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Firetrol FTA990 Fire Pump Controller

Firetrol FTA990 Fire Pump Controller

The Firetrol FTA990 Fire Pump Controller Disconnecting Device is an essential safety component designed to provide a UL Listed means of disconnecting and isolating the fire pump controller from the incoming power source. It ensures that maintenance and emergency isolation can be performed safely while adhering to strict industry standards.

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Description

In mission-critical fire protection systems, the reliability of the power path is paramount. The Firetrol FTA990 serves as a robust disconnecting device that integrates seamless isolation capabilities with intelligent protection. Its primary function is to isolate the fire pump controller from the power grid, providing a secure breakpoint for service and safety.

This device is distinguished by its specialized overcurrent protection characteristics. Unlike standard circuit breakers that may trip prematurely during the high inrush currents typical of motor startups, the Firetrol FTA990 Fire Pump Controller is calibrated to accommodate these transients. It allows for the necessary power surges required to start the fire pump motor while still providing dependable protection against sustained overloads. The design features a non-adjustable circuit breaker, eliminating the risk of incorrect field settings and ensuring the device always operates within its safety design limits.

Brand

Firetrol

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

disconnecting means shall be a model FTA990, manufactured by Firetrol, Inc. The unit shall be factory  assembled and tested. The FTA990 shall be specifically designed to assure complete upstream  overcurrent protection co- ordination with the electric fire pump controller. A flange mounted  disconnect handle lockable in the closed (ON) position shall be standard.

Standards, Listings & Approvals

  • Suitable for use as service equipment
  • UL Listed for fire pump service per:
  • NFPA70 (National Electrical Code) 695.4(B) (2)(a)(2) – Normal Power Circuit
  • NFPA70 (National Electrical Code) 695.4(B)(3)(c) – Markings
  • NFPA70 (National Electrical Code) 695.3(F)(2) – Alternate Power Circuit
  • NFPA20 (Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection) 9.2.3.4.1

Enclosure

The components shall be housed in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP22) enclosure.

Overcurrent Protection Characteristics:

  •  The protective device shall NOT open within 2 minutes at 600% of the full load current of the
    fire pump motor(s).
  • The protective device shall NOT open with a re-start transient of 24 times the full load current
    of the fire pump motor(s).
  • The protective device shall NOT open within 10 minutes at 300% of the full load). for circuit breaker shall NOT be field adjustable.

Features

The following are included as standard with each controller:

  • Suitable for use as service equipment
  • NEMA Type 2 (IP22) Enclosure
  • Flange mounted disconnect handle lockable in the “ON” position

Applications

The FTA990 shall be specifically designed to assure complete upstream overcurrent protection coordination with the electric fire pump controller. A flange mounted disconnect handle lockable in the closed (ON) position shall be standard.

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