May 24, 2013

Performance Related Concern with Cummins Diesel Engine Pump Driver

  • Type of Notification: Performance Related Concern
  • FM Approval Status: FM Approved

Alert Summary

FM Approvals has been made aware of the potential of a performance issue with a diesel engine pump driver of the following description:

Company Identity

Cummins
875 Lawrence Drive
De Pere, WI 54115
USA

Contact Information

Bob Janquart, Product Support Manager
920-338-5917
www.cumminsfirepower.com

Product Identity

Model CFP9E.

Description

Diesel engine fire pump driver.

Serial Number Ranges

46984170 through 46999201
73000277 through 73418774

Hazard Involved

During routine testing of a CFP9E engine, the test model failed to recover to its rated speed. The problem was traced to a pressure relief valve in the fuel rail. There have been no field issues reported to Cummins or FM Approvals, however, Cummins will make appropriate replacement parts available for any location that has a CFP9E driver currently installed.

The Field Campaign Notice released by Cummins Fire Power can be found at: http://www.cumminsfirepower.com/news/18apr13.htm.

Using This Product?

If you suspect you are in possession of any of the affected equipment listed above bearing the FM Approvals certification marking, please bring that to the attention of:

Thomas McCarty

Norwood, MA, United States

+1 (1) 781-255-4802

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