Manual
Operational Startup
The following steps should be followed when installing and starting the meter.
MAKE SURE THAT FLUID FLOW HAS BEEN SHUT OFF AND PRESSURE IN THE LINE RELEASED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL THE METER IN AN EXISTING SYSTEM.
1. After meter installation, close the isolation valves and open the bypass valve. Flow liquid through the bypass valve for
sucient time to eliminate any air or gas in the ow line.
2. Open upstream isolating valve slowly to eliminate hydraulic shock while charging the meter with the liquid. Open the
valve to full open.
HIGH VELOCITY AIR OR GAS MAY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE METER.
3. Open downstream isolating valve to permit meter to operate.
4. Close the bypass valve to a full closed position.
5. Adjust the downstream valve to provide the required ow rate through the meter.
OTE:N The downstream valve may be used as a control valve.
DIMENSIONS/DRAWINGS
A
B
C
Stnd. #28-04 Auth. #956
Figure 8: Dimensions
Part No. A B C – Ferrule Size
B16C-0XXA-XXX 3.00 in. (76.2 mm) 1.46 in. (37.1 mm) 0.984 in. (25.0 mm)
B16C-1XXA-XXX 4.00 in. (101.6 mm) 2.00 in. (50.8 mm) 1.984 in. (50.4 mm)
B16C-1XXA-XXX ¹ 6.25 in. (158.8 mm) 2.33 in. (59.2 mm) 1.984 in. (50.4 mm)
B16C-2XXA-XXX 6.50 in. (165.1 mm) 3.20 in. (81.3 mm) 3.047 in. (77.4 mm)
¹ 15.0…180.0 gpm flow range only.
Table 4: Dimensions
User Manual
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