• Pump suction and discharge and bypass valves are fully open.

• Piping is free of leaks.

• Suction line pressure gauge reading is normal.

• System line pressure gauge reading is normal.

• Suction reservoir is full.

• Wet pit suction screens are unobstructed and in place.

Electrical System Conditions

• Controller pilot light (power on) is illuminated.

• Transfer switch normal pilot light is illuminated.

• Isolating switch is closed – standby (emergency) source.

• Reverse phase alarm pilot light is of and normal phase rotation pilot light is on.

• Oil level in vertical motor sight glass is normal.

Diesel Engine System Conditions

• Fuel tank is two-thirds (2/3) full.

• Controller selector switch is in auto position.

• Batteries’ (2) voltage readings are normal.

• Batteries’ (2) charging current readings are normal.

• Batteries’ (2) pilot lights are on or battery failure (2) pilot lights are off.

• All alarm pilot lights are off.

• Engine running time meter is reading.

• Oil level in right angle gear drive is normal.

• Crankcase oil level is normal.

• Cooling water level is normal.

• Electrolyte level in batteries is normal.

• Batter terminals are free from corrosion.

• Water-jacket heater is operating.

*Steam system conditions: Steam pressure gauge reading is normal

*Testing

• A weekly test of fire pump assemblies shall be conducted without flowing water.

• This test shall be conducted by starting the pump automatically.

• The electric pump shall run a minimum of 10 minutes.

• The diesel pump shall run a minimum of 30 minutes.

• A valve installed to open as a safety feature shall be permitted to discharge water.

• The automatic weekly test timer shall be permitted to be substitured for the starting procedure.

*Weekly Tests

• Qualified operating personnel shall be in attendance during the weekly pump operation.

• The pertinent visual observations or adjustments specified in the following checklists shall be conducted while the pump is running:

  Pump System procedure

  • Record the system suction and discharge pressure gauge readings.

  • Check the pump packing glands for slight discharge.

  • Adjust gland nuts if necessary.

  • Check for unusual noise or vibration.

  • Check packing boxes, bearings or pump casing for overheating.

  • Record the pump starting pressure.

  Electrical system procedure

  • Observe the time for motor to accelerate to full speed.

  • Record the time controller is on first step )for reduced voltage or reduced current starting).

  • Record the time pump runs after starting (for automatic stop controllers).

  Diesel engine system procedure

  • Observe the time for engine to crank.

  • Observe the time for engine to reach running speed.

  • Observe the engine oil pressure gauge, speed indicator, water, and oil temperature indicators periodically while engine is running.

  • Record any abnormalities.

  • Check the heat exchanger for cooling water flow.

  Steam system procedure

  • Record the steam pressure gauge reading.

  • Observe the time for turbine to reach running speed.