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NAFFCO NF-VTP Series - User Manual

NAFFCO NF-VTP Series
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FIRE PUMP
INSTALLATION,
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
VERTICAL TURBINE - NF-VTP SERIES
INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

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Summary

SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General safety guidelines for operating the fire pump.

ELECTRIC HAZARDS

Safety precautions for electrical hazards associated with the pump.

MECHANICAL HAZARDS

Safety precautions for mechanical hazards associated with the pump.

INTRODUCTION

IDENTIFICATION

HANDLING

INSTALLATION

FOUNDATION

Guidelines for creating a suitable foundation for the fire pump installation.

MOUNTING THE PUMP

Instructions for properly mounting the fire pump assembly onto the foundation.

MOUNTING HOLLOW SHAFT DRIVE(R)

Procedure for mounting the hollow shaft drive component.

MOUNTING HORIZONTAL DRIVER (ENGINE OR HORIZONTAL MOTOR)

Instructions for mounting horizontal drivers like engines or motors.

MOUNTING DRIVE SHAFT

Steps for correctly mounting and connecting the drive shaft.

ALIGNING PUMP AND DRIVER

Procedure for aligning the pump and its driver for proper operation.

DRIVE SHAFT ALIGNMENT

Ensuring correct alignment of the drive shaft for efficient power transmission.

WATER TANK

Requirements for the water tank supporting the fire pump system.

DELIVERY PIPING

Guidelines for installing the discharge piping for the fire pump.

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

Details on the installation and function of the pressure relief valve.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF FLOW METER

Instructions for operating and testing the flow meter.

PRESSURE SENSING LINE

Description of the pressure sensing line and its role in pump control.

ENGINE COOLING LINE

Details regarding the engine cooling line system for diesel-driven pumps.

FUEL TANK ARRANGEMENT

Guidelines for positioning and connecting the fuel tank for diesel engines.

BATTERY UNITS

Information on battery unit requirements and maintenance for diesel engines.

PRESSURE SETTING

Procedure for setting operating pressure points for the fire pump system.

PIPES & FITTINGS MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION

Specifications for materials used in pipes and fittings.

G. A. DIAGRAM OF FIRE PUMP ROOM ARRANGEMENT

General arrangement diagram of the fire pump room layout.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION

Schematic diagram illustrating the fire pump installation.

CHECK LIST FOR FIRE PUMP SET AFTER INSTALLATION

Checklist to verify correct installation before operation.

OPERATION

CHECK LIST FOR FIRE PUMP SET PRIOR TO OPERATION; COMMISSIONING

Checklist to ensure readiness before operating or commissioning the fire pump set.

START UP

Procedure for starting the fire pump set.

METHODS OF STOPPING

Procedures for manually and automatically stopping the fire pump set.

FIELD ACCEPTANCE TEST FORM FOR FIRE PUMP SET

Document for recording results of field acceptance tests for the pump set.

MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY INSPECTION AND TESTING

Procedures for weekly inspection and testing of the fire pump.

VISUAL INSPECTION

Visual checks to perform on the fire pump set and its environment.

JOCKEY PUMP - TESTING

Procedure for testing the jockey pump.

ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP - TEST PROCEDURE

Procedure for testing the electric fire pump.

DIESEL FIRE PUMP - TEST PROCEDURE

Procedure for testing the diesel fire pump.

DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY

GENERAL

General precautions and safety measures before dismantling.

GLAND PACKING REPLACEMENT

Step-by-step guide for replacing the gland packing.

DISMANTLING

Detailed steps for dismantling the pump components.

INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT AND REASSEMBLY

Procedures for inspecting, replacing parts, and reassembling the pump.

EXPLODED VIEW OF SPLIT CASE FIRE PUMP

Exploded view diagram of the split case fire pump for identification.

PARTS DETAILS OF VERTICAL TURBINE FIRE PUMP

Detailed list and identification of parts for the vertical turbine fire pump.

SPARE PARTS, TOOLS & CONSUMABLES

SPARE PARTS POLICY

Policy regarding the availability and sourcing of spare parts.

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

List of recommended spare parts to keep on hand.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS

List of recommended tools and instruments for maintenance.

RECOMMENDED CONSUMABLES

List of recommended consumables for operation and maintenance.

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT STANDARDS

Standards and types of lubricants recommended for the pump set.

FAULTS & REMEDIES

FIRE PUMP INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

POLICY ON WARRANTY OF NAFFCO PUMP SETS

NAFFCO NF-VTP Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVertical Turbine Pump
DriverElectric Motor or Diesel Engine
ApplicationFire Fighting
StandardNFPA 20
CapacityUp to 5000 GPM
MaterialCast Iron, Bronze, Stainless Steel

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