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SECTION 13922 - DIESEL-DRIVE, HORIZONTAL FIRE PUMPS

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

0.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes diesel-drive, horizontal fire pumps for building fire-suppression
systems and the following:

1. Split-case fire pumps.

2. Pressure-maintenance pumps.
3. Fire-pump controllers.
4. Pressure-maintenance-pump controllers.
5. Fire-pump specialties and accessories.
6. Pressure-maintenance-pump specialties and accessories.
7. Alarm panels.
8. Flow-measuring systems.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 13 Section "Fire Alarm" for connection to alarm panel.

2. Division 13 Section "Fire-Suppression Piping" for feed-main, fire-suppression piping
at fire pumps.

3. Division 13 Section "Standpipes and Hoses" for feed-main, fire-suppression piping at

fire pumps.
4. Division 15 Section "Pipe Insulation" for insulating fire-pump, diesel-engine-driver
exhaust systems.
5. Division 16 Sections for power and connections to fire-pump and pressure-
maintenance-pump controllers.

0.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Fire Pump: Horizontal-type fire pump used to supply water at rated capacity and total head
required for fire-suppression service.

B. Fire-Pump Unit: Assembly with fire pump, driver, controller, and related accessories.

C. Pressure-Maintenance Pump: Electric-drive pump used to maintain water pressure in fire-

suppression piping system.

D. Pressure-Maintenance-Pump Unit: Assembly with pressure-maintenance pump, driver,

controller, and related accessories.

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E. Split-Case Fire Pump: Axially split-case, horizontal fire pump with its housing split parallel
to shaft.

0.4 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Fire-Pump Systems: Fire-pump and pressure-maintenance-pump units that comply with

performance requirements specified and are compatible with building fire-suppression
systems.

B. Pump, Equipment, Accessory, and Piping Pressure Rating: 1200 kPa minimum working-
pressure rating, unless higher rating is indicated.

0.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include rated capacities; certified pump performance curves with each
selection point indicated; shipping, installed, and operating weights; furnished specialties;
and accessories for each fire-pump and pressure-maintenance-pump unit and flow-
measuring system.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads,
required clearances, methods of field assembly, components, and location and size of each
field connection for each fire-pump and pressure-maintenance-pump unit.

1. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power, signal, and control systems and
differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.
2. Shop Drawings may be incorporated into other Division 13 fire-suppression piping
system Shop Drawings.

C. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of fire pumps and fire-pump controllers

certifying that products furnished comply with requirements.

D. Field Test Reports: As specified in "Field Quality Control" Article in Part 3 of this Section,
Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements.

E. Maintenance Data: For each fire-pump and pressure-maintenance-pump unit to include in

maintenance manuals specified in Division 1.

0.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Firms whose fire pumps, pressure-maintenance pumps,

drivers, controllers, and accessories are listed by product name and manufacturer in UL's
"Fire Protection Equipment Directory" and FM's "Fire Protection Approval Guide" and that
comply with requirements indicated.

B. Source Limitations: Obtain fire-pump and pressure-maintenance-pump units through one

source with responsibility and accountability to respond to and resolve problems regarding
compatibility, installation, performance, and acceptance of units.

C. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, connections, and dimensional

requirements of fire-pump and pressure-maintenance-pump units and are based on specific
models selected. Other manufacturers' pump units with equal performance characteristics
may be considered. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."

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D. Provide listing/approval stamp, label, or other marking on equipment made to specified

standards.

E. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to the Engineer.

F. Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction pertaining to materials, hose

threads, and installation.

G. Comply with NFPA 20, "Centrifugal Fire Pumps," for fire pumps, drivers, controllers,
accessories, and installation.

0.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Preparation for Shipping: After assembling and testing fire pumps and pressure-
maintenance pumps, protect flanges and exposed machined metal surfaces, pipe openings,
and nozzles.

B. Retain shipping flange protective covers and protective coatings during storage.

C. Protect bearings and couplings against damage from sand, grit, or other foreign matter.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

A. Materials and equipment shall be standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in

the manufacturing of such products, which are of a similar material, design and
workmanship. The standard products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or
industrial use for 5 years prior to bid opening. The 5 year use shall include applications of
equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The 5 years
experience shall be satisfactorily completed by a product that has been sold or is offered for
sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or
brochures. Products having less than a 5 year field service record shall not be acceptable.
Products shall be supported by a service organization. System components shall be
environmentally suitable for the indicated locations.

0.2 SPLIT-CASE FIRE PUMPS

A. Single-Stage, Split-Case Fire Pumps: UL 448, factory-assembled and -tested, diesel-drive,

horizontally mounted, double-suction, horizontal type. Include pump and driver mounted
on same base and connected with coupling.

B. Multistage, Split-Case Fire Pumps: UL 448, factory-assembled and -tested, diesel-drive,

horizontally mounted, two-stage, single-suction, horizontal type. Include pump and driver
mounted on same base and connected with coupling.

1. Characteristics: Capable of furnishing not less than 150 percent of rated capacity at
not less than 65 percent of total rated head. Shutoff head is limited to 140 percent of
total rated head.

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2. Casing: Axially split cast iron with suction and discharge flanges machined to
ASME B16.1, Class 125 dimensions, unless Class 250 flanges are indicated.
3. Impeller: Cast bronze of construction to match fire pump, statically and dynamically
balanced, and keyed to shaft.
4. Wear Rings: Replaceable, bronze.
5. Shaft and Sleeve: Steel shaft with bronze sleeve.
6. Shaft Bearings: Grease-lubricated ball bearings in cast-iron housing.
7. Seals: Stuffing box with minimum of 4 rings of graphite-impregnated braided yarn
and bronze packing gland.
8. Coupling: Flexible and capable of absorbing torsional vibration and shaft
misalignment. Include metal coupling guard.
9. Driver: Diesel engine.
10. Finish: Manufacturer's standard red paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested
units before shipping.
11. Nameplates: Complete with capacities, characteristics, and other pertinent data.

0.3 PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE PUMPS

A. Description: Factory-assembled and -tested, electric-drive pumps with cast-iron or

stainless-steel casing and bronze or stainless-steel impellers and mechanical seals. Include
flanged suction and discharge flanges machined to ASME B16.1, Class 125 dimensions,
unless Class 250 flanges are indicated and except that connections may be threaded in sizes
where flanges are not available.

1. Multistage, Pressure-Maintenance Pumps: Multiple-impeller type complying with

HI 1.1-1.5 requirements for multistage centrifugal pumps. Include base.
2. Regenerative-Turbine, Pressure-Maintenance Pumps: Close-coupled type complying
with HI 1.1-1.5 requirements for regenerative-turbine centrifugal pumps. Include
base.

a. Finish: Manufacturer's standard color paint applied to factory-assembled and

-tested unit before shipping.
b. Nameplate: Complete with capacity, characteristics, and other pertinent data.

0.4 PUMP DRIVERS

A. Fire-Pump Drivers: UL 1247, horizontal-shaft, open-type diesel engine. Include the

following:

1. Finish: Manufacturer's standard red paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested

unit before shipping.
2. Nameplate: Complete with engine horsepower, characteristics, and other pertinent
data.
3. Emergency Manual Operator: Factory wired for standby engine starting and
operation in case of main controller or wiring malfunction.
4. Engine Cooling System: Factory-installed water piping, valves, strainer, pressure
regulator, heat exchanger, coolant pump, bypass piping, and fittings. Include
ASTM B 88M, Type B , copper water tube; ASME B16.22, wrought-copper, solder-
joint pressure fittings; AWS A5.8, BCuP Series brazing filler metal; and brazed
joints.
5. Exhaust Connector: Flexible type.
6. Exhaust Silencer: Residential type.
7. Engine-Jacket Water Heater: Factory-installed electric elements.
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8. Dual Batteries: Lead-acid-storage type, with 100 percent standby reserve capacity.
9. Fuel System: According to NFPA 20.
10. Fuel Storage Tank: Size indicated, but not less than required by NFPA  20. Include
floor legs, direct-reading level gage, and secondary containment tank with capacity at
least equal to fuel storage tank.
11. Exhaust System: ASTM A 53, Type E or S, Schedule 40, black steel pipe;
ASME B16.9, weld-type pipe fittings; ASME B16.5, steel flanges; and
ASME B16.21, nonmetallic gaskets. Fabricate double-wall, ventilated thimble from
steel pipe.

B. Pressure-Maintenance-Pump Drivers: NEMA MG 1, open-dripproof, squirrel-cage,

induction motor. Include construction complying with NFPA 20 and NFPA 70, and include
wiring compatible with controller used.

1. Finish: Manufacturer's standard red paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested

unit before shipping.
2. Nameplate: Complete with motor horsepower, characteristics, and other pertinent
data.

0.5 PUMP CONTROLLERS, GENERAL

A. Description: Combined automatic and nonautomatic operation; factory assembled and

wired; factory tested for capacities and electrical characteristics; and with the following
features:

1. Controls, devices, alarms, functions, and operations listed in NFPA 20 as required for
drivers and controller types used, and specific items listed for each controller type.
2. Nameplate: Complete with capacity, characteristics, approvals and listings, and other
pertinent data.
3. Controller Sensing Pipes: Fabricate pipe and fittings according to NFPA 20 with
nonferrous-metal sensing piping, DN15, with globe valves for testing controller
mechanism from system to pump controller as indicated. Include bronze check valve
with 2.4-mm orifice in clapper or ground-face union with noncorrosive diaphragm
having 2.4-mm orifice.
4. Interface Panel: Factory supplied interface panel to communicate and transmit data
between the pump controller and BMS. All required data as from pumps as specified
to be transmitted to BMS. Interface panel to be capable for communication with the
specified BMS system.

0.6 FIRE-PUMP CONTROLLERS

A. Description: UL 218 and NFPA 20; listed for diesel-drive, fire-pump service. Include the
following:

1. Enclosure: UL 50, Type 2, dripproof, indoor, unless special-purpose enclosure is

indicated.
2. Enclosure Finish: Manufacturer's standard red paint applied to factory-assembled and
-tested unit before shipping.
3. Mounting: Wall type for field electrical connections.
4. Mounting: Floor-stand type for field electrical connections.
5. Built-in dual-battery charger.
6. Time clock for weekly automatic test.
7. System pressure recorder, electric ac driven with spring backup.
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8. Timing relay for automatic stop.

9. Power failure start, with time delay to prevent start at momentary loss of power.
10. Low-fuel-level alarm.
11. Alarm contacts for remote alarm of "Engine Run," "Switch Off," and "Engine
Failure."
12. Pump room alarms, including both audible and visible signals.

0.7 PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE-PUMP CONTROLLERS

A. Description: UL 508; factory-assembled, -wired, and -tested; across-the-line type for

combined automatic and nonautomatic operation.

1. Enclosure: UL 508 and UL 50, Type 2, wall-mounting type for field electrical
wiring.

B. Rate controller for scheduled horsepower and include the following:

1. Fusible disconnect switch.

2. Pressure switch.
3. Hand-off-auto selector switch.
4. Pilot light.
5. Running period timer.
6. Enclosure Finish: Manufacturer's standard color paint applied to factory-assembled
and -tested unit before shipping.

0.8 FIRE-PUMP SPECIALTIES AND ACCESSORIES

A. Match fire-pump suction and discharge ratings as required for fire-pump capacity rating.
Include the following:

1. Automatic air-release valve.

2. Circulation relief valve.
3. Suction and discharge pressure gages.
4. Eccentric-tapered reducer at suction inlet.
5. Concentric-tapered reducer at discharge outlet.
6. Test-Header Manifold: Ferrous for hose valves. Manufacturer's standard finish.
Include bronze or cast-iron, exposed-type valve header with nozzle outlets; and
round, brass escutcheon plate with lettering equivalent to "PUMP TEST
CONNECTION."
7. Hose Valves: UL 668, straightway pattern, bronze with cap and chain. Include
NFPA 1963 hose thread that complies with local fire department standards and finish
same as for test-header-manifold escutcheon plate.
8. Ball Drip Valve: UL 1726.
9. Main Relief Valve: UL 1478, pilot operated.
10. Main Relief Valve: UL 1478, spring loaded.
11. Discharge Cone: Closed.
12. Discharge Cone: Open.
13. Finish: Manufacturer's standard factory-applied red paint, unless brass or other finish
is specified.
14. Pressure Sensing Line:

a. A completely separate pressure sensing line shall be provided for each fire
pump and for the jockey pump. The sensing line shall be arranged in
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accordance with Figure A-7-5.2.1. of NFPA 20. The sensing line shall be 15
mm H58 brass tubing complying with ASTM B 135M.
b. The sensing line shall be equipped with 2 restrictive orifice unions each.
Restricted orifice unions shall be ground-face unions with brass restricted
diaphragms drilled for a 2.4 mm. Restricted orifice unions shall be mounted in
the horizontal position, not less than 1.5 m apart on the sensing line.
c. 2 test connections shall be provided for each sensing line. Test connections
shall consist of 2 brass 15 mm globe valves and 8 mm gage connection tee
arranged per NFPA 20. One of the test connections shall be equipped with a 0
to 1380 kPa water oil-filled gage.
d. Sensing line shall be connected to the pump discharge piping between the
discharge piping control valve and the check valve.

0.9 PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE-PUMP SPECIALTIES AND ACCESSORIES

A. Match pressure-maintenance-pump suction and discharge ratings as required for pump

capacity rating. Include the following:

1. Circulation relief valve.

2. Suction and discharge pressure gages.

0.10 ALARM PANELS

A. Description: Factory-assembled and -wired remote panel complying with UL 508 and
requirements in NFPA 20. Include audible and visible alarms matching controller type.

1. Enclosure: NEMA 250, Type 2, remote wall-mounting type.

2. Enclosure Finish: Manufacturer's standard red paint applied to factory-assembled and
-tested unit before shipping.

B. Features: Include manufacturer's standard features and the following:

1. Engine running.
2. Main switch off or in manual position.
3. Engine trouble.
4. Low-water alarm.
5. Low fuel.

0.11 FLOW-MEASURING SYSTEMS

A. Description: FM-approved, fire-pump, flow-measuring systems that indicate flow to not

less than 175 percent of fire-pump rated capacity. Include sensor of size to match pipe,
tubing, flow meter, and fittings.

1. Pressure Rating: 1200 kPa minimum.

2. Sensor: Venturi, annular probe, or orifice plate, unless otherwise indicated.
3. Flow Meter: Compatible with flow sensor with dial not less than 115 mm in diameter
or manufacturer's equivalent size.
4. Permanently Mounted: Flow meter suitable for wall mounting with copper tubing to
connect to flow sensor.
5. Include complete operating instructions.

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0.12 BATTERIES:

A. Batteries for diesel engine driver shall be sealed lead calcium batteries. Batteries shall be
mounted in a steel rack with non-corrosive, non-conductive base, not less than 300 mm
above the floor.

0.13 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Factory Tests: Hydrostatically test and test run fire pumps before shipping. Test at 150
percent of shutoff head plus suction head, but not less than 1725 kPa. Produce certified test
curves showing head capacity and brake horsepower of each pump.

0.14 GROUT

A. Description: ASTM C 1107, Grade B, factory-mixed and -packaged, nonshrink and

nonmetallic grout; suitable for interior and exterior applications.

B. Characteristics: Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, dry, hydraulic-cement grout.

C. Properties: Nonstaining, noncorrosive, and nongaseous.

D. Design Mix: 34.5 MPa, 28 day compressive strength.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas, equipment foundations, and conditions, with the Installer present, for
compliance with requirements for installation and other conditions affecting fire-pump
performance.

1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

B. Examine roughing-in of fire-suppression piping systems. Verify actual locations of piping

connections before pump installation.

0.2 CONCRETE BASES

A. Install concrete bases of dimensions indicated, or otherwise required, for fire pumps,
pressure-maintenance pumps, and controllers. Refer to Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place
Concrete" and Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods."

0.3 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with fire-pump, pressure-maintenance-pump, and controller manufacturers' written

installation and alignment instructions, and with NFPA 20.

B. Install pumps and controllers to provide access for periodic maintenance, including removal
of drivers, impellers, couplings, and accessories.

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C. Set base-mounting-type pumps on concrete bases. Disconnect coupling halves before

setting. Do not reconnect couplings until alignment operations have been completed.

1. Support pump baseplate on rectangular metal blocks and shims or on metal wedges
having small taper, at points near foundation bolts to provide 19 to 38 mm gap
between pump base and foundation for grouting.
2. Adjust metal supports or wedges until pump and driver shafts are level. Check
coupling faces and pump suction and discharge flanges to verify that they are level
and plumb.

D. Install suction and discharge piping equal to or greater than diameter of fire-pump nozzles.

E. Install valves that are the same size as piping connecting fire pumps, bypasses, test headers,
and other piping systems.

F. Install pressure gages on fire-pump suction and discharge at pressure-gage tappings.

G. Support pumps and piping separately so weight of piping does not rest on pumps.

H. Install piping accessories, hangers and supports, anchors, valves, meters and gages, and
equipment supports.

I. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
installation and joint construction.

J. Install water supply and drain piping for diesel-engine heat exchangers. Extend drain piping
from heat exchangers to point of disposition.

K. Install exhaust system piping for diesel engines. Extend to point of termination outside
structure. Install pipe and fittings with welded joints, and components having flanged
connections with gasketed joints.

L. Install condensate drain piping for diesel-engine exhaust system. Extend drain piping from
low points of exhaust system to condensate traps and to point of disposition.

M. Install flow meters and sensors where indicated. Install flow-measuring system components
and make connections according to manufacturer's written instructions.

N. Electrical Wiring: Install electrical devices furnished by equipment manufacturers but not
specified to be factory mounted. Furnish copies of manufacturers' wiring diagram
Submittals to the electrical Installer.

1. Verify that electrical wiring is installed according to manufacturers' submittal and

installation requirements in Division 16 Sections. Proceed with equipment startup
only after wiring installation is satisfactory.

0.4 ALIGNMENT

A. Align fire-pump and driver shafts after complete unit has been leveled on foundation, grout
has set, and foundation bolts have been tightened.

B. After alignment is correct, tighten foundation bolts evenly but not too firmly. Fill baseplate
completely with grout, with metal blocks and shims or wedges in place. Tighten foundation
bolts after grout has hardened. Check alignment and make required corrections.

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C. Make piping connections, check alignment, and make required corrections.

1. Adjust alignment of pump and driver shafts for angular and parallel alignment by one
method in HI 1.1-1.5, Section 1.4, "Installation, Operation and Maintenance."
2. Alignment Tolerances: Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

0.5 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 13 Sections. Drawings

indicate general arrangement of piping and specialties. The following are specific
connection requirements:

1. Install piping adjacent to fire and pressure-maintenance pumps to allow service and
maintenance.
2. Connect water supply to fire and pressure-maintenance pumps.
3. Connect fire-pump and pressure-maintenance-pump discharge piping to building fire-
suppression piping.
4. Connect relief-valve discharge to point of disposal.
5. Connect cooling-system water supply and drain piping to diesel-engine heat
exchangers.
6. Connect exhaust system piping to diesel engines.

B. Connect flow-measuring-system meters and sensors according to manufacturer's written

instructions.

C. Connect fire-pump controllers to building fire alarm system. Refer to Division 13 Section
"Fire Alarm."

D. Connect controllers to pumps.

E. Electrical wiring and connections are specified in Division 16 Sections.

F. Ground equipment.

1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published

torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those
specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

0.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect

field-assembled components and equipment installation, including fire-pump and pressure-
maintenance-pump units, piping, and electrical connections. Report results in writing.

1. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and
retest until no leaks exist.
2. Check suction line connections for tightness so no air gets into pump.
3. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper motor rotation and unit operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with
new units, and retest.
4. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls
and equipment.

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5. Furnish fire hoses in number, size, and length required to reach storm drain or other
acceptable location to dispose of fire-pump test water. Fire hoses are for field-
acceptance tests only and are not property of the Employer.
6. Final Checks before Startup: Perform the following preventive-maintenance
operations and checks:

a. Lubricate oil-lubrication-type bearings.

b. Remove grease-lubrication-type bearing covers, flush bearings with kerosene,
and clean thoroughly. Fill with new lubricant according to manufacturer's
written instructions.
c. Disconnect coupling and check diesel engine for proper rotation. Rotation
shall match direction of rotation marked on pump casing.
d. Verify that pump is free to rotate by hand. If pump is bound or if it drags even
slightly, do not operate until cause of trouble is determined and corrected.

7. Starting procedure for pumps is as follows:

a. Install coolant in cooling system. Fill closed-loop cooling system with potable
water and add rust inhibitor.
b. Install coolant in cooling system. Fill closed-loop cooling system with solution
of 50 percent potable water and 50 percent ethylene glycol permanent
antifreeze. Add rust inhibitor if not in antifreeze.
c. Prime pump by opening suction valve and closing drains, and prepare pump for
operation.
d. Open sealing liquid supply valves if pump is so fitted.
e. Start engine.
f. Open discharge valve slowly.
g. Observe leakage from stuffing boxes and adjust sealing liquid valve for proper
flow to ensure lubrication of packing. Do not tighten gland immediately but let
packing run in before reducing leakage through stuffing boxes.
h. Check general mechanical operation of pump and driver.

B. Perform field tests for each fire-pump unit and system piping when installation is complete.
Comply with operating instructions and procedures in NFPA 20 to demonstrate compliance
with requirements. Where possible, field correct malfunctioning equipment, then retest to
demonstrate compliance. Replace equipment that cannot be satisfactorily corrected or that
does not perform as indicated, then retest to demonstrate compliance. Verify that each fire-
pump unit performs as indicated. Report test results in writing.

0.7 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train the Employer's maintenance

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fire pumps. Refer to Division 1 Section
"[Demonstration and Training] [Closeout Procedures]."

1. Schedule at least 8 hours of training.

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