Fire pump controller and product manuals tornatech. A jockey pump, also know as a pressure maintenance pump, maintains the pressure in the fire sprinkler system to. There is a small guy riding on top of or above a large horse. Mp15 jockey pump controller service entrance rated. Prevents unnecessary starting of the fire pump due to small leaks in the sprinkler system piping. Jockey pumps play a very important part in the troublefree operation of a fire. Since pipes leak, over time, the water pressure inside them automatically goes down. Multistage diffuser pumps types tmub, tmuah and j jockey pumps. Model jp jockey pump controllers legacy manufactured in canada for all markets model jp jockey pump controllers legacy. A jockey pump is sized for a flow less than the flow to one sprinkler in order to ensure a system pressure drop. Jockey pump controllers fire pump controllers electrical.
It is designed to keep the pressure in the system elevated to a specific level when the system is not in use, so that the fire pump doesnt have to run all the time and the system doesnt go off randomly. What is a jockey pump and why does it carry that title. Mar 17, 2015 how to and not to size a jockey pump published on march 17, 2015 march 17, 2015 35 likes comments. The fire fighting systems packfire series are designed to meet the needs. Click the quote form button to enter your application details, product specifications and other information that we need to begin selecting the ideal system for your needs. How to calculate fire pump and jockey pump capacity in fire fighting system duration. The jockey pump, an important part of a fire pump system. Performance curves for the series 50 hz modelsize r.
Depending on the type of pressure switch, the fire pump would come on at 5 psi. A jockey pump is a small pump connected to a fire sprinkler system in order to maintain a certain pressure in the sprinkler system, and sized to ensure that if a firesprinkler is activated, there will be a system pressure drop. Now open the main drain again and watch the jockey pump turn on. Dp stackable jockey pumps are available in a variety of sizes to meet your application needs. Oct 14, 2016 we have a fire pump with controller and ats as an integrated unit. Jockey pump see manual for specific jockey maintenance requirements. Eaton jockey touch microprocessor based jockey pump controller. Pushbuttons for stopstart of the pump for manual test. Click the quote form button to enter your application details, product specifications and other. Usually, a good practice in industry for new underground systems or systems under the maximum allowable underground leakage and nfpa 20 handbook recommendation, 20 edition is that jockey pump will supply 1% of the main pump rated capacity gallons and add 10 psi to the pressure rating of the fire pump. The jockey pump is essentially a portion of the fire pump s control system. The set is supplied with its suction side free from components. The jockey pump jp or pressure maintenance pumps pmp as. Shop the jockey online catalog for new arrivals and great deals.
Each pump, including the jockey pump, shall have its own. The jockey pump stop point should equal the pump churn pressure plus the minimum sta tic supply pressure. A jockey pump, or a pressuremaintenance pump, is a small apparatus that works together with a fire pump as part of a fireprotection sprinkler system. The jockey pump is not as mundane as many engineers, contractors, and installers would have you believe. Small horsepower pumps are much less costly to maintain or replace, so using jockey pumps for the bulk of the system operating time is a good design practice. Jockey pump would be set to come on at 140 psi and shut off at 150 psi. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler systems water supply and powered by electric, diesel or. Dp jockey pumps have been manufactured in the netherlands since 1950. Properly installed, your peerless pump company controls will give you satisfactory, dependable service. This is the auxiliary pump or jockey pump that is connected to the booster or fire pump for a sprinkler or fire standpipe system. Except for no test header requirement, a jockey pump has the same basic components as the main fire pump. Joslyn clark jockey pump controllers are designed for operating the electric motor. Hence a jockey pump is an important part of the fire pumps control system. The armstrong 4700 multistage pumps are designed for reliability and low maintenance cost.
Cutin cutout pressure for fire pump and jockey pump. Model jp3 jockey pump controller march 2015 2 lvwlqj underwriters laboratory ul ul508a industrial pump controllers csa csa c22. Cutler hammer jockey pump controller fire sprinkler. Mar 28, 2002 observe if the jockey pump starts at the proper setting. On a fire protection system requiring a fire pump, there is a small pump that maintains pressure above the pressure settings of the larger fire pump. Installation and operating instructions horizontal split case fire pumps. Atv600 jockey pump control introduction schneider electric. Mar 22, 2020 a jockey pump, or a pressuremaintenance pump, is a small apparatus that works together with a fire pump as part of a fireprotection sprinkler system. Designed to control jockey pumps which maintain water pressure in fire pump serviced systems.
Start the fire pump and note the maximum pressure on the discharge gauge. One is the main fire pump which delivers large volumes of water to the fire standpipe system in case of fire. A jockey pump will alleviate the wear on the large pumps. The pump shall be hydrostatically tested at a pressure of not less than one and onehalf times the. Fire pump inspection checklist your fire pump is the heart of your fire protection system a booster pump reinforces the public water supply when the public water main cannot provide the volume or pressure needed to supply an automatic sprinkler system. The jockey pump senses this, and then fills them back up to normal pressure.
Cutler hammer jockey pump controller fire sprinkler equipment. Identify the appropriate sections of nfpa 20 that apply to sizing and layout of fire pumps. The jockey pump is automatically started and stopped by its pressure switch in order to restore. Multistage diffuser pumps types tmub, tmuah and j jockey pumps instructions installation operation maintenance read this entire book before attempting to install, operate or repair these controls. Jockey pumps in pump station design romtec utilities. Each pump, driver, controlling equipment, power supply and arrangement, and water supply shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction for the specific field conditions encountered. There shall be no pressure snubber or restrictive orifice employed within. Jockey pumps are typically small multistage centrifugal pumps, and do not have to be listed or certified for fire system application.
Most stationary fire pump assemblies are installed with devices that automatically sense a pressure loss in a fire protection system, and start running to supply water or boost pressure in that system. Guys this is a followup to my previous jockey pump question. Standard for the installation of stationary pumps for fire. Telephone 803 2868491 0 toll free 800 4766952 0 fax 803 2866624. Observe if the jockey pump is capable of building pressure to the point that it satisfies the pressure switch and shuts off. Jockey pumps can be a great way to increase pump station lifecycle. Jockey pumps are small capacity pump which overrides main fire water pump electric motor and diesel. Since the jockey pump is not required to be listed, the control valves and check valve are not required to be listed. A fire pump and tank with a selfcontained water supply can be used either to supplement. The pump shall be hydrostatically tested and run tested prior to shipment. Open the drain a little more so the jockey pump cant keep up with the. We are looking to feed the jockey pump from load side of the ats but nec section 695. Fp jockey fire foam pumps and packages fire lion global.
Sensing lines most commonly the pump controller is connected to the fire protection system by means of piping know as a sensing or pilot line. How to and not to size a jockey pump published on march 17, 2015 march 17, 2015 35 likes comments. By navigating our website, you accept our use of cookies. The test pressure is to be upto 2 times the maximum working pressure of the pump, but in no case less than 250 psi 1724 kpa to ensure no rupture or leakage through the castings at the test pressure. The stainless steel, stackable jockey pump design is lead free and a performance and dimensional match to most grundfos, goulds, and aurora jockey pumps. Diagram for overall controller dimensions, mounting and anchoring details. Eaton cutlerhammer touch screen jockey pump controller model xtjpg07 votage sensing 208230460 voltage range.
From time to time, though, small water leaks, unwanted pressure drops, or even. Cr grundfos free bim object for revit, revit bimobject. The jockey pump is usually a vertical multistage pump, electrical drive, dimen. This is the same statement you can make about a fire pump. A jockey pump, also known as a pressuremaintenance pump, is a small apparatus that works together with a fire pump as part of a fireprotection sprinkler system. Properly installed, your peerless pump company controls. The other is a low flow, high head jockey pump which keeps the system pressurized during normal nonfire conditions. Jockey pumps are typically small multistage centrifugal pumps, and do not have to. Grundfos cr pumps are vertical, multistage, centrifugal inline pumps, designed for water supply, water treatment and almost any industrial solution including highpressure, hot, dangerous, flammable and aggressive liquids. There are specific installations that are manual rather than automatic. The controller is not free standing and must be bolted securely to a wall. It is designed to keep the pressure in the system elevated to a specific level when the system is not in use, so that the fire pump doesnt have to run all the time and the system. Vertical turbine jockey pump section 932 page 404 date july 20 supersedes section 932 page 404 dated june 2001 aurora fire pumps vertical jockey pumps b, d, f series. Fire pump sizing the estimated performance of the fire pump between 100% and 150% of rated flow can be calculated using the following formula.
Each pump is tested hydrostatically for not less than 5 minutes. Jockey pump is set such that it starts at low pressure in header and stop at high pressure to maintain the desire pressure in the network. Aug 29, 2016 the purpose of the jockey pump is to keep the water pressure in the pipes within a specific range when theres not a fire, so that the sprinklers wont go off randomly. For dimensional and weight data please refer to the respective data sheets for the jockey pump controller. Jockey pump controller 1remove dimension table 171014 manufacturer reserves the right to modify this drawing without notice. We have a fire pump with controller and ats as an integrated unit. Apr 29, 2016 jockey pumps are small capacity pump which overrides main fire water pump electric motor and diesel. In the event of fire pump operation, qualified personnel shall respond to the fire pump. In the installation of a typical jockey pump, used to pressurecharge a piping system before a much larger pump comes online when the demand increases, what keeps the pump from deadheading and subsequent overheatingdamage during operation. A jockey pump is a small pump connected to a fire sprinkler system to maintain pressure in the sprinkler pipes. Instruction bulletin jockey pump controller steven brown.
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