GERAND ENGINEERING

11504SCIENCE
K-TEL DRIVE, MINNETONKA MN 55343
FIRE PUMP TEST METER
G-1250-6
9431 CENTER DRIVE, NEW HOPE MN 55428
952.374.1320 WWW.GERAND.COM
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1.87 IN
4.75 CM

CONSTRUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS

VENTURI:
MATERIALS: ZINC
C PLATED STEEL
VALVES:
ONE PIECE BRASS BODY 1250
VALVES: 625
ZINC DIECAST STEEL HANDLE 1500
2000
CLEAR 1000 5.25 IN
PLASTIC 2500 13.33 CM
3/16” NYTRILE CORE, POLYESTER BRAID TUBING
30” LONG
HOSES: AND EPDM SYNTHETIC COVER

RED &
GREEN
HOSES
21” LONG

METER DATA
CONSTRUCTION: ALUMINUM BODY
OPERATION: BUNA “N” DIAPHRAGM
ACCURACY: ±2.0%
TEMPERATURE: 200º F MAX
PRESSURE: 1500 PSI MAX
APPROX. WEIGHT: 3 LBS/EACH WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
4 1/2” DIAL STANDARD - 6” AVAILABLE WEIGHT: 17 LBS
SHIPPING 13” x 13” x 13” BOX
DIMENSIONS:
 Certificate of Compliance
This certificate is issued for the following:

Fire Pump Flowmeter Systems

(See complete listing details below)

Prepared for:

Quest Engineering dba Gerand Engineering

2300 Edgewood Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426

FM Approvals Class: 1046

Approval Identification: 3058542 Approval Granted: April 26, 2016

To verify the product continues to be Approved please refer to www.approvalguide.com.

Said Approval is subject to satisfactory field performance, continuing Surveillance Audits, and strict conformity to the
constructions as shown in the Approval Guide, an online resource of FM Approvals.

David B. Fuller
AVP, Manager of Fire Protection
FM Approvals
1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike
Norwood, MA 02062 USA

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 Certificate of Compliance
Model Designation
Pump Rating, Nominal Meter Line Size Venturi Orifice
gal/min (dm3 /min) in. (1) (2)
25 1 1⁄4 GV-25-1 1⁄4 -
(95)
50 2 GV-50-2 -
(190)
100 2 1⁄2 GV-100-2 1⁄2 GO-100-2 1⁄2
(380)
150 3 GV-150-3 GO-150-3
(570)
200 3, 4 GV-200-3, 4 GO-200-3, 4
(755)
250 4, 5 GV-250-4, 5 GO-250-4, 5
(945)
300 4 GV-300-4 GO-300-4
(1135)
400 4, 5 GV-400-4, 5 GO-400-4, 5
(1515)
450 4, 5 GV-450-4, 5 GO-450-4, 5
(1705)
500 5, 6 GV-500-5, 6 GO-500-5, 6
(1895)
750 5, 6 GV-750-5, 6 GO-750-5, 6
(2840)
1000 6, 8 GV-1000-6, 8 GO-1000-6, 8
(3785)
1250 6, 8 GV-1250-6, 8 GO-1250-6, 8
(4730)
1500 8, 10 GV-1500-8, 10 GO-1500-8, 10
(5680)
2000 8, 10 GV-2000-8, 10 GO-2000-8, 10
(7570)
2500 8, 10 GV-2500-8, 10 GO-2500-8, 10
(9465)
3000 8, 10 GV-3000-8, 10 GO-3000-8, 10
(11 355)

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 Certificate of Compliance
Model Designation
Pump Rating, Nominal Meter Line Size Venturi Orifice
gal/min (dm3 /min) in. (1) (2)
3500 10, 12 GV-3500-10, 12 GO-3500-10, 12
(13 245)
4000 10, 12 GV-4000-10, 12 GO-4000-10, 12
(15 140)
4500 10, 12 GV-4500-10, 12 GO-4500-10, 12
(17 035)
5000 10, 12 GV-5000-10, 12 GO-5000-10, 12
(18 925)

Each system consists of a Gerand Venturi (GV) or a Gerand Orifice (GO), a differential meter reading in gpm or dm3
/min and associated fittings.

GV systems can be equipped with either a 4 1⁄2 in. dial meter (Gerand Model K) or a 6 in. dial meter (Gerand Model M).
GO systems are only available with a 4 1⁄2 in. dial meter (Gerand Model I). Permanent installations (wall or panel
mount) or portable installations are available on all systems. Rated working pressure is 500 psi (3445 kPa) except that:

GV systems with Model M dial meter have a rated working pressure of 175 psi (1205 kPa).

GV systems with Model K dial meter and Class 150 flanges have a rated working pressure of 275 psi (1905 kPa).

The following end-connection styles are available:

Venturi (1)VS. Brass screw ends, 1 1⁄4 through 2 1⁄2 in.

Venturi (1)VW-B. Steel butt-welded ends, 2 1⁄2 through 12 in.

Venturi (1)V-GE. Steel grooved ends, 2 1⁄2 through 12 in.

Venturi (1)VW-F. Steel flanged ends, 2 1⁄2 through 12 in. Class 150 flanges rated at 275 psi (1905 kPa). Class 300
flanges rated at 500 psi (3445 kPa).

Orifice (2). Steel socket-welded ends with adaptability for flanging, 2 1⁄2 through 12 in.

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 Fire Pump Test Meter Installation Instructions
Materials shipped will be as follows:
– One factory calibrated direct reading GPM meter with vent valves and clear hoses assembled and
attached to the meter. The lens of the meter has an “FM Approved” sticker adhered to it with the
Gerand model number, maximum rated PSI and serial number.
– One calibrated Gerand venturi with an attached metal tag listing the venturi size, the pump GPM, the
meter range and the PSI rating. Adhered to the venturi is a “flow sticker” with an arrow showing the
direction of flow and the suggested minimum straight upstream and downstream pipe diameters.
– One set of 500 PSI hoses with color code ends and brass fittings to connect meter to the venturi.
– One metal installation/operation tag permanently attached to meter via brass chain.

Installation Instructions:
– The venturi must be installed in line with the flow of the system going in the same direction as the arrow
shown on the venturi. A minimum of (5 x Venturi Diameter) in straight pipe upstream and (2 x Venturi
diameter) in straight pipe downstream. The straight pipe lengths must be the same diameter as the venturi.
For example: a 15.24 cm (6”) Diameter Venturi requires 76.2 cm (30”) of 15.24 cm (6”) diameter straight pipe
upstream and 30.48 cm (12”) of 15.24 cm (6”) diameter straight pipe downstream of the venturi.
– If the system has been piped with many elbows in the same or in different planes, we suggest longer
straight runs upstream & downstream. These pipe diameters must be the same pipe size as the venturi.
– The meter is then attached via the screws to the welded bracket on the venturi.
– Once the meter is secured to the venturi, screw the ends of the hoses with no valves to the meter (red
to red; green to green). Then, thread the valve ends of the hoses to the venturi (red to red; green to green.

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*D) (5*D)
Optional to
Pump Inlet Min. (2*Venturi Diameter) and (5*Venturi Diameter)

OSY Valve “A” OSY Valve

Flow
Supply from
City Main or
Reservoir To System
FIRE PUMP