Section 936 Page 201

FAIRBANKS FIRE PUMPS Date April 2006

JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLERS Supersedes Section 936 Page 201
Dated March 1982
GENERAL APPLICATION first. In the event of fire, the system pressure will drop further to
start the main pump.
Jockey Pump Controllers are used on small motor-driven
jockey or make-up pumps in conjuntion with main fire pumps, Jockey controllers are available only for across-the-line starting.
to compensate for minor leaks in a fire protection system. Manual operation by a “Hands-Off-Automatic” selector switch
This saves wear and tear on the main fire pump caused by located in the front, is independent of the pressure switch
unnecessary frequent operation. system.

Since these controllers are not specified by NFPA regulations, Selection criteria include the motor horsepower, and voltage and
they are built to NEMA industrial standards. frequency of the system.

FEATURES AND SELECTIONS
Jockey Pump Controllers offer the convenience of dependable
factory-wired and tested units, all in one enclosure. Providing
automatic type operation, the pressure switch is identical to that
used in the Main Fire Pump Controller with the start point set
about five pounds higher to cause the jockey pump to operate
AVAILABLE FOR USE AT TOP ONLY
2-3/16 2-3/4
(56) (70)
In addtion to the devices mentioned, the control contains a
fusible 3-pole disconnect switch, magnetic motor contactor and
thermal overload relays with external reset. For voltages above
480 volts, a control transformer is supplied. The controller is
furnished in a sturdy wall-mounted enclosure with hinged door.
An optional running period timer is available.
3 2-3/4
(76) (70)

1(25) & 1-1/4 (32) 1-15/16 (49)

3
1/2 (13) & 3/4 (19) (76) KNOCKOUTS TOP AND BOTTOM
FOR CONDUIT SIZES SHOWN

3-4 (19) & 1 (25)

14-1/8 CLEARANCE
DOOR FULLY OPEN 1-1/2 (38) 1/2 (13) & 3/4 (19)

15-7/8 (403) 6-7/8

1 (25) (175)
2-3/16 (56)

1 (25)

KNOCKOUTS FOR
1/2 (13) & 3/4 (19)
CONDUIT EACH SIDE 1-15/16 (49)

24
(610)

26
(660)

RESET

7-15/16 (202)

1/2 (13) & 3/4 (19)

3-4 (19) & 1 (25)

3-4 (19) & 1 (25)

1-7/16 (37)
3-1/2 (89) 3-1/2 (89)
KNOCK OUTS IN REAR FOR
CONDUIT SIZES SHOWN 11-1/2 (292) 4-11/32 DIA. MTG. HOLES
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JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER Date April 2006
Supersedes Section 936 Page 301
WITHOUT RUNNING PERIOD TIMER Dated March 1982

L1 L2 L3
GROUNDING
SCREW
DISCONNECT
MEANS

I WHEN TRANSFORMER IS SUPPLIED

THESE WIRES ARE REMOVED. TRANSFORMER IS
CONNECTED PER DOTTED WIRING.
"J"

H1 H3 H2 H4

Y W Y
W
L1 L2 L3
3
W
SIDE 2 SIDE
MTD. M MTD.
AUX. AUX.
CONT. CONT.

4 OL
0
H A
*
T1 T2 T3 *

AUTOMATIC RESET
CONTACTS CLOSE OPERATION SHOULD NOT
ON LOW PRESSURE BE USED WITH TWO
WIRE CONTROL
MOTOR

REMOVE GREEN
GROUND JUMPER
VOLTAGE CONNECT L1 L2
IF TRANSFORMER
230 H1 TO H3 H1 H4
IS NOT USED
H2 TO H4
460 H2 TO H3 H1 H4
DUAL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER IS FOR SINGLE PRIMARY TRANSFER H1 H2
SHIPPED AS SHOWN CONNECTED
FOR HIGHER VOLTAGE. RECONNECT
JUMPERS "J" PER TABLE FOR
LOWER VOLTAGE.
Section 936 Page 302 FAIRBANKS NIJHUIS™ FIRE PUMPS
Date April 2006 JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER
Supersedes Section 936 Page 302
Dated March 1982 WITH RUNNING PERIOD TIMER

I WHEN TRANSFORMER IS SUPPLIED

THESE WIRES ARE REMOVED. TRANSFORMER IS
CONNECTED PER DOTTED WIRING.
L1 L2 L3
GROUNDING
SCREW
DISCONNECT
MEANS

"J"
T
C H1 H3 H2 H4

T
O

I
T
Y Y
W W
L1 L2 L3

SIDE SIDE
MTD. M MTD.
AUX. AUX.
CONT. CONT.

4 OL
0
H A
*
T1 T2 T3 *

CONTACTS CLOSE
ON LOW PRESSURE AUTOMATIC RESET
MOTOR OPERATION SHOULD NOT
BE USED WITH TWO
REMOVE GREEN WIRE CONTROL
GROUND JUMPER
IF TRANSFORMER
IS NOT USED VOLTAGE CONNECT L1 L2
230 H1 TO H3 H1 H4
H2 TO H4
DUAL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER IS
SHIPPED AS SHOWN CONNECTED 460 H2 TO H3 H1 H4
FOR HIGHER VOLTAGE. RECONNECT FOR SINGLE PRIMARY TRANSFER H1 H2
JUMPERS "J" PER TABLE FOR
LOWER VOLTAGE.