Firetrol FTA2000

Description

Firetrol FTA2000 combined automatic and manual class E2 medium voltage controllers are intended for starting of squirrel cage motors driving listed fire pumps. The Firetrol FTA2000 is specifically designed for “Limited Service” applications where the fire pump motor’s horsepower and electrical requirements fall within specific NFPA 20 parameters. This controller operates on the Across The Line starting principle, meaning it applies full line voltage to the motor terminals instantly upon activation. This method is favored for its simplicity and its ability to provide the necessary torque to bring the fire pump to rated speed and pressure without delay.

Brand

Firetrol

Firetrol, was founded in the early 1970’s and incorporated in Erie, Pennsylvania by an entrepreneur who saw an opportunity in a unique marketplace; the fire pump control industry. The business grew steadily between 1971 and 1980 as the company developed the first fire pump controller with molded case circuit breakers which drastically reduced their size, the first manual wound rotor controller for the New York City high-rise marketplace, the first medium voltage controller, and the first UL Listed controller with an automatic power transfer switch.

Specifications

Main Fire Pump Controller
The main fire pump controller shall be a factory assembled, wired and tested unit.
The controller shall be of the combined manual and automatic type designed for full
voltage starting of the fire pump motor having the horsepower, voltage, phase and
frequency rating shown on the plans and drawings. The controller shall be rated for
an Ambient Temperature Operating Range of 39ºF (4ºC) to 104ºF (40ºC).

Standards, Listings & Approvals
The controller shall conform to all the requirements of the latest editions of:
NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
The controller shall be listed by:
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers Canadian Standards Association CSA-C22.2, Standard for Industrial Control
Equipment (cUL)
The controller shall be approved by:
Factory Mutual (IEC 62091)
The City of New York for fire pump service