GF Piping Systems
March 16, 2009
7000/7001 Vortex Flow Sensor Series Retirement
We are retiring the 7000/7001 Series of PVC Vortex Flow Sensors, effective September 6,
2009. With the performance of new products such as the 2551 Magmeter, the need for the PVC
versions of the Vortex flow sensor has diminished.
Vortex Alternative
We recommend two alternatives: 2551 Magmeter Flow Sensors or 2536 Paddlewheel Flow
Sensors. Both of these alternatives can measure lower flow rates, have wider dynamic ranges
and are comparable or lower in price to the PVC Vortex sensors. If choosing to go with one of
these alternatives with your existing instrument or PLC system, please be sure to reconfigure
and calibrate your system.
2517 Brass Paddlewheel Flow Sensor Series Retirement
We are also retiring the 2517 Brass Paddlewheel Flow Sensor Series. The retirement will be effective
September 6, 2009.
2517 Alternative
The 2540 Stainless Steel High Performance Flow Paddlewheel Sensor may be used as a replacement
for the 2517 in applications where the sensor is connected to an instrument/PLC that has power and
where Stainless Steel is compatible with the fluid used in the application. The 2540 sensor is capable
of measuring down to a lower flow rate than the 2517. The 2540 has the same thread size so it can be a
drop-in replacement in terms of installation and also has the same capabilities for adjustment across the
full pipe size range. If choosing to go with one of these alternatives with your existing instrument or PLC
system, please be sure to reconfigure and calibrate your system.
Support Program
Warranty Return Plan
All Vortex and 2517 products purchased on or before September 6, 2009, shall be fully supported by our two-year
warranty. We shall also continue to fully support product repairs for non-warranty items for up to two years from
September 6, 2009.
Vortex and 2517 Replacement Parts
Replacement parts listed in the table above will still be available for two years from September 6, 2009, and after this
date, parts shall be available while supplies last.
Restocking
Any unsold Vortex and 2517 products in your inventory may be returned up to September 6, 2009, to Georg Fischer Signet
LLC for full credit. A restocking fee will not be applied. An RMA number must accompany any returned product to
receive credit. Please contact Cheryl Rocha at (626) 571-2770 x171 from 7:00 to 4:30 PST.
For more information, call 800-328-2728 or email inquiry@seelyeplastics.com