NMFIRE NFPA20 User Manual

Instructions for installing and maintaining the fire pump group.

Explanation of danger, warning, caution, and note symbols used in the manual.

Warnings and precautions for high-temperature coolant safety.

Hazards associated with moving parts and necessary precautions.

Hazards of waste oil and required personal protective equipment.

Precautions for operating equipment safely when feeling discomfort.

Hazards of waste gas and avoiding inhalation or contact.

Warnings about flammable liquids causing fire or explosion.

Hearing loss risk from diesel engine noise and wearing earmuffs.

Burn hazards from hot components and wearing protective gloves.

Safety procedures for maintenance/installation and required PPE.

Ethylene glycol toxicity and proper disposal of coolant.

Explosion hazards from starting fluids like diethyl ether.

Preventing accidental or remote starting of pumps to avoid injury.

Hazards of electric shock and requirement for qualified personnel.

Procedure to release pipeline pressure before maintenance.

Preventing fires from loose cleaning materials near moving parts.

Preventing fire from accumulated combustible materials.

Preventing fire from grease/oil accumulation and fuel leaks.

Ensuring safe access door opening during maintenance.

Guidance on fire extinguisher types for different fire classes.

Warnings against stepping on the fire pump group to prevent damage.

Consequences of improper operation leading to fire, shock, or injury.

Hazards of improper lifting and requirements for equipment/personnel.

Detailed safety instructions for avoiding injury from moving parts.

Hazards of energized circuits and risks of electric shock.

Safety procedures for working on energized electrical systems.

Procedures and warnings for safely shutting down a faulty pump.

Requirements for AC power supply protection and grounding.

Warnings about multiple power sources and safe disconnection.

Safety for low voltage equipment operation and maintenance.

Hazards and precautions for fuel oil, aerosols, and battery ventilation.

Procedure for cleaning up overflows during refueling or oil changes.

Installer responsibility for storage units and periodic checks.

Warnings against operating in flammable or explosive environments.

Requirements for exhaust systems and ensuring adequate ventilation.

Safety warnings for hot exhaust pipes and exhaust gases.

Precautions for contaminated insulation and heat shields.

Procedures for shutting down and disassembling the pump group.

Warnings for transportation and handling of the fire pump group.

Guidelines and precautions for lifting the fire pump equipment.

Specific lifting procedures for containerized pump groups.

Lifting instructions for electric motor fire pump groups.

Lifting instructions for diesel engine fire pump groups.

Installation task must be performed by trained and experienced personnel.

Requirements for on-site installation of the fire pump.

Criteria for selecting the fire pump location near water supply.

Requirements for a dry, flat, and strong foundation.

Guidelines for placing the pump group on level ground.

Procedures for fixing and concreting the fire pump group.

Details on constructing the base foundation according to design.

Instructions for anchor bolt installation and sizing blocks.

Steps for concreting anchor bolts and ensuring a fixed base.

Requirements for fire pump suction pipelines.

Specific requirements for ESF and SCF suction pipelines.

More requirements for ESF/SCF suction pipelines.

Restrictions on filters and butterfly valves in suction pipes.

Requirements for VTP pump suction pipelines.

Requirements for fire pump discharge piping.

Requirements for motor fire pump discharge piping.

Requirements for diesel fire pump discharge piping.

Guidelines for discharging cooling water from the diesel engine.

Requirements for fixed installation of diesel exhaust systems.

Procedures and requirements for installing fuel tanks.

Guidelines for installing flow meters.

Installation details for pressure sensing lines.

Visual guide for pressure sensing line installation.

Safety warnings for controller wiring and cable connections.

Wiring and connection terminals for jockey pump controllers.

Wiring and connection terminals for electric motor pump controllers.

Wiring and connection terminals for diesel engine pump controllers.

Connecting diesel engine controller and instrumentation.

Procedures for connecting diesel engine battery cables.

Warnings and notes for jockey pump installation and commissioning.

Steps for starting the jockey pump correctly.

Detailed steps for starting the jockey pump.

Guidelines and warnings for pressure tank installation.

Operating principles and checks for pressure tanks.

Notes and procedures for electric motor fire pump installation.

Steps for initial power-on operation of the controller.

Procedure for manually starting and testing the fire pump.

Pre-start checks for pump and motor alignment.

Detailed checks for pump and motor alignment.

Procedures for starting the electric motor pump.

Final checks after starting the electric motor pump.

Warnings and notes for diesel engine fire pump installation.

Pre-start checks for diesel engine and pump alignment.

Procedures for adding and inspecting engine oil.

Procedures for adding and inspecting engine coolant.

Procedures for adding and inspecting fuel oil.

Safety and procedures for engine battery power connection.

Procedures for starting the diesel engine pump.

Illustrates control logic with jockey, motor, and diesel pumps.

Illustrates control logic based on pressure differentials.

Troubleshooting common issues with electric motor pumps.

More troubleshooting for electric motor pumps and flow issues.

Troubleshooting common issues with diesel engine starting.

Troubleshooting diesel engine power and steady running issues.

Troubleshooting diesel engine sudden stops and oil temperature.

Troubleshooting low engine oil pressure.