Victaulic Catalog

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Fire Protection Products


Style 735
Fire Pump Test Meter

Nom.
Size
In./mm
GPM
m
3/hr.
End to
End
Inches
mm
Aprox. Wgt. Ea.Nom.
Size
In./mm
GPM
m
3/hr.
End to
End
Inches
mm
Aprox. Wgt. Ea.
Model
"L"
Model
"S"
Model
"L"
Model
"S"
Lbs./kgLbs./kg
2 1/2
65
100
23
4.00
102
14.0
6.4
9.0
4.1
8
200
1500
341
7.00
178
27.0
12.3
22.0
10.0
3
80
200
45
4.25
108
15.0
6.8
10.0
4.5
8
200
2000
454
7.00
178
27.0
12.3
22.0
10.0
4
100
250
57
3.75
95
17.0
7.7
12.0
5.4
8
200
2500
568
7.00
178
27.0
12.3
22.0
10.0
4
100
300
68
3.75
95
17.0
7.7
12.0
5.4
8
200
3000
681
7.00
178
27.0
12.3
22.0
10.0
4
100
450
102
3.75
95
17.0
7.7
12.0
5.4
10
250
3500
795
8.00
203
38.0
17.2
33.0
15.0
5
125
500
114
5.00
127
18.0
8.2
13.0
5.9
10
250
4000
908
8.00
203
38.0
17.2
33.0
15.0
6
150
750
170
6.00
152
20.0
9.1
15.0
6.8
10
250
4500
1022
8.00
203
38.0
17.2
33.0
15.0
6
150
1000
227
6.00
152
20.0
9.1
15.0
6.8
12
300
5000
1135
12.00
305
71.0
32.2
66.0
29.9
6
150
1250
284
6.00
152
20.0
9.1
15.0
6.8

* Specify Model "L" for 6" dial; Model "S" for 4 1/2" dial.

The Style 735 Victaulic Fire Pump Test Meter was specifically designed for the monitoring of fire protection systems. Style 735 consists of a calibrated Victaulic Venturi with attached dial meter (specify Model "S", 41/2-/115mm dial meter; or Model "L", 6"/150 mm dial meter) and flow reading in GEM (gallons per minute) or MSS/ HR (cu.meters/hour). Quickly installed on the discharge side of the pump with just two Victaulic couplings, the Style 735 provides accurate measurements of pump performance.
The Victaulic Fire Pump Test Meter is designed for use with Victaulic FM Approved products in 21/2 through 12" (65 -300 mm) sizes. Maximum working pressure for Model "L" is 175 PSI (1200 kPa), Model "S" is rated to 500 PSI(3450 kPa).
Request 10.11.


Style 735
Installation

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR VICTAULIC FIRE PUMP FLOW VENTURI

  1. Close system valve "A".
  2. Open bypass valve and throttle valve "B".
  3. Purge meter located on Style 735 Fire Pump Test Meter as follows: Open station shut-off valves (below meter) and vent valves (above meter). When a steady stream of water is passing through each plastic hose, meter is purged of air. Close all valves after air purging.
  4. Start Fire Pump and read meter in GPM (M3/HR).
  5. Refer to pump GPM requirement and adjust throttle valve to achieve various flow readings. Record pump GPM, suction and discharge pressures, etc., accordance with requirements.