Fire

protectionsystems
control
and
extinguishfireswithout human intervention.
A fire sprinkler system is an active fire
protection measure, consisting of a water
supply system, providing adequate pressure
and flowrate to a water distribution piping
system, onto which fire sprinklers and fire
hose are connected.
Fire protection system is not connected to
FDAS. The only part of fire protection

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FLOAT VALVE / BALL

An automatic valve whose opening
and closing are controlled by a float at
the end of a wire or lever

BACK

ISOLATION VALVE
It is avalve in asystemthat stops the
flow ofwaterto a given location,
usually
formaintenanceorsafetypurposes.

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FIRE PUMP
It is a part of afire protection system.
The pump intake is connected to the
fire tank. The pump provides water
flow at a higher pressure to the
sprinkler
systemrisersand
hose
standpipes.

FIRE PUMP

Example of burnt fire pump due to

lack of water in the fire tank.

BACK

FIRE TANK
A water reservoir intended for the
event of a fire.

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JOCKEY PUMP
It is a small apparatus that works together
with afire pump as part of a fire-protection
system. It is designed to keep the pressure
in the system elevated to a specific level
when the system is not in use, so that the
fire pump doesn't have to run all the time.

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GATE VALVE
A valve that either allows or prohibits
the flow of hydraulic fluid. The gate
valve
consists
of
a
plate-like
obstruction that is raised and lowered
into place to control the flow of
hydraulic fluid.

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FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
It provides for misalignment of the
shafts or to introduce mechanical
flexibility and to alter the vibration
characteristics of the motor.

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
Damage flexible connector can cause
harm to your pump.
Also it can cause flooding in the pump
room.

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CHECK VALVE
It is a valve that normally allowsfluid
or gas to flow through it in only one
direction.

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PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

It is a valve designed to open at a
predeterminedpressure value.

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ALARM CHECK VALVE

A check valve located in the riser of
fire protection system that sounds an
alarm when water begins to pass
through it.

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SPRINKLER HEAD
An outlet on a sprinkler system which
covers a radius of 3m. Each sprinkler
head must have a maximum distance
of 6m with each other.

SPRINKLER PRESSURE HEAD

Rule of thumb:
1m=1.39psi
Formula:
Pressure=height(1.39)+60psi
Note:
60psi is the standard pressure inside
the sprinkler system.
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CROSS MAIN VALVE

It is a valve that normally allowsor
restrict fluid or gas to flow

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SUPERVISORY and FLOW

SWITCH
The function of a water flow switch is
to detect water flow in the sprinkler
system, usually during a fire event, to
send a signal to FDAS to activate the
alarm devices in the property

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SIGHT GLASS
Asight glassorwater gaugeis a
transparent tube through which the
operator of a tank can observe the
level of liquid contained within.

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DRAIN VALVE
Adrain valveis a mechanical device
used to release excess or unwanted
liquids from the pipe line.

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STEP 1

Check and double check the fire

pump system and everything
surrounding it before doing
anything else.
Fire pump and motor
Control Panel
Piping system
Fire Water
Never test equipments without
the knowledge of others.

STEP 2
Open the BY-PASS VALVE. This
valve is channeled back to the fire
tank.
BY-PASS
VALVEalways
NORMALLY
CLOSED
except
during
testing

GOING TO TANK

STEP 3
Close the MAIN ISOLATION
VALVE. This valve is located at
the alarm check valve.
MAIN
ISOLATION
VALVE

AUXIALIARY
DRAIN
ALARM
CHECK
VALVE

STEP 4
Activate the fire pump by pressing
the START BUTTON. This button
is at the control panel.
OPERATING
LEVER

START
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON

STEP 5
Let the pump run for about 10
minutes, observe parameters in the
DISPLAY PANEL, if your panel does
not
have
display,
measure
OPERATING
parameters manually.
LEVER

DISPLAY

START BUTTON
STOP BUTTON

STEP 5 continued
Observe the motor for over-heating.

Observe excessive heating of pump

shaft, pump casing and mechanical
seal or packing.

Observe for unecessary leaks

from
PUMP
CASING
the pump.
IMPELLER

MECHANICAL
SEAL /
PACKING

PUMP SHAFT

SAFETY REMINDERS
Make sure that CUT-IN and CUT-OFF
PRESSURE of pressure actuated equipments
like fire and jockey pump, PRVs and booster
pump.

STEP 6
To test PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE,
gradually close the by-pass valve
until water passes through the PRV,
observe the trip pressure if it is
same with the set pressure posted
PRV
PRV pressure
on the PRV. Adjust if necessary
.
adjusting
pressure
knob, remove
cap to
adjust
setting

PRV
discharge
pipe
should be
back to

gage
reading
should be
0 if pump
is not
running.

SAFETY REMINDERS
PRV discharge pipe should be back
to tank, if ever your PRV discharge
is directed to sump pit, discharge
volume of PRV will SURELY flood
your pump room of sump pit.
Consider
re-directing
PRV
discharge back to tank.

STEP 7
Shut-down the fire pump by
pressing the STOP BUTTON at the
control panel after 10 minutes.

STEP 8

Close BY-PASS VALVE and re-open

the MAIN ISOLATING VALVE to put
the system in service.

STEP 9
Record parameters and test results
at FIRE PUMP PM CHECKLIST.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

EQUIPMENT : FIRE PUMP

Pump #: ___________

Location:_____ Phase: ____ Horsepower Rating: _____ Voltage: ______ Size of wires: ________ Breaker Rating: __________

Cut-in Pressure: ________________________________

Cu-off Pressure: ________________________________

PRV Set Pressure: ______________________________

Work Description

MONTHLY

Clean and remove dirt of the pump and motor.

Clean motor control and electrical panels

Check all gate valves if functioning properly.

Check for pump overheating.

Check leak at packing seal.

Check leak at all gate valves and check valves.

INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE

QUARTERLY

Grease and lubricate bearings.

Inspect and retighten all screws, holding, mounting nuts & bolts.

Lubricate moving parts (bearing, etc.)

Inspect and service all electrical controllers & components,

retightens setcrews, of circuit breakers and controls

Apply and spray cleaner to all contact surfaces.

Cleaning of float switch located at Overhead Tank.

Test and check for noise and vibration.

QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES

Voltage Reading

Line 1

Line2

Line 3

Ampere Reading

Line 1-2

Line 2-3

Line 1-3

Insulation Resistance of Motors.

Line1 - Line 2

Line 2 - Line 3

Record Cut-in Pressure

Record Cut-off Pressure

Record PRV Set Pressure

INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE

Notes : Report to Property Engineer all abnormal findings and results.

Place Date of Inspection on space provided if there are no abnormal findings
Minimum Insulation Resistance Reading : 25 M ( 250-599 volts), NETA 2009

SAFETY REMINDERS
If during major fire emergency and
fire pumps fails to activate, use
EMERGENCY RUN.

The End!!!

STEP 1

Check and double check the fire

pump system and everything
surrounding it before doing
anything else.
Fire pump and motor
Control Panel
Piping system
Fire Water
Never test equipments without
the knowledge of others.

STEP 2
Open the BY-PASS VALVE. This
valve is channeled back to the fire
tank.
BY-PASS
VALVEalways
NORMALLY
CLOSED
except
during
testing

GOING TO TANK

STEP 3
Close the MAIN ISOLATION
VALVE. This valve is located at
the alarm check valve.
MAIN
ISOLATION
VALVE

AUXIALIARY
DRAIN
ALARM
CHECK
VALVE

STEP 4
Deactivate the JOCKEY PUMP
CONTROLLER, use either main
switch or selector switch.

MAIN
SWITCH
ON/OFF

SELECTOR
SWITCH

SENSING LINE AND TEST DRAIN

STEP 5
Decrease SYSTEM PRESSURE by
releasing
water
through
the
AUXIALIRY DRAIN at the ALARM
CHECK VALVE, observe panel or
pressure gauge until pressure
reaches CUT-IN. Compare actual
cut-in pressure to regular pressure
setting.
AUXILIARY
DRAIN

STEP 5

continued

Upon release of water, pressure

decrease can be monitored through
the CONTROL PANEL or ALARM
CHECK VALVE.
SYSTEM
PRESSURE
GAUGE

PRESSURE
GAUGE
pressure
should be
0 if pump
is not
running.

STEP 6
Based on the standard of Bureau of
Fire (BFP) it is not practical to have
an automatic cut-off / shut-off
A.

MANUAL CUT-OFF fire pump will

NOT
shut-off
instantly
upon
reaching cut-off pressure

STEP 7
Fire pump can be shut-down by
deactivating the OPERATING LEVER.

OPERATING
LEVER

STEP 8
Close BY-PASS VALVE and re-open
the MAIN ISOLATING VALVE to put
the system in service.

STEP 9
Record parameters and test results
at FIRE PUMP PM CHECKLIST.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

EQUIPMENT : FIRE PUMP

Pump #: ___________

Location:_____ Phase: ____ Horsepower Rating: _____ Voltage: ______ Size of wires: ________ Breaker Rating: __________

Cut-in Pressure: ________________________________

Cu-off Pressure: ________________________________

PRV Set Pressure: ______________________________

Work Description

MONTHLY

Clean and remove dirt of the pump and motor.

Clean motor control and electrical panels

Check all gate valves if functioning properly.

Check for pump overheating.

Check leak at packing seal.

Check leak at all gate valves and check valves.

INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE

QUARTERLY

Grease and lubricate bearings.

Inspect and retighten all screws, holding, mounting nuts & bolts.

Lubricate moving parts (bearing, etc.)

Inspect and service all electrical controllers & components,

retightens setcrews, of circuit breakers and controls

Apply and spray cleaner to all contact surfaces.

Cleaning of float switch located at Overhead Tank.

Test and check for noise and vibration.

QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES

Voltage Reading

Line 1

Line2

Line 3

Ampere Reading

Line 1-2

Line 2-3

Line 1-3

Insulation Resistance of Motors.

Line1 - Line 2

Line 2 - Line 3

Record Cut-in Pressure

Record Cut-off Pressure

Record PRV Set Pressure

INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE

Notes : Report to Property Engineer all abnormal findings and results.

Place Date of Inspection on space provided if there are no abnormal findings
Minimum Insulation Resistance Reading : 25 M ( 250-599 volts), NETA 2009

SAFETY REMINDERS
When activating OPERATING LEVER,
always make sure that the STOP
BUTTON is pressed to prevent fire
pump from activating.

STOP BUTTON is pressed upon activation of

OPERATING LEVER

The End!!!

MANUAL
Put selector switch of Jockey Pump
into HAND, slightly release water to
avoid over pressure.

AUTOMATIC

Put selector switch of Jockey Pump

into AUTO, slightly release water to
avoid over pressure..
Afterwards, record parameters and
test results at JOCKEY PUMP PM
CHECKLIST.

The End!!!
PREPARED BY:
RENEGADE CUISON
TOD H.O.