This standard prescribes the functional, performance, and testing requirements for a 1800-litres per minute capacity trailer-mounted pump used by fire brigades. Engineers and fire safety professionals use this code to ensure the proper specification, design, chassis stability, and hydraulic performance of mobile pumping equipment.
Functional Requirements of 1800-1/Min Trailer Pump For Fire Brigade Use
Quick Reference Values
Rated capacity1800 l/min
Rated delivery pressure0.7 MN/m² (7 kgf/cm²)
Deep lift test requirement7.0 m
Maximum priming time for 7m lift30 seconds
Hydrostatic test pressure for pump casing2.1 MN/m² (21 kgf/cm²)
Practical Notes
Always ensure the towing hitch mechanism specified aligns with the fire brigade's existing towing vehicles.
The priming system is highly susceptible to wear; regular deep-lift testing as per this code ensures operational readiness.
Engine cooling systems must be robustly evaluated, as trailer pumps often operate continuously under high load while stationary.