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Gerand Engineering specializes in fire pump test meters, offering various models with different pressure ratings and configurations, including buttweld and flanged options. The document outlines the specifications, operating instructions, and available sizes for both K-Meters and M-Meters. For more information, customers are directed to visit the Gerand website.

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Gerand Engineering specializes in fire pump test meters, offering various models with different pressure ratings and configurations, including buttweld and flanged options. The document outlines the specifications, operating instructions, and available sizes for both K-Meters and M-Meters. For more information, customers are directed to visit the Gerand website.

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GERAND FIRE PUMP TEST METERS

ENGINEERING

Accurate Pump Performance and Quality Service for 50 Years

Venturi Styles
MODEL-K METERS
-- RATING 500 PSI -- -- RATING 275 PSI --
(Buttweld, Grooved, (150# Flanged)
BUTTWELD METAL IDENTIFICATION TAG
300# Flanged)
GERAND

CALIBRATED VENTURI &


ATTACHED GPM METER

A 4½” DIAL METER


MOUNTS ON
VENTURI BRACKET

GROOVED METAL IDENTIFICATION TAG

GERAND

THESE SIZES ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH K-METERS AND M-METERS

FLANGED
WELD-NECK FLANGES METAL IDENTIFICATION TAG
RAISED FACE
GERAND

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WWW.GERAND.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION

*Additional FM Approved Pump GPM/Line Size Combinations Listed on Back


**Dual LPM/GPM Scales Available

11504 K-TEL DRIVE, MINNETONKA, MN 55343 (952) 374.1320


952.374.1320 WWW.GERAND.COM
FIRE PUMP TEST METERS GERAND ENGINEERING

THESE SIZES ARE AVAILABLE FOR


BOTH K-METERS AND M-METERS
*Additional FM Approved Pump GPM/Line Size Combinations Listed on Front
MODEL-M METERS **Dual LPM/GPM Scales Available

-- RATING 175 PSI --


(Buttweld, Grooved,
150# & 300# Flanged)

CALIBRATED VENTURI &


ATTACHED GPM METER

6” DIAL METER
MOUNTS ON
VENTURI BRACKET

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
*SPECIFY RAISED OR FLAT FACE
GERAND GPM METER - VENTURI PACKAGE
“B” - Butterfly Throttle Valve OSY or Indicating
Butterfly Bypass Valve Flow SUGGESTED
TO RESERVOIR Air Vent PIPING
OR WASTE
DIAGRAM

(2) (5)
Optional to
Pump Inlet Min. Straight Pipe Diameters same line size as Venturi

“A” OSY Valve


Flow
Supply from
City Main or
Reservoir
FIRE PUMP
To System

1. Close system OSY valve “A” 4. Start the fire pump, and read meter in GPM.
2. Open by-pass valve and “B” butterfly throttle valve 5. Refer to pump GPM requirement and
3. Purge meter, located on venturi, as follows: adjust throttle valve to meet the requirement.
a) Open station shut-off valves on venturi & vent valves 6. After the test, open valve “A” and
attached to meter. When a steady stream of water close the by-pass and “B” valves.
passes through hose, meter is purged of air.
b) Close the vent valves after purging.

11504 K-TEL DRIVE, MINNETONKA, MN 55343 (952) 374.1320


952.374.1320 WWW.GERAND.COM

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