Supplemental

Operation and Maintenance

Instructions Manual
for

CLARKE PLD ENGINE MODELS

Clarke UK, Ltd. Clarke Fire Protection Products, Inc.

Unit 1, Grange Works 3133 E. Kemper Road
Lomond Road Cincinnati
Coatbridge Ohio
ML5 2NN 45241
United Kingdom United States
TELE: +44(0)1236 429946 TELE: +1.513.771.2200 Ext. 427
FAX: +44(0)1236 427274 FAX: +1.513.771.5375

www.clarkefire.com

10/11
C131042 rev L
 CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
1. OVERVIEW AND PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 2
1.1 IDENTIFICATION/NAMEPLATE 3
1.2 PLD ENGINE MODELS 3
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3
2.1 CONNECTIONS 3
2.1.1 Supply 3
2.1.2 Drain 4
2.2 START-UP INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS 6
2.2.1 Closing-Off the Speed Control System 6
2.2.2 Initial Start Up 6
2.2.3 Bleeding the Speed Control System 6
2.3 OPERATION 6
2.3.1 Freeze Protection 6
2.3.2. Failure Mode 6
Light (on Clarke engine gauge panel) 7
Reset Switch (on Clarke engine gauge panel) 8
2.3.3 Adjustments 9
3. ENGINE SYSTEMS 9
3.1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9
3.1.1 Wiring Diagram 9
4. MAINTENANCE 10
4.1 STRAINERS Inspect every 6 months and may require more frequent depending
upon the quality of the sprinkler system water supply 10
4.2 THROTTLE LINKAGE - Inspect weekly 10
4.3 DAMPER FLUID Inspect weekly. Refill with Dot 5 Silicone Brake Fluid 10
4.4 WEEKLY EXERCISE Record pump shutoff pressure and engine RPM 10
5. TROUBLESHOOTING 10
5.1 DAMPER FLUID RISE 10
5.2 DAMAGED BOOT 10
5.3 CYLINDER LEAK 10
5.4 CONTACT INFORMATION 10
Appendix A 11,12
NOTE
The information contained in this book is intended to assist operating personnel by providing information on the characteristics of the
purchased equipment.

It does not relieve the user of their responsibility of using accepted practices in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
equipment.

NOTE: CLARKE FPPG Reserves the right to update the contents of this publication without notice.

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1. OVERVIEW AND PRINCIPLES OF Note: With most pressure control systems there
OPERATION is some pressure overshoot upon start up (see
figure #1).
The Pressure Limiting Driver (PLD)
incorporates a Speed Control System used to
limit the total discharge system pressure by
reducing the pump driver speed from the rated
speed. When activated, this Speed Control
System continuously senses system discharge
pressure via a dedicated line and will reduce the
engine speed as necessary to limit system
discharge pressure from a pre-determined set
point. Figure #2 shows a typical sprinkler Figure #1
system performance curve with and without the
PLD Speed Control System activated. With the During the brief (1-2 second) period of pressure
PLD Speed Control System activated, and the overshoot, the main relief valve will pop open
engine running, there may be a continuous water discharging some water and there-by relieving
flow from the PLD device to a suitable drain. this pressure. This is best accomplished by
The hydro/mechanical PLD Speed Control setting the pressure relief valve 5-10 psig above
System requires additional engine installation the sprinkler system design working pressure.
steps, start-up inspection checks, and has its
own maintenance requirements.

Figure #2

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This supplemental operators manual only
pertains to the PLD features of the Clarke
Engine. This manual should be used in
conjunction with the following manuals:
JU/JW Models
Operators Manual - C13960
Technical Catalog - C13965
VM Models
Operators Manual C13217
Technical Catalog C131024
1.1 IDENTIFICATION/NAMEPLATE
In addition to the information on a standard
engine nameplate, the PLD equipped Clarke
Engine models are also identified by a specific
engine model number on the Clarke nameplate.
The Clarke nameplate also includes: Control
Pressure Set Point, System Maximum Pressure,
Variable Speed Pressure Limiting Control
(VSPLC) Rating, and Minimum Operating
Speed. (Ref. Fig #3).
Figure #3
Example:
Model: JU6H-UF50-P1
J = John Deere base engine prepared by
Clarke
U = base engine series (4.5 liter, 4
cylinder or 6.8 liter, 6 cylinder)
6 = number of cylinders
H = Heat Exchanger cooled
UF = Underwriters Laboratories Listed/
Factory Mutual Approved
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50 = A power rating code
P1 = Suffix to signify a PLD equipped
Engine
Smart p/n Clarke internal p/n to establish
engine bill of material
Mfg S/N = Engine S/N
Rated Speed = Engine Rated Speed
Rated Power = Engine Rated HP
Control Pressure=
Factory Set Point Pressure. Engine will
begin to slow down once this system
pressure is exceeded.
System Max. Pressure=
Maximum Working Pressure of the
Sprinkler System.
VSPLC Rating, Z=
Variable Speed Pressure Limiting
Control Rating Z Factor. This Z
value, when multiplied by the pump
differential shut-off pressure, gives the
maximum pressure trimming capability
of the PLD equipped engine.
Minimum Operating Speed=
Minimum reduced speed the PLD
equipped engine can operate at.
1.2 PLD ENGINE MODELS
Refer to appendix A on page 11 & 12 of this
manual for PLD equipped Clarke Engine
Models.
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 CONNECTIONS
2.1.1 Supply
Engine is provided with a single connection
block for pressure sensing, incorporating
supply and drain connections. Connections
are labeled appropriately. Supply
connection from the sprinkler system must
be made between the pump discharge flange
and the discharge check valve. (NOTE:
The supply line must not be connected to the
engine cooling loop.) A (12.7mm)
nominal size inside diameter pressure line
shall be used. Supply line must be rated for
the maximum potential system pressure.
(See Figure #4).
2.1.2 Drain
Drain line must run from connection block
on engine to atmosphere, terminating near a
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suitable drain. (NOTE: The drain line must
not be connected to the engine cooling loop
drain.) A (12.7mm) nominal size inside
diameter pressure line shall be used.
CAUTION: The highest point in the
drain line should not be any higher than
6 above the engine drain line
connection block on the engine.
(NOTE: Under normal operating conditions
the maximum flow through this drain line
should not exceed 2 GPM). (See figure #4).
 Figure #4

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2.2 START-UP INSPECTION
INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.1 Closing-off the PLD Speed Control
System
System has 3 drain cocks that must be
closed, and 2 strainer plugs, shipped loose,
that must also be installed.
2.2.2 Initial Start Up
Verify damper fluid level per Figure
6. Do not overfill.
De-activate the PLD Speed Control
System by closing the indicating
shut-off valve (See figure #4).
Close the sprinkler system main
discharge valve and then start the
engine. (Note: Refer to engine
operators manual to assist with start
and stopping instructions for the
engine.)
Set engine rated speed with pump
operating at rated flow (GPM).
Record the discharge pressure and
engine speed at shutoff (0 GPM) for
future reference.
Activate the PLD Speed Control
System by opening the indicating
shutoff valve. (See Figure #4).
You may or may not observe a
reduction in speed. The greatest
speed reduction will occur with the
pump running at shut-off (0 GPM).
Reduce flow back to shut-off and
record the change in discharge
pressure and engine RPM from
values recorded above. In no case
should the discharge pressure be
greater than the maximum allowed
system pressure.
The normal position of the indicating
shut-off valve, that is part of the PLD
Speed Control System (See Figure
#4), is in the open position. It is
recommended that a tamper proof,
locking device be used to maintain
this valve in this position.
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NOTE: The purpose of this
indicating, shut-off valve is to allow
for testing of the pump with the PLD
Speed Control System de-activated.
This only occurs during initial start-
up and during the annual pump test.
2.2.3 Bleeding the PLD Speed Control
System
At initial start-up, with the PLD Speed
Control System activated (Section 2.2.2),
and the engine running, open the drain cock
at the top of the cylinder (See Figure #4) to
bleed out any air.
2.3 OPERATION
2.3.1 Freeze Protection
Protect the unit from freezing.
2.3.2 Failure Mode
In the event that the PLD Speed Control
System fails, the system will de-activate
itself and return the engine to rated speed.
When this failure occurs, an indicating light
will illuminate on the engine instrument
panel (See Figure #5). Investigate the cause
and make necessary corrections before
lifting the cover and pressing the PLD
failure reset switch(See figure #5).
NOTE: This operation must be completed
to allow the PLD Speed Control System to
be re-activated.
Operational Note (See figure #4 detail):
Normal operating pressures with-in the PLD
cylinder connected to the engine throttle
range from 0-25 psig. The normally open
contact of the pressure switch at the top of
the PLD cylinder is rated to close at 75 psig.
When the pressure switch contacts close, the
3 way solenoid valve will be switched
allowing flow through the PLD over speed
emergency drain, which removes the
pressure in the PLD cylinder, which returns
the engine throttle to rated speed.
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Figure # 5
1 Emergency Operating Instructions
2 Automatic Manual Mode Selector
3 Manual Crank Controls
4 Overspeed Reset
5 Warning Light
6 Overspeed Verification
7 PLD Over-pressure Failure Light
8 PLD Over-pressure Reset Switch
 2.3.3 Adjustments

There are no field adjustments; other than

fine tuning the throttle adjustment when
setting the engine rated speed with pump
operating at rated flow (Section 2.2.2).

3. ENGINE SYSTEMS

3.1 ELECTRICL SYSTEM

3.1.1 Wiring Diagram

Refer to Figure #6 for the wiring
diagram that shows the additional
circuits added to a PLD equipped
engine. Note, for the standard engine
wiring diagram refer to the appropriate
technical catalog as listed in section 1.0
of this manual.

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 Figure #6

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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 STRAINERS Inspect every 6 months.
May require more frequent inspections
depending upon the quality of the
sprinkler system water supply.
4.2 THROTTLE LINKAGE Inspect
weekly.
(Note: It will be necessary to reset the
throttle during rated flow test.)
5.4 CONTACT INFORMATION
www.clarkefire.com
Phone (513) 771-2200 Ext. 427
Fax (513) 771-5375
E-Mail: parts@clarkefire.com

4.3 DAMPER FLUID Inspect weekly.

Refill damper fluid reservoir with Dot 5
Silicone Brake Fluid if fluid level drops.
Maintain fluid level per Figure #7.

Damper Fluid Reservoir Oil Level Range

Figure #7

4.4 WEEKLYWEEKLY EXERCISE

Record pump shutoff pressure and
engine RPM. Maintain weekly
readings in a log for future reference.

5. TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 IF DAMPER FLUID RISES Damper

fluid level will rise and fall during the
course of normal engine operation. If
maintenance level has increased after
normal operation, replace cylinder.

5.2 IF BOOT ON CYLINDER ROD IS

DAMAGED - Replace boot.

5.3 IF WATER SEEPS OUT ALONG

CYLINDER ROD - Replace cylinder

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 Appendix A
VSPLC VSPLC VSPLC
No. of Speed Rating - Z (1) Rating - Z (1) Rating - Z (1)
Model Cylinders (RPM) HP (HP) (100 psi) (2) (170 psi) (3) (240 psi) (4)
JU4H-UF10-P1 4 1760 41 0.34 0.26 0.34
2100 51 0.56 0.50 0.56
2350 55 0.66 0.61 0.66
JU4H-UF12-P1 4 2350 55 0.66 0.61 0.66
2600 59 0.73 0.59 0.72
JU4H-UF20-P1 4 1760 60 0.34 0.26 0.34
2100 67 0.56 0.50 0.56
2350 72 0.66 0.61 0.66
JU4H-UF22-P1 4 2350 72 0.66 0.61 0.66
2600 75 0.73 0.59 0.72
JU4H-UF30-P1 4 1760 64 0.34 0.26 0.34
2100 79 0.56 0.50 0.56
2350 85 0.66 0.61 0.66
JU4H-UF32-P1 4 2350 85 0.66 0.61 0.66
2600 85 0.73 0.59 0.72
JU4H-UF40-P1 4 1760 94 0.34 0.26 0.34
2100 105 0.56 0.50 0.56
2350 106 0.66 0.61 0.66
JU4H-UF42-P1 4 2350 106 0.66 0.61 0.66
2600 106 0.73 0.59 0.72
JU4H-UF50-P1 4 1760 110 0.34 0.26 0.34
2100 130 0.56 0.50 0.56
2350 127 0.66 0.61 0.66
JU4H-UF52-P1 4 2350 127 0.66 0.61 0.66
2600 127 0.73 0.59 0.72
JU6H-UF30-P1 6 1760 140 0.35 0.35 0.35
2100 160 0.55 0.56 0.55
2350 160 0.64 0.66 0.64
JU6H-UF32-P1 6 2350 160 0.64 0.66 0.64
2600 160 0.71 0.68 0.66
JU6H- 6 1760 173 0.35 0.35 0.35
UFABL0-P1 2100 173 0.55 0.56 0.55
2350 173 0.64 0.66 0.64
JU6H-UF50-P1 6 1760 183 0.35 0.35 0.35
2100 210 0.55 0.56 0.55
2350 210 0.64 0.66 0.64
JU6H-UF52-P1 6 2350 210 0.64 0.66 0.64
2600 210 0.71 0.68 0.66
JU6H-UF60-P1 6 1760 200 0.35 0.35 0.35
2100 240 0.55 0.56 0.55
2350 240 0.64 0.66 0.64
JU6H-UF62-P1 6 2350 240 0.64 0.66 0.64
2600 240 0.71 0.68 0.66

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 Appendix A (contd)
VSPLC VSPLC VSPLC
No. of Speed Rating - Z (1) Rating - Z (1) Rating - Z (1)
Model Cylinders (RPM) HP (HP) (100 psi) (2) (170 psi) (3) (240 psi) (4)
JWH-UF30-P1 6 1760 265 0.34 0.34 0.34
2100 275 0.50 0.41 0.50
2350 275 0.62 0.47 0.61
JWH-UF40-P1 6 1760 290 0.34 0.34 0.34
2100 300 0.50 0.41 0.50
2350 300 0.62 0.47 0.61
JWH-UF50-P1 6 1760 300 0.34 0.34 0.34
2100 340 0.50 0.41 0.50
2350 350 0.62 0.47 0.61
JWH-UF60-P1 6 1760 360 0.34 0.34 0.34
2100 375 0.50 0.41 0.50
2350 360 0.62 0.47 0.61
VMFP-04HN-P1 4 2800 55 0.63 0.63 0.63
3000 56 0.69 0.69 0.69
3300 56 0.75 0.75 0.75
3600 60 0.68 0.69 0.69
VMFP-04HT-P1 4 2800 80 0.63 0.63 0.63
3000 83 0.69 0.69 0.69
3300 86 0.75 0.75 0.75
3600 87 0.68 0.69 0.69
VMFP-06HT-P1 6 2800 104 0.63 0.63 0.63
3000 115 0.69 0.69 0.69
3300 120 0.75 0.75 0.75
3600 115 0.68 0.69 0.69
VMFP-T6HT-P1 6 2800 135 0.63 0.63 0.63
3000 140 0.69 0.69 0.69
3300 143 0.75 0.75 0.75
3600 145 0.68 0.69 0.69
VMFP-L6HR-P1 6 2800 155 0.63 0.63 0.63
3000 160 0.69 0.69 0.69
3300 163 0.75 0.75 0.75
3600 165 0.68 0.69 0.69
VMFP-T6HR-P1 6 2800 160 0.63 0.63 0.63
3000 175 0.69 0.69 0.69
3300 180 0.75 0.75 0.75
3600 185 068 0.69 0.69

Notes:

1. Z Factor value shown is the maximum pressure trimming capability. The actual Z Factor, as shown on the
nameplate, may be less than this maximum published value. Associated with the Z Factor is a minimum operating
speed which is also shown on the nameplate. Each engine has a minimum RPM it can operate at. Minimum RPM is
based upon several factors, therefore in order to determine if the Clarke PLD equipped engine can trim enough
pressure for a particular installation, it will be necessary to run Clarkes PLD Calculator program. This can be
accessed through Clarkes website, www.clarkefire.com or by consulting the factory.
2. 100 psi factory set point (100 110 psi control range).
3. 170 psi factory set point (170 175 psi control range).
4. 240 psi factory set point (240 250 psi control range).

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