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    The document describes fire pump test meters available in different pipe connection types and sizes ranging from 1-1/4 inches to 16 inches. It provides information on meter ranges, dimensions, materials, operation, and installation instructions.

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    Data Sheet 6.

    8
    Issue A

    Fire Pump Test Meter


    FM Approved
    Typical Grooved Pipe
    Version

    The Fire Pump Test Meters are available in Butt Weld, Grooved, 150 # Flanged and 300 # Flanged.

    Fire Pump Flow System and Sizes


    Pump Meter Range Pump Meter Range
    Line Size US GPM Min & Max US GPM Line Size US GPM Min & Max US GPM
    ** 1-1/4” 25 12.5 - 50 10” 1500 750 - 3000
    ** 2” 50 25 - 100 10” 2000 1000-4000
    ** 2-1/2” 100 50 - 200 10” 2500 1250-5000
    3” 150 75 - 300 10” 3000 1500-6000
    3” 200 100 - 400 10” 3500 1750-7000
    4” 250 125 - 500 10” 4000 2000-8000
    4” 300 150 - 600 10” 4500 2250-9000
    4” 400 200 - 800 12” 2500 1250-5000
    4” 450 225 - 900 12” 3000 1500-6000
    5” 450 225 - 900 12” 3500 1750-7000
    5” 500 250 - 1000 12” 4000 2000-8000
    5” 750 375 - 1500 12” 4500 2250-9000
    6” 500 250 - 1000 12” 5000 2500-10000
    6” 750 375 - 1500 ** 14” 4000 2000-8000
    6” 1000 500 - 2000 ** 14” 4500 2250-9000
    6” 1250 625 - 2500 ** 14” 5000 2500-10000
    8” 1000 500 - 2000 ** 14” 6000 3000-12000
    8” 1250 625 - 2500
    ** Sizes 1-1/4”, 2” and 14” are not FM approved
    8” 2000 750 - 3000 For all sizes, please check for stock availability
    8” 2500 1250 - 5000
    Note: 1 US GPM = 3.785 LPM
    8” 3000 1500 - 6000

    Continued Overleaf
    © 2009 Rapidrop Rapidrop Global Page 1 of 2
    Rapidrop® is a registered trade mark.
    Rapidrop Global Limited Rutland Business Park, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5WA, United Kingdom
    Registered in England No. 5503278 Tel: +44 (0) 1733 847 510 Fax: +44 (0) 1733 553 958
    Manufactured by Global Vision
    who have the FM approval. e-mail: rapidrop@rapidrop.com web: www.rapidrop.com
    Data Sheet 6.8
    Issue A

    Fire Pump Test Meter


    FM Approved
    Meter Bracket

    End View

    Butt Weld / Grooved Butt Weld Grooved Flanged

    Pressure 500 PSI Pressure 275 PSI Pressure 500 PSI


    Butt Weld / Grooved 150 # Flanged 300 # Flanged
    Size
    ‘A’ DIM Approx Weight ‘A’ DIM Approx Weight ‘A’ DIM Approx Weight
    1-1/4” 4.875” 2 lbs
    2” 5.000” 3.5 lbs
    2-1/2” 4.000” 5 lbs 9.250” 21 lbs 10.000” 28 lbs
    3” 4.000” 6 lbs 3.975” 30 lbs 10.250” 36 lbs
    3-1/2”
    4” 5.375” 10 lbs 11.375” 40 lbs 12.125” 60 lbs
    5” 6.000” 20 lbs 13.000” 58 lbs 13.750” 84 lbs
    6” 7.000” 22 lbs 14.000” 70 lbs 14.750” 106 lbs
    8” 7.250” 45 lbs 15.250” 107 lbs 16.000” 195 lbs
    10” 8.000” 61 lbs 16.000” 165 lbs 17.250” 243 lbs
    12” 12.000” 128 lbs 21.000” 288 lbs 22.250” 408 lbs
    14” 14.000”
    16” 28.000”

    Material SSHFL¿FDWLRQs Meter Data


    Materials: Machined 1018 / 1026 Carbon Steel or Construction: Aluminium Body
    Cast carbon Steel ‘WCB’ Operation: Diaphragm (Buna Convoluted)
    Valves: 1/4” Brass Ball Accuracy: +2% Full Scale
    Flange Opt: 150# ANSI B 16.5 Temperature: 180°F / 80°C
    300# ANSI B 16.5 Pressure: 500 PSIG - 3450KPA
    ID Tag Polycarbonate Approx. Weight: 3.75 lbs (1.7 kgs)

    Operating Instructions 4” Dial Standard - 6” Dial Available


    FIRE PUMP TEST METER
    1. Close system valve
    2. Open system by-pass valve and throttle valve
    3. Pure meter located on meter as follows:
    - Open shut-off valves and vent valves.
    - When a steady stream of water is passing through each plastic hose,
    the meter is purged of air.
    - Close vent valve after purging.
    6WDUW¿UHSXPSUHDGPHWHULQ*30/30
    5. Refer to pump GPM / LPM requirement and adjust throttle valve for
    this requirement.
    6. After test open system valve and close system by-pass and throttle
    valves.
    © 2009 Rapidrop Rapidrop Global Page 2 of 2
    Rapidrop® is a registered trade mark.
    Rapidrop Global Limited Rutland Business Park, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5WA, United Kingdom
    Registered in England No. 5503278 Tel: +44 (0) 1733 847 510 Fax: +44 (0) 1733 553 958
    Manufactured by Global Vision
    who have the FM approval. e-mail: rapidrop@rapidrop.com web: www.rapidrop.com

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