Pre Comm Checklist

FIRE PUMPS PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
FIRE PUMPS
a. Pump Skid secured to foundation and grouted.
Pump Room ventilation adequate, functional and normal temperature
b.
maintained.
Exhaust system complete, rain protected and supported by the building
c.
structure.
d. Pump and driver aligned to coupling with manufacturers specifications.
e. Driveshaft and Coupling serviced and aligned.
f. Pump shaft turns freely (with the pump uncoupled from the motor &
g. No Storage in Pump Room.
h. Sufficient water available to complete the test.
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VALVES AND FITTINGS

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All piping complete with no leakages.

Suction Strainer installed.
Automatic air release valves have been correctly installed.
Flowmeter and Presure Releif Valves installed.
Drain Line installed for Pumps automation tests.
Test Line or By-pass Line installed.
Isolation Valves installed.
Fuel tank installed and vented as per installation instructions NFPA-20.
Fuel supply and return lines ran to the engine per NFPA-20 (Note:
Galvanized pipe not to be used).
Coolant plugs and coolant installed .
Engine cooling water waste connection piped to drain with discharge
visible per NFPA-20.
Heat Exchanger discharge piping installed and secured.
Engine cooling system filled with correct mixture of antifreeze and water
per engine manufacturer.
Engine filled with oil per engine manufacturer.
Engine water jacket heater wired (powered by breaker separate from
engine controller).
Battery terminals cleaned and connected to the engine.
Batteries filled with recommended electrolytes and fully charged.
Power wiring to the controller for the battery charger completed.
All control wires connected between engine and controller, and field
wiring contacts.
Engine pre-heater connected to a dedicated AC power source
Crankcase oil level full
Sufficient fuel in the fuel tank to complete the test.
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ELECTRIC MOTOR
a.
b.
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e.
Electric Motor coupled with the pump and secured.

All connections between motor and controller complete.
Motor properly wired as per manufacturer's instructions.
Motor overcurrent protection installed.
Motor Under/Over voltage protection installed.
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CONTROLLERS
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Boxes & Cabinets labeled.

High Voltage Signs Posted.
Motor control doors/covers closed and latched.
Power cords properly grounded.
Emergency stop devices installed and connected.
Control Fuses and Overloads installed.
All control and power wiring complete.
All electrical connections tight.
No exposed wires on equipment and in the controller.
All Sensors calibrated and rated as per NFPA.
Voltage and Amphere Meter(s) installed and Calibrated.
Control Timers installed and working Properly.
Space for Additional components exist.
Electric Supply Mains Breaker ratings ______________.
Electric Motor Circuit Breaker Ratings _____________.
Batteries Power Breaker Ratings _____________.
Jockey Pump Circuit Breaker Ratings ____________.
Physical condition acceptable, no visible damage and cabinets in place.
RUN CHECKS
a. Manual start at Pump Controller for Electric Motor.
b. Automatic start at Pump Controller for Electric Motor.
Manual start at engine gauge panel with fire pump controller in off
c.
position.
Manual start at Fire Pump Controller with Engine Gauge Panel in
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automatic position.
e. Water solenoid operation, verify raw water discharge.
f. No leaks at fuel, water, exhaust.
g. Engine gauges functioning correctly.
h. Engine Full Load (RPM): ___________ .
I. Battery Ratings (Ah): ___________.
j. Cooling loop pressure gauge reading (PSI): _________.
k. Engine Oil Pressure at Full Load (PSI): _________.
l. Stabilized Engine Temp. at Full Load(F): _______.
REMARKS:
A " No" response above indicates the need for investigation and corrective action to restore the system
to normal operation.
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FIRE PUMPS PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

VALVES AND FITTINGS

All piping complete with no leakages.

Prepared by: Saad Khan

Electric Motor coupled with the pump and secured.

Boxes & Cabinets labeled.

Prepared by: Saad Khan

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