2005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St Indianapolis, IN 46207-7026 Phone: 317-925-9661 RAPID Release Notes for Version 8.95 Data Release CP (UpdateR895) June 23, 2014 We have released an update file for use with RAPID v8 as deployed in January of 2005. This update file is distributed via our Internet update program, Rupdate that was included in the CD installation of version 8.00. The Rupdate (RAPID Update) program works in tandem with RAPID to check for updates over the Internet, in an operation that is similar to the functionality that Windows uses to update your operating system upgrades on your PC. UpdateR895 contains a revised data release (data release CP). After you have successfully downloaded & installed the update the introduction splash screen will also display a second line indicating Data Release CP RAPID version 8.95 data release CP (summary of product revisions) Horizontal Fire Products: A new AEF-QS fire pump group has been added for one week lead time schedule. It has the most popular pumps selections with a limited number of accessories and Firetrol FTA1000 full voltage or FTA 1930 electronic soft start controllers and Marathon 230/460 volt 60 Hz ODP motors. The pumps are pre-built and tested. A new AEF-SLT fire pump group has been added for four week lead time schedule. It has popular pump selections with a limited number of optional accessories and Firetrol and Tornatech limited service, full voltage, wye-delta open and closed transition, electronic soft start controllers through 100 Hp at 230 volt (Firetrol) (150Hp Tornatech) and 150 Hp at 460 Volt with or without ATS and Marathon 230/460 volt 60 Hz ODP full voltage or wye delta start motors. The pumps components parts are stock but not pre-assembled and tested. The new 5AEF15 2950 Rpm high pressure pump for 500, 750 and 1000 Gpm is now available for sale (see enclosed Technical Update Sheet for further details). Most all of the Fire Pump Controllers manufacturers have revised their optional feature offerings and some prices were revised. Eaton (Cutler-Hammer) has raised their prices on some 400 Hp and up controllers. Some of the Cummins Fire Power engines and been reduced in Bhp. See attached memo for Cummins Fire Power. Vertical Turbine Products: Stuffing box part numbers were updated. Performance data were updated on 12MB, M12MB, 12HXB, M12HXB, 14MD, 16HXB, 20HH, 24HH (all impeller designs) based on current testing. It is recommended that all outstanding quotations for these vertical turbine pumps be reviewed and reselected after update has been made to RAPID. Some driver horse powers may change and number of pump stages may change. Per M. Coussens letter submitted with 894CO update documentation. Horizontal and Standard Products: 2PV10 performance was corrected for 3500 Rpm. 6AE16G, 6AE16HPG performance was updated based on current testing Rpm Process Products: The new 3 models of 17 inch 8196 D. I. and 316 SS pumps have added to RAPID in this update. Internet updates to date: UpdateR880.exe UpdateR881.exe UpdateR882.exe UpdateR883.exe UpdateR884.exe UpdateR885.exe UpdateR886.exe UpdateR887.exe UpdateR888.exe UpdateR889.exe UpdateR890.exe updater891.exe updater892.exe updater893.exe updater894.exe updater895.exe
TECHNICAL UPDATE 3001 Peerless Pump Horizontal Split Case 5AEF15
Peerless Pump Horizontal Split Case 5AEF15 5AEF15 2950 RPM Performance Reliability I When it matters Peerless Pump -2005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Ph: (317) 925-9661 Fax: (317) 924-7388 www.peerlesspump.com epumptraining.com HSC 5AEF15 Announcement The contents of this technical update are subject to change without notice. 2014 Peerless Pump
FM Approvals 743 Reynolds Rd. West Glocester, RI 02814 USA T:401 567 0590 F:401 567 0599 www.fmapprovals.com April 1, 2014 Wendy Peters Cummins Fire Power 875 Lawrence Dr A Div Of Cummins Npower LLC PO Box 5070 DePere, WI 54115 United States Subject: Diesel Engine Cooling Loops Dear Mr./Ms. Peters, This letter is being written to all FM Approved fire pump and diesel engine manufacturers in order to clarify FM Approval s position on diesel engine cooling loop sizing and scope of supply. Numerous questions relative to the cooling loops have arisen during the re-examination of diesel engines. These reexaminations are a result of revisions to FM Approvals Standard 1333, for Diesel Engines for Fire Pump Drivers (May 2012) from prior additions of Standard 1333. Major points of clarification include: Diesel Engine manufacturers are responsible for the design of cooling loops and each FM Approved engine shall be provided with a cooling loop. Cooling loops may be fabricated, to the diesel manufacturer s specifications, at facilities other than the engine manufacturing facility. These fabrication facilities (assuming they are not performing final QA on the cooling loop) would not require audits, being viewed by FM Approvals as suppliers of components to be packaged with the engine. FM Approvals will audit the location(s) where final QA of the cooling loop and engine is performed. In cases where this location is the engine manufacturing facility, only one audit would be required with no additional audit required for the cooling loop. The high raw water temperature alarm and raw water flow alarm sensors may be part of the engine or part of the cooling loop, but must be considered in the loop sizing. The determination of which components are included in the engine and which are in the loop will be documented by FM Approvals as part of the engine manufacturers required documentation. The engine manufacturer must verify the proper function of the alarms at the Fire Pump Driver/Controller interface and proper function of the alarm sensors on the cooling loop as part of the final inspection of each engine. The engine manufacturer must verify that the loop has been assembled properly and is leak free. Page 1 of 2 Rev 12/10
Cooling loop sizing is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. If site specific conditions are known, they should be used to size the loop. If they are not know, the loop shall be sized based on the assumption that pump discharge pressure is 80 psi and the pressure at the discharge of the engine is 10 psi (70 psi drop from the pump to the field installed piping). Pump manufacturers are responsible for providing site specific conditions with the order for the diesel engine; or for ensuring that the assumptions shown above are correct; or for verifying with the engine manufacturer that the loop is properly sized once the installation conditions are known. If the pump packager needs to provide water to other devices (for example a water cooled right angle gear drive) they may tap into the cooling loop only with the permission of the engine manufacturer, who must ensure the additional demand for water is considered in sizing the loop. Sincerely, Bruce D. Wood Senior Engineer, Fire Protection Group Tel: 401-567-5721 Email: bruce.wood@fmapprovals.com Page 2 of 2 Rev 12/10
To: Peerless Pump This notice has three subjects. 1, The current 2014 price list has an expiration date of June 30, 2014. The decision has been made to extend the price list through December 31, 2014 without change. 2. Both UL and FM had us go through a complete retest of all of our listed ratings during the first half of this year. There were some new performance testing requirements that affected some of the ratings. The affected ratings are listed below. Note, some of the ratings only had an issue at a single speed, with the other speeds unaffected. Engine RPM Power Rating, Hp CFP59-F25 2100 140 from 144 CFP59-F25 2350 140 from 148 CFP59-F25 2600 140 from 148 CFP11E-F20 1470 347 from 364 CFP11E-F20 1760 401 from 424 CFP11E-F20 2100 345 from 360 CFP9E-F60 1900 365 from 389 - power at all other speeds remain unchanged CFP9E-F50 1900 360 from 371 - power at all other speeds remain unchanged CFP23E-F40 1760 850 from 860 - power at 1470 remains unchanged Documentation for these affected ratings is being changed so they can be posted on the website. We will have a month or two grace period to implement these changes. Please let me know if you have any pending quotes for these engine ratings. 3. It appears FM Approvals has made a final decision with regard to who is responsible for the FM Approval for cooling loops. In summary, the supplied cooling loop must come with the engine from he engine supplier. See the attached letter. (See attached file: FM Letter 01APR2014.pdf) Best regards, Gary Lewellen Business Development Manager Cummins Fire Power