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LIN-040 November 30, 2020 Rev15
4.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
The opening size of the METRO nozzles is a fixed orifice set by a flow calibration disc.
Special Configurations
- Nozzles made according to the special marking or performance of a particular fire department may have
characteristics that differ from the published data in this manual. Repair parts specific to each serial number may differ from those shown
in the service procedure.
4.1 METRO 0
Figure 4.1A
Figure 4.1B
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PRESSURE (
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FLOW (GPM)
METRO 0 FLOW CHART
20 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=2.0)
40 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=4.0)
60 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=6.0)
100 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=10.0)
20 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=2.3)
40 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=4.6)
60 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=6.9)
FLOW (L/MIN)
PRESSURE (BAR)
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REA
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METRO 0 FLOW VS. REACTION FORCE
20 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=2.0)
40 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=4.0)
60 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=6.0)
100 GPM @ 100 PSI (K=10.0)
20 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=2.3)
40 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=4.6)
60 GPM @ 75 PSI (K=6.9)
REA
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ON FORCE
(KGF)
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FLOW (L/MIN)
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