17 Dec 2019
Features:
Due to the changes to the UL218 requirements for Limited Service Fire Pump Controllers, effective January 1, 2020, all Tornatech Model GPL and GPL+GLU controllers will be manufactured and supplied with the following features:
- Circuit breaker (disconnection means)
- Externally operable (flanged disconnect)
- Continuous rating of 115% of FLC
- Non-thermal type
- Instantaneous trip not more than 20 times the FLC
- Locked rotor protection
- Between 8 and 20 seconds at locked rotor current
- Three minutes at a minimum of 300% of FLC
- Run test solenoid valve
The consequence of these changes requires a change in the size of the enclosure as follows:
| Model | Size Prior to Jan. 1 2020 | Size after Jan. 1 2020 |
| GPL | 20” w x 24” h x 8” d | 20” w x 36” h x 12” d |
| GPL+GLU | 40” w x 24” h x 8” d | 36” w x 36” h x 12” d |
The following limitations still apply:
- Across the line starting only
- Horsepower rating of maximum 30HP
- Can only be installed where acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction Not accepted in FM insured property
- The controllers will still be available in single phase configuration (220V to 240V – 1ph – 60Hz up to 15HP). However, seismic certification is no longer available.
Submittal Drawings:
Effective immediately, these new products can be included as part of your proposals. The website has been updated with the new submittal packages.