HORIZONTAL SPLIT CASE PUMP VERTICAL SPLIT CASE PUMP

AURORA 900 SERIES

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SPLIT CASE FIRE PUMPS

Built Per NFPA 20

LISTED

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AURORA 900 SERIES

®

Split Case Fire Pumps

Horizontal split case pumps are the most common type of fire
pump. These pumps are specifically designed and tested for
fire service applications where reliability of performance is of
vital importance. Split case pumps are characterized by:

• Easy access to all working parts;

• Rugged construction;

• Liberal water passages; and

• Efficient operation.

Split case fire pumps are specified when the source of water
is located above the surface of the ground and provides a
positive suction pressure to the pump at any performance point.
Single-stage or multistage pumps are available dependent upon
discharge pressure requirements.
In addition to horizontal split case pumps, Aurora also offers
Aurora split case fire pumps are built per the rigid standards of split case performance in a vertical format. Vertical fire pumps
NFPA 20 and are listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and provide distinct advantages over horizontal pump constructions.
approved by Factory Mutual (FM).
• Less floor space is required.
Available in a broad range of operating pressures and flows • In-line piping arrangement allows piping in any direction
from a minimum of 250 GPM, Aurora split case pumps can be in most cases.
driven by either an electric motor or diesel engine. Aurora’s
• Elevated motor protects against potential flooding if the
UL-Listed, FM-Approved fire pump packages also include the
pump station is in a low area.
system controller, with a full range of options and accessories
available to complete the NFPA-compliant fire pump package. • Components are register-fitted to prevent misalignment.

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VERTICAL HORIZONTAL
SPLIT CASE SPLIT CASE

1. Computer Machined 8. Internal Water Seal Passages 14. Split Case Design
major components with 360 degree registered between volute and stuffing box cannot simplifies disassembly. The suction and
fits to assure concentricity of parts. be damaged. discharge piping and shaft alignment are
not disturbed.
2. Integral Bearing Arms 9. Interwoven, Graphite
eliminate bearing misalignment and Impregnated T.F.E. 15. O-Ring Sealed Shaft Sleeves
simplify maintenance. diagonally cut packing rings seal
prevent corrosion of the shaft. This eliminates
the need for stainless steel shafts.
the pump shaft.
3. Enclosed Impeller Design
provides high efficiency and performance. 10. Stuffing Boxes 16. Case Wearing Rings
are extra deep for proper sealing. Split packing
and throttle bushings protect the
4. Dynamically Balanced Impeller glands simplify packing maintenance.
casing from wear and are easily and
inexpensively replaced.
is keyed to the shaft and secured by adjustable
shaft sleeves. 11. Double Row Thrust 17. Bronze Shaft Sleeve
ball bearing.
5. Double Suction Impeller prevents shaft wear, is slip fit over the shaft,
keylocked, and extends the entire length
balances hydraulic thrust loads. 12. Grease Seals of the seal box.
and nonsparking neoprene rotating slingers
6. Cast Iron Drip Rim Base protect both bearings during pump operation
18. Certified Performance Test
directs condensation and any stuffing box and washdown.
leakage to drain. with Positive Suction Pressure
13. Bearings is provided for each fire pump for customer
7. Short Bearing Span selected for 50,000 hour minimum life
approval. Pumps are also hydrostatically tested
per NFPA 20 at no less than 250 psi.
holds shaft deflection to .002" at face of at maximum load. Average bearing life
stuffing box at maximum load. 5 x minimum.

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Standard Optional
• Bronze fitted pump construction • Ductile iron casings (available in selected 481 and 485 models)
• Bronze shaft sleeves • Some models available in 316 SST, duplex and super duplex
• Bronze case wearing rings • Right- or left-hand rotation
• Dynamically balanced impellers • Impeller wearing rings
• Stainless steel impeller key • Stainless steel shafts
• Carbon steel shaft • Double row ball bearings on inboard side
• Corrosion-resistant lantern rings* • External bypass line from casing to stuffing boxes
• Bronze stuffing box bushings (optional on Model 480s, standard on Model 490s)

• Bronze or stainless steel glands • Formed steel drip-rim base (horizontal electric driven units only)

• Interwoven graphite-impregnated T.F.E. packing rings • 15' Suction lift test to verify performance at 150% of rated flow

• Cast integral bearing arms (most models) • Available accessories include valves, headers, main relief valves,
increasers and reducers, waste cones, and more.
• Regreaseable ball bearings
• Double row thrust bearing (outboard side)
• Upper casing lifting lugs
• Water slingers and grease seals
• Hydrostatic and Certified Performance test**
• Coupling guard
• Suction and discharge gauges with shutoff cocks
• Automatic air release valve
SUCTION SUCTION
• Casing relief valve (electric driven units only) STANDARD VERTICAL PUMPS PROVIDE OPTIONAL
RIGHT-HAND ROTATION IN-LINE PIPING IN ANY DIRECTION LEFT-HAND ROTATION
(TOP VIEW HORIZONTAL PUMP) (ALSO AVAILABLE RIGHT- OR LEFT-HAND) (TOP VIEW HORIZONTAL PUMP)

* Standard on Model 490s; furnished when suction pressure is below 40 psi on Model 480s.
** Test is performed with positive suction pressure.

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