Specifications

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PRIMING PUMP
The pump shall be capable of taking suction and discharging water with a lift of 10 ft. in not more than 30
seconds with the pump dry, through 20 ft. of suction hose of appropriate size. It shall be capable of
developing a vacuum of 22" at an altitude of up to 1000 ft.
A high capacity positive displacement oil less priming system shall be furnished, consisting of: a
Waterous VPO rotary vane priming pump with 12-volt electric motor drive, and a manual/electric
priming valve assembly with remote pump operator's panel mounted pull/spring-return control. Priming
pump shall discharge directed to ground
HEAT ENCLOSURE, ALUMINUM
A removable heater casing is to be provided, completely enclosing the underside of the fire pump
compartment module. Heater casing side and end panels are to be fabricated entirely of natural finish
smooth sheet aluminum, bolted to and easily removable from the bottom perimeter of the pump module.
So as to allow maximum ground clearance, the heater casing shall of the minimum depth required to
enclose the pump and its accessories. Two (2) individual smooth aluminum slide-out bottom panels are
to be provided, criss-cross reinforced with drain holes and ¼-turn butterfly clamp latch, removal of which
allows for inspection of and access to the fire pump.
TWO (2) HOT WATER TYPE PUMP COMPARTMENT HEATERS
Two (2) each; 30,000 BTU Badger R-255-0 or equivalent hot water type automotive heaters shall be
furnished and installed inside the enclosed pump compartment. Heater installations to include: gated
engine coolant feed and return lines, dual 12-volt electric fans, and fan controls located on pump control
panel.
Duct work shall be furnished, from at least one of the heaters, directed to the back side of the pressure
gauges and to the fire pump master drain manifold.
SPRAY FOAM PUMP COMPARTMENT
The inside of the pump compartment shall be coated with spray foam insulation in order to retain as much
heat as possible. The spray foam shall not interfere with future maintenance issues such as replacing
gauges.
PUMP WARRANTY
The specified Waterous fire pump and Waterous accessories shall carry a Waterous five (5) year
warranty covering defective parts only.
PUMP TEST
The above specified pump test/certification to be performed by apparatus manufacturer and "witnessed"
by an independent third party as per NFPA 1901 pumping standards, with proper serialized certification
provided upon apparatus delivery.