Specifications

Smeal Pumper Demo # 4276
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The following objectives shall be achieved as a result (this listing shall not be construed as being all
inclusive):
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 Ensure that understanding of all parties respective responsibilities have been addressed by the
actual referencing of NFPA 1901 and the amendments in these specifications and the purchase
contract and documentation.
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 Ensure that only structural materials complying with appropriate standards and codes are used
for construction.
 Ensure that applicable standards of design and manufacturing have been met or exceeded.
 Ensure that safety factors have been met or exceeded where required.
 Ensure that applicable standards for testing and inspection have been met or exceeded by
personnel with the appropriate qualifications, experience, and certifications.
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 Ensure that where applicable components, equipment, and loose equipment carry the appropriate
characteristics, classifications, and/or certifications.
 Ensure that in general and as a whole, all applicable requirements set forth in NFPA 1901, and
those codes, standards, and specifications referenced by said parties are met, exceeded, and/or
addressed.
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INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY PUMP CERTIFICATION
The fire pump shall be tested and certified by Underwriter's Laboratories, a nationally recognized
independent third party testing company. Tests shall be conducted so that the pump performs as listed
below:
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 100% of rated capacity at 150 pounds net pressure
 70% of rated capacity at 200 pounds net pressure
 50% of rated capacity at 250 pounds net pressure
 100% of rated capacity at 165 pounds net pressure 
The entire pump, both suction and discharge passages, shall be hydrostatically tested to a pressure of
600 PSI. The pump shall be fully tested at the pump manufacturer’s factory to the performance spots as
outlined by NFPA 1901. The pump shall be free from objectionable pulsation and vibration.
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PUMP CERTIFICATION
The pump shall be certified in U.S. gallons per minute (GPM).
12 VOLT SYSTEMS TEST
After completion of the unit, the 12 volt electrical system shall undergo a battery of tests as listed in NFPA
1901. These tests shall include, but not be limited to:
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 Reserve capacity test