TSI Instruments Flowmaster 250DL User Manual

The Flowmaster provides ow and pressure
measurement functions. One of it’s primary uses is
for the testing of hydrants. The procedures used for
testing hydrants vary and depend on individual user
requirements.
Fig. 4.1 Testing an underground hydrant using a
standpipe. Photographs courtesy of Essex County Fire
and Rescue Service.
Fig. 4.2 An example of a ow readout and a residual
pressure reading. Photograph courtesy of Laois Fire
Service.
The principal international standards for hydrant
testing are The JOIFF Standard; “Guideline for ow
and pressure testing of hydrants” and NFPA 291; “Fire
ow testing and marking of hydrants”. The Flowmaster
is an approved instrument meeting the instrument
stipulations laid down in The JOIFF Standard and
simplies the measurement procedures outlined in
NFPA 291. Please refer to these standards for further
information.
An operators guide for static and residual pressure
measurements and for ow measurements is supplied
on the following pages. This information is provided for
guidance only. It is preferential that the Flowmaster user
follow the guidelines provided by their organisation. A
copy of The JOIFF Standard is available on request.
Fig. 4.3 Flow testing with ball valve to facilitate static and
residual pressure measurements at Portlaoise Hospital.
Photograph courtesy of Portlaoise Hospital Service
Fig. 4.4 Inline use of Flowmaster. Photograph courtesy
of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Fig. 4.5 Flowmaster with ttings for use with Hoselay-
ers. Photograph courtesy of Greater Manchester Fire
and Rescue Service
Other tutorial videos are also available at www.tsi.ie
USING YOUR FLOWMASTER
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Additional information and video tutorials are available
online. For demonstrations, click on links below:
• Using the Flowmaster 250 to test a Hydrant
- http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=8EQOp5E3TJ8
• Using the Flowmaster 250 for Flushing
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu8b_
UXd3Mk
• Using the Flowmaster 250 to test a Canadian
Hydrant (Hetek)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a19GwFK
kT9w&feature=player_embedded
• Using the Flowmaster 250DL to test a
Hydrant and generate a report
- http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=IQaSS3JHfdA
• Data Logging and Reviewing Test Data with
FMS Software
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InR3rB1m
tVw&feature=related
Version 2.0 (February 2012) TSI Flowmeters Ltd.9

TSI Instruments Flowmaster 250DL Specifications

General

Brand	TSI Instruments
Model	Flowmaster 250DL
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English