R FL45200A Series In-Line Flowmeters with Half Union Adapters R R An OMEGA Technologies Company Operator’s Manual www. Omega.
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Page 2 CAUTION FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID FAILURE 1. Finish piping to be plumb and true. 2. Polysulfone and other exotic plastics cannot tolerate P.V.C. glue and pipe dope. Even the fumes can cause crazing. 3. Use teflon tape for threaded joints. 4. Make up assembly and fit pipes, then: remove F.M. after glue fumes are vented out. 5. Meter cannot support attached pipes. 6. Excessive vibration may cause float to give poor reading or cause possible fracture. 7.
Page 3 PARTS LIST 1 Key Part Number Description 2 3 4 5 1. F-452004N Lock Nuts 2. F-452330N Adaptor 3. F-452002 Wireholder 4. F-452043N O-ring 6 5. *Float 7 6. *Meterbody 8 7. F-452287N Guide Wire 8. F-452332N Float Stop *Float & Meterbody must be ordered as a kit. Materials of Construction 4-5/8 in. (117.5 mm) Meter Body: Float: Guide rod: Adapters: Wireholder: Float Stop: Union Nuts: O-Rings: Scale: Accuracy: 18-7/8 in. (479.
Page 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remember that you are installing an instrument. Adapters and fittings should be tightened only enough to prevent leaking. Over tightening may damage the o-ring seals and threaded fittings. Never hold the meterbody with pliers or similar tools that may scratch. Never allow the flowmeter to support the weight of related pipe or tubing. Be certain the meterbody is properly aligned with existing plumbing.
Page 5 Caution: Follow these instructions to avoid failure. Ceiling 3 Danger: Wear eye protection when installing or removing flowmeter. 1. Polysulfone and other exotic plastics cannot tolerate PVC Glue and /or pipe dope. 1 2 even fumes can cause crazing. 2. If you are installing your flowmeter to a glued pipe configuration, install 3 flowmeter after all glued fittings are dried and lines are purged of all fumes. Use Teflon® tape (or similar) for the 3 flowmeters threaded adapters.
MADE IN USA WARRANTY OMEGA warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and to give satisfactory service for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1)month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product. If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation.
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