Fire Pump Systems

FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY, A-C FIRE PUMP OFFERS
PACKAGED SYSTEMS THAT MEET EVERY FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS.
 A-C Fire Pump Systems and
Professional Fire Protection...
A Shared Tradition
of Excellence
One of the first fire trucks built in
the late 1800’s was equipped with
an A-C Fire Pump.

For over 80 years, A-C Fire Pump

One of the first built fire
trucks in the late 1800’s Systems has been on the forefront
was equipped with an in developing, designing and
A-C fire pump.
custom-building a wide range of fire
pump systems including prefabricat-
ed packages and house units that
meet every fire protection need.

A-C Fire Pump is not only rich in

history, but on the cutting edge of
new technology as demonstrated
with our contribution to the fire
protection systems for launch pads
39A and 39B for NASA at the
Kennedy Space Center. A-C Fire

To protect the space Pump Systems furnished a package

shuttle launch facilities, of four 12x8x22 9100 series
NASA installed a
fail-safe fire suppression horizontal splitcase pumps driven
system utilizing A-C Fire by huge 1065 horsepower diesel
pumps.
engines including state-of-the-art
control systems. Each pump is
rated at 3,500 gallons per minute
at 250 psi pressure.

We will continue to be the leader

in the fire protection industry
providing both excellent service
and superior products for years to
come. You can always count on
A-C Fire Pump Systems to solve
your pumping problems.

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In-Line Pumps
Capacity to 750 GPM Top pullout design allows for fast
(892 L/min) and easy servicing. The rotating
Pressures to 165 PSI (116 m) element is easily removed without
Working Pressures to 150 PSI disturbing suction and discharge
Space saving design piping.
No foundation or pads required. Self-venting design eliminates the
need for an automatic air release
Suction and discharge flanges are valve.
on a common centerline, 180°
apart for inline mounting in piping. Bronze impeller is dynamically
balanced and keyed direct to the
motor shaft.

End Suction Pumps

Capacity to 500 GPM Rear pullout design supplied
(892 L/min) as standard with spacer coupling.
Pressures to 150 PSI (106 m) — Ease of maintenance,
Working Pressures to 250 PSI eliminates disturbing driver
Top centerline discharge with foot or piping when removing
supported casing. rotating element.
— Ease of installation. Hydraulically balanced impeller
extends bearing life and assures
— Simplifies piping layout.
smoother operation.
— Reduces problems associated
with piping strain. Available in electric motor or
diesel engine driven configuration.
Self-venting design eliminates the
need for automatic air release valve.

Vertical Turbine Pumps

Capacity to 5000 GPM Open lineshaft design provides for
(18,925 L/min) product lubrication of the bearings.
Pressures to 500 PSI (353 m) Available in electric motor or diesel
Working Pressures engine driven configuration.
— up to 200 PSI with Provided with a bronze suction
125 lb. A.S.A. flanges strainer as standard.
— up to 550 PSI with
Provided with an oversized air
250 lb. A.S.A. flanges
release valve as standard.
Required by NFPA when operating Available in special materials
under a static suction lift condition. of construction for salt water
applications.
Dynamically balanced impellers
secured to the shaft with steel
locking collets to assure proper
problem free operation.

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Split Case Pumps
8100 Series
Capacity to 3000 GPM Space saving design.
(11,355 L/min) Available in horizontal or vertical
Pressures to 255 PSI (179 m) configuration.
Working Pressures Suction and discharge flanges are
— up to 250 PSI (176 m) with on a common centerline.
125 lb. A.S.A. flanges
Bearing span is kept to a minimum.
— up to 375 PSI (264 m) with
250 lb. A.S.A. flanges Available in electric motor driven or
engine driven configuration.
Available in clockwise or counter-
clockwise rotation to simplify pump
room layout.

9100 Series
Capacity to 5000 GPM Space saving design.
(18,925 L/min) Suction and discharge flanges are
Pressures to 208 PSI (146 m) on a common centerline.
Working Pressures Dual volute casing balances radial
— up to 175 PSI (123 m) with forces on the shaft and bearings.
125 lb. A.S.A. flanges
Available in electric motor driven or
— up to 255 PSI (180 m) with
engine driven configuration.
250 lb. A.S.A. flanges
Available in clockwise or counter-
clockwise rotation to simplify pump
room layout.

8200 Series
Capacity to 1000 GPM Bearing span is kept to a minimum.
(3,785 L/min) Compact pump design.
Pressures to 640 PSI (450 m) Dual volute casing balances radial
Working Pressures forces on the shaft and bearings.
— up to 500 PSI (352 m) with
Available in electric motor driven or
250 lb. A.S.A. flanges
engine driven configuration.
— up to 800 PSI (563 m) with
800 lb. A.S.A. flanges Two stage pump with two impellers
threaded together.
Space saving design. Dynamic balanced impellers.
Suction and discharge flanges are Available in clockwise or counter-
on a common centerline. clockwise rotation to simplify pump
room layout.
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Select A-C Fire Pumps with confidence...

1 Pressure sensing lines installed Components of A-C Fire Pump With A-C Fire Pump
per code requirements Systems are labeled by one or Systems you can rest
2 UL Listed/FM Approved diesel more of the following testing labo- assured of start-up and
engine ratories: Underwriters Laboratories future product support
(UL), Underwriters Laboratories being available locally,
3 Flowmeter loop
Canada (ULC), Factory Mutual (FM) worldwide.
4 Listed OS and Y valve The equipment is completely man-
5 Listed butterfly valve ufactured at our ISO 9001 facility.
6 Listed main relief valve Packaged systems are perfor-
mance and hydrostatically tested
7 Single point electrical connection
at our manufacturing facility prior
(all electrical components pre-wired to shipment.
at the factory)
Certified welding is available per
8 Pre-piped fuel system ASME section IX.
9 UL Listed FM approved fire pump Our fire pump packages have been
controller seismic qualification tested.
10 Closed waste cone Computer and CAD Design capabil-
11 Listed check valve ities assist you in the design of
a system custom built to your
12 Stuffing box and engine raw specification. Complete drawings
water drain are furnished for your approval
13 UL Listed fuel tank sized per prior to manufacture.
NFPA #20 International distribution and start
14 UL Listed FM approved fire pump up capabilities.
House Packages

1 Rigid I-beam base with optional 6

lifting provisions.
2 UL Listed motor for fire protection.

“Big House” 3 Pre-fabricated house designed for

specific geographic location.
The largest 4 Custom engineered piping system
pre-packed designed for project requirements.
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complete 5 Listed control equipment pre-
house unit wired to job driver and power distribu-
tion panel...one electrical connection.
ever built. 6 Listed control valves.
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This system includes
three electric motor
driven fire pumps, 4
16’ x 53’ and
weighs 57,000 lbs.

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Versatility — a key word at
A-C Fire Pump Systems.
We realize that each
customer has different
fire protection needs,
specific to each fire
hazard. We can design
a system around your
needs, just like the
Saturn automotive
plant...special buildings,
pump materials and
custom floor arrange-
ments. You need it—
we’ll provide it.
Package Systems

Complete House Units pre-wired and

pre-piped— instant fire suppression
Engine combustion air intake vent Pre-piped sprinkler systems for
Battery operated emergency lights pump house interior
A115V thermostat control GFCI utility electrical outlets
ventilating fan provided
Single point power connection Base is provided with optional
Exterior photocell sodium vapor lifting provisions
light Building heater

Vertical Turbine Package

All A-C Fire Pumps are per- NFPA #20 requires the use of a
formance and hydrostatically vertical turbine on systems operating
tested in accordance with under a static suction lift condition
the requirements of NFPA requirement. A-C Fire Pump Systems
#20 and are supplied as offers the complete pre-packaged
standard with a packed system, pump, driver, controller,
stuff box, grease lubricated flow measuring device, control
bearings and cast iron/ valves, check valves, sensing lines
bronze fitted materials of and power distribution panel.
construction. This system requires one electrical
connection and a water supply.
It’s ready to provide immediate,
reliable fire protection.

Xylem Water Solutions India Pvt.Ltd. www.xyleminc.com / www.xylemindia.in

India Head Office: Mumbai Bengaluru Office Delhi Office

Tel: +91 22 4037 0370 Tel: +91 80 42816800 Tel: +91 11 45552806
Fax: +91 4037 0371 Fax: +91 80 42816801 Telfax: +91 11 25195007

Registered Office & Factory: Vadodara Chennai Office Pune Office

Tel: +91 2667 265800 Tel: +91 044 40435555 Tel: +91-8451056627
Fax: +91 2667 265802 Fax: +91 044 40435550

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