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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR DIESEL FIRE PUMP CONTROLLERS MODEL FTA1100J V2024.02...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information Introduction Technical Data Energy consumption Installation Storage Seismic Environment Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Handling FCC Regulations and Radio Standards Specification (RSS) Rules Location Mounting Floor mounting Wall mounting Making System Pressure Connections Making Electrical Connections Important Precautions Procedure Operator interface Methods of starting and stopping Methods of starting Automatic start Manual start Remote manual start Remote automatic start, deluge valve start Sequential start Test start Methods of stopping Manual stop V2024.02... - Page 3 Automatic stop Emergency stop Commissioning Procedure Maintenance Patents V2024.02...
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Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including DINP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and DIDP which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. - Page 5 Controller disconnect switch must be in the “off” position in order to open the enclosure door. Firetrol cannot be liable for any misapplication or incorrect installation of its products.
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Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Diesel Fire Pump controllers are designed to start a diesel engine driven fire pump. It can either start the fire pump manually through the local start pushbutton or automatically through the sens- ing of a pressure drop in the sprinkler system. The fire pump controller is supplied with a pressure transducer. The fire pump can be stopped manually with the local stop pushbutton or auto- matically after the expiration of a field programmable timer. The Diesel Fire Pump controller's main electrical supply is two sets of engine batteries. Addi- tionally, two battery chargers connected to the AC supply voltage keep the batteries charged at all times. Technical Data Rating Value Rated Operational Voltage Ue According to the controller rating label Rated Operational Frequency 50/60Hz Standard environmental temperature 4°C to 40°C Altitude ≤ 2000m Relative humidity 5% to 80% Pollution degree Standard degree of protection NEMA Type 2 Standby power consumption Energy consumption Model State 120 VAC 220/240 VAC Output voltage 12 VDC No charge < 0.5 A < 0.5 A 13.8 VDC... -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION Storage If the controller is not installed and energized immediately, Firetrol recommends following the instructions in chapter 3 of NEMA ICS 15. Seismic Diesel Fire Pump controllers are optionally seismic approved and has been tested in accordance with the ICC-ES AC156, IBC 2015 & CBC 2013 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 per- formance of anchorage systems. The structural engineer of record on the project shall be respons- ible 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. Environment Diesel Fire Pump controllers are intended to be installed in locations where ambient temperatures are within 4°C and 40°C and the relative humidity is controlled between 5% and 80%. Optionally, the controller can have an extended temperature of up to 55 °C and as low as -5°C, provided that the controller and the pressure water pipes are heated to prevent water freezing and damaging the electronics and the piping system. They are intended for pollution degree 3 and shall be installed at an altitude of no more than 2000 meters. For abnormal installation environment, consult factory. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Diesel Fire Pump controllers have been tested for the most stringent conditions for emissions (Environment B) and immunity (Environment A), hence controllers can be installed in either envir- onment. All controllers variants share the same electronics and comply to those criteria without requiring additional measures. Handling The weight of each Diesel Fire Pump controller is indicated on the packing label. Lightweight con- trollers do not require special handling instructions, while heavy controllers are equipped with lift- ing means and should be handled following the guidelines specified in Firetrol's document "Large Enclosure Safe Handling Requirements_PN12162021". FCC Regulations and Radio Standards Specification (RSS) Rules To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation ... -
Page 8: Location
persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Compliance: CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envir- onment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. “Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.” Location Consult the appropriate job plans to determine the controller mounting location. The controller shall be located as close as practical to the engine or motor it controls and shall be within sight of the engine or motor. The controller shall be located or protected such that it will not be damaged by water escaping from 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 controller shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 110 or C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Article 26.302 or any applicable local codes. -
Page 9: Floor Mounting
Floor mounting 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. Wall mounting Refer to the controller dimension drawing for necessary mounting dimensions. The controller is wall mounted by using at least four (4) wall anchors, 2 anchors for the top mount- ing brackets and 2 anchors for the bottom mounting brackets. The brackets are dimensionally on the same centerline for ease in mounting. There should be a clearance of at least 6 inches (152mm) around the controller to allow proper air circulation around the equipment. 1. Using either the dimension print or by measuring the distance between the center lines of the lower bracket slots, transcribe this dimension on to the wall. Note: The bottom edge of the enclosure should be a minimum of 12” (305mm.) from the floor in case flooding of the pump room occurs. 2. Drill and put anchors into the wall for the lower mounting brackets. 3. Mark on the wall, the location of the holes in the upper mounting brackets. 4. Drill and put anchors into wall for the upper mounting brackets. 5. Install bolts and washers in lower anchors. 6. Align holes in upper mounting brackets and install bolts and washers in anchors. 7. Shim anchors as necessary to ensure rear of enclosure is vertical level and enclosure is not stressed. 8. Tighten all anchor bolts. 9. ... -
Page 10: Important Precautions
Failure to do so may cause injuries to personnel, damage the controller and subsequently void war- ranty. Prior to making any field connections 1. Open door of enclosure and inspect internal components and wiring for any signs of frayed or loose wires or other visible damage. 2. Verify that the controller information is what is required on the project: 1. Firetrol catalog number 2. Battery voltage, capacity and chemistry matches controller rating 3. Project's electrical contractor must supply all necessary wiring for field connections in accordance with the National Electrical Code, local electrical code and any other authority having jurisdiction. 4. Refer to the appropriate field connection drawing for wiring information. Procedure All field connections, remote alarm functions and AC wiring are brought into the enclosure through ... - Page 11 4. Make all field connections to the remote alarm functions and any other optional features. 5. Connect AC power. 6. Check to see that all connections are both correctly wired (in accordance with the field con- nection diagram) and tight. 7. Close the enclosure door. V2024.02...
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Page 12: Operator Interface
OPERATOR INTERFACE A. Status LED B. Crank 1 C. Crank 2 D. Stop E. Run test F. Alarm buzzer G. Touch screen display H. Factory reserved I. USB key connector for logs download and software updates J. Ethernet connector for standard TCP/IP communication V2024.02... -
Page 13: Methods Of Starting And Stopping
METHODS OF STARTING AND STOPPING Methods of starting Automatic start The controller will start automatically on low pressure detection by the pressure sensor when the pressure drops below the cut-in threshold. Manual start The engine can be started by pressing the crank 1 or crank 2 or both pushbuttons, regardless of the system pressure, when the main selector switch is in the HAND position. The fuel solenoid valve will open as soon as a crank button is pressed and will remain in this state. Remote manual start The engine can be started from a remote location by momentarily closing a contact of a manual pushbutton. Remote automatic start, deluge valve start The engine can be started from a remote location by momentarily opening a contact connected to an automatic device. Sequential start In case of a multiple pump application, it may be necessary to delay the automatic starting of each motor to prevent simultaneous starting of all motors. Test start The engine can be started in test mode manually by pressing the run test pushbutton, or auto- matically by using the periodic test feature. Methods of stopping Manual stop Manual stop is done by pressing the priority stop pushbutton. Note that pressing the stop push- button will stop the engine only if all starting causes have disappeared, even in hand mode. -
Page 14: Commissioning
COMMISSIONING Only an authorized field acceptance provider shall proceed with Diesel Fire Pump controller commissioning. If you do not have the required training and author- ization, contact factory. Until commissioning is completed, the controller main screen is replaced by the commissioning menu and the automatic mode is disabled. Procedure To commission the controller: 1. Secure the door in closed position then put the circuit breaker disconnecting means in ON position. 2. Log in with your password and complete the first start up menu on the screen. 3. Once all the necessary steps are completed and that you are logged in with your password, the "Service Done" button will become online. 4. ... -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Firetrol controllers are covered by a l imited warranty and backed by a 10-years service life or until supply last, provided that proper installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of the con- troller is made as per this document, NFPA 25, and any maintenance standard applicable. Proper controller performance must be asserted at least once a week by executing the following: 1. With the system being at nominal pressure, ensure that the pressure reading is within tol- erances 2. Perform a test start sequence and verify that 1. The engine starts normally, notably with respect to crank cycles and time 2. There are no alarms 3. The pump is able to rise the pressure above the cut-out 4. The engine stops when the pressure is above cut-out after the configured test dur- ation time In addition to the above, the following preventative maintenance must be performed at least once year: 1. Turn off the controller 2. Do a visual inspection of the exterior of the controller 3. Open the enclosure and do a visual inspection of the interior of the controller 4. Make sure that there is no dust accumulation inside the controller 5. Inspect the tightness of each dead cable 6. Put the controller back in service V2024.02... -
Page 16: Patents
PATENTS Country Title Grant NO Mechanical activator for contactor 2741881 Mechanical activator for contactor US8399788B2 Mechanical activator for electrical contactor 165512 Mechanical activator for electrical contactor 165514 Mechanical activator for electrical contactor D803794 Mechanical activator for electrical contactor Patent pending Mechanical activator for electrical contactor 002955393-0001/2 Mechanical activator for electrical contactor Patent pending Mechanical activator for electrical contactor Patent pending Fire pump digital operator 163254 Fire pump digital operator interface D770313 Fire pump digital operator interface Patent pending Fire pump digital operator interface 002937250-0001 System and method for detecting failure in a pressure Patent pending sensor of a fire pump system System and method for detecting failure in a pressure Patent pending sensor of a fire pump system V2024.02... - Page 17 Contact Technical Support Sales 3362 Apex Peakway fieldservices@firetrol.com sales@firetrol.com Apex, NC 27502 USA +1-919-460-5200 Publication NS1000J-EN-60 Revision D V2024.02...
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Manual start command not responding, except emergency start mode. What could be responsible?
The manual start command on a Firetrol FTA1100J may not respond if the Main Selector switch is not in the HAND position. The engine can only be manually started by pressing the CRANK 1 or CRANK 2 push button when the switch is set correctly. If the switch is in a different position, the manual start command may not function except in emergency start mode.
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