Weekly Diesel Fire Pump Report
Weekly Diesel Fire Pump Report
Pump Location:
Pump Rating:
GPM @
PSI @
RPM
Completed By:
Date:
1. Is fire pump controller on “automatic”?
2. Is jockey pump controller on “automatic”?
3. Are all jockey pump and fire pump control valves open?
4. Is diesel fuel line locked open?
5. Is jockey pump running frequency normal?
6. Is pump room adequately heated?
7. Is adequate combustion air provided?
8. Is engine oil at the correct level?
9. Is engine coolant at the correct level?
10. Is water level and specific gravity correct for both batteries?
11. Does battery charger appear to be functioning properly?
12. Did fire pump start automatically by a drop in water pressure?
Record the following:
Pump start pressure: psi
Pump discharge pressure: psi
Pump suction pressure: psi
13. Did fire pump start manually on each set of batteries?
14. Are pump bearings operating at normal temperature?
15. Are pump packing glands leaking sufficient water?
16. Is pump free of unusual noises and vibrations?
17. Is engine cooling water discharging effectively?
18. Is the pump test header drained to prevent freezing?
19. Is a charged fire extinguisher in the pump room?
20. Is pump room clean and free of combustible materials?
21. Did all remote pump signals function properly? (i.e., running, controller not on “automatic”, etc.)
22. Was water tank overfilled to verify it’s full, or is reservoir at normal level?
23. Was pump run for at least 30 minutes?
24. Did engine achieve proper operating temperature, speed & oil pressure?
Record the following:
Water temperature: °F
Engine speed: rpm
Oil pressure: psi
Engine hours: hrs
25. Is diesel fuel tank at least ¾ full?
Record fuel tank level:
26. Were both the jockey pump and fire pump controllers left on “automatic”?
Explain all “No” responses and corrective actions taken: (Ex: 10. Battery A water level low – filled 5/1)
Reviewed By:
Date:
Source: Willis (www.willis.com)