Maintenance & Start-up Checklist: Boosting Pump

Use this checklist as a general guide for recommended inspection of boosting pumps.

General Information
Inspection Date: Inspector:
Building Address:

Pump Location: Floor:

Pump & Motor Nameplate Information

Pump Model:
Pump Type:
Pump Serial Number:

Recommended Boosting Pump Maintenance Steps:

Check the pump and associated plumbing for leaks and corrosion
Verify operation of the isolation valves
Verify function of check valves or PRV’s (if equipped)
Ensure all critical fasteners are tightened
Grease the pump and motor bearings
Change the lubricant in the bearing house (if equipped)
Review pump performance gauge, flowmeter and transducer readings
Check the integrity of the electric motor using voltage or amp readings and insulation breakdown test
Review drive coupling wear
Inspect the condition of the operating setpoints of the VFD’s (if equipped)
Verify system meets operating setpoints and stops, and can keep required setpoint
Test and check dry run protection (if equipped); stop function; limits function operation — both low and
high limits and make sure each pump has individually been re-primed
Inspect the diaphragm tank conditions and pressure settings (if equipped)
Test/verify that the pumps alternate and that each pump does not have an excessive run time
Inspect the conditions of the electrical panel, overload settings, alarm history, etc.*
Perform vibration analysis on the pump and motor to evaluate bearing wear if unusual noise is detected
Identify any anomalies on the suction pressure conditions
Align pump (if necessary)

* If in a live panel technician must have NFPA70E certification and use all required PPE for the task.
Live panel work should never be done alone.