APPARATUS SERVICES
Testing and Certification
With TSI as your Third Party inspection agent, we bring over 200 years of combined fire service experience.
New Apparatus:
- New apparatus specification preparation.
- New apparatus specification review and approval.
- New apparatus in progress inspections.
- On site NFPA acceptance testing.
- On site foam system proportioning accuracy testing of your new apparatus.
Existing Apparatus Services:
- Foam system conductivity testing.
- NFPA certification testing. Routine apparatus maintenance.
- Water/Foam pump repairs.
Apparatus Testing & Recertification Program
Apparatus Inspection:
Chassis Inspection:
- Engine oil level
- Transmission level
- Idle speed
- Power steering
- Fluid level
Water Pump Check:
- Relief valve operation
- Pump oil level
- Primer pump operation and level
- Pump shifting performance
- Drain Valves
- Auxiliary cooler
- Volume/pressure control operation
- Discharge valve controls
- Compound and Duplex gauge
- Pump packing
Foam Liquid Pump Check:
- Pump packing
- Pump lubrication
- Pump drive system and motor
- Related valves and controls
- Operation
- System controls
Electrical System:
- Head lights
- Parking lights
- Directional signals
- Clearance lights
- Interior cab lights
- Horns
- Wipers
Foam System Check:
- Hydraulic tank oil and level
- Tank breather
- Valves
- Hoses
- Controls
- Selector functions
- Indicator lights
- Filters
Water Pump Certification:
- 150 psi 1 hr. rated capacity test
- 165 psi 10 min. rated capacity test
- 200 psi 15 min. rated capacity test
- 250 psi 15 min. rated capacity test
Note:
1. Supply new pump rate and engine speed plate per test results.
2. All tests are performed from a draft condition.
Foam Concentrate Injection Testing:
NFPA 1901 requires foam system accuracy testing be performed prior to delivery of new apparatus by the manufacturer. Even though NFPA does not require yearly testing, a yearly system check is recommended. Just as fire pumps and fire hoses are tested, NFPA recommends a yearly system check.
Each foam discharge is tested for proper flow and accuracy in accordance with the design parameters set by each apparatus manufacturer. This assures the customer that each apparatus is accurately flowing foam at a fixed percentage and that each discharge is proportioning foam concentrate at the set percentage according to NFPA 11 standards for foam system operations.
TSI will check each discharge at 1% – 3% – 6% using the water equivalency method. Every discharge will be flowed at the manufacturer’s recommended nominal flow. A calibrated flow meter will be placed into the aux. liquid suction connection and the above injection points will be verified. TSI can make field adjustments on National Foam Servo Command and Pierce Husky units.