Title: 08de_TYP_DRPR_desciption.pdf
The first rule with requirements for malleable cast iron fittings within these systems were set up in Germany by VdS (insurance association). Georg Fischer therefore offers a solution according to this VdS - rule, which also meets the requirements of the pressure equipment directive issued by the European Commission: Typetest and listing of fittings: • The design of each fitting (90 - ½ galv., 90 – ¾ galv. , …) has to be tested with 300 bar.This test is done once in a laboratory to approve the fittings design for this highly sophisticated requirements. Withstanding this pressure, the fitting is approved and listed as “typtested fitting”. (see attachment)Helmut Jedinger / TYP_DRPR_desciptionPage 2/2February 16, 2006From Order to delivery: • Only listed fittings can be ordered. Customer has to add “typetested fittings” to the orderor to use the separate order code (see attachment).When a “typtested fitting” is ordered, the fitting is tested individually, marked with a red