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ThE FLOWMASTER 250 MEASURES ThE FLOW RATE ANd ThE
PRESSURE AT EvERy WATER dRAWINg OFF POINT
OPERATION
MANUAL
AND
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
Flowmaster 250 and Flowmaster 400
incorporating model EMF-300E flow sensor
Unit 1, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 VK07, Ireland
Version 1.7 (June 2017)
FLOWMASTER 250
PORTABLE FLOW & PRESSURE
TEST INSTRUMENT
Easy and simple to use everywhere
t: +353 (0)57 866 3852 | e: info@tsi.ie
www.tsi.ie
TSI Flowmeters Ltd.
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- Page 1 FLOWMASTER 250 PORTABLE FLOW & PRESSURE TEST INSTRUMENT Easy and simple to use everywhere ThE FLOWMASTER 250 MEASURES ThE FLOW RATE ANd ThE PRESSURE AT EvERy WATER dRAWINg OFF POINT OPERATION MANUAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL Flowmaster 250 and Flowmaster 400 incorporating model EMF-300E flow sensor Unit 1, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co.
- Page 2 OPERATION MANUAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL Flowmaster 250 and Flowmaster 400 incorporating model EMF-300E flow sensor Version 1.7 June 2017 Unit 1, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 VK07, Ireland t: +353 (0)57 866 3852 | e: info@tsi.ie...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS gETTINg TO KNOW yOUR NiMh BATTERy ChARgER FLOWMASTER 6.1 MASCOT CHARGE DIAGRAM 1.1 INTRODUCTION 6.2 HOW TO USE THE CHARGER 1.2 QUICK START GUIDE 1.3 APPLICATIONS ACCESSORIES 1.4 EXPLANATION OF USER PANEL 7.1 BALL VALVE WITH BS INST. M/F FITTINGS 7.2 TRANSPORT &... -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Flowmaster
gETTINg TO KNOW yOUR FLOWMASTER 1.1 INTROdUCTION 1.2 QUICK START gUIdE This portable flow and pressure test meter was developed in conjunction with UK and Irish Fire Brigades to meet the need for professional and easy appraisal of available pressure and flow at the service point. -
Page 5: Applications
1.3.5 USINg ThE FLOWMASTER TO CONTROL 1.3 APPLICATIONS FLOW vELOCITy dURINg FLUShINg. 1.3.1 MEASURINg STATIC dyNAMIC PRESSURE ANd FLOW RATE Fig. 1.6 Flushing Fig. 1.2 Testing underground fire hydrants 1.3.2 USINg ThE FLOWMASTER TO TEST A FIRE hydRANT Fig. 1.7 Use totalise function of Flowmaster to record volume released during flushing for input to leakage figure records Fig. -
Page 6: Specification
100mm BSPM Instantaneous (4.0” BSPM for Other adaptors available on Flowmaster 400) request 2.5” NST for USA and other Other specifications as per Flowmaster 250 adaptors available on request Colour Firemen Red & anodised aluminium FLOWMETER Sensor Type... -
Page 7: Flowmaster Operation
FLOWMASTER OPERATION The pressure gauge does not need a power source to 3.1 POWER ON SEQUENCE operate. Pressure measurements can be made with the flow meter in the OFF position. The Flowmaster is ready to measure flow as soon The Flow meter backlight LEDs will turn on. After as battery power is applied. -
Page 8: Totaliser Function
TOTALISER FUNCTION The flow meter has a built in totalising function. The volume of water that has passed through the flow meter is totaled and stored in internal memory. Put the meter readout into totaliser mode by pressing the M (mode) switch once. The volume reading is stored in flash memory and is does not return to zero even after power is turned off. -
Page 9: Using Your Flowmaster
For demonstrations, click on links below: flow testing and marking of hydrants”. The Flowmaster is an approved instrument meeting the instrument • Using the Flowmaster 250 to test a Hydrant stipulations laid down in The JOIFF Standard and - http://www.youtube.com/... -
Page 10: Precautions
4.1 PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT – PLEASE REAd ThIS SECTION BEFORE USINg yOUR FLOWMASTER It is important to think safety first, especially when working with pressure. Please ensure the Flowmaster is securely attached to the service fitting (eg, hydrant outlet, pump, etc) before pressurizing. -
Page 11: Static Pressure Measurement
4.3 STATIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENT 4.4 FLUShINg 1) Attach Flowmaster to standpipe. 1) Equipment required for flushing 2) Attach ball valve to exhaust side of Flowmaster. Ensure ball valve is partially open. 3) Crack open the hydrant slowly. All air will be expelled from the standpipe when water begins to drain from the ball valve. -
Page 12: Maintenance & Trouble-Shooting
BATTERy LIFE once per month when the meter is not being used. The type of battery in use on the Flowmaster 250 is Clean the electrodes (especially if the meter has been NiMH type. This battery type is designed for regular but used with oily water) to ensure trouble free operation intermittent use. -
Page 13: Trouble-Shooting
5.2.2 SCALE AdJUSTMENT 5.3.4 REChARgINg ISSUES The Flowmaster is calibrated and the scale adjusted The unit will not charge or there are humming noises at the factory. Accurate measurements can be made while trying to recharge. immediately upon receipt of the unit. It is recommended Possible Cause: that all measuring instruments are calibrated annually. -
Page 14: Nimh Battery Charger
NiMh BATTERy ChARgER 6.1 MASCOT ChARgE dIAgRAM 6.2 hOW TO USE ThE ChARgER Version 1.7 (June 2017) TSI Flowmeters Ltd. -
Page 15: Accessories
Fig. 7.2 Transport case (Model No. 34-2104) 7.3 AdAPTORS A wide range of adaptors are available that allow the Flowmaster 250 to work with your pipework and fittings. The standard fitting supplied is to the Fig. 7.5 Replacement Battery Pack available internationally recognised 2.5”... -
Page 16: Upgrade To A Flowmaster 250Dl
7.6 UPgRAdE TO A FLOWMASTER 250dL The Flowmaster 250DL is the digital version of the Flowmaster 250 that has the added functionality of integrated data capture, data logging and test report generation, in addition to a large digital electronic flow rate display. -
Page 17: Limited Warranty
LIMITEd WARRANTy TSI Flowmeters Ltd., of Unit 1, Portlaoise Enterprise discharge Warrantor from any obligations under this Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, warranty or otherwise. R32 VK07, Ireland (Warrantor), warrants to the original purchaser of the new fire protection equipment WARRANTOR EXPRESSLY LIMITS WITH RESPECT manufactured by Warrantor and to any person to whom TO SUCH EQUIPMENT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES... -
Page 18: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
CE dECLARATION OF CONFORMITy Declaration of Conformity TSI Flowmeters Unit 1, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 VK07, Ireland. Tel +353 (0)57 866 3852 declare under our sole responsibility that the product, Electromagnetic Flowmaster Model 250 to which this documentation relates, is in conformity with the provisions of the following directives: 2001/95/EC General Product Safety... -
Page 19: Calibration Certificate
10 CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE Certificate of Calibration Issued by: TSI Flowmeters Ltd Unit 1, Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 VK07, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0)57 866 3852 Email: info@tsi.ie The readings obtained by the Test Equipment referred to on this certificate are traceable to National and International standards.
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