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 PRODUCT RANGE
Listed
Highest level for fire systems. The system is built
acc. to a standard (e.g. NFPA 20,BS/EN12845) and is
approved (and listed) by a third party authority (like
e.g. HSF, DNF
FM/UL or LPCB).

Systems According to Standard

Systems are built acc. to a standard (e.g.
e.g HYDRO EN NFPA, EN 12845 ) but products are not
Trend

approved by a third party authority.

Free release
Ordinary pumps used for fire.
e.g FS
Red Pumps
 International Standards
• NFPA 20 Standards – Written by committees of the
National Fire Protection Agency of the United States.

• EN 12845 – Borrows heavily from BS 12845 of 2004,

this version was approved by CEN (European
commission for standardization)

• BS 12845 (2009) – Version of EN 12845 implemented

by the UK
 International Approving or listing bodies
• Factory Mutual - “FM approval” – NFPA 20 Standards

• Underwriters Laboratory – “UL Listed” – NFPA

20/UL448 Standard

• Loss Prevention Certification Board – “LPCB Listed” –

LPS 1131:Issue 1
FIRESYSTEMS Factories: According to: Components approved
• NFPA20/UL/FM by:
– Grundfos Peerless (Indianapolis USA) NFPA 20
– Grundfos Germany (GWP)

• LPC
BS 12845
– Grundfos Britain (GB)

• EN EN 12845
– Grundfos Italy (GIT)
Not required

• Free- release
Not defined Not required
– Grundfos Italy (GIT)

Grundfos in Germany is an FM authorized manufacturing site

FIRESYSTEMS Operation:
 FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 125 PSI
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 125 PSI

125 On = 130 Off =145 PSI

Pressure
125 gauge/switch
OC
Test valve and flow meter
130

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Fire break out
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
Temperature increase
 FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 125 PSI
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 125 PSI

125 On = 130 Off =145 PSI

Pressure
125 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter PSI
130 145
130

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Sprinkler open
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
System pressure drop
 FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 125 PSI
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 125 PSI

125 On = 130 Off =145 PSI

Pressure
125 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter PSI
130 145
130

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Jockey pump ON
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
Maintain setpoint
 FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 125 PSI
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 125 PSI

125 On = 130 Off =145 PSI

Pressure
125 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter PSI
130 145
130
125
Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Signal to Main pump
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
No Stable pressure
 FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 125 PSI
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 125 PSI

125 On = 130 Off =145 PSI

Pressure
125 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter PSI
130 max
min

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Main pump start
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
Maintain setpoint
STATISTICS THAT MATTER

Here, sprinkler systems make the whole difference

NFPA video
1. Free Release Firesets

Free release in general refers to ordinary water pumps used for fire.
Red Pumps

e.g FS
1. Free Release Firesets –Grundfos FS Fire system

Grundfos FS Fire system– Configuration

1. Free Release Firesets -FS Fire system

Eco design-Free release version

• use of close coupled pumps NB or NK as electric
pump and diesel engine driven pump
• non-return valve non-inspectable type
• Diesel engine with one battery
• Basic instrumentation and measuring
device on the control panel
• Each pump must supply full duty
Requirement as per NFPA 20 & EN 12845

Low cost but with high quality pumps

FIRE PROJECT
REFERENCES

In Kenya….Free Release assembled by Grundfos

-English Point
-Gold Rock
-Base Titanium
-Ministry of Energy headquaters
-UAP Tower
-KCB new headquaters- 4 firesets

Many more sites… most common fireset.

 2. Non-Listed firesets
Firesets built according to a standard (e.g. NFPA, EN 12845 ) but
components are not approved or listed by a third party.

e.g HYDRO EN
 EN 12845-EUROPEAN NORM AND INTERACTING
STANDARDS
EN 12845 European Norm for Design, installation and maintenance
of fixed fire firefighting systems and sprinkler system.

Members of European Committee for Standardazation (CEN) are

bound to give the EN 12845 the status of a national standard
without any alteration

CEN members are the national standards bodies of :

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
2. Hydro EN Firesets according to EN 12845

Grundfos Hydro EN
Pumping sets for automatic sprinkler system with
horizontal electrical and/or diesel driven pumps
compliant with the EN 12845
 Hydro EN

Hydro EN is the Grundfos

range of pumps for the
fire active protection in
compliance to the EN
12845 Standard.
 Hydro EN

1. In compliance to the standards

The automatic Hydro EN pumping set for automatic
sprinkler system are made in compliance with EN 12845
(EU) - Automatic fire sprinkler systems version 2015.

In addition, Hydro EN complies with,

• UNI 10779 (I) - Hydrant networks- to include timer
• UNI 11292 (I) - Compartments for installation of fire fighting pumping sets- to include pump house sprinkler
Hydro EN

(numbers in bracket refer to paragraph of EN 12845 Standard)

 Hydro EN

1. In compliance to the standards

The Hydro EN pumping sets have the following main features :
Duty pumps
-the Q-H performance curve is stable - the total head declines
continuously with increasing rate of flow (EN12845, para 10.1),

-both the electric and diesel pumps are equipped with spacer
coupling (back pull out design) so that inner parts of the hydraulics
can be inspected without disconnecting the piping from the pump
body (EN12845, para 10.1).
 Hydro EN

1. In compliance to the standards

•the diesel engines are sized so to operate continuously at full load,
so far the power curve used is the continuous power rating (ICN,
ICFN, ICXN or NA) in compliance with the ISO 3046 standard
(EN12845, para 10.9.1),

•the starting is through two batteries with independent battery

charger, starter will make 6 alternating attempts.

•the engine cooling is made via direct air or water with heat
exchanger.
 Hydro EN

1. In compliance to the standards

Diesel tank –shall be sized to ensure at least 6 hours of continuous
operation and is equipped with containment basin and vent
connection,

Control panel -Single and independent control panel for each

pump, and all the features and outputs in accordance with the EN
12845 standard are provided for optimal operation and
supervising the pumping set.

Jockey Pump -Shall be sized in such a way that it is NOT capable of

providing enough flow for a single open sprinkler (preventing main
pump from starting). 10.6.2.5

Ref. Page 11,12,13

 Hydro EN
2. Extended range up to 650 m3/h
Available as diesel drive pump only.
This solution allows saving on
installation cost expensive control
panel cables are not required for
large motor.
The engine cooling via heat
exchager ease the installation room
design.
 Hydro EN

3. Complete scope of supply and wide accessory list

On request
• Flow measuring loop

-Connecting a measuring loop with flow meter

allows for flow and pressure testing whenever
required.
-Measuring loop is piped back to storage tank
 Hydro EN

3. Complete scope of supply and wide accessory list

On request
• Micro switches for main valves;
• Diesel spare part kit (according to EN12845);
• Priming tank;
• Residential muffler (industrial muffler is supplied as standard);
• Manual pump for diesel tank filling:

• Acoustic-visual alarms signalling panel

• GSM or via WEB alarms signaling panel

• MultiLed alarms signalling panel( EN 12845 Annex I)

Ref. Page 13,14
 Hydro EN
3. Complete scope of supply and wide accessory list
On request
Priming tank for negative suction installations

• Each pump shall have automatic priming arrangement (10.6.2.4)

Ref. Page 13,14

 Hydro EN

4. Documentation
• Data booklet with easy selection table

• Pump performance curve with technical data and product description sheet – one per
each model
Example datasheet…..
• Drawings – one per each model (in .pdf and .dwg)
Example drawing…..
• Factory test bulletin for the diesel driven pump
 Hydro EN

5. Modular construction - suited all room layout

• The modular construction concept applied to the Hydro EN range makes transport,
handling and positioning at the place of installation easier; all pumping sets are
supplied in macro blocks.
 Hydro EN

5. Modular construction - suited all room layout

• The diesel control panel and the tank can be disassembled from the skid – fits all
need.
 Hydro EN
5. Modular construction - suited all room layout
• More connection points to the sprinkler net.
• The flow measuring loop can be connected in different port to best fit the installation
room design.
• Double connection to the sprinklr net is also possible (i.e. point 1 and point 2)
Hydro EN
• All the models drawings are available in
autoCAD, including accessories allowing for
addition of the accessories in the design
drawings.

• Example- Hydro EN-Y with negative suction,

priming circuit, testing line and limited length that
requires panel and tank to be moved allow for
installation in a small pump room.
 Hydro EN

In summary
1. Grundfos quality and service
2. Fully in compliace with EN 12845 standard
3. Solution to cover up to 650 m3/h
4. Piping and parts already assembled, just plug and
pump
5. Complete list of accessorires
6. Easy to select
7. Complete documentation package
8. Modular construction concept to ease the
maintenace, the installation and transport
9. Easy to adapt to the installation room layout -
removable diesel tank and control panel, more
connection points to the system
FIRE PROJECT
REFERENCES

In Kenya….
-Standard Chartered Headquaters
(2 Electric + Jockey)
-Bidco Oil Factory
(2 Electric + Jockey)
-Fortis Tower Westlands
(Diesel, Electric + Jockey)
FIRE PROJECT
REFERENCES

In Kenya
First Community Bank
(Diesel , Electric + Jockey-
separate sets for Hydrant and Sprinkler).
Garden City Mall (2 Electric + Jockey
- separate sets for Hydrant and Sprinkler)
-Kenchic Factory (2 Electric + Jockey)
-Bartuk- Nanyuki-(Diesel, Electric + Jockey)
Flow requirement to EN 12845
Common application areas (from Table
A1 & A2 of EN 12845)

Schools & educational facilities, offices,

(areas not exceeding 126M2)

Cement works, Sheet metal product

factories, hospitals, hotels, libraries (not
bookstores), restaurants, schools, offices,
data processing areas

Photo film factories, metal works,

abortaires, bakeries, breweries, dairies,
laundries, car parks, museums, leather
goods factories

Glass factories, dye works, car workshops,

corn mills, sugar factories, railway stations,
plant rooms, shopping centres, furniture
rooms,

Cinemas & Theatres, concert halls,

exhibition halls, plywood factories

Check table A3 of EN 12845 for High

Hazard Process occupancies.

-Always consider losses due to friction and static head before the control valve and add them to the pump design.
Highrise buildings, H>45M

Where height difference between lowest

and highest sprinklers exceeds 45M then
building is considered a highrise and
requires zoning (section 5.5), use Annex
E of BS EN 12845 to guide design.
 Draft specification
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY RATE AMOUNT
No. (Kshs) (Kshs. )

FIRE PUMP
A Supply, install and commission firepump set comprising of electric duty SET 1
pump, diesel engine driven standby pump and jockey for pressure
sustainance. The automatic operation pumping set shall be in accordance
with European Norm EN 12845 covering automatic fire sprinkler systems,
and UNI 10779 covering hydrant networks. The equipment shall be as
Grundfos Hydro EN Y-65-200-170 or equivalent and will comprise of:
1 No. Electric driven NKF single-stage, end-suction automatic start/manual
stop centrifugal pump set with a flow rate of 1750lpm against 2.8 bars
head and a power supply of 15 Kw, 415V, 50Hz.
1 No. automatic diesel driven engine fire pump set with a flow rate of
1750lpm against 2.8 bars water head.
All pumps shall be of back pull out design with space coupling allowing
for removal of hydraulic parts without having to remove motor or pipe

connections. All pumps shall be PN 16 rated with stable curves per EN12845
The engine shall be capable of delivering 10% more power than required
by the pump at any of the performance values within the recommended
fields of use, and have a twin-belt drive of the cooling fan and/or pump to

guarantee smooth operation even if one should fail.

The diesel tank shall be sized to ensure at least 6 hours of continous
operation and be equiped with containement basin and vent connection
in accordand with UNI 11292 standard for fireset compartments.
The engine pump will also be equiped with an industrial silencer
1 No. Grundfos CM 3-6multistage, electrically powered Jockey pump with
a flow rate of 0.8l/s against 4 bars and a power supply of
0.65 kW, 415V, 50Hz. The jockey pump automatically maintains pressure
in the system in case of leaks and prevents the duty pumps from starting
up when not required. Jockey pump flow shall be limited to ensure it is not Excel draft specification
able to service one sprinkler if open.
There shall be one separate control panel for each pump. In order attached
to prevent damage caused by overheating due to possible operation against
closed isolating valve, the pumps shall be equipped with connection for a
Hydro EN (12845) vs Free release

FS Fire system Vs EN fire pump … spot the difference

EN FS

no flow test circuit

no pump priming circuit
no pump bypass connection
 3. LISTED PRODUCTS
Listed
Highest level for fire systems. The system
is built acc. to a standard (e.g. NFPA 20,
BS/EN12845) and is approved (and listed)
by a third party authority (like FM/UL or
LPCB).
 Whats NFPA?

• The National Fire Protection Association is an International

not for Profit Organization
• It writes & Publishes Hundreds of Standards for Fire Protection
Including:
– NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code > NEC
– NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps
for Fire Protection
NFPA is generally Accepted & Adopted Around the World
 Why NFPA-20 ?

• The Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps

for Fire Protection
• Accepted & Adopted by ANSI
• Defines Performance of the:
• Fire Pump
• Driver: Diesel Engine or Electric Motor
• Fire Pump Controller

>>>> A MINIMUM Standard <<<<

 Why NFPA-20 ?

• Definition of Terms,
3.2.3 “Listed”- equipment, materials, or services
included in a list published by an organization that is
acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
3.2.4 “Shall”- Indicates a mandatory requirement
3.2.5 “Should”- indicates a recommendation or that
which is advised but not required
 Firepump design
150 Shutoff Head capacity curve with steepest shape permitted
140
Percent of rated total head

Rated total head

100 Main Criteria

Factory and Field Performance:
65
50 > Pumps shall furnish not less
than 150 % of rated capacity at
not less than 65 % of total rated
head. 6.2.1, 6.2.2
0
0 50 100 150 > The shutoff head shall not
Percent of rated capacity
exceed 140% of rated head for
any type of pump.
 UL/FM Approvals

•Jockey Pumps
•“A.5.24 A jockey pump should be sized to
make up the allowable leakage rate within 10
minutes or 3.8 L/min (1 gpm), whichever is
larger.”

•Fuel Supply
•“9.6.2.2 The fuel supply capacity shall be
sufficient to provide 8 hours of fire pump
operation at 100 percent of the rated pump
capacity in addition to the supply required for
other demands.”
Hydraulic coverage – Main Pump

GRUNDFOS
FM/UL
DIESEL
1450 – 3500 min-1
 Splitcase pumps
FM Approved horizontal split-case type centrifugal fire
pumps are relatively simple to operate and repair. These
pumps have a two-part casing divided in a horizontal
plane through the shaft centerline.
They are well suited to fire protection service where a
water supply is obtainable under a positive head.
End-Suction Pumps

FM Approved horizontal end-suction

fire pumps must be of the ‘‘back-
pullout’’ design and be driven through
a spacer coupling. That is, it must be
possible to replace the rotating
assembly of an installed pump without
disturbing suction and discharge
piping or the driver. These pumps
feature a horizontal suction connection
opposite the driver end and a vertical,
centerline discharge connection.
 Name Plate
5.9 Nameplate. Pumps shall be provided with a nameplate.

The pump nameplate gives identification and rating information as identified

Permanent records for this pump are kept by the serial number and it must therefore
be used with all correspondence and spare parts orders.
Diesel Engine Rating

• Rated at SAE Conditions 77°F (25°C) and 300 ft (91.4 m) above

sea level.
• Engines must have at least a 10% reserveing horsepower.
• Engines must be derated for Altitude and Temperature.
– 3% Derate for every 1000 ft (305 m) above 300 ft (91.4 m).
– 1% Derate for every 10°F (5.6°C) above 77° F (25°C).
Diesel Driver
Diesel Engine Drive Controllers
and Accessories 12.4.1.3

• Required to monitor: • Condition that can be monitores

– Low oil pressure (Not required)
– High engine coolant temperature – Low room temparature
– Failure to start – Relief valve discharge
– Overspeed shutdown – Flow meter on, bypassing the
– Battery failure pump
– Battery charge failure – Water level or pressure below
normal
– Low air pressure (for air started
engine) – Diesel fuel supply below normal
– Low hydraulic pressure (for
hydraulic started engine)
 Electrical Motors

• Required to be listed (According to UL [Underwriter Laboratory]

effective January 1 1998)
• Standards
– NEMA (National Electrical Manufactureres Association) standard
MG-1
• Marked as complying with NEMA Design B standards
• Rated for Continuous duty
Controller
 The Two Basic Types of Pump Controllers:
Fire pump controller vs water booster pump controller
• Controller per NFPA-20 • Motor Starter
– Life Safety Equipment – Controls for Non-Life
(e.g. fire pump) Safety Equipment
(e.g. pressure boosting)
 Primary design
• Controller per NFPA-20 • Motor Starter
– System operation is – Protection of
primary connected motor is
– Protection of primary
connected motor is – System operation is
secondary secondary

The controller monitors the condition of the system and

start and stops the pump
Controllers shall be specifically listed for either motor or
engine driven fire pumps 10.1.2.1
FIRE PUMP
ACCESSORIES

Casing relief valves

or

Fuel tank

Flow meter
 Draft spec
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY RATE AMOUNT
No.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM PUMP

Pumps
A The pumps furnished for fire protection service shall be supplied with the SET 1
specified drivers, controls and pump accessory items by the pump manufacturer.
The pump, driver and control shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Listed and approved by Factory Mutual (FM) for fire protectin service
Proof of UL listing for pump, engine and controller will include provision file
reference number for each as well as FM approval guides.
The pumping equipment shall be installed as recommended in the National Fire
Protection Association NFPA Pamphlet 20, Standard for the Installation of
Centrifugal Fire Pumps.
The fire pump shall be designed to deliver xxxx U.S. gallons per minute (USGpm)
at a total differential pressure of xxxxpsi.
The fire pump shall also be capable of delivering not less than 150% of rated flow
at not less than 65% rated head. Pump shall be furnished
with driver, controllers and accessories as detailed in this specification. Pump
manufacturer shall have unit responsibility for the proper operation of the complete
unit assembly as indicated by field acceptance tests.

Excel draft spec attached.

 Confirmation of listing/approval
FM approval can be confirmed by:
1. Checking nameplate of approved component (e.g. pump, engine)
2. Checking approval on FM website.
http://www.approvalguide.com/CC_host/pages/public/custom/FM/login.cfm
(create a username and password -mine is email and password- fire)
3. Requesting for certificate of compliance for specific components of the
fireset e.g. engine, pump, controller, etc from supplier.

UL Listing can be confirmed by:

1. Checking nameplate of listed component (e.g. pump, engine)
2. Check UL online directory by searching by company, country etc
http://database.ul.com/cgibin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html
FIRE STANDARDS
Notes/comparisons

Pressure Engine Motor Controller Suction Controls Phase Stop

Vs Flow protection
NFPA 65% at Listed by UL Listed & UL Listed Positive No No Phase Stopped
20 150% FM & UL NEMA Overload protection manually

BS EN 70% at Listed by Standard LPCB NPSH No Phase Stopped

12845 150% LPCB Motor Listed Max 5M Overload protection manually
included
EN 70% at Per standard Per standard Per standard Max No No Phase Stopped
12845 150% /non-listed /non-listed /non-listed 3.2M Overload protection manually
at NPSH
Max 5M
FS Not Non-listed Non-listed Non-Listed Not No No Phase Stopped
defined defined Overload protection manually

NFPA requires tank sized to 8 hours, EN 12845 requires 6 hours

NFPA must have circulator pump for cooling water, EN allows air or water cooled engines

Price index- Free release- 100, EN 12845- 140 UL FM- 200

KENYA FIRE PROJECT REFERENCES

East African Breweries Limited-

LPG Station
Client required UL FM approved
fireset

Supplied
2 no. Splitcase pumps driven by
Clarke engines
+ Jockey

Investment: USD 220,000

Britam Tower
Sprinkler Pumps:
UL-FM firesets
Low Pressure zone set- 10 bar
High pressures zone set- 20 bar

Investment: Euro 275,000

TWO RIVERS MALL
TWO RIVERS
Sprinkler Pumps: UL-FM firesets
Hydrant: UL-FM firesets

(Largest mall in East & Central

Africa, mixed use Development)

Investment: Euro 180,000

FIRE PROJECT
REFERENCES

Other projects in East Africa …. NFPA 20 UL/FM

-US Embassy-Kenya (Diesel + Electric + Jockey)
-Canadian Embassy-Kenya (Diesel + Electric + Jockey)
-UAP Tower Juba- Sudan- Diesel + Jockey
-US Embassy-Kenya (Diesel + Electric + Jockey)
U.S. Embassy
- Factory for Wrigley- Diesel fire pump + Jockey – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
 Thank you!

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Grundfos Kenya Offices, Funzi Road (off Enterprise road) , next to DTB Bank
Contact: Antony Wachira Phone: 0722614040,
Email: awachira@grundfos.com Twitter: @antonywachira
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