® FILE NO.: CF43.

191
DATE: Oct. 15, 2000
SUPERSEDES: CF43.191
DATE: July 30, 2000

HORIZONTAL SPLIT CASE & END SUCTION TYPE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN FIRE PUMP PRE START-UP
CHECKLIST (CANADIAN VERSION)
This pre start-up checklist shows items that must be completed prior to a scheduled start-up. If the answer to any
questions is “No”(when it should be “Yes”), is left blank or contradicts the requirements of NFPA 20, the installation is not
ready for start-up. Indicate “N/A” for not applicable wherever appropriate. These questions should be answered in
conjunction with the fire pump (mechanical) contractor and electrical contractor. Check list must be returned signed and
dated below.

Fire Pump IO&M manuals are available from Armstrong’s website www.armstrongpumps.com

The sole purpose of this pre start-up checklist is to serve as a guide only. Armstrong does not assume any liability or
responsibility for the accuracy of this list or any items omitted. This list does not absolve the installing contractors of their
responsibilities for proper installation in accordance with the local and national codes and standards.

Project Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Site Address: _____________________________________, City: ____________________, State: _________________
Insuring Authority: _________________________________________________________________________________
Flow Test to be performed by: Company Name: __________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________ Tel: ________________________ Fax: _______________________
Pre Start-Up Check Date: ___________________________________________________________________________
Pre Start-Up Checklist completed by: a).Company Name: _________________________________________________
b). Contact Name: __________________________________________________
c). Telephone: __________________________ Fax: _______________________

I. NAMEPLATE DATA (must be taken directly from each equipment nameplate):

1. Pump Model Number: ___________________________________________ Pump S/N: _____________________
2. Rated Flow: _______________________ Rated Pressure: ______________ Pump Speed: ________________ rpm
3. Controller Mfg: ______________________ Model Number: ______________________________________________
4. Controller S/N: ______________________ Voltage: _____________________ Phase: ___________ Hz: _________
5. Motor Mfg: _________________________ Model Number: _______________________________________________
6. Motor S/N: _________________________ Horsepower: __________________ Motor Speed: _______________ rpm
7. Voltage: ___________________________ Phase: ______________________ Hz: ___________________________
8. Jockey Pump Model Number: _______________________________________ Jockey Pump S/N: _______________
9. Jockey Pump Motor Mfg: ___________________________________________ Model Number: _________________
10. Jockey Pump Motor S/N: ____________ Horsepower: __________________ Motor Speed: ________________ rpm
11. Jockey Pump Motor Voltage: __________ Phase: ______________________ Hz: ___________________________

II. GENERAL INSTALLATION: YES NO

1. Visual Inspection done of the overall pump assembly
(No visible sign of cracks, damage, rust or watermarks). ____ ____
2. All mechanical installation in accordance with NFPA 20 Standards. ____ ____
3. All electrical installation in accordance with NFPA 70 Standards. ____ ____
4. All electrical supplies correspond to all motor and controller nameplates. ____ ____
5. Entire pump assembly base securely anchored with foundation bolts of suitable
size embedded in the concrete floor. ____ ____
6. Entire pump assembly base grouted sufficiently substantial to absorb any vibration
and to form a rigid support for the base plate. ____ ____
7. Entire pump assembly base level and aligned with all connecting piping and fixtures. ____ ____
8. Fire Pump System manual c/w certified performance curve and wiring diagrams available for start-up. ____ ____

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III. MAIN FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION – ELECTRIC DRIVEN (HSC & ES):
1. Pump installed in the proper direction of flow in relation to the system (Suction & Discharge Orientation). ____ ____
2. Drive to Pump direction of rotation correct. (verified in conjunction with an electrician). ____ ____
3. Pump to drive coupling re-aligned after the entire pump assembly base installation completed
as per NFPA 20 A-3-5. ____ ____
4. Pump rotates freely when turned by hand. ____ ____
5. Minimum of 4 to 6 pipe diameters length of straight pipe installed at pump suction connection. ____ ____
6. Suction and Discharge system piping supports c/w anchors installed near to but independent of the pump
assembly. ____ ____
7. System piping does not exert any strain on the pump casing. ____ ____
8. Eccentric reducer installed on the pump suction side (as required by NFPA 20). ____ ____
9. Concentric Increaser installed on the pump discharge side (as required by NFPA 20). ____ ____
10. Suction line has been tested to ensure there aren’t any leaks. ____ ____
11. Listed OS&Y Gate Valve installed close to pump on the suction sided of the pump. ____ ____
12. Listed OS&Y Gate Valve or Butterfly Valve on pump discharge line. ____ ____
13. A Listed Check Valve is installed and is in the proper direction. ____ ____

IV. JOCKEY PUMP INSTALLATION:

1. Jockey pump inlet and outlet are in the proper location. ____ ____
2. Jockey pump direction of rotation is correct. ____ ____
3. Jockey pump suction line is piped ahead of the main fire pump suction OS&Y Gate Valve. ____ ____
4. Jockey pump discharge line is piped after the main fire pump discharge valve (OS&Y or Butterfly). ____ ____
5. Jockey Line contains 2 isolation gate valves and a check valve. ____ ____

V. PUMP MINIMUM FITINGS:

1. A 3/4” Circulation (Casing) Relief Valve (CRV) is installed at the casing discharge (before the check valve). ____ ____
2. CRV pressure set. ____ ____
3. CRV and Pump stuffing box piped to drain. ____ ____
4. A 1/2” Automatic Air Release valve is installed on top of pump casing (applicable to HSC pumps only). ____ ____
5. Compound Suction gauge with 3 ½” dial face with pressure range twice the maximum suction pressure
but not less than 100 psi) with ¼” gauge valve (as per NFPA 20 2-5.2). ____ ____
6. Discharge gauge with 3 ½” dial face with pressure range twice the rated working pump pressure but not
less than 200 psi) with ¼” gauge valve (NFPA 20 2-5.1). ____ ____

VI. SENSING LINES FOR MAIN FIRE PUMP & JOCKEY PUMP:
1. Main fire pump and Jockey pump sensing lines totally independent of each other and connected to their
respective controllers in accordance with NFPA 20 Figure A-7-5.2.1 (a) & (b). ____ ____
2. Each sensing line ½” non-ferrous metallic piping [as per NFPA 20 7-5.2.1 (b)]. ____ ____
3. Each sensing line has 2 bronze check valves each with a 3/32” diameter hole drilled in the flapper. ____ ____
4. All sensing line check valves are orientated to open in the direction of the pump. ____ ____
5. Check valves spaced 5 feet from each other. ____ ____

VII. FIRE PUMP AND JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLERS:

1. Fire Pump Controller is located within sight of the motor (as per NFPA 20 7-2.1). ____ ____
2. Fire Pump Controller installed not less than 12 inches above the floor (as per NFPA 20 7-2.2). ____ ____
3. The appropriate incoming power service is connected and installed as per NFPA 20 and 70. ____ ____
4. Motor terminations complete. ____ ____
5. Proper materials used (including Liquid-tite conduit, etc.). ____ ____
6. Listed termination kits used. ____ ____
7. Motor rotation verified and correct. ____ ____
8. Fuses available and installed prior to start-up date (Jockey Pump Panel). ____ ____
9. Separate manual and wiring diagram inside each controller enclosure. ____ ____
10. Listed Pressure Recording Device installed (NFPA 20 7-5.2.1(e)) ____ ____
11. Controller equipped with a weekly automatic exercise cycle (NFPA 25 5-3.2.1) ____ ____

VIII. AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCH (if applicable):

1. Listed Automatic Power Transfer Switch installed as per NFPA 20. ____ ____
2. Emergency power generator installed and start-up completed. ____ ____
3. Proper size circuit breakers installed. ____ ____
4. Emergency power conductors wired and engine start circuits installed from the generator to the fire pump
power transfer switch. ____ ____
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IX. MAIN RELIEF VALVE (if applicable):
1. Listed Main Relief Valve installed. ____ ____
2. Located between the pump discharge and the check valve. ____ ____
3. Max Suction Pressure _________, Pump Shut-Off Pressure _________, System Rated Pressure ___________

X. ENCLOSED DISCHARGE CONE (if applicable):

1. Enclosed discharge cone installed on the outlet line of the main relief valve. ____ ____
2. Provides for a visual indication of water movement or has a sight glass. ____ ____
3. Piped to the drain, or discharges back to the main fire pump suction line. ____ ____

XI. FLOW METER (if applicable):

1. Listed for fire pump service and installed in proper direction. ____ ____
2. Flow meter gauge display has a range of at least 1.75 times the rated flow of the fire pump. ____ ____
3. Capable of being isolated and removed without affecting fire pump service. ____ ____
4. Straight pipe length before and after flow meter in accordance with manufacturers specifications. ____ ____

XII. BY-PASS LINE (if applicable):

1. Pump by-pass line installed across the main fire pump. ____ ____
2. Complete with listed check valve and isolation valves. ____ ____

XIII. TEST FITTINGS (if applicable):

1. Test tee installed after the check valve and before the discharge butterfly valve. ____ ____
2. Hose valve header sized and contains the right number of hose valve outlets according to
NFPA 20 Table 2-20 ____ ____
3. Ball drip valve installed prior to the hose valve header (NFPA 20 2-14.3.3). ____ ____
4. Indicating gate valve or Indicating butterfly valve installed between Test-Tee and Hose Valve Header. ____ ____

XV. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Signed: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

I certify the above items are completed and were checked at the job site and the pump equipment is ready for a start-up
and performance test.

Once fully completed, please return the above Pre Start-Up Check List to _____________________________________
(local Armstrong Service Dealer/Agent) to the attention of ________________________________________________ .
Please note, all fire pump start-up requests may require a minimum of 2-3 weeks advanced notice in order to schedule a
date with the appropriate parties (equipment representatives & their technicians). The actual scheduled start-up date(s)
will be determined based on the availability of these parties. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to arrange
for the other required parties to be present and have the installation ready on the scheduled date for the subject start-up.
Scheduling of fire pump start-up will commence only once the installation is deemed ready for start-up as derived from the
answers provided on this form.

Important: A standard start-up is based on a maximum 3 hours at the job site. Should the time required to complete the
start-up exceed this standard duration or should the start-up service need to be repeated due to circumstances caused by
other parties, and or situations out of our control, any additional service or incurred costs are the sole responsibility of the
installing contractor.

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Before performing any tests, to avoid false alarms where a supervisory service is provided, the alarm receiving facilities
must always be notified by the building owner or designated representative.
Prior to the Start-Up, the Installing Contractor must ensure that the Pre-Start-Up Verification has been performed and
provide confirmation to the local U.S. Armstrong Darling representative ensuring:

1. Pump Alignment.
2. Pump Packing Gland Adjusted.
3. System Integrity.
4. Electrical Integrity.
5. All applicable items on the Pre Start-Up Checklist have been verified and answered accordingly.
6. The installation is ready for start-up (including all air bled from the system and ready to flow water) and is in
accordance with all applicable national and local codes and standards.
7. All applicable documentation is on-hand at start-up (including pump certified performance curve(s), equipment
manuals & wiring diagrams).
8. All the appropriate parties (e.g. AHJ-Fire Marshall, Electrician, Millwright/Pipe Fitter, Building Owner/Representative,
etc.) will be present throughout the entire start-up.

S.A. Armstrong Limited Armstrong Pumps Limited Armstrong Pumps Inc. Armstrong Darling Inc.
23 Bertrand Avenue Peartree Road, Stanway 93 East Avenue 2200 Place Transcanadienne
Toronto, Ontario Colchester, Essex Buffalo, New York Montreal, Quebec
Canada, M1L 2P3 United Kingdom, C03 5JX U.S.A. 14120-6594 Canada, H9P 2X5
Tel: (416) 755-2291 Tel: 01206-579491 Tel: (716) 693-8813 Tel: (514) 421-2424
Fax: (416) 759-9101 Fax: 01206-760532 Fax: (716) 693-8970 Fax: (514) 421-2436
Visit us at www.armstrongpumps.com
© S.A. Armstrong Limited 2000
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