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The GPx electric fire pump controller is cULus listed, FM certified and is intended to be installed in accordance with
the latest edition of the Standard of the National Fire Protection Association for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire
Pumps, NFPA20 2016 (Centrifugal Fire Pumps) and
in the USA, National Electrical Code NFPA 70
in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
others * Local Electrical Codes *
*Only American and Canadian applicable codes have been considered during the design of the controllers and the
selection of components.
Except, in some cases, the controller is also seismic approved and has been tested in accordance with the ICC-ES
AC156, IBC 2015, CBC 2016, OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval – OSP and ASCE 7-10 Chapter
13 standards. Proper installation, anchoring and mounting is required to validate this compliance report. Refer to
this manual and drawings to determine the seismic mounting requirements and location of the center of gravity (you
may need to contact factory). The equipment manufacturer is not responsible for the specification and performance
of anchorage systems. The structural engineer of record on the project shall be responsible for anchorage details.
The equipment installation contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the requirements specified by the structural
engineer of record are satisfied. If detailed seismic installation calculations are required, please contact the
manufacturer for the performance of this work.
The controller shall be located as close as practical to the motor it controls and shall be within sight of the motor.
The controller shall be located or protected so that it will not be damaged by water escaping from the pump or pump
connections. Current carrying parts of the controller shall be not less than 12 in. (305 mm) above the floor level.
Working clearances around the controller shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 110 or
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Article 26.302 or other local codes.
The controller is suitable for use in locations subject to a moderate degree of moisture, such as a damp basement.
The pump room ambient temperature shall be between 39°F (4°C) and 104°F (40°C).
The standard controller enclosure is rated NEMA 2. It is the installer's responsibility to insure that either the
standard enclosure meets the ambient conditions or that an enclosure with an appropriate rating has been
provided. Controllers must be installed inside a building and they are not designed for outside environment. The
paint color may change if the controller is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long period of time.
The fire pump controller shall be mounted in a substantial manner on a single incombustible supporting structure.
Wall mounted controllers shall be attached to the structure or wall using all four (4) mounting ears provided on the
controller with hardware designed to support the weight of the controller at a height not less than 12 in. (305 mm)
above floor level. Floor mounted controllers shall be attached to the floor using all holes provided on the mounting
feet with hardware designed to support the weight of the controller. The mounting feet provide the necessary 12 in.
(305 mm) clearance for current carrying parts. For seismic applications, the mounting arrangement should be rigid
wall and base only. The structural engineer of record on the project shall be responsible for anchorage details.
If the controller is not installed and energized immediately, Tornatech recommend following the instructions from the
chapter 3 of the NEMA ICS 15 standard.
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