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ELECTRIC DRIVEN FIRE PUMP SPECIFICATION (SECTION 21 30 00)

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Specifications, apply to this Section.

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A. This Section includes electric-drive, centrifugal fire pumps and the following:

1. Full-service fire-pump controllers and automatic transfer switches.

2. Fire-pump accessories and specialties.
3. Pressure-maintenance pumps, controllers, accessories, and specialties.
4. Alarm panels.
5. Flow meter systems.

B. The systems shall be supplied from a new fire pump. Contractor shall provide fire pump that
is designed to provide adequate flow and pressure to satisfy the sprinkler system demand.
Contractor shall provide fire pump that is designed to provide a minimum 750 to 1,000 gpm at
a residual pressure of 75 to 85 psi at the most remote sprinkler system. A minimum rated fire
pump of 750 gpm at 75 psi is anticipated. Contractor shall be responsible for sizing the fire
pump to satisfy the sprinkler system demand.

C. Fire pump is to be located in the fire pump room as shown on the drawings.

D. The water supply to the fire pump shall be based on that in Specification 21 13 13. Fire pump
water supply to be from the City of Austin municipal supply (coordinate with Civil utilities
work). Contractor shall verify water supply information by conducting hydrant flow tests.

E. The work shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained within the contract
documents.

F. All work shall be performed in accordance with these Specifications. No modifications to

these Specifications will be accepted without the expressed written approval of the Owner. It
is the Contractor’s responsibility to document Owner’s approval of any such modifications
prior to the execution of work.

G. Coordinate work with other trades working on the project. Refer to plumbing and civil
drawings for drain locations and Specification 21 13 13 for supply information for coordination
purposes. Fire Pump to be monitored by the fire alarm system. Coordinate connections to
fire alarm system with fire alarm system contractor. Refer to electrical drawings for power
connections. Coordinate with electrical contractor for power connections.
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1.3 INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. It is intended that the work performed pursuant to these Specifications be complete in every
respect, resulting in a system installed entirely in accordance with the applicable codes,
standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (ULI)
listings.

B. It is further intended that upon completion of this work, the Owner be provided with:

1. Complete information and drawings describing and depicting the entire system as
installed, including all information necessary for maintaining troubleshooting and/or
expanding the systems at a future date.

2. Complete documentation of systems testing.

3. Certification that each entire sprinkler system has been inspected and tested; is
installed entirely in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s
recommendations and ULI listings; and is in proper working order. Contractor shall
use “Contractor’s Material and Test Certificates for Aboveground Piping”.

1.4 WORK INCLUDED

A. Provide electrically driven fire pump with rated capacity that is designed to designed to satisfy
sprinkler system demand. Fire pump assembly to include pump controller, jockey (pressure
maintenance pump) and associated controller, fire pump test header, city bypass and all other
associated equipment to comply with the NFPA standards.

B. Work shall include all required interconnecting wiring for a fully operational pump installation.

C. Provide all new drains necessary to drain and test the fire pump.

D. Prepare and submit shop drawings, record drawings and other submittals required herein.

E. Install fire protection system identification signs in accordance with NFPA 20.

F. Perform an acceptance test of the new fire pump in accordance with City of Austin
requirements. The manufacturer’s representative shall also attend all fire pump testing. The
Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out required tests. Separate tests may be
required by the Engineer and Owner.

G. Guarantee all new equipment and systems during installation and for a two year period after
final acceptance of the work by the Architect or Engineer.

H. Obtain all approvals required for the work of this section from the project insurer, Architect or
Engineer, and the Owner.

I. Pay all fees required to obtain permits or approval of this work.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All equipment and installation to be in accordance with recommendations of and approved by

the City of Austin, owner's insurance underwriters, Architect/Engineer and the owner.

B. All work and materials shall conform to all Federal, State, and local codes and regulations
governing this installation.
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C. With exceptions as specified and/or indicated on the drawings or in the specifications, apply,
install, connect, erect, use, clean and condition manufactured articles, materials and
equipment per manufacturer's current printed information. Keep copies of such printed
recommendations and NFPA pamphlets at job site and make them available to the
Architect/Engineer.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain fire pumps, pressure-maintenance pumps, and controllers through
one source from a single manufacturer for each type of equipment.

E. Retain first paragraph below to allow drawing details based on one manufacturer's product to
establish requirements and still allow competition. Coordinate with Division 1 requirements.

F. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.

G. Comply with standards of the City of Austin pertaining to materials, hose threads, and
installation.

H. If there is a conflict between the referenced NFPA Standards, Federal, State or local codes
and this specification, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to bring the conflict to the
attention of the Architect or Engineer for resolution.

I. The Contractor shall be responsible for filing all documents, paying all fees and securing all
permits, inspection and approvals necessary for conducting this work.

J. All devices, systems, equipment and materials furnished and installed shall be new and shall
be of types or models approved by the Owner, Architect and Engineer for use in systems and
occupancies of this type.

K. Welding materials and labor to conform to ASME code and applicable state labor regulations.

1.6 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269,
U.S.A.

1. NFPA 13, 2007 Edition - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
2. NFPA 14, 2007 Edition – Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.
3. NFPA 20, 2007 Edition – Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection.
4. NFPA 24, 2007 Edition – Standard for the Installation of Private Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances.
5. NFPA 25, 2008 Edition - Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water
Based Fire Protection Systems.
6. NFPA 70, 2008 Edition - National Electrical Code.
7. NFPA 72, 2008 Edition - National Fire Alarm Code.

B. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) requirements applicable to product listing.

C. Factory Mutual (FM) Systems Approval Guide

1.7 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall hold all licenses and obtain all permits necessary to perform work of this type
in the City of Austin. Copies of the Contractor’s licenses shall be provided with bid submittal.
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B. Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of experience in installation of systems of this type
and be familiar with all applicable regulations.

C. Contractor shall be regularly engaged in the design, installation, testing and servicing of fire
pumps.

D. Contractor shall provide a job supervisor who is to be present at all times when work is
actively in progress.

E. Prior to start of installation, the Contractor shall obtain and submit copies of all licenses,
certificates, insurance, and approvals necessary to conduct this work.

F. System layout and installation shall be supervised by a licensed NICET Level III sprinkler
system technician or fire protection engineer with not less than five (5) years experience with
sprinkler system. Shop drawings shall be prepared and engineered. The signature of the
engineer constitutes an affidavit that the statements, representations, and information
presented in the submittal constitute a complete operational system conforming to applicable
state laws and recognized good engineering practices. All field installation work shall be
continuously supervised by a NICET Level II or III sprinkler system technician or certified
manufacturer representative.

1.8 BASIS OF DESIGN

A. NFPA 20

Required pump capacity to be able to accommodate the sprinkler system demand plus inside
hose allowance.

1.9 SUBMITTALS

A. General

Refer to information required in Contract General Requirements.

1. The Architect or their designee shall review and distribute all submittals for approval
by the owner’s insurance carrier, the owner’s representative, the City of Austin and
others as appropriate.

2. All product data shall be submitted under provisions of Division 1.

3. No work shall be performed until shop drawings, calculations and data sheets have
been approved by Architectural and Engineering Services. The contractor is solely
liable for any work performed prior to this approval.

4. The Architect/Engineer on behalf of the Owner shall review and recommend

approval/disapproval or take other appropriate action on the Contractor’s submittals
including shop drawings, samples, documentation and record drawings. This review
is to verify conformance to project specifications and design concepts expressed in
the contract documents. This action shall be taken with all reasonable promptness
as to cause no delay in the work, while allowing adequate time to permit adequate
review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining
the accuracy and completeness of other details (i.e., dimensions) or for
substantiating installation or performance of equipment or systems designed by the
Contractor, all of which remain the Contractor’s responsibility to the extend required
by the contract documents. The review on behalf of the Owner shall not constitute
approval of safety precautions of construction, means, method, techniques,
sequences of procedures, approval of a specific assembly of which the item is a part.
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5. Submittal shall contain all necessary information for the entire system. Partial
submittals will not be accepted.

6. If submittals, upon single review by the Owner, are found not to conform to the
requirements of these Specifications, the Contractor shall be required to resubmit
with modifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for the Owner’s extra
expenses ($180 per hour plus reimbursables) for subsequent reviews of rejected
submittals necessitated by the Contractor’s failure to make the requested
modifications. Such extra fees shall be deducted from payments by the Owner to the
Contractor. Approval of the submittals by the Owner shall, in no case, relieve the
Contractor of his responsibility to meet the requirements of this Specification.

7. Work schedule shall comply with the general requirements.

B. Product Data:

1. For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, certified pump
performance curves with each selection point indicated, operating characteristics,
and furnished accessories and specialties for each fire pump and pressure-
maintenance pump.

2. When a data sheet shows more than one product, the proposed product shall be
clearly indicated by arrows or other suitable means.

3. Catalog data must have the item or model number to be provided clearly marked and
all accessories indicated. Submit literature showing details of each item of
equipment. Mark out all inapplicable items. Plainly indicate the intended use of each
item shown. Where “multiple choice” items are shown with deletions, Engineer will
require the furnishing of the highest quality or most expensive items. Equipment
suppliers will mark all data using only black pen. Reviewing Contractors will add
additional data or markings using only green pen. Red pen will be reserved for
marks added to submittal data by reviewing Architect and Engineer.

C. Shop Drawings: For fire pumps and drivers, fire-pump controllers, fire-pump accessories and
specialties, pressure-maintenance pumps, pressure-maintenance-pump controllers, and
pressure-maintenance-pump accessories and specialties. Include plans, elevations,
sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. The drawings shall be signed and sealed in accordance with the requirements of the
Texas Board of Technical Registration.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring.

D. Product Certificates: For each type of fire pump and fire-pump controller, signed by product
manufacturer.

E. Source quality-control test reports.

F. Field quality-control test reports.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire pumps and drivers, pressure-maintenance pumps,
controllers, accessories and specialties, alarm panels, and flow meter systems to include in
emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

H. Contractor Record Drawings

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1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain on the site an up-to-date record set of
approved shop drawing prints which shall be marked to show each and every change
made to the automatic sprinkler systems from the original approved shop drawings.
This shall not be construed as authorization to deviate from or make changes to the
shop drawings approved by the Owner without written instruction from the Owner in
each case. This set of drawings shall be used only as a record set.

2. Upon completion of the work, the record set of prints shall be used to prepare
complete, accurate final record drawings reflecting any and all changes and deviations
made to the fire pump.

3. Upon completion of the work, record drawings shall be submitted to the

Architect/Engineer and Owner for review. The number of record drawing sets shall be
in accordance with the Contract and other sections of these Specifications.

4. Upon review of the record drawings before final approval, one set of reproducible
record drawings and the Owner’s requested number outlined in the Contract and other
section of these Specifications shall be delivered to the Owner and Architect/Engineer
for review and approval.

5. Provide contractor record drawings in electronic format acceptable to the Owner.

1.10 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases.
Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3.

1.11 WORKING CONDITIONS

A. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to inspect the job site and become familiar with the
conditions under which the work will be performed. Inspection of the existing building may be
made by appointment with the Owner through the Architect/Engineer and General Contractor.

B. The Contractor will be responsible for attending all preconstruction and construction
coordination meetings with the Owner and Architect/Engineer.

C. All work may be conducted during normal working hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, by properly coordinating the work with the Owner. Acceptance testing shall be
conducted during normal business hours. Special testing hours must be approved in writing
by Architect/Engineer and Owner.

D. New systems and devices shall be put into service as soon as they are functional. Once put
into service, they shall not be removed from service without the Owner’s written authorization.

E. In return for progress payments, less retainage, made to the Contractor by the Owner during
the course of the work, the Owner shall assume title to all new systems, equipment and
devices as they are delivered to the job site, installed and put into service.

1. Assumption of title for new systems, equipment and devices by the Owner shall not
imply acceptance of those systems, equipment and devices by the Owner nor shall it
relieve the Contractor from his obligation to meet all requirements of these
Specifications.

2. The Owner reserves the right to make beneficial use of all new systems, equipment
and devices, as those systems, equipment and devices are put into service, throughout
the installation period. Such beneficial use shall not imply acceptance of those
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systems, equipment and devices by the Owner, nor shall it relieve the Contractor from
his obligation to meet all requirements of these Specifications.

F. Excessive assistance provided by the Architect to the Contractor, at the Contractor’s request,
shall be at cost to the Contractor, via back charge, equal to the Architect’s cost for those
personnel for the time required. All such assistance shall be subject to the prior, written
approval from the Architect and shall not constitute or imply direction or approval to the
Contractor on behalf of the Architect.

1.12 WARRANTY

A. Warranty Period

1. The Contractor shall warranty all materials and workmanship during the installation
period and for a period of two years, beginning with the date of final acceptance by the
Owner and Architect/Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible during the design,
installation, testing and warranty periods for any damage caused by him or his
subcontractors or by defects in his or his subcontractors’ work, materials or equipment.

2. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall inspect and test all automatic sprinkler
and standpipe systems in conformance with NFPA 20. All devices shall be tested at a
minimum interval of 6 months apart, with a written report submitted to Owner after each
test.

B. The Contractor shall provide emergency repair service for the systems, at not cost to the
Owner, within two hours of a request for such service by the Owner during both the
installation and the warranty periods. This service shall be provided on a 24 hour per day,
seven days per week basis.

1.13 TRAINING

A. At a time mutually agreed upon, provide 4 hours of instruction to the Owner's designated
personnel on the operation and maintenance of the automatic sprinkler system and
associated equipment. Owner's operation and maintenance manual prepared for this project
shall be used during the instruction.

B. The Contractor shall submit a proposed training agenda for the Architect/Engineer and Owner
review and approval within 60 days of authorization to proceed. The proposed training
agenda shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Overview of system operation.

2. Overview of system equipment and device locations.
3. Detailed operation guidelines.
4. Detailed maintenance procedures.
5. Periodic testing procedures.

C. The Contractor shall submit the final approved training agenda 14 days prior to the first
training session.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering

products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, manufacturers
specified.

2.2 CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS

A. Description, General: UL 448, factory-assembled and -tested, electric-drive, centrifugal fire

pumps capable of furnishing not less than 150 percent of rated capacity at not less than 65
percent of total rated head and with shutoff head limited to 140 percent of total rated head.

1. The fire pump shall be an Aurora model 5-481-15 single stage pump - 10x10 or
approved equal.

2. Nameplate: Complete with capacities, characteristics, and other pertinent data.

B. Fabricate base and attachment to fire pumps, pressure-maintenance pumps, and controllers
with reinforcement to resist movement of pumps and controllers during a seismic event when
their bases are anchored to building structure.

C. Single-Stage, Horizontally Mounted, Split-Case Fire Pumps: Pump and driver mounted on
same base and connected with coupling.

1. Pump: Axially split cast-iron casing with suction and discharge flanges machined to
ASME B16.1, Class 125 dimensions, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Impeller: Cast bronze of construction to match fire pump, statically and

dynamically balanced, and keyed to shaft.
b. Wear Rings: Replaceable, bronze.
c. Shaft and Sleeve: Steel shaft with bronze sleeve.
d. Shaft Bearings: Grease-lubricated ball bearings in cast-iron housing.
e. Seals: Stuffing box with minimum of four rings of graphite-impregnated braided
yarn and bronze packing gland.

2. Coupling: Flexible and capable of absorbing torsional vibration and shaft

misalignment. Include metal coupling guard.

3. Driver: UL-listed, NEMA MG 1, open drip-proof, squirrel-cage, induction motor

complying with NFPA 20 and NFPA 70. Include wiring compatible with controller used.

2.3 FIRE-PUMP CONTROLLERS

A. Fire-Pump Controller: The main fire pump controller shall be a factory assembled and wired
with a power transfer switch wired and tested and shall conform to all the requirements of the
latest edition of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. The controller shall be listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers and
approved by Factory Mutual for fire pump service.
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B. The controller shall be a Hubbell model LXi-2100 or pre-approved equal.

C. Starting Method: The controller shall be of the combined manual and automatic type designed
for Solid State Soft Starting of the fire pump motor having the horsepower, voltage, phase and
frequency rating shown on the plans and drawings. The controller components shall be
housed in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof, wall mounted enclosure.

D. Withstand Ratings (Short Circuit Current Ratings): All controller components shall be front
mounted, wired and front accessible for maintenance. The minimum withstand rating of the
controllers shall not be less than 100,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical at 200-600 Volts*. If the
available system fault current exceeds these ratings, the controllers shall be supplied with a
withstand rating of 150,000 or 200,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical, as required.

E. Isolation Switch and Circuit Breaker: The controller shall include a motor rated combination
isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker, mechanically interlocked and operated with a
single, externally mounted handle. When moving the handle from OFF to ON, the interlocking
mechanism shall sequence the isolating disconnect switch ON first, and then the circuit
breaker. When the handle is moved from ON to OFF, the interlocking mechanism shall
sequence the circuit breaker OFF first, and then the isolating disconnect switch.

The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be mechanically interlocked so that the
enclosure door cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position except by a hidden tool
operated defeater mechanism. The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be
capable of being padlocked in the OFF position for installation and maintenance safety, and
shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position without affecting the tripping
characteristics of the circuit breaker. The controller door shall have a locking type handle and
three-point cam and roller vault type hardware. The circuit breaker trip curve adjustment shall
be factory set, tested and sealed for the full load amps of the connected motor. The circuit
breaker shall be capable of being field tested to verify actual pick up, locked rotor, and
instantaneous trip points after field installation without disturbing incoming line and load
conductors.

F. Operator Interface: The fire pump controller shall feature an operator interface with user
keypad. The interface shall monitor and display motor operating conditions, including all
alarms, events, and pressure conditions. All alarms, events, and pressure conditions shall be
displayed with a time and date stamp. The display shall be a 2-line, 20-character, vacuum
fluorescent, dot matrix type designed to allow easy viewing from all angles and in all light
conditions. The display and interface shall be NEMA rated for Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12
protection and shall be fully accessible without opening the controller door. The display and
user interface shall utilize multiple levels of password protection for system security. A
minimum of 3 password levels shall be provided. The display shall be capable of being
programmed for any language.

G. Ammeter/Voltmeter: The fire pump controller operator interface shall be capable of displaying
true RMS digital motor voltage and current measurements for all three phases simultaneously.
Displays requiring push-button and selector switches to toggle between phases or current and
voltage shall not be accepted. Voltage and current shall be measured by True RMS
technology to provide the most accurate measurement for all sine waves, including non-
sinusoidal waveforms. Average responding meters will not be accepted.
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H. Digital Status/Alarm Messages:

The digital display shall indicate text messages for the status and alarm conditions of:
● Motor On ● Sequential Start Time
● Minimum Run Time ● Local Start
/ Off Delay Time ● Remote Start
● Fail to Start ● System Battery Low
● Under Voltage ● Over Voltage
● Locked Rotor Trip ● Low Suction Pressure
● Over Frequency ● Emergency Start
● Motor Over 320 ● Drive Not Installed
● Motor Overload ● Printer Error
● Pressure Error

The Sequential Start Timer and Minimum Run Timer/ Off Delay Timer shall be displayed
as numeric values reflecting the value of the remaining time.

I. LED Visual Indicators: LED indicators, visible with the door closed, shall indicate:
● Power On ● Emergency Isolating Switch Open
● Pump Running ● Low System Pressure
● Alarm ● Deluge Open
● Phase Failure ● Phase Reversal
● Interlock On

J. In addition to the standard alarm contacts required by NFPA20, the digital display module
shall have N.O. and N.C. contacts for remote indications of any digitally displayed alarm and
N.O. and N.C. contacts for remote indication up to eight, specified, programmable alarms

K. Data Logging: The digital display shall monitor the system and log the following data:
● Motor Calls/Starts ● Elapsed Motor Run Time
● Last Trip Currents ● Elapsed Power On Time
● Last Breaker Trip ● Maximum Run Currents
● Minimum Voltages ● Minimum Run Currents
● Maximum Voltages ● Last Motor Run Time
● Last Phase Failure ● Last Start Currents
● Last Phase Reversal ● Min/Max Frequency
● Min/Max Pressure

L. Event Recording:

a. Printer - The controller shall be equipped with a dot matrix, impact printer to record all
operational and alarm events. The printer shall use standard 16# bond paper,
commercially available at office supply stores. Thermal or electrostatic printers are not
acceptable. The printer shall feature a mechanical take-up mechanism to prevent
excessive paper buildup in the bottom of the controller during automatic operation.

b. The printer shall automatically record all events and pressure settings. It shall allow
the user to select the pressure recording frequency based upon either time or pressure
deviation. If set for time based recording, the printer shall record the pressure every 30
minutes during standby and every 15 seconds during operation.

c. Memory - The controller shall record all operational and alarm events to system
memory. All events shall be time and date stamped and include an index number- The
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system memory shall have the capability of storing 3000 events and allow the user
access to the event log via the user interface. The user shall have the ability to scroll
through the stored messages in groups of 1, 10, or 100.

d. USB Host Controller The controller shall have a built-in USB Host Controller. A USB
port capable of accepting a USB Flash Memory Disk shall be provided. The controller
shall save all operational and alarm events to the flash memory on a daily basis. Each
saved event shall be time and date stamped. The total amount of historical data saved
shall solely depend on the size of the flash disk utilized. The controller shall have the
capability to save settings and values to the flash disk on demand via the user
interface

M. Communications: The controller shall feature two independent communications ports to allow
connectivity to computers, modems, or building management systems

N. Solid State Pressure Transducer: The controller shall be supplied with a solid state pressure
transducer with a range of 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bar) ±1 psi. The solid state pressure switch shall
be used for both display of the system pressure and control of the fire pump controller.
Systems using analog pressure devices or mercury switches for operational control will not be
accepted

O. The START, STOP and SYSTEM PRESSURE shall be digitally displayed and adjustable
through the user interface. The pressure transducer shall be mounted inside the controller to
prevent accidental damage. The pressure transducer shall be directly pipe mounted to a
bulkhead pipe coupling without any other supporting members. Field connections shall be
made externally at the controller coupling to pre-vent distortion of the pressure switch element
and mechanism.

P. Operation: A digitally set On Delay (Sequential Start) timer shall be provided as standard.
Upon a call to start, the user interface shall display a message indicating the remaining time
value of the On Delay timer.

Q. The controller shall be field programmable for manual stop automatic stop. If set for automatic
stop-ping, the controller shall allow the user to select either a Minimum Run Timer or an Off
Delay Timer. Both timers shall be programmable through the user interface

R. The controller shall be fully programmable to allow up to 8 custom alarm messages to be

displayed on the user interface

S. A nonadjustable restart delay timer shall be provided to allow the residual voltage of the motor
to decay prior to restarting the motor. At least 2 seconds, but no more than 3 seconds, shall
elapse between stopping and restarting the pump motor

T. A weekly test timer shall be provided as standard. The controller shall have the ability to
program the time, date, and frequency of the weekly test. In addition, the controller shall have
the capability to display a preventative maintenance message for a service inspection. The
message text and frequency of occurrence shall be programmable through the user interface

U. A Lamp Test feature shall be included. The user interface shall also have the ability to display
the status of the system inputs and outputs

V. The controller shall not start the fire pump motor under a single-phase condition. If the motor
is already running when a phase loss occurs, the controller shall continue to run the motor, but
still display a Phase Failure alarm
.
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2.4 FIRE-PUMP ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES

A. Match fire-pump suction and discharge ratings as required for fire-pump capacity rating.
Include the following:

1. Automatic air-release valve

2. Circulation relief valve.

3. Suction and discharge pressure gages.

4. Eccentric-tapered reducer at suction inlet.

5. Concentric-tapered reducer at discharge outlet.

6. Test-Header Manifold: Ductile-iron or brass body for hose valves. Include nozzle
outlets arranged in single line; horizontal, flush-wall mounting attachment; and
rectangular, brass finish escutcheon plate with lettering equivalent to "PUMP TEST
CONNECTION."

7. Hose Valves: UL 668, straightway pattern, and bronze with cap and chain. Include
NFPA 1963 hose thread that complies with local fire department standards and finish
same as for test-header-manifold escutcheon plate.

8. Ball Drip Valve: UL 1726

9. Main Relief Valve: UL 1478

10. Finish: Manufacturer's standard factory-applied red paint unless brass or other finish
is specified.

2.5 PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE PUMPS

A. Pressure-Maintenance Pumps, General: Factory-assembled and -tested pumps with electric-

motor driver, controller, and accessories and specialties. Include cast-iron or stainless-steel
casing and bronze or stainless-steel impellers, mechanical seals, and suction and discharge
flanges machined to ASME B16.1, Class 125 dimensions unless Class 250 flanges are
indicated and except that connections may be threaded in sizes where flanges are not
available.

1. Finish: Manufacturer's standard color paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested

unit before shipping.

2. Nameplate: Complete with capacity, characteristics, and other pertinent data.

B. Multistage, Pressure-Maintenance Pumps: Multiple-impeller type complying with

requirements for multistage centrifugal pumps. Include base.

1. Driver: NEMA MG 1, open-drip-proof, squirrel-cage, induction motor complying with

NFPA 20 and NFPA 70. Include wiring compatible with controller used.

C. Controllers: UL 508; factory-assembled, -wired, and -tested, across-the-line type for

combined automatic and manual operation.

1. Enclosure: UL 508 and NEMA 250, Type 2, wall-mounting type for field electrical
wiring.
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2. Finish: Manufacturer's standard color paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested

unit before shipping.

3. Rate controller for scheduled horsepower and include the following:

a. Fusible disconnect switch.

b. Pressure switch.
c. Hand-off-auto selector switch.
d. Pilot light.
e. Running period timer.

D. Accessories and Specialties: Match pressure-maintenance-pump suction and discharge

ratings as required for pump capacity rating. Include the following:

1. Circulation relief valve.

2. Suction and discharge pressure gages.

E. Pressure-Maintenance-Pump Characteristics and Specialty Data:

Rated Capacity: 25 gpm

2.6 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Description: UL 393, 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch- diameter dial with range of 0- to 300-psig minimum.
Include caption "WATER" on dial face.

2.7 GROUT

A. Description: ASTM C 1107, factory-mixed and -packaged, dry, hydraulic-cement, non-shrink

and nonmetallic grout; suitable for interior and exterior applications.

1. Properties: Non-staining, non-corrosive, and nongaseous.

2. Design Mix: 5,000 psi, 28-day compressive strength.

2.8 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Test and inspect fire pumps with their controllers according to NFPA 20 for certified shop
tests.

B. Verification of Performance: Rate fire pumps according to requirements indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas, concrete bases, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements and other conditions affecting performance of fire pumps.

B. Examine roughing-in for fire-suppression piping to verify actual locations of piping connections
before fire-pump installation.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 CONCRETE BASES

A. Install concrete bases of dimensions indicated for fire pumps, pressure-maintenance pumps,
and controllers. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods."
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1. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise
indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch centers around full perimeter of base.

2. For supported equipment, install epoxy-coated anchor bolts that extend through
concrete base and anchor into structural concrete floor.

3. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams,
instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.

4. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported

equipment.

B. Cast-in-place concrete materials and placement requirements are specified in Division 3.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install and align fire pump, pressure-maintenance pump, and controller according to NFPA 20.

B. Install pumps and controllers to provide access for periodic maintenance including removal of
motors, impellers, couplings, and accessories.

C. Set base-mounting-type pumps on concrete bases. Disconnect coupling halves before

setting. Do not reconnect couplings until alignment operations have been completed.

1. Support pump baseplate on rectangular metal blocks and shims or on metal wedges
having small taper, at points near anchor bolts, to provide 3/4- to 1-1/2-inch gap
between pump base and concrete base for grouting.

2. Adjust metal supports or wedges until pump and driver shafts are level. Verify that
coupling faces and pump suction and discharge flanges are level and plumb.

D. Install suction and discharge piping equal to or greater than diameter of fire-pump nozzles.

E. Install valves that are same size as piping connecting fire pumps, bypasses, test headers, and
other piping systems.

F. Install pressure gages on fire-pump suction and discharge at pressure-gage tappings.

G. Support pumps and piping separately so weight of piping does not rest on pumps.

H. Install piping accessories, hangers and supports, anchors, valves, meters and gages, and
equipment supports.

I. Install flow meters and sensors where indicated. Install flow meter-system components and
make connections according to manufacturer's written instructions.

J. Electrical Wiring: Install electrical devices furnished by equipment manufacturers but not
specified to be factory mounted. Furnish copies of manufacturers' wiring diagram submittals
to electrical Installer.

3.4 ALIGNMENT

A. Align split-case fire-pump and driver shafts after complete unit has been leveled on concrete
base, grout has set, and anchor bolts have been tightened.
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B. After alignment is correct, tighten anchor bolts evenly. Fill baseplate completely with grout,
with metal blocks and shims or wedges in place. Tighten anchor bolts after grout has
hardened. Check alignment and make required corrections.

C. Align piping connections.

D. Align pump and driver shafts for angular and parallel alignment according to HI 1.4 and to
tolerances specified by manufacturer.

E. Align vertically mounted, split-case pump and driver shafts after complete unit has been made
plumb on concrete base, grout has set, and anchor bolts have been tightened.

3.5 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified Section 15510. Drawings indicate general
arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Install piping adjacent to pumps and equipment to allow service and maintenance.

C. Connect water supply and discharge piping to fire pumps. Connect water supply and
discharge piping to pressure-maintenance pumps.

D. Connect relief-valve discharge to point of disposal.

E. Connect controllers to pumps.

F. Ground equipment according to Grounding and Bonding requirements.

G. Connect wiring according to Conductors and Cables requirements.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect,

test, and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including
connections, and to assist in all field testing. Report results in writing.

B. Perform field tests for each fire pump when installation is complete. Comply with operating
instructions and procedures in NFPA 20 to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
Where possible, field correct malfunctioning equipment, and then retest to demonstrate
compliance. Replace equipment that cannot be satisfactorily corrected or that does not
perform as indicated, and then retest to demonstrate compliance. Verify that each fire pump
performs as indicated.

C. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:

1. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest
until no leaks exist.

2. Final Checks before Startup: Perform the following preventive-maintenance operations

and checks:

a. Lubricate oil-lubrication-type bearings.

b. Remove grease-lubrication-type bearing covers, flush bearings with kerosene,
and clean thoroughly. Fill with new lubricant according to manufacturer's
written instructions.
c. Disconnect coupling and check electric motor for proper rotation. Rotation
shall match direction of rotation marked on pump casing.
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d. Verify that pump is free to rotate by hand. If pump is bound or if it drags even
slightly, do not operate until cause of trouble is determined and corrected.

3. Starting procedure for pumps is as follows:

a. Prime pump by opening suction valve and closing drains, and prepare pump
for operation.
b. Open sealing-liquid supply valves if pump is so fitted.
c. Start motor.
d. Open discharge valve slowly.
e. Observe leakage from stuffing boxes and adjust sealing-liquid valve for proper
flow to ensure lubrication of packing. Do not tighten gland immediately, but let
packing run in before reducing leakage through stuffing boxes.
f. Check general mechanical operation of pump and motor.

4. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.

5. Furnish fire hoses in number, size, and length required to reach storm drain or other
acceptable location to dispose of fire-pump test water. Fire hoses are for field-acceptance
tests only and are not property of Owner.

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