FIRE PUMP PRIMING SYSTEM

 

A Trident Model #31.003.2 air operated priming system shall be installed. The unit shall be of all brass and stainless steel construction and designed for fire pumps of 1,000 GPM (3,750 LPM) or less.  Due to corrosion exposure no aluminum or vanes shall be used in the primer design. The primer shall be two-barrel design with direct connection to the Hale fire pump. The primer shall automatically drain when the panel control actuator is not in operation. The connection to the pump shall have an integral Hale strainer.

 

Performance, Safety, and NFPA Compliance

 

The priming system shall be capable to a vertical lift to 22 inches of mercury and shall be fully compliant to applicable NFPA standards for vertical lift.   The system shall create vacuum by using air from the chassis air brake system through a two-barrel multi-stage internal “venturi nozzles” within the primer body. The noise level during operation of the primer shall not exceed 75 Db.

 

Air Flow Requirements

 

The primer shall require a minimum of 13.2 cubic foot per minute air compressor and shall be capable of meeting drafting requirements at high idle engine speed. The air supply shall be from a chassis supplied ‘protected’ air storage tank with a pressure protection valve. The air supply line shall have a pressure protection valve set between 70 to 80 PSIG.

 

Primer Control

 

The primer control shall have a manually operated, panel mounted “push to prime” air valve; which will direct air pressure from the air brake storage tank to the primer body. To prevent freezing, no water shall flow to and from the panel control.

 

Power Requirements

 

To reduce the electrical power requirements on the fire apparatus the priming system shall be air powered. The system shall not require annual tear-down and maintenance, an electric motor or solenoid, electrical wiring, lubrication, belt drive, or clutch assembly.

 

Warranty

 

The primer shall be covered by a five (5) year parts warranty.