Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Check all Fluid levels prior to any operations • Check that Fuel Tank is topped off• Check that all following equipment is present

– Spanner wrenches– Highway/Traffic cones– Two (2) 10’ sections of hard suction hose– One (1) 50’ of 2-1/2” supply hose– One (1) hard suction hose support stand– Rubber mallet– Hydrant wrench– Container of Hydrant Grease and Brush– Hose Monster tester– Hose Monster Gauge – Hose Monster Flow chart

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Position the Fire Pump for the appropriate connection to the Firewell

• Check the condition of the Firewell (see attached specification/detail)

• Check inside the Firewell for any foreign objects, i.e. rocks, cans, bottles, etc…

• Make sure that the thread section of the Firewell is properly greased

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Remove the section of hard suction hose and make the connection

• Utilize a rubber mallet to tightly secure the coupling to the Firewell

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Position the hard suction hose stand to properly support the hose

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Remove the Hose Monster tester with the attached section of 2-1/2 inch hose

• Stretch out the hose and attach the gauge to the hose monster as shown in the above picture

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Proceed to the control panel located on the Fire Pump engine

• Turn the starter key and hold the primer button down until the pressure builds up enough for the pump to turn over and run (See Figure 2 )

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Push the gear lever all the way forward toward the pump housing to engage the pump (See Figure 1)

• Once the pump is engaged you will need to slowly throttle the engine to the maximum RPM which is approximately 3500 (See Figure 2)

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• Check the flow discharge coming from the Hose Monster tester (See Figure 1)

• The flow shall be free of rock, gravel, and sand (See Figure 1)

• Use the Hose Monster Flow Chart and confirm that the Firewell is achieving the proper flow GPM as required by the Design Type Firewell Specifications (See Figure 2)

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• The testing period shall be for a minimum of two (2) hours

• The flow GPM readings shall be properly logged utilizing the Firewell Test Log at 15 minute intervals for the entire two (2) hour duration (See Figure 2)

Fire Pump/Firewell Testing Fire Pump/Firewell Testing ProceduresProcedures

• After the test has been completed, all of the equipment shall be inspected for any damage and placed back in the original location prior to testing and properly secured.