nearest drain (waste water or storm water
systems only).

FIRE CABINETS

 Provide wooden framing of correct size, extending to the plaster finish on all
recessed fire cabinets. Secure fire cabinets in wall by screws, at the wooden frame.
The wooden frames shall be provided by civil contractor.
 Provide steel angle base supports for taking up the weight of cabinets installed in
shaft walls.
 Cut openings in fire cabinets using appropriate tools. Provide rubber grommets at
these openings to prevent rattling and entry of dust.
 Provide boxed sheet metal stiffeners or external, supporting steel framing for
installing hose reels and similar items.

AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVES

Provide access doors in shaft walls, where installed in inaccessible places. Provide drain pipe
to convenient location.

SWITCHES
Co-ordinate with the electrical works and ensures their connection with the building fire alarm
system.

LANDING VALVES
Schematic riser diagrams, clearly indicating the identification number of each landing valve,
their elevations with respect to the pump center line and the maximum pump discharge
pressure etc. shall be furnished to the manufacturer of pressure reducing type valves for a the
purpose of calibrating these landing valves.

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Pressure reducing type landing valves installed at site, shall be calibrated at the factory and
sealed and tagged to this effect.

FIRE PUMPS
Install pumps in such a manner that avoids horizontal elbows at pump suction, excludes air
entrapment in suction line and allows unrestrained movement of the pump assembly (for
vibration isolation purposes).

Make required adjustments to pipe sizes, immediately after the pump flanges. Use flanged
eccentric reducing spool with level crown at pump suction and concentric type at discharge.

Install pump flexible connections at suction and discharge to prevent carry over of pump
vibrations to system piping. Anchor piping immediately after the flexible connections.

Install the suction header horizontally. Make foundations for different models of pumps to suit
the suction header, so that all the suction lines are horizontal.

CONTROL PANELS

Panels shall be fabricated from minimum 1.5mm thick sheet steel and shall have continuously
welded butt joints. Apply two coats of red oxide primer and two coats of baked on fire red
enamel. All required holes and cut outs shall be done at the factory.

All internal wiring shall be done in a neat and professional manner, using cable ties, slip-on
spiral plastic bundle sheaths etc. Provide ample free lengths to allow full swing of doors.

Provide suitable legs, drilled for bolting down to house keeping pads.
Wall mounted panels shall be stiffened with profiled sections welded to the back plate, as
required. Top of wall mounted panels shall be at 180 cms above FFL.

All panels shall have enclosures to IP-44 as minimum requirement and anti-condensation
heaters within.

INSPECTION, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS OF FIRE PUMPS

PRIOR TO START UP

Check the pump motor assembly alignment. Adjust if necessary. Weld steel cleats on
pump and motor bases to lock them in aligned position.

Tighten and lock foundation and coupling bolts.

Check pump shaft for free rotation.

Check electrical continuity and insulation of motor and the control panel, by
meggering.

Ensure that the relief valve is correctly calibrated and installed.

Shut off the system isolating valve/s and open the test line.

Ensure that the circuit breaker trip rate is correctly selected and the elements properly
installed. Adjust the star delta change over timer to the period recommended by the
motor manufacturer.

Check system power supply voltage. Perform all other checks outlined in the controller
operation manual, before energising the controller.

Ensure that the suction lines and the pump casing are full of water.

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