LBSD SERIES

End-Suction Fire Pumpset

Diesel Engine Driven

END-SUCTION FIRE PUMPSET

DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

LBSD
INTRODUCTION

APPLICATIONS

Lubi offers LBSD series state-of-the-art fire pumpset with

diesel engine driven, single-stage end-suction pump.

The LBSD fire pumpsets are used in small capacity, diesel

engine driven fire-fighting applications for supplying water to
fire hose reels, fire hydrants or sprinkler systems in areas
which are prone to the hazards of fire. The typical
applications are as follow:

These pumpsets are typically used in fire-fighting

applications for supplying water to fire hose reels, fire
hydrants or sprinkler systems.

Pumps have a discharge range from 400 to1500 USgpm and

the head range from 47 to 165 psi.
These fire pumpsets meet or exceed the requirements of
NFPA 20.
Installations of these pumpsets would ensure the safety of
human life, buildings, expensive plants and equipments.
LBSD fire pumpset shall be used only where a positive
suction is provided as specified in NFPA 20.

Commercial complexes and high rise buildings

Petrochemical industries and Gas plants
Airports and ports
Jetties
Marine applications
Power stations and transformer stations
Chemical industries
Manufacturing plants
Fire-work industries
Warehouses/godowns.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

LBSD fire pumpset offers all features & benefits as
mentioned in our LBS pump standard series data booklet.
Following are the additional features & benefits offered by
these pumpsets:

The fire pumpset typically consists of the following

equipments:
Pump
Diesel engine assembled with
- cooling system
- fuel system
- battery system
- exhaust system
Fire pump controller
Suction and discharge gauges
Air relief valve
Common base plate

Note: For your jockey pump requirements kindly refer our

literature for LCR and/or LES pumps.
All above equipments except fuel supply tank and fire pump
controller are mounted on a common base frame.
Lubi can also supply Packaged fire pumping system with all
required accessories ready for site installation.

State-of-the-art design fire pumping system.

NFPA-20 design
Compact diesel engine driven pump package
Rugged construction
More economical than Horizontal Split Case diesel fire
pump packages
Back pull-out design which simplifies inspection and
maintenance without disturbing pipe work
The pump impellers are dynamically balanced to grade
6.3 of ISO 1940
Low NPSH requirements
Automatic air relief valve
Efficient operation
Lower initial cost
Reduced installation time and cost
Simplified piping design
Suitable for space saving installation systems and
retrofit applications
Easy access to all working parts
Ease of maintenance
Single source unit responsibility.

TYPE KEY
LBS

100400

040

Type range

Fire pumpset

Model

Diesel engine rating [hp]

LBS = Single-stage endsuction pump

D = Diesel engine
driven pump

Diesel engine
speed [rpm]

B = 1500 rpm
C = 1800 rpm
D = 2000 rpm

040 = 40 hp
600 = 600 hp

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DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

LBSD

PERFORMANCE RANGE - DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

Q (l/min)
1514

1703

1893

2271

2839

3785

190

5678

LBSD
DIESEL
400 - 1500 USgpm

400
170

350

150

750 USgpm
49 - 160 psi

250

70

200

1500 USgpm
50 - 78 psi

1000 USgpm
56 - 96 psi

600 USgpm
55 - 165 psi

500 USgpm
47 - 148 psi

90

450 USgpm
76 - 120 psi

400 USgpm
79 - 123 psi

p (psi)

110

150

50
100

30
400

450

500

600

750

1000

1500

Q (USgpm)
NOMINAL FLOW
[USgpm]
400
450
500
600
750
1000
1500
AVAILABLE

DIESEL ENGINE SPEED [rpm]

1500

1800

2000

H ft.

300

130

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DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

LBSD

DESIGN FEATURES - DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

FUEL SUPPLY TANK

PUMP CONTROLLER

Designed and sized according

to NFPA 20.

State-of-the-art designed to specifically to meet the NFPA 20

Controller uses PLC technology to control automatic engine and
alternation between batteries during cranking
Monitors and records system alarms and pressure, battery voltage
and engine functions
Standard NEMA 2 enclosure, corresponding to IP 31
Available with 12V DC operation as standard, 24V DC operation on
request
Simple start-up and maintenance procedures
Human Interface Device (HMI), manual start pushbuttons, stop push
button and AUTO-OFF-MANUAL selector switch are located on the
exterior door for easy access.

DIESEL ENGINE

Engine with silencer and flexible exhaust

Power safety factor as per NFPA 20
Each diesel fire pump set is factory tested
Radiator cooled as standard,
heat exchanger cooled on request
Drive shaft.

FIRE PUMP
Single-stage end-suction pump as standard
Designed for high efficiency
Pumps are tested for hydrostatic and
performance test at factory as per NFPA 20
standards
Pump casing is designed to be robust in
construction to withstand high pressure
requirement
Drain & gauge connections provided on casing
Dynamically balanced pump impellers
Replaceable wear ring.

BATTERY SET

COUPLING
Flexible pin-bush type coupling
Highly flexible, resilient and absorbs large
misalignment
Maintenance free.

12V/24V battery set provide

redundant power supply and
ensure full reliability
Sized according to NFPA 20.

BASE FRAME
Robust designed fabricated steel
base frame for stable mounting
Lifting points provided on the base
frame for loading and unloading.

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DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

The fire pumpset supplied by Lubi shall include the pump, diesel engine, controller and fittings as detailed in the following technical
specifications. All the materials supplied shall be installed as recommended in NFPA 20.

1. PUMP TECHNICAL DETAILS

The fire pump shall be horizontal, centrifugal single-stage end-suction, construction specifically labeled for fire service and shall be a
Lubi pump type ________________________ . The fire pump shall be designed to deliver ___________ USgpm of clear water at a
total differential pressure of ___________ psig. The pump shall be connected to the (fire standpipe) (fire sprinkler) (underground fire
main) system. The suction supply for the fire pump shall be from a (public service water main) (elevated storage tank) (ground
storage tank) (underground reservoir) at a maximum pressure of ___________ psig and a minimum pressure of ___________ psig.
The pump casing shall comprise an axial suction port and radial discharge (top centerline) port. Rotating parts shall be removable
and can be dismantled without disturbing the pipe work. Pump casing shall be of cast iron. Impeller shall be bronze, enclosed type
dynamically balanced and keyed to an alloy steel shaft. Shaft shall to be fitted with replaceable S.S AISI 410 sleeves. Shaft shall be
mounted in two deep grooves and regreasable ball bearings. Each stuffing box shall be fitted with lantern rings and graphite gland
packing rings. Packing rings shall be removable without disturbing wetted parts or the pump bearings.

2. DIESEL ENGINE DETAILS

The fire pump driver shall be a horizontal shaft type internal combustion diesel engine manufactured by: ______________________
Model no. ___________________ with maximum power rated kW __________at _________ rpm. The fire pump shall be directly
coupled through flexible coupling to a diesel engine.

3. STANDARD ACCESSORIES DETAILS

The pump shall be supplied with the following accessories:
Combination suction gauge, 3 dial type with cock and lever handle - 1 no.
Air release valve - 1 no.
Discharge gauge, 3 dial type with cock and lever handle - 1 no.

4. FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER DETAILS

The fire pump controller shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a unit prior to shipment. The controller shall be available for
either 12VDC or 24VDC systems. The controller shall include the following standard features:
NEMA type 2 (IP 31) drip proof metal wall mount or freestanding enclosure
Dual solid state battery chargers
Two outer door mounted crank push buttons and two inner panel mounted battery on/off switches
Outer door mounted key operated AUTO, OFF, MANUAL, mode selector switch
The controller shall be supplied with a solid state pressure transducer with a range of _______ psi for monitoring system pressure
and providing the feedback to the controller
Touch screen color Human Interface Device (HMI) display shall be provided of minimum 5 inch size capable of being read in both
direct sunlight or dark lighting conditions
Touch screen pushbuttons shall be provided on HMI for easy screen navigation, alarm reset, and alarm silencing
Controller settings shall be programmable through the HMI and shall be protected by passwords
All features shall be enabled or disabled through the HMI, no jumpers or external wires shall be needed or allowed to activate or
deactivate a feature
The system status data shall be displayed on the HMI
Audible alarm shall be provided with alarm silence feature for silenceable alarms
Data logging shall be possible with real time/date clock to store the continuous pressure log, event log, alarm log and all user
changeable set points and system data. Battery backup of any kind shall not be allowed
The controller shall be provided with a USB port capable of accepting USB flash memory disk to download historical data of events ,
alarms and pressure logs
The controller shall feature a RS 485 serial communication port for use with 2 or 4 wire ModBus RTU communication
Anti condensation space heaters can be provided when controller is installed in a basement having high humidity (optional).

5. BATTERY SET DETAILS

Each engine shall be provided with two storage battery units.

Electrolyte shall be added a minimum of 24 hours prior to the time the engine has to be started
Batteries shall be kept charged at all times and tested frequently (weekly test) to determine condition
Only distilled water shall be used
Battery plates shall be kept submerged at all times.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN

6. FUEL SUPPLY TANK DETAILS

The fuel supply tank shall be single/double walled construction conforming to UL 142
The fuel supply tank and fuel shall be reserved exclusively for the fire pump diesel engine
There shall be separate fuel supply tank for each engine
There shall be a separate fuel supply and return line (if required) for each engine
The fuel supply tank outlet shall be located so that its opening is no lower than the level of the engines fuel transfer pump
In sites where temperatures below 0C (32F ) could be encountered, the fuel supply tank shall be located in the pump room
A mechanical fuel level gauge shall be provided to show approximate fuel level in the fuel supply tank
The fuel supply tank shall have a fill connection with a 2 inch lockable fuel cap
The fuel supply tank shall have a drain connection of atleast 1 inch connection
The fuel supply tank shall have regular and emergency screened vent connection as per UL 142
Fuel supply pipe connection with valve shall be provided above 5% capacity of tank
The fuel supply tank shall be provided with a 2 inch NPT threaded port on the top of the fuel supply tank to accomodate the low fuel level switch
For double walled tank a 2 inch threaded port shall be provided in the outer tank to accomodate a fuel detector which will help in detection of inner
tank leakage.

7. BASE FRAME DETAILS

A pump and a engine shall be mounted on a common base frame
The base frame shall have machined mounting surfaces for pumps as well as diesel engine
Lifting points shall be provide on the base frame for loading and unloading
The baseplate will be provided with holes to accommodate heavy duty anchor bolts for mounting it on the RCC foundation.

8. JOCKEY PUMP DETAILS

The jockey pump shall be manufactured by Lubi Model no. ___________________ for a capacity of ___________ USgpm at a pressure boosting of
___________ psig. The jockey pump shall be driven by a TEFC electric motor of _________ HP, ________ rpm, ________ Volt, ________ Phase,
________ Hz.

9. JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER DETAILS

The jockey pump shall be controlled by an automatic jockey pump controller model _______________________.
The jockey pump controller shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a unit prior to shipment. The controller shall include the following standard
features:
NEMA type 2 (IP 31) drip proof metal freestanding/wall mounting enclosure
The controller shall have a fused horse power rated door interlocked rotary switch
The controller shall be of combined manual and automatic type designed for one of the following starting methods
(a) DOL (b) Star/Delta (c) Soft starter
The controller shall provide protection against overload and single phasing
The controller shall be supplied with a solid state pressure transducer with a range of _______ psi for monitoring system pressure and providing the
feedback to the controller
Touch screen color Human Interface Device (HMI) display shall be provided of minimum 3 inch size capable of being read in both direct sunlight or
dark lighting conditions
Touch screen pushbuttons shall be provided on HMI for easy screen navigation, alarm reset, and alarm silencing
Controller settings shall be programmable through the HMI and shall be protected by passwords
All features shall be enabled or disabled through the HMI, no jumpers or external wires shall be needed or allowed to activate or deactivate a feature
The system status data shall be displayed on the HMI
Audible alarm shall be provided with alarm silence feature for silenceable alarms
Data logging shall be possible with real time/date clock to store the continuous pressure log, event log, alarm log and all user changeable set points
and system data. Battery backup of any kind shall not allowed
The controller shall be provided with a USB port capable of accepting USB flash memory disk to download historical data of events, alarms and
pressure logs.

10. MOUNTING AND TESTING DETAILS

The pump shall be suitable for a maximum working pressure of _________. Each pump shall be hydrostatically tested at a pressure of not less than
1.5 times the no flow (shut off) head of the pump's maximum diameter impeller plus the maximum allowable suction head but in no case less than 250
psig. The pump shall be performance tested at rated speed. The pump shall furnish not less than 150% of rated capacity at a pressure not less than
65% of rated head. The shut-off total head of the pump should not exceed 140% of total rated head. A certified test curve, indicating the flow, head,
power and efficiency shall be supplied. The fire pump and diesel engine shall be base mounted and aligned at the pump manufactures factory. Final
alignment shall be made after installation on site.

11. PAINTING
Fire pump, Diesel engine & its controller, base plate and fuel tank are to be painted RAL 3002 as per NFPA 20.

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