Pumping Steps

These steps are my interpretation of what is wanted on each of the two pumping stations.  If you think any of the steps are wrong or have information missing, email me at mike@firenotes.com
Although the information here is checked for accuracy, be sure to check the steps carefully for any missed items as FireNotes, Inc. is not responsible for any typos or incorrect figures.

FORWARD LAY
The following are steps under the assumption that the 2nd and 3rd problems are a higher pressure than the 1st.  If they are not, you will have to open the "2nd/3rd Line" only part way to achieve the stated psi.  Be sure to watch you other line(s) for drops in psi.  Also, if the "2nd/3rd Line" is a lower psi than the other(s), you will not have to reset the relief valve (which is set for the highest psi line).

  1. Put rig in PUMP GEAR.

  2. Put rig in DRIVE.

  3. Set wheel CHOCKS.

  4. Open TANK WATER.

  5. Open "Line 1".

  6. Figure "Line 1" (State psi to pump/write on gauge).

  7. THROTTLE UP (5psi above stated psi).

  8. Set RELIEF VALVE (5psi above stated psi).

  9. THROTTLE DOWN to 20psi below stated psi for "Line 1" (to allow for plug pressure spike).

  10. Bleed AIR from ANGUS.

  11. Open ANGUS.

  12. Close TANK WATER.

  13. THROTTLE DOWN to stated psi for "Line 1".

  14. State "Line 1" psi, RELIEF VALVE psi, & RESIDUAL psi.

  15. Ask for next problem.

  16. Figure "Line 2" (State psi to pump/write on gauge).

  17. If psi in "Line 2" is more than "Line 1", increase RELIEF VALVE (to allow for higher psi).

  18. Open "Line 2" slowly.

  19. THROTTLE UP for "Line 2".

  20. BUMP DOWN "Line 1" as needed.

  21. Set "Line 1 & 2" to read 5psi above stated psi's.

  22. Set RELIEF VALVE to 5psi above "Line 2" (if "Line 2" is the highest psi).

  23. THROTTLE DOWN 5psi (to stated psi for "Line 2").

  24. State "Line 2" psi, RELIEF VALVE psi, & RESIDUAL psi.

  25. REPEAT Steps 15-24 for "Line 3".

Problem areas (forward lay):

  • Increasing RELIEF VALVE (to allow for higher psi) before pumping "2nd/3rd Line".

  • Throttle down 20psi on "Line 1" BEFORE opening ANGUS.

  • Close TANK WATER after opening ANGUS.

  • Correct "Line 1" psi after closing TANK WATER and opening ANGUS.

  • Use GREASE PENCIL to write on gauges.

    • REVERSE LAY
     The following are steps under the assumption that the 2nd problem is a higher pressure than the 1st.  If it is not, you will have to open the "2nd Line" only part way to achieve the stated psi.  Be sure to watch you other line for drops in psi.  Also, if the "2nd Line" is a lower psi than the other, you will not have to reset the relief valve (which is set for the highest psi Line).

    1. Spot rig to avoid kinking soft suction.

    2. Get problem from evaluator.

    3. Hook up SOFT SUCTION to HYDRANT.

    4. Hook up SOFT SUCTION to ANGUS.

    5. Open air BLEEDER on ANGUS.

    6. Open HYDRANT (if line is kinked, move rig).

    7. Close air BLEEDER on ANGUS.

    8. Open ANGUS.

    9. Get STATIC (tell evaluator and write it on gauge).

    10. Hook up "Line 1" to DISCHARGE stated in problem.

    11. Open "Line 1" on PUMP PANEL.

    12. Put rig in PUMP GEAR.

    13. Put rig in DRIVE.

    14. CHOCK wheels.

    15. Figure "Line 1" (State psi to pump/write on gauge).

    16. THROTTLE UP (5psi above stated psi).

    17. Set RELIEF VALVE (5psi above stated psi).

    18. THROTTLE DOWN 5psi (to stated psi for "Line 1").

    19. State "Line 1" psi, RELIEF VALVE psi, & RESIDUAL psi.

    20. Ask for next problem.

    21. Hook up "Line 2" to appropriate DISCHARGE stated in problem.

    22. If psi in "Line 2" is more than "Line 1", increase RELIEF VALVE (to allow for higher psi).

    23. Open "Line 2" slowly.

    24. Figure "Line 2" (State psi to pump/write on gauge).

    25. THROTTLE UP for "Line 2".

    26. BUMP DOWN "Line 1" as needed.

    27. Set "Line 1 & 2" to read 5psi above stated psi's.

    28. Set RELIEF VALVE to 5psi above Line 2 (if "Line 2" is the highest psi).

    29. THROTTLE DOWN 5psi (to stated psi for "Line 2").

    30. State "Line 2" psi, RELIEF VALVE psi, & RESIDUAL psi.

    Problem areas (forward lay):

  • If your gauges do not show pressure after the hydrant is opened, OPEN THE ANGUS!!.

  • Don't forget STATIC pressure after opening hydrant.

  • Don't forget wheel CHOCKS.

  • Don't forget you have to actually hook up lines in this lay.

  • Increasing RELIEF VALVE (to allow for higher psi) before pumping 2nd Line.

  • If you are just pumping to another Engine, just pump 20 plus Friction Loss (get the gpm from the appliance the Engine is pumping to figure FL in your lay).

  • Use GREASE PENCIL to write on gauges.

    • PROBLEM AREAS ON BOTH LAYS

    Use the grease pencil.

    Chock wheels (forward may already have them chocked, but state it anyway).

    Close all doors.

    Raise relief valve to allow for higher pressure on 2nd/3rd line.

    Lock all valves.

    Use the 60 second rig check before starting to run through steps.

    If the 2nd/3rd Line is lower psi than the other(s), open valve for that Line only part way to achieve the stated pressure.

    GOOD LUCK!!