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- Page 1 FireSAFE Domestic Range Installation and Operating instructions For use in Domestic properties Installer Contact Details Name Company Tel (Regular hours): Tel (24 hour): Email: www.grundfos.co.uk...
- Page 2 Construction Products Regulation EU no. 305/2011 Standard used: EN 12845:2004+A2:2009 This EC/EU declaration of conformity is only valid when published as part of the Grundfos Installation and Operating instructions (publication number 98952970). Authorised signature: John Austin – Engineering Manager...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents 1.0 When and how to use this installation and 9.0 Installation and commissioning operating manual 9.1 Pressure switch setting 2.0 Symbols used in this document 9.2 Electrical power connections 3.0 Scope of these instructions 9.3 Digital input and output connections 9.4 Installation checklist... - Page 4 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 1.0 When and how to use the FireSAFE Installation & Operating manual Prior to Installation, Commissioning and System verification of this product, the installer should fully read this Installation and Operating manual. The Installation and operation must also comply with local regulations and accepted codes of good practice.
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Page 5: Symbols Used In This Document
For CM Pump specific information please consult the CM Installation and Operating manual supplied with the product documentation. All of the above documents can also be found on the Grundfos Product Center website at: www.grundfos.co.uk 4.0 Product Identification The FireSAFE unit has a silver label attached to the top of the front cover. -
Page 6: Product Description And Introduction
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 5.0 Product introduction and description. The Grundfos FireSAFE (Safe Active Fire Equipment) range of pump packages is designed to comply with the recommendations of British Standard, BS9251:2014. (BS9251:2014 Fire sprinkler systems for domestic and residential occupancies. Code of practice) The product is designed to the highest standards and is intended to give many years of trouble free service while protecting lives and property. -
Page 7: Key Product Components
Only sprinkler heads affected directly by the heat source will operate. This loss of pressure is detected by the Grundfos FireSAFE unit, via an internal pressure switch, activating the pump. 6.0 Key product components ( See the diagram in section 5.) -
Page 8: Controller
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 6.6 Controller The Controller has been specifically designed by Grundfos to conform with BS 9251:2014, integrate key system signals, monitor condition and to operate automatically. The following are features of the FireSAFE controller: Modes of operation: o Pressure maintenance... - Page 9 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS Mode 2 – Fire mode (or Main pump/Duty pump). If the system pressure decays enough again within the next 20 seconds following the system pressure maintenance mode de-activation the FireSAFE unit will immediately switch to Fire mode and run the pump continuously until stopped by the return of the system set point pressure and the pressing of the Test/Reset button on the control panel.
- Page 10 7.2 Integration of digital signals (Low water level switch and Fire alarm device) The FireSAFE unit has been specifically designed with the ability to power and relay digital signals. The signals could be from any source but Grundfos suggest the following important signals are used: Digital input/output (DI2/D02) –Tank low water level switch device, to give a warning once...
- Page 11 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 7.5 Automatic weekly pump health test. As a preventative measure to counter pump/shaft seal seizure and to check the operational state and health of the pump the controller performs a weekly test of the pump for a period of approximately 10 seconds.
- Page 12 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 7.7 Setting of the Automatic weekly test time The time of day that the self-test is performed can be programmed by pressing the Test/Reset button for more than 5 seconds and releasing after the buzzer beeps. This should be done at Commissioning stage and can be re-set by the user at any time.
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Page 13: General Information
8.3 Warranty The Grundfos warranty covers all defects within the FireSAFE originating from faulty workmanship and/or materials for a period of two years from the date of installation or thirty months from the date of despatch from the factory, whichever is the shorter. -
Page 14: Frost Protection
Grundfos do not accept any responsibility for the use of FireSAFE unit to pump liquids which could be construed as being hazardous to health either by touch, ingestion or inhalation of fumes or gases given off by the liquid. -
Page 15: Breaktanks And Mains Water Connection
FireSAFE unit, it must however have a type AB Air Gap and be supplied and installed in accordance with the Water Byelaws Regulations. Grundfos can offer a suitable break tank. Check that the water storage tank has adequate capacity to meet/exceed the demand. -
Page 16: Wall Fixing Dimensions
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 8.10 Wall fixing dimensions All FireSAFE units must be installed with the unit orientated such that the pump is in the horizontal plane. The FireSAFE unit should be stood on a solid surface that will not transmit the small amount of vibration that the rotation of the pump will generate. -
Page 17: Operating Conditions
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 8.11 Operating conditions Electrical supply: 230 V +6 / -10% Controller fuse: F1 – 500 mA, Pump Fuse: F2 - 15 A Electrical load: see Product Range – Electrical Requirement, section 14.1 Pollution Degree: 3 Noise level: <65 dB(A) at full speed Liquid temperature range: +3°C to +60°C... -
Page 18: Pressure Switch Setting
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 9.1 Pressure switch settings The FireSAFE primary pressure switch is factory set according to the following table. Model Closed Valve Head Pressure Switch setting (OFF) Differential setting (ON) (m / bar) (bar) (bar) CM3-3 27.3 / 2.67 CM3-5 45.9 / 4.50... -
Page 19: Electrical Power Connections
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 9.2 Electrical power connections The FireSAFE unit requires fitting with a suitable flame retardant power cable. The power cable must be wired into a suitable lockable isolator switch to provide the power to the system and to the Mains In terminals in the below PCB layout. - Page 20 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 1 x M20 cable gland is provided in the Controller box for a multi-core cable to carry digital out signals. (OUT1, OUT2, OUT3) The PCB terminals shown above will accept conductors up to 1 mm in cross section diameter.
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Page 21: Installation Checklist
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 9.4 Installation checklist During the installation phase: DO NOT apply mains power to the unit. DO NOT apply water to the unit. Step Done Activity Action/Check/Notes Fully read and study this manual. Report to supplier/customer Unpack, inspect for completeness and any damage. -
Page 22: Commissioning Checklist
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 9.5 Commissioning checklist Before the commissioning phase starts ensure that the Installation checklist has been completed and check the state of the mains power and water supplied to the unit. Step Done Activity Action/Check/Notes Fully read and study this manual. -
Page 23: System Verification Checklist
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 9.6 System verification test checklist Before the system is signed off and handed over to the customer the system as a whole needs to be performance verified. Step Done Activity Action/Check/Notes Fully read and study this manual. -
Page 24: Operation
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 10.0 Operation After completion of the Installation, Commissioning and Verification checklists the FireSAFE unit is ready for operation. The FireSAFE unit has been designed for automatic operation with the minimum of user input. The user does have the following option: 1 - Resetting of the weekly pump test time to another more suitable time by simply pressing and holding the Test/Reset button on the controller front until the unit beeps. -
Page 25: User Maintenance
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 12.0 User maintenance There are NO user serviceable parts in the FireSAFE unit. 13.0 Service and annual test (as per BS 9251:2014) BS 9251:2014 recommends that the full fire protection system is tested and inspected every twelve months. This includes the FireSAFE unit and ensures that the system remains in first class working order. - Page 26 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 13.1 Service and annual testing (as per BS 9251:2014) Step Done Activity Action/Check/Notes Inspect the control panel for any LED Service/Fault Refer to the fault finding checklist indications. Clear all Service/Fault conditions first. Do not disconnect earth wire to the front cover.
- Page 27 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS Tank low water level Flow switch Ensure mains power isolator is On completion of the service and annual test locked in the OFF position. Silence the controller internal switch OFF the mains power. buzzer by pressing Test/Reset ...
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Page 28: Technical Information
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 14.0 Technical Information 14.1 Product Range – Electrical Requirement Part No. Model Description Start up Rated Speed Motor Power Current (A) (RPM) (kW) 98916439 FIRESAFE CM3-3 16.43 3.1-2.8 2900 0.50 98916440 FIRESAFE CM3-5 16.43 3.1-2.8 2900 0.50 98916461 FIRESAFE CM5-3 16.43... -
Page 29: Spare Parts List
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 15.0 Spare Parts List Part no. Description Parts included 99019805 I & O Manual I & O Manual 99019808 CM3-3 Pump CM3-3 pump, with I & O manual 99019809 CM3-5 Pump CM3-5 pump, with I & O manual... -
Page 30: Disposal
In case such waste collection services do not exist or cannot handle the materials used in the product, please deliver the product or any hazardous materials from it to your nearest Grundfos company or service workshop. Local and National environmental legislation must always be complied with. www.grundfos.co.uk... -
Page 31: Fault Finding Checklists
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 17.0 Fault finding checklist Fault event Fault Detected and Remedy SERVICE LED flashing every 10 seconds Battery’s low Internal buzzer sounding for 1 second at weekly test time Replace battery with new ones Refer to Service mode section 7.1 to reset... - Page 32 3) Controller fuse blown. table. 4) Faulty Controller. C) Check electrical supply to pump 5) Power wiring to D) Contact your system supplier/Grundfos pump/controller. Service for remedial action. Pump does not reach the duty 1) Not enough water getting to a) Check suction isolating valve is fully point but continues to run.
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Page 33: History Log (Owners Record)
GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS 18.0 History log. Date Activity and notes Who / (Install, Commission, Verification, Inspection, Service, Fault, Contact details recommendations) Installed date Commissioned date Commissioned settings Designed set pressure = Actual set pressure Differential Low water level Input used =... - Page 34 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS www.grundfos.co.uk Page 33 of 35...
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- Page 36 Part no: 98952970 – Installation and Operating Manual – FireSAFE ECM: 1187149 dd 16/06/2016 Rev. 2.5 GB REF: GB/FSHOM/DBS/0616 It is the continuing policy of Grundfos to develop and improve our products, and we reserve the right to amend prices and specification without prior notice. www.grundfos.co.uk...
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