Summary of Contents for Badger Meter PRESO Ellipse PFA Series
- Page 1 PFA Ellipse Fire Pump System 3000 2500 GPM 3500 2000 APPROVED 1500 1000 4000 PFA-XXX X inch 250 SWP X/XX S/N AXXXXXXX Badger Meter ® Installation & Operation Manual 10-PTT-UM-00311 (August 2012)
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Page 2: Specifications
INTRODUCTION The Series PFA FM approved fire pump system features the Preso Ellipse primary flow sensor. Preso's patented elliptical design outperforms and provides greater accuracy than traditional differential pressure flow measurement devices. This differential pressure flow meter is designed with a series of ports facing the upstream velocity pressures, as well as flow sensing ports strategically located ahead of the trailing edge flow separation. - Page 3 III. PIPE ORIENTATION AND SENSOR MOUNTING NOTE: Pipe must remain full at all FLOW times during measurements. 10° 10° FIELD WELD LIQUID FIGURE 1 − HORIZONTAL PIPE INSTALLATION FIELD WELD FIELD WELD NOTE: Pipe must remain full at all times during measurements. LIQUID FIGURE 2 −...
- Page 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - SINGLE SUPPORT 1. Choose the proper location to install the PFA Ellipse using AGA/ASME standards (or equivalent). Refer to the Location Instructions on Page 8. 2. Grind the surface of the pipe where the PFA Ellipse is to be inserted to provide a clean area for welding.
- Page 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - DOUBLE SUPPORT 1. Follow Steps 1 through 7 in Section IV. At 180° from and on the same plane as the previously drilled hole, grind the surface of the pipe to provide a clean area for welding. Drill a hole and deburr, especially on the inside of the pipe.
- Page 6 FIELD WELD FLOW FIGURE 4 − SENSOR ALIGNMENT PIPE SIZE MODEL / SENSOR WELD CONNECTOR DRILL BIT 1 / ₈ ” 3 / ₈ ” 2” - 5” PFA (½”) PFA ( ⁷ / ₈ ”) 6” - 12” ½” ½”...
- Page 7 GAGE MOUNTING 1. The FGE gage can be line, bracket or panel mounted. 2. For liquid applications the FGE should be installed below the PFA Ellipse in a level position. See Figure 6. NOTE: If recommended mounting is not possible, care must be taken to ensure that the gage is vented periodically. FLOW VENT VALVES...
- Page 8 PRESO ELLIPSE LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS Straight pipe requirements: Accuracy is affected by the piping configurations due to the disturbances of the flow profile. A fully developed symmetrical flow profile is achieved with the minimum upstream and downstream recommended lengths. DISTANCES ARE EXPRESSED IN NUMBER OF NOMINAL PIPE DIAMETERS THROTTLED VALVE OR REGULATOR TWO ELBOWS IN DIFFERENT PLANES...
- Page 9 VII. GAGE INSTALLATION 1. The connecting tubing between the PFA Ellipse and the gage should be as short as possible and should slope down a minimum of 1 inch per foot. 2. Secure and support tubing to prevent sagging and/or vibration. 3.
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Page 11: Limits Of Liability
With respect to products not manufactured by Badger Meter, the warranty obligations of Badger Meter shall in all respects conform The Badger Meter warranty shall apply to the Preso PFA Ellipse Fire and be limited to the warranty extended to Badger Meter by the supplier. - Page 12 The Americas | Badger Meter | 4545 West Brown Deer Rd | PO Box 245036 | Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536 | 800-876-3837 | 414-355-0400 México | Badger Meter de las Americas, S.A. de C.V. | Pedro Luis Ogazón N°32 | Esq. Angelina N°24 | Colonia Guadalupe Inn | CP 01050 | México, DF | México | +52-55-5662-0882 Europe, Middle East and Africa | Badger Meter Europa GmbH | Nurtinger Str 76 | 72639 Neuffen | Germany | +49-7025-9208-0 Czech Republic | Badger Meter Czech Republic s.r.o.
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