Functions.......................................... 34 Parameter programming .................................... 40 Overview of the most important parameters ............................. 42 Overview of alarms ...................................... 43 Overview of functions .................................... 46 Command menu...................................... 48 10 Switchgear of diesel pump .............................. 49 Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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12 Faults, causes and remedies .............................. 74 13 Spare parts.................................... 80 13.1 Recommended spare parts inventory ................................ 80 14 Disposal.................................... 80 14.1 Information on the collection of used electrical and electronic products.................... 80 14.2 Diesel motor........................................ 81 14.3 Batteries/rechargeable batteries .................................. 81 WILO SE 2020-12...
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Danger caused by electric voltages Danger of explosion Danger of falling General warning symbol Warning – highly flammable substances Warning – risk of poisoning Warning – risk of chemical burns Warning – risk of cutting injuries Warning – hot surface WILO SE 2020-12...
Train personnel on the options for switching off the system. ƒ Transport Wear the following protective equipment: – Safety shoes – Protective gloves – Hard hat ƒ Locally applicable laws and regulations on work safety and accident prevention must be complied with. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Use is not permitted for persons under the age of 16. ƒ Persons under the age of 18 must be supervised by a technician! ƒ Use is not permitted for persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities! WILO SE 2020-12...
Electric motor Base frame Hydraulics/motor coupling Jockey pump Jockey pump switchgear B: Pressure-boosting system with diesel motor Hydraulics (pump) Pipework, on the pressure side Main pump switchgear Diesel motor Base frame Hydraulics/motor coupling Batteries Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Pressure switch functional check ƒ Pressure switch for automatic start and stop of the jockey pump ƒ Base frame for switchgears and pipework ƒ Separate diesel tank, complete with accessories ƒ Two batteries for starting the diesel motor (if available) WILO SE 2020-12...
See specific tables and diagrams in catalogues and maintenance manuals. Type key SiFire FIRST-40/200-180-7,5/0,55EJ Unit for fire-extinguishing/sprinkler systems according to EN 12845 SiFire FIRST Pump type 40/200 Impeller diameter of main pump Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
• Safety helmet must be worn if lifting equipment are used! WARNING Standing under suspended loads! Never allow anyone to stand under suspended loads! Danger of (serious) injuries caused by falling parts. Loads may not be carried over work places where people are present! WILO SE 2020-12...
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If the outer packaging is damaged or no longer present, apply suitable protection from humidity and dirt. ƒ Demarcate and cordon off the working area. ƒ Keep unauthorised persons away from the working area. ƒ Use approved lifting gear: Sling chains or transport straps Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Information on monitoring For the main pump, only a fuse protection against short-circuiting is provided. The devices fuse protection in accordance with EN 12845 is installed in the switchgear. ƒ Do not provide thermal overload protection for the main pump! WILO SE 2020-12...
Operating modes Operate the systems in accordance with EN 12845: ƒ Inlet mode ƒ Suction mode If possible, operate the system in inlet mode. If inlet mode is not possible, operate the system in suction mode. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Install a suction strainer in the suction line: – Diameter: at least 1.5 times the nominal diameter of the suction line – Grain/particle size: max. 5 mm – Install a shut-off valve between the filter and the water tank. WILO SE 2020-12...
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When the water level in the break tank goes down to 2/3 of the normal water level, start the pump. NOTICE! If the pump does not start up, trigger an alarm at a constantly monitored location! Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Water-cooled motor: Q = 50 x motor power in kW ƒ Provide sprinkler protection in accordance with EN 12845. Sprinkler protection can be connected directly to the pipework on the pressure side of the system. ƒ Maintain a clearance of 800 mm around the system for maintenance work. WILO SE 2020-12...
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Connect all pipes to the system without mechanical tension. Use compensators to connect the pipes! ƒ Lay the pipes so that air cushions do not form in the piping. ƒ Pipes must be tight. ƒ Prevent foreign, pathogenic substances from entering the piping (infiltration). Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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SiFire FIRST 50/ ... DN 80 DN xxx DN 65 DN 50 DN 25 DN 80 DN 25 Rp 1 SiFire FIRST 65/ ... DN 100 DN xxx DN 80 DN 50 DN 25 DN 125 DN 25 Rp 1 SiFire FIRST 80/ ... DN 125 DN xxx DN 100 DN 50 DN 25 DN 150 DN 25 Rp 1 SiFire FIRST 100/ ... WILO SE 2020-12...
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37 kW Water cooling − 8 m³/h 2385 m³/h 47.7 kW Water cooling − 10 m³/h 3300 m³/h 66 kW NOTICE! The required air flow may vary depending on the ambient conditions. Ob- serve the motor cooling specifications from the motor manufacturer. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Connect each system to its own mains connection. ƒ Make mains connection upstream of the main switch for the building. ƒ Always maintain mains connection. WARNING! If other consumers are switched off, do not switch off the mains con- nection for the system! WILO SE 2020-12...
For initial commissioning, we recommend that you contact your local Wilo service agent or our service call centre. The commissioning of the pressure-boosting system must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Slowly open the valves on the final pressure side and check whether water is leaking from the vent circuit of each pump. ƒ Briefly start the pumps in manual operation. ƒ Make sure there is no air in the circuits and pumps. WILO SE 2020-12...
Ensure that the valves on the suction and final pressure side of the pump are open. ƒ Make sure that the pump is primed and that air is expelled through the cap on the pump housing. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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For jockey pump settings, see the characteristic curves for the various pump types shown in the relevant catalogue. If there are problems WILO SE 2020-12...
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Empty the priming tank (or simulate the effect) to start the electric pump via the float switch signal. ƒ Then follow the instructions on the pump’s switchgear to check the correct opera- tion of the pump. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Risk of fatal injury due to electrical current! When working with one of the switchgear doors open, the input terminals of the power supply line and those for remote alarm transmission may still be live, even after opening the main switch-disconnector. WILO SE 2020-12...
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FOR THIS REASON, BEFORE WORKING ON THE PUMPS, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE IN POSSESSION OF THE CONTROL KEY OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR (IF PRESENT) OF THE MANUAL SWITCHES. Open the main switch in the switchgear of the respective pump. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
The tests for automatic starting of the pumps shall include the following checks: 1. Check the oil and fuel level of the motor 2. Reduce the water pressure on the starter to simulate an automatic start request (see Chapter 8). WILO SE 2020-12...
1. check the fuel and lubricating oil levels in diesel engines; 2. lower the water pressure in the starter to simulate automatic start conditions; 3. When the pump starts, check and record the starting pressure. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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4. Check that the float valves in the tanks are working correctly. 5. Check the suction baskets on the suction side of the pumps and the filtering ac- cessories in the storage tank. Clean if necessary. TRIENNIAL CHECKS To be performed every 3 years. WILO SE 2020-12...
Always replace components with original spare parts or parts with the same certified characteristics. NOTICE Wilo accepts no liability for damage caused by unqualified personnel or when repla- cing original parts with spare parts having different characteristics. Residual risks during the opera-...
M1, M2 Main switch Automatic, manual and emergency mode key switch Power transformer Amperometric transformer Functions 9.1.1 Main screen Fig. 11.2 Description Network frequency Pump room temperature Pressure switches status Operating mode Cos phi motor Motor power Motor current WILO SE 2020-12...
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, will start the motor by simulating the lack of signal from the pressure switch. ƒ Each time the tests are performed, the date of execution is saved and shown on the display. 9.1.4 Main menu Fig. 11.4 Description Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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– the device is reset (after exiting the settings menu). – more than 2 minutes elapse without the operator touching any keys. ƒ Press the key to leave the password setting and exit. WILO SE 2020-12...
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ƒ For the setting of these functions, see the relevant menu. Overview of display pages Example Page Main page Wiring Measure Voltage Current Power Pump monitoring Commissioning Pump operation statistics Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Electric pump switchgear Maintenance Event log Inputs/outputs Digital inputs statuses Digital outputs statuses Remote alarms Alarm status Date/time System page WILO SE 2020-12...
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The following figure describes the relevant setting menu. Fig. 11.6 Description Type of measure Function Measurement value Variable state limit Lower threshold Upper threshold ƒ 9.1.10 Remote variables (REMx) A maximum of 16 remotely controlled variables can be managed (REM1 ... REM16). Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
To exit and return to the measurement display press STOP. The following table lists the available submenus: Code MENU DESCRIPTION UTILITIES Language, brightness, display pages etc. GENERAL System characteristic data PASSWORD Setting access codes ROOM TEMPERATURE Measurement source, limit thresholds WILO SE 2020-12...
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You can make a back-up copy to the EEPROM memory, for keyboard editable set-up data only. These can be restored to the working memory. Backup and restore data com- mands are available in the command menu. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Start delay from pressure switch 0.0-60.0 P02.13 Delayed departure from priming float 0.0-60.0 P02.14 Maximum pilot pump operating time Min. OFF/1…1000 P02.21 Delay A25-A26 - Alarm activation delay A25 1-1000 P02.22 Pump not under pressure and A26 Pump under pressure. WILO SE 2020-12...
Alarm enabled - General alarm enabled. If not enabled, it is as if it does not exist. ƒ Reasonable alarm - Remains stored even if the cause of the alarm has been removed until manually silenced by the operator. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Alarm generated by the input programmed with the Water Reserve function. Low tank level Water level in the tank below the threshold set in P02.18. Empty tank Water level in the tank below the threshold set in P02.19. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Automatic start lock Water reserve alarm. Water reserve Start periodic test Start automatic test Locks command and write operations via serial port. Data reading is always possible. Remote control lock Inhibits access to the programming menu. Lock set-up WILO SE 2020-12...
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AUT mode locked Indicates power failure. Lack of tension Indicates that the motor has not started (alarm A08). Failure to start The pressure switches have requested the activation of the electric pump. Start-up request Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Reset maintenance interval 3 User As above, referring to MNT3. Partial engine hour meter reset User Resets the partial hour meter of the electric pump to zero. Reset generic CNTx counters User Resets the generic CNTx counters WILO SE 2020-12...
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As a consequence of this situation, the fuel must be restored and it must be verified that the next starting cycle is successful. This second start cycle is started by press- ing the MAN TEST key (yellow led activated). WILO SE 2020-12...
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ƒ Press to rotate clockwise/counterclockwise until the desired function is selected. The selected icon is highlighted and the text in the central part of the display indicates the description of the function. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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It is also possible to program the system so that the display always remains in the position where it was left. ƒ For the setting of these functions, see the relevant menu. Overview of display pages Page Example Main page WILO SE 2020-12...
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Switchgear of diesel pump Page Example Battery status Auxiliary voltage Pump monitoring Commissioning Pump operation statistics Maintenance Event log Digital input list and status Digital output list and status Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
10.2 Parameter programming To access the parameter programming menu (setup): 1. set the switchgear in MAN mode (using the key selector SA1 - The red 'padlock' led on the front lights up); WILO SE 2020-12...
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If you have not entered the Advanced level password, you will not be able to access the edit page and a denied access message will be displayed. If you are logged in, the edit page will be displayed. When in edit mode, the value can be changed with the Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Motor pump description String 20 char. P01.09 These parameters are accessible with user level passwords. M02 – General Unit Standard Area Rated motor speed 0.0-60.0 P02.01 Temperature unit of measurement °C °C / °F P02.02 WILO SE 2020-12...
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Unit Standard Area Rated battery voltage 12/24 P05.01 MAX voltage limit 110-140 P05.02 MIN voltage limit 60-130 P05.03 MIN/MAX voltage delay 0-120 P05.04 Battery boost interval 1-1000 P05.05 Battery boost duration Min. 1-240 P05.06 Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Pressure measuring unit bar/psi P08.05 MIN Pre alarm pressure bar/psi 0.1-180.0 P08.06 MIN pressure alarm limit bar/psi 0.1-180.0 P08.07 WILO SE 2020-12...
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MAX Pre-alarm temperature ° 20-300 P10.05 MAX Alarm limit temperature ° 20-300 P10.06 Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Threshold started by motor speed. OFF/10-100 P12.02 Threshold recognition of motor running by speed signal 'W' or pick-up Glow plugs preheating time OFF/1-60 P12.03 Number of start-up attempts 1-30 P12.04 Start attempt duration 1-60 P12.05 Pause between start-up attempts 1-60 P12.06 WILO SE 2020-12...
Retentive alarm - Remains stored even if the cause of the alarm has been removed until manually silenced by the operator. ƒ Global alarm - Activates the output assigned to this function. ƒ Alarm type A - Activates the output assigned to this function. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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P08.07. Analogue pressure sensor failure The resistive pressure sensor is an open circuit (discon- nected). Low oil pressure (digital sensor) Low oil pressure signalled by activation of the digital in- put programmed with the appropriate function. WILO SE 2020-12...
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Battery charger alarm A Alarm generated by the input programmed with the function - Battery Charger Alarm A - connected to an ex- ternal battery charger when the mains voltage is within the limits. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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In this situation the pressure-side valve is not able to deliver the maximum flow rate required for the sprinkler system Local sprinkler pumps Alarm generated by the programmed inlet with the pump room sprinkler function. WILO SE 2020-12...
Reset of the alarm whose triggering condition has ceased Reset alarms Executes the command menu command defined by the index parameter (x). Command menu Cxx Closing the input is equivalent to pressing the STOP key. Simulate STOP key Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Controls the output of the room heater, driven by room temperature Room heater Fire alarm. Alarm type A Technical fault alarm. Alarm type B Output normally always energised. De-energises for system errors (all) or if microprocessor is Switchgear problem not in control WILO SE 2020-12...
Resets the event history list to zero. Reset parameters to default Advanced Resets all set-up menu parameters to factory setting Save parameters to backup Advanced Copies the currently set parameters to a backup area for future restora- memory tion. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
Can be installed in both horizontal and vertical position ƒ Digital indication of pressure and current consumption on the display ƒ LED indicating operating status (network, error, pump running) ƒ Digital input for float switch or remote control connection WILO SE 2020-12...
Button “+": increases the value of the parameter currently shown on the display; allows the forced operation of the system (starts the pump forcibly and temporarily excludes the dry-running protection to facilitate the load at the first start). Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
In both operating modes, dry-running protection is active and is triggered when the water flow is zero and the pressure in the system is lower than the P value. WILO SE 2020-12...
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The factory setting is OFF, indicating that the protection is Pressure limit disabled. To set a limit pressure value use the "+" and "-" keys. To disable the function press the "+" key until OFF appears. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
3 minutes to allow the condensers to discharge. Faults, causes and remedies The procedures described in the following table must be performed EXCLUSIVELY by experienced personnel. Never perform any work without carefully reading and under- WILO SE 2020-12...
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If personnel do not have sufficient knowledge of the product and the operating logic required by the specific regulations for fire-fighting systems, or if they do not have the necessary technical skills, contact Wilo for regular maintenance checks. MAIN ELECTRIC PUMP...
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Presence of air in the fuel circuit Unplug the circuit by venting the injectors and the fuel filter Clogged diesel filter Replace Clogged air filter Replace Fuel circuit failure: Contact customer service injector blocked injection pump failure WILO SE 2020-12...
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Contact customer service Loose bolts Check and tighten Loose joint cover screws Check and tighten Creep between fan and guards, Ensure correct distance and reassemble Abnormal mechanical noise between joint and joint cover, etc. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Missing power supply Check connections and switchgear The motor does not start Calibration of the pressure switch at a Check and recalibrate lower pressure than the main pump Short-circuit in the windings Check the windings in the workshop WILO SE 2020-12...
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Loose bolts Check and tighten Fan cover screws loosen Check and tighten Swipe between fan and motor cover Ensure correct distance and reassemble Foreign bodies in the motor or pump Dismantle and remove Mechanical noise Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
1x set of main fuses Disposal 14.1 Information on the collection of Proper disposal and appropriate recycling of this product prevents damage to the envi- used electrical and electronic ronment and danger to your personal health. products WILO SE 2020-12...
Disposal in domestic waste is prohibited! Batteries and rechargeable batteries affected are marked with this symbol. The identifier for the heavy metal they contain is displayed beneath the graphic: • Hg (mercury) • Pb (lead) • Cd (cadmium) Installation and operating instructions Wilo-SiFire FIRST...
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Local contact at www.wilo.com/contact WILO SE Wilopark 1 44263 Dortmund Germany T +49 (0)231 4102-0 T +49 (0)231 4102-7363 wilo@wilo.com Pioneering for You www.wilo.com...
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