Badger Meter PFV User Manual

Flow Instrumentation

PFV Venturi Fire Pump System with Model GMD or GMD-B Indicating Meter

VEN-UM-00862-EN-02 (April 2014)

User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Install the sensor so the flow arrow or the indicated inlet is the correct direction of flow.

• The sensor can be installed in any position. The recommended position is with high or low pressure taps in a horizontal position.

• Install upstream (Hi) with Hi pressure port of meter. Install downstream (Lo) with Lo pressure port of meter.

3000

2500

GPM

3500

2000

APPROVED

1500

1000

4000

PFB-XXX X Inch 250 SWP X/XX

S/N AXXXXXXX

PFV - USUAL

3000

2500

GPM

3500

2000

APPROVED

1500

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4000

PFB-XXX X Inch 250 SWP X/XX

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PFV - OTHER

LEGEND:

1. PRESO Primary Element - Annular

2. PRESO GMD Meter

3. Tubing or piping by others

4. Shut-o, equalizing valves and/or manifolds by others

5. Condensation or separation chamber by others

3000

2500

GPM

3500

2000

Discharge

Air Vent

Throttle Valve

APPROVED

1500

1000

4000

PFB-XXX X Inch 250 SWP X/XX

S/N AXXXXXXX

System By-pass

Valve

FLOW

Preso

Optional to

Pump Inlet

PFV

Pipe Diameters from Valve

(7)(3)

FLOW

System ValveValve

Supply

FLOW

Fire Pump

Typical Piping Conguration

Control. Manage. Optimize.

PRESO is a registered trademark of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities. Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists. © 2014 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved.

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