UFC 3-600-02
1 January 2001
Table 2-13. Fire Pumps ITM Tasks (Continued)
Component
Tasks
Monthly
4. Controllers
1. Inspect electric connections.
(Continued)
2. Operate manual and automatic
stations.
5. Batteries
1. Verify proper charge.
6. Pumps
1. Start and churn to verify operability.
(Where equipment permits, allow water
to flow back to the source.)
2. Verify operation of relief valves.
3. Verify full level (for engine-driven
pumps).
4. Inspect exhaust system for leaks (for
engine-driven pumps).
5. For engine driven pumps, start again
using second battery set and churn to
verify operability. (Where equipment
permits, allow water to flow back to the
source.)
2 Years
1. Control Valve
1. Operate and lubricate valves to ensure
operability.
2. Controllers
1. Calibrate pressure switches.
2. Exercise circuit breakers and switches
to verify operability.
3. Inspect fuses.
3. Pumps
1. Check coupling alignment to ensure
shaft aligned.
2. Check pump shaft end play.
3. Lubricate bearings.
4. Lubricate couplings.
5. Lubricate right-angle drives.
4. Fuel (Engine-Driven Pumps)
1. Sample fuel to verify quality.
5. Relief Valves
1. Calibrate valves.
6. Emergency Power Supply
1. Test to verify availability and capacity for
pump motor.
5 Years
1. Pump
1. Conduct flow test to verify pump output.
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