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Variable Area Flowmeters - PR 2009 - GFDO 6168 - 4
Variable Area Flowmeters - PR 2009 - GFDO 6168 - 4
Flow Meters
Type 335, Type 350
Short Version
Product Range Special Version
Key
Accessories
- Limit contacts 16
- Special scales 18
Spare Parts
- Type 335 23
- Type 350 26
- Short version 30
Adjustment Factors 32
Reliably handles
large flow volumes
PEEK guide rod
to stabilize the float
Fast connection with
standardized cement socket
Easy, accurate and reliable
The Georg Fischer name stands polysulphone and transparent The variable area flow meters
from GF Piping Systems appear
for reliability and durability. PVC-U. The standard floats are in
with a new design. With the
Our products guarantee quality, PVDF with or without magnet. type 350 the range of products
innovation and functionality. The end stops are in PVDF. has been enfarged by a new
The new variable area flow meter The threaded joint including insert installation length. The different
installation lengths in a variety
continues in this tradition. is available in PVC-U, as well as in
of materials and special designs
With the flow meters type 335 and PP or ABS on request. offer optimal solutions for use in
350, as well as the type series The O-rings are made of EPDM diverse media.
SK- short version and the spe- or FPM. The nominal pressure is
cial versions in PVDF, GF Piping 10 bar at 20°C.
Systems offers radially dismounta-
ble measurement devices for flow Broad fields of applications
measurement in industrial piping All the flow meters are equipped
systems. with a double scale: a percentage
These instruments supply accura- scale as well as a scale for the
te measurement values without an flow volume. The standard scale
energy source. is printed in l/h. Special scales are
on offer for m3/h, GPM, in addition
A variety of installation lenghts to special graduations for HCl,
The variable area flow meters are NaOH and air and can be affixed on
now available in the installation taper tubes without scales subse-
length 335 mm, 350 mm, 200 mm, quently. Measuring accuracy falls
185 mm and 165 mm. The taper in the accuracy class 4 according
tubes are available in polyamide, to VDE/VDI 3513 Sheet 2.
Know your flow
Insert with damping
feature for float in case
of water hammer
Install and remove radially
with threaded joint
Flow immediately
visible with set-
point indicators
Wide dovetail guide for easy
fastening of limit switches
Imprinted
One limit switch each for
double scale
min. / max. flow (optional)
for water in per-
cent (%) and flow
volume (l/h)
Transparent taper tube Orange-colored PVDF
in a variety of materials float makes it easy
to read the flow
Fast connection
with standardized cement socket
Introduction to Variable Area Flow Meters After installing
The plastic variable area flow meters type 335/ 350 from The top edge of the float indicates the flow volume.
GF piping systems are radially installed dismountable
meters for flow rate measuring in industrial piping ap-
plications. The measurement ranges, which are attuned
to our customers' needs, and the range of materials
available for the tubes and screwed fittings, mean that
the flow meters can be used for a wide range of applica-
tions and a great variety of media.
Mode of operation
If a medium flows upwards at a sufficient rate of flow
through the vertically mounted taper tube, the float is
raised to the point at which a state of equilibrium sets in
between the lifting force of the medium and the weight
of the float. Since the mean rate of flow is proportional If special scales are applied subsequently, it must be
to the quantity flowing through per unit of time, this state ascertained that the scale marking >is affixed congru-
of equilibrium corresponds to the measurement of the ently with the one on the taper tube.
instantaneous flow rate.
Pressure range
Nominal pressure 10 bar at 20 °C
Materials
Tube: Polyamid ,
Polysulphone, PVDF
and PVC-U transparent
Float: PVDF, PTFE
End stops: PVDF
Screw connection: PVC-U (PP, PVDF, ABS)
O-ring: EPDM (FPM)
Guiding rod: Peek
Installation in the piping system
Calibrated scales
Before installing
The standard version comes with a printed on double
1. The net in which the float is wrapped must be re- scale: a percentage scale and a scale giving flow rate
moved. To do this, the upper union nut is un- (H20 l/h).
screwed and the upper insert including seals is re- The special scales come as a sticker and need to be fit-
moved. ted to a blank taper tube. The scales are adhesive bon-
ded to the tube and are printed with a special hard
2. Then the VAFM must be reassembled. wearing paint.
3. The pipe system into which the VAFM is built must Standard scale: l/h
be in a vertical position to ensure its functionality. Special scales: m /h, GPM
3
While installing
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Accuracy of measurement
In accordance with VDE/VDI 3513 sheet 2, accuracy class 4
1. Part failure ± 3 % related to the measured value
2. Part failure ± 1 % related to the full scale
Flow rate % 1. part failure 2. part failure Total measurement error
% of meas- % of full scale % of meas- % of full scale % of meas- % of full scale
ured value value ured value value ured value value
100 3.0 3.0 1.000 1.000 4.000 4.000
90 3.0 2.7 1.111 1.000 4.111 3.700
80 3.0 2.4 1.250 1.000 4.250 3.400
70 3.0 2.1 1.429 1.000 4.429 3.100
60 3.0 1.8 1.667 1.000 4.667 2.800
50 3.0 1.5 2.000 1.000 5.000 2.500
40 3.0 1.2 2.500 1.000 5.500 2.200
30 3.0 0.9 3.333 1.000 6.333 1.900
20 3.0 0.6 5.000 1.000 8.000 1.600
10 3.0 0.3 10.000 1.000 13.000 1.300
Temperature range
To determine the maximum internal pressure, we refer
you to our material-related pressure/temperature
charts.
DN Loss Loss
(mmWP) (mbar)
25 256.4 25.46
32 256.4 25.46
40 300.2 30.02
50 300.2 30.02
65 459.5 56.59
65* 481.3 48.13
* measuring range 8'000-60'000 l/h
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Chemical resistance list
Valid for 40°C and 2bar X: recommended O: with limitations -: not recommended
For higher or lower concentrations than mentioned in the list or entry "O", please contact
gss@georgfischer.com
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Variable area flow meter type 335
Float in PVDF without magnet
With solvent cement sockets PVC-U
metric
• * PVC-U transparent >DN40 available from Sept. 2009
Scale range d DN Taper tube in Taper tube in Taper tube in
[l/h] [mm] [mm] PVC-U transp. Polyamid O- Polysulfone O-
O-rings in EPDM rings in EPDM rings in EPDM
Code Code Code
50 - 500 32 25 198 335 000 198 335 020 198 335 040
100 - 1000 32 25 198 335 001 198 335 021 198 335 041
150 - 1500 40 32 198 335 002 198 335 022 198 335 042
250 - 2500 40 32 198 335 003 198 335 023 198 335 043
200 - 2000 50 40 198 335 004 198 335 024 198 335 044
300 - 3000 50 40 198 335 005 198 335 025 198 335 045
600 - 6000 50 40 198 335 006 198 335 026 198 335 046
600 - 6000 63 50 198335007* 198 335 027 198 335 047
1000 - 10000 63 50 198335008* 198 335 028 198 335 048
1500 - 15000 63 50 198335009* 198 335 029 198 335 049
2000 - 20000 75 65 198335010* 198 335 030 198 335 050
3000 - 30000 75 65 198335011* 198 335 031 198 335 051
8000 - 60000 75 65 198335012* 198 335 032 198 335 052
Scale range D L L1 L2 G
[l/h] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
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Variable area flow meter type 335
Float in PVDF with magnet
With solvent cement sockets PVC-U
metric
Model:
• Suitable limit switches see accessories for variable area flow meters
• * PVC-U transparent >DN40 available from Sept. 2009
Scale range d DN Taper tube in Taper tube in Taper tube in
[l/h] [mm] [mm] PVC-U transp. Polyamid O- Polysulfone O-
O-Rings in rings in EPDM rings in EPDM
EPDM Code Code
Code
50 - 500 32 25 198 335 100 198 335 120 198 335 140
100 - 1000 32 25 198 335 101 198 335 121 198 335 141
150 - 1500 40 32 198 335 102 198 335 122 198 335 142
250 - 2500 40 32 198 335 103 198 335 123 198 335 143
200 - 2000 50 40 198 335 104 198 335 124 198 335 144
300 - 3000 50 40 198 335 105 198 335 125 198 335 145
600 - 6000 50 40 198 335 106 198 335 126 198 335 146
600 - 6000 63 50 198335107* 198 335 127 198 335 147
1000 - 10000 63 50 198335108* 198 335 128 198 335 148
1500 - 15000 63 50 198335109* 198 335 129 198 335 149
2000 - 20000 75 65 198335110* 198 335 130 198 335 150
3000 - 30000 75 65 198335111* 198 335 131 198 335 151
8000 - 60000 75 65 198335112* 198 335 132 198 335 152
Scale range D L L1 L2 G
[l/h] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
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Variable area flow meter type 350
Float in PVDF with magnet
With solvent cement sockets PVC-U
metric
Model:
• Suitable limit switches see accessories for variable area flow meters
• * PVC-U transparent >DN40 available from Sept. 2009
Scale range d DN Taper tube in Taper tube in Taper tube in
[l/h] [mm] [mm] PVC-U transp. Polyamid O- Polysulfone O-
O-Rings in rings in EPDM rings in EPDM
EPDM Code Code
Code
50 - 500 32 25 198 350 100 198 350 120 198 350 140
100 - 1000 32 25 198 350 101 198 350 121 198 350 141
150 - 1500 40 32 198 350 102 198 350 122 198 350 142
250 - 2500 40 32 198 350 103 198 350 123 198 350 143
200 - 2000 50 40 198 350 104 198 350 124 198 350 144
300 - 3000 50 40 198 350 105 198 350 125 198 350 145
600 - 6000 50 40 198 350 106 198 350 126 198 350 146
600 - 6000 63 50 198350107* 198 350 127 198 350 147
1000 - 10000 63 50 198350108* 198 350 128 198 350 148
1500 - 15000 63 50 198350109* 198 350 129 198 350 149
2000 - 20000 75 65 198350110* 198 350 130 198 350 150
3000 - 30000 75 65 198350111* 198 350 131 198 350 151
8000 - 60000 75 65 198350112* 198 350 132 198 350 152
Scale range D L L1 L2 G
[l/h] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
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Variable area flow meter type 350
Float in PVDF without magnet
With solvent cement sockets PVC-U
metric
• * PVC-U transparent >DN40 available from Sept. 2009
Scale range d DN Taper tube in Taper tube in Taper tube in
[l/h] [mm] [mm] PVC-U transp. Polyamid O- Polysulfone O-
O-rings in EPDM rings in EPDM rings in EPDM
Code Code Code
50 - 500 32 25 198 350 000 198 350 020 198 350 040
100 - 1000 32 25 198 350 001 198 350 021 198 350 041
150 - 1500 40 32 198 350 002 198 350 022 198 350 042
250 - 2500 40 32 198 350 003 198 350 023 198 350 043
200 - 2000 50 40 198 350 004 198 350 024 198 350 044
300 - 3000 50 40 198 350 005 198 350 025 198 350 045
600 - 6000 50 40 198 350 006 198 350 026 198 350 046
600 - 6000 63 50 198350007* 198 350 027 198 350 047
1000 - 10000 63 50 198350008* 198 350 028 198 350 048
1500 - 15000 63 50 198350009* 198 350 029 198 350 049
2000 - 20000 75 65 198350010* 198 350 030 198 350 050
3000 - 30000 75 65 198350011* 198 350 031 198 350 051
8000 - 60000 75 65 198350012* 198 350 032 198 350 052
Scale range D L L1 L2 G
[l/h] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
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Short version
Float in PVDF without magnet
With solvent cement sockets PVC-U metric
Model:
• Union nuts and valve ends in other materials on request
Type d DN Scale range Taper tube in Taper tube in
[mm] [mm] [l/h] Polysulfone O- PVC-U transp.
rings in EPDM O-rings in EPDM
Code Code
Type D L L1 L2 Rp
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
Short version
Float in PVDF with magnet
With solvent cement sockets PVC-U metric
Model:
• Union nuts and valve ends in other materials on request
• Suitable limit switches see accessories for variable area flow meters
Type d DN Scale range Taper tube in Taper tube in
[mm] [mm] [l/h] Polysulfone O- PVC-U transp.
rings in EPDM O-rings in EPDM
Code Code
Type D L L1 L2 Rp
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
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Special version PVDF-HP
Float in PTFE without magnet
With fusion spigots BCF/IR
Type d DN Scale range Scale range Taper tube in
[mm] [mm] [l/h] [gal/min] Polysulfone O-
rings in FPM
Code
Type D L L1 L2 Rp
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
SK 70 60 318 200 1
SK 71 60 318 200 1
SK 73 60 318 200 1
SK 20 83 466 335 1 1∕2
SK 21 83 466 335 1 1∕2
SK 30 103 472 335 2
SK 31 103 472 335 2
SK 40 122 495 335 2 1∕2
SK 41 122 495 335 2 1∕2
Type D L L (IR-SS) L1 L2 Rp
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [inch]
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Accessories Technical data to contacts
Limit contacts
Variable area flow meters from George Fischer are
equipped with two dovetail shafts. For external electric-
al monitoring, these can be used for fitting magnetically
actuated limit contacts.
Function of the limit contact (GK)
Note:When subsequently mounting For use with inductive loads, use a relay to
limit contacts, mind that you have to re- protect the contacts
place the standard float with a magnet-
ic float.
Assembly instructions
1. Replace the float with a magnetic float.
2. Position the limit contact on the dovetail shaft of the
VAFM.
3. Tighten fastening screw.
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Limit contacts GK10/GK11
For type 335 and type 350
Model:
• For all dimensions type 335/350
Type Code
17
Special scale for type 335/350
m3/h
d DN Scale range Corresponds to water scale Code
[mm] [mm] [m³/h] [l/h]
18
d DN Scale range Corresponds to water scale Code
[mm] [mm] [m³/h] [l/h]
19
Special scale for short version
Water l/h
Type Scale range Code
[l/h]
20
Special scale for short version
NaOH 30% l/h
Type Scale range Code
[l/h]
21
Spare Parts for Type 335/350
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Variable area flow meter type 335
50 - 500 32 1 25 198 335 055 198 335 070 198 335 085
100 - 1000 32 1 25 198 335 056 198 335 071 198 335 086
150 - 1500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 335 057 198 335 072 198 335 087
250 - 2500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 335 058 198 335 073 198 335 088
200 - 2000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 335 059 198 335 074 198 335 089
300 - 3000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 335 060 198 335 075 198 335 090
600 - 6000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 335 061 198 335 076 198 335 091
600 - 6000 63 2 50 198335062* 198 335 077 198 335 092
1000 - 10000 63 2 50 198335063* 198 335 078 198 335 093
1500 - 15000 63 2 50 198335064* 198 335 079 198 335 094
2000 - 20000 75 2 1∕2 65 198335065* 198 335 080 198 335 095
3000 - 30000 75 2 1∕2 65 198335066* 198 335 081 198 335 096
8000 - 60000 75 2 1∕2 65 198335067* 198 335 082 198 335 097
50 - 500 32 1 25 198 335 255 198 335 270 198 335 285
100 - 1000 32 1 25 198 335 256 198 335 271 198 335 286
150 - 1500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 335 257 198 335 272 198 335 287
250 - 2500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 335 258 198 335 273 198 335 288
200 - 2000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 335 259 198 335 274 198 335 289
300 - 3000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 335 260 198 335 275 198 335 290
600 - 6000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 335 261 198 335 276 198 335 291
600 - 6000 63 2 50 198335262* 198 335 277 198 335 292
1000 - 10000 63 2 50 198335263* 198 335 278 198 335 293
1500 - 15000 63 2 50 198335264* 198 335 279 198 335 294
2000 - 20000 75 2 1∕2 65 198335265* 198 335 280 198 335 295
3000 - 30000 75 2 1∕2 65 198335266* 198 335 281 198 335 296
8000 - 60000 75 2 1∕2 65 198335267* 198 335 282 198 335 297
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Insert (3,4)
Scale range d Inch DN top (4) bottom (3)
[l/h] [mm] [mm] Code Code
Float (2)
Scale range d Inch DN Without magnet With magnet
[l/h] [mm] [mm] Code (bistabil)
Code
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Flow value indicator (8)
Model:
• For all dimensions type 335/350
d Inch DN Flow value
[mm] [mm] indicator
Code
O-rings (7)
d Inch DN EPDM FPM
[mm] [mm] Code Code
32 1 25 721 690 008 723 690 008 729 690 408 727 690 408 735 690 408
40 1 1∕4 32 721 690 009 723 690 009 729 690 409 727 690 409 735 690 409
50 1 1∕2 40 721 690 010 723 690 010 729 690 410 727 690 410 735 690 410
63 2 50 721 690 011 723 690 011 729 690 411 727 690 411 735 690 411
75 2 1∕2 65 198 806 423 - - 198 806 421 198 806 422
32 1 25 721 600 108 723 600 108 729 600 108 727 600 108 735 600 108
40 1 1∕4 32 721 600 109 723 600 109 729 600 109 727 600 109 735 600 109
50 1 1∕2 40 721 600 110 723 600 110 729 600 110 727 600 110 735 600 110
63 2 50 721 600 111 723 600 111 729 600 111 727 600 111 735 600 111
75 2 1∕2 65 721 600 112 723 600 112 729 600 162 700 253 866 -
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Variable area flow meter type 350
50 - 500 32 1 25 198 350 055 198 350 070 198 350 085
100 - 1000 32 1 25 198 350 056 198 350 071 198 350 086
150 - 1500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 350 057 198 350 072 198 350 087
250 - 2500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 350 058 198 350 073 198 350 088
200 - 2000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 350 059 198 350 074 198 350 089
300 - 3000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 350 060 198 350 075 198 350 090
600 - 6000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 350 061 198 350 076 198 350 091
600 - 6000 63 2 50 198350062* 198 350 077 198 350 092
1000 - 10000 63 2 50 198350063* 198 350 078 198 350 093
1500 - 15000 63 2 50 198350064* 198 350 079 198 350 094
2000 - 20000 75 2 1∕2 65 198350065* 198 350 080 198 350 095
3000 - 30000 75 2 1∕2 65 198350066* 198 350 081 198 350 096
8000 - 60000 75 2 1∕2 65 198350067* 198 350 082 198 350 097
50 - 500 32 1 25 198 350 255 198 350 270 198 350 285
100 - 1000 32 1 25 198 350 256 198 350 271 198 350 286
150 - 1500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 350 257 198 350 272 198 350 287
250 - 2500 40 1 1∕4 32 198 350 258 198 350 273 198 350 288
200 - 2000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 350 259 198 350 274 198 350 289
300 - 3000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 350 260 198 350 275 198 350 290
600 - 6000 50 1 1∕2 40 198 350 261 198 350 276 198 350 291
600 - 6000 63 2 50 198350262* 198 350 277 198 350 292
1000 - 10000 63 2 50 198350263* 198 350 278 198 350 293
1500 - 15000 63 2 50 198350264* 198 350 279 198 350 294
2000 - 20000 75 2 1∕2 65 198350265* 198 350 280 198 350 295
3000 - 30000 75 2 1∕2 65 198350266* 198 350 281 198 350 296
8000 - 60000 75 2 1∕2 65 198350267* 198 350 282 198 350 297
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Insert (3,4)
Scale range d Inch DN top (4) bottom (3)
[l/h] [mm] [mm] Code Code
Float (2)
Scale range d Inch DN Without magnet With magnet
[l/h] [mm] [mm] Code Code
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Flow value indicator (8)
Model:
• For all dimensions type 335/350
d Inch DN Flow value
[mm] [mm] indicator
Code
O-rings (7)
d Inch DN EPDM FPM
[mm] [mm] Code Code
32 1 25 721 690 008 723 690 008 729 690 408 727 690 408 735 690 408
40 1 1∕4 32 721 690 009 723 690 009 729 690 409 727 690 409 735 690 409
50 1 1∕2 40 721 690 010 723 690 010 729 690 410 727 690 410 735 690 410
63 2 50 721 690 011 723 690 011 729 690 411 727 690 411 735 690 411
75 2 1∕2 65 198 806 423 - - 198 806 421 198 806 422
32 1 25 721 600 108 723 600 108 729 600 108 727 600 108 735 600 108
40 1 1∕4 32 721 600 109 723 600 109 729 600 109 727 600 109 735 600 109
50 1 1∕2 40 721 600 110 723 600 110 729 600 110 727 600 110 735 600 110
63 2 50 721 600 111 723 600 111 729 600 111 727 600 111 735 600 111
75 2 1∕2 65 721 600 112 723 600 112 729 600 162 700 253 866 -
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Technical information for type SK
Pos. Item Quantity
1 Taper tube 1
2 Float 1
3 Bottom insert 1
4 Top insert 1
5 Union nut 2
6 Union end 2
7 O-Ring 2
8 Flow value indicator 2
Type Loss (mm Wp) Type Loss (mm Wp) Type Loss (mm Wp)
SK 10/100 242 SK 40/400 312 SK 60/600 83
SK 11/110 242 SK 41/410 312 SK 61/610 83
SK 12/120 242 SK 50/500 44 SK 62/620 83
SK 18/180 255 SK 51/510 44 SK 70/700 46
SK 19/190 255 SK 52/520 44 SK 71/710 46
SK 20/200 255 SK 72/720 46
SK 21/210 255 SK 73/730 46
SK 29/290 254
SK 30/300 305
SK 31/310 305
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Spare part for variable area flow meter
SK50-SK73/SK500-SK730
Short version taper tube Polysulfone
Type d DN Code
[mm] [mm]
30
Spare part for variable area flow meter
SK50-SK73/SK500-SK730
Short version float PTFE
Without magnet
Type d DN Code
[mm] [mm]
31
Adjustment Factors
Temperature-adjustment table for gases
Tc = calibrating temperature
To = operating temperature
Note:
Operating temperature >calibrating temperature:
Factor <1
Operating temperature <calibrating temperature:
Factor >1
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Density-adjustment table for gases
Example:
Specific gravity at calibrating time is 1.293 kg/Nm (air).
3
gen, in line seven for operating gas, you get the factor
3.81 . The values shown by the flow meter have to be
multiplied by this factor so the actual flow volume at a
specific gravity of 0.089 kg/Nm can be calculated.
3
Note:
Operating gas density >calibrating gas density:
Factor <1
Operating gas density <calibrating gas density:
Factor >1
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Density-adjustment table for liquids
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the tender price or contract price or are referred to specifically in the tender or confirmation of 15.1 At the written request of the Purchaser, Georg Fischer undertake to repair or replace at their
order, Georg Fischer reserve the right to revise their prices accordingly should any change occur discretion, as quickly as possible and free of charge all Products supplied which demonstrably
in the relevant tariffs. suffer from faulty design, materials or workman-ship or from faulty operating or installation
instructions.
8 Terms of Payment In order to protect employees from toxic or radioactive substances which may have been
8.1 The Purchaser shall make payment in the manner agreed by the parties without any deductions transported through defective parts returned to Georg Fischer’s sales organisation, said parts
such as discounts, costs, taxes or dues. must be accompanied by a Material Safety Disclosure Form. The form may be obtained from
8.2 The Purchaser may only withhold or off-set payments due against counter claims which are either Georg Fischer’s local sales company or via www.piping.georgfischer.com.
expressly acknowledged by Georg Fischer or finally awarded to the Purchaser. Replaced parts shall become property of Georg Fischer.
In particular, payment shall still be made when unessential items are still out-standing provided 15.2 For Products which are manufactured to specifications, drawings or patterns supplied by the
that the Products already delivered are not rendered unusable as a result. Purchaser, Georg Fischer’s warranty shall be restricted to proper materials and workmanship.
9 Retention of Title 15.3 The Purchaser shall be entitled to cancel the contract or to demand a reduction in the contract
9.1 The Products shall remain the property of Georg Fischer until the Purchaser shall have settled price if also a second attempt to repair or replace the Products has failed.
all claims, present and future, which Georg Fischer may have against him. 15.4 For Products or essential components manufactured by a third party and supplied by Georg
9.2 Should the Purchaser resell Products to which title is reserved, in the ordinary course of busi- Fischer under this contract, Georg Fischer’s warranty is limited to the warranty provided by said
ness, he shall hereby be deemed to have tacitly assigned to Georg Fischer the proceeds deriving third party.
from their sale together with all collateral rights, securities and reservations of title until 15.5 This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper storage
all claims held by Georg Fischer shall have been settled. Until revoked by Georg Fischer, this and maintenance, failure to observe the operating instructions, overstressing or overloading,
assignment shall not preclude Purchaser’s right to collect the assigned receivables. unsuitable operating media, unsuitable construction work or unsuitable building ground, improper
9.3 To the extent the value of the Products to which title is reserved together with collateral securities repairs or alterations by the Purchaser or third parties, the use of other than original spare parts
exceeds Georg Fischer’s claims against the Purchaser by more than 20 %, Georg Fischer shall and other reasons beyond Georg Fischer’s control.
re-assign the above proceeds to Purchaser at his request. 15.6 No action or claim may be brought by the Purchaser on account of any alleged breach of warranty
or any other obligation of Georg Fischer after the expiration of twelve (12) months from receipt
10 Delivery of the Products by the end user or at the latest within eighteen (18) months of the Products being
10.1 The term of delivery shall commence as soon as the contract has been entered into, all official despatched by Georg Fischer.
formalities such as import and payment permits have been obtained and all essential technical 15.7 In case of Products for use in domestic installations or in utilities
issues have been settled. The term of delivery shall be deemed duly observed when, upon its – Georg Fischer will assume the costs of dismantling the defective Product and restoring the
expiry, the Products are ready for despatch. damaged object as well as, in case of negligence, all other direct damages caused by the
10.2 Delivery is subject to the following conditions, i.e. the term of delivery shall be reasonably defective Product (damage to property and injury to or death of persons) up to CHF 1 000 000 per
extended: occurrence.
a) if Georg Fischer are not supplied in time with the information necessary for the execution of the – the statute of limitations for warranty or damage claims – contrary to Section 15.6 – will be 5
contract or if subsequent changes causing delays are made by the Purchaser. years from the date of installation.
b) if Georg Fischer are prevented from performing the contract by force majeure. Force majeure
shall equally be deemed to be any unforeseeable event beyond Georg Fischer’s control which 16 Limitation of Liability
renders Georg Fischer’s performance commercially unpractical or impossible, such as delayed All cases of breach of contract and the relevant consequences as well as all rights and claims on
or defective supplies from sub contractors labour disputes, governmental orders or regulations, the part of the customer, irrespective on what ground they are based, are exhaustively covered
shortages in materials or energy, serious disturbances in Georg Fischer’s works, such as the by these general conditions of supply. In particular, any claims not expressly mentioned for dam-
total or partial destruction of plant and equipment or the breakdown of essential facilities, serious ages, reduction of price, termination of or withdrawal from the contract are excluded. In no case
disruptions in transport facilities, e.g. impassable roads. whatsoever shall the customer be entitled to claim damages other than compensation for costs
Should the effect of force majeure exceed a period of six months, either party may cancel the of remedying defects in the supplies. This in particular refers, but shall not be limited, to loss
contract forthwith. of production, loss of use, loss of orders, loss of profit and other direct or indirect or consequential
Georg Fischer shall not be liable for any damage or loss of any kind whatsoever resulting theref- damage. This exclusion of liability, however, does not apply to unlawful intent or gross negligence
rom, any suspension or cancellation being without prejudice to Georg Fischer’s right to recover all on the part of Georg Fischer and in case of strict liability under applicable product liability stat-
sums due in respect of consignments delivered and costs incurred to date. utes, but does apply to unlawful intent or gross negligence of persons employed or appointed by
c) if the Purchaser is in delay with the fulfilment of his obligations under the contract, in particular, Georg Fischer to perform any of its obligations.
if he does not adhere to the agreed conditions of payment or if he has failed to timely provide the 17 Severability
agreed securities. Should any term or clause of these General Conditions in whole or in part be found to be unenfor-
10.3 If for reasons attributable to Georg Fischer the agreed term of delivery or a reasonable extension ceable or void, all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the unenforceable or
thereof is exceeded, Georg Fischer shall not be deemed in default until the Purchaser has void provision shall be replaced by a valid provision, which comes closest to the original intention
granted to Georg Fischer in writing a reasonable extension thereof of not less than one month of the unenforceable or invalid provision.
which equally is not met.
The Purchaser shall then be entitled to the remedies provided at law, it being however understood 18 Place of Performance and Jurisdiction
that, subject to limitations of Art. 16, damage claims shall be limited to max. 10 % of the price of 18.1 Place of performance for the Products shall be the Georg Fischer works from which the Products
the delayed delivery. are despatched.
10.4 Part shipments shall be allowed and Georg Fischer shall be entitled to invoice for such partial 18.2 Any civil action based upon any alleged breach of this contract shall be filed and prosecuted exclu-
deliveries. sively in the courts of Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
10.5 If the Purchaser fails to take delivery within a reasonable time of Products notified as ready for Georg Fischer however reserves the right to file actions in any court having jurisdiction over
despatch, Georg Fischer shall be entitled to store the Products at the Purchaser’s expense and controversies arising out of or in connection with the present contract.
risk and to invoice them as delivered. If Purchaser fails to effect payment, Georg Fischer shall 18.3 The contract shall be governed by Swiss law without regard to conflict of law provisions that would
be entitled to dispose of the Products. require the application of another law.
10.6 Should Purchaser cancel an order without justification and should Georg Fischer not insist on
the performance of the contract, Georg Fischer shall be entitled to liquidated damages in the
amount of 10 % of the contract price, Georg Fischer›s right to prove and claim higher damages
remaining reserved. Purchaser shall be entitled to prove, that Georg Fischer has suffered no
or a considerably lower damage. 7/2005
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