Operation Manual
    <3. INSTALLATION>
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3. INSTALLATION
WARNING
This instrument must be installed by expert 
engineer or skilled personnel. The procedures 
described in this chapter are not permitted for 
operators.
3.1 Installation Precautions
(1) Ambient Temperature
  Avoid an area which has wide temperature 
variations. When the installation area is 
subjected to heat radiation from process plant, 
ensure adequate heat prevention or ventilation.
(2) Atmospheric Conditions
  Avoid installing the vortex fl owmeter in a 
corrosive atmosphere. When the vortex 
fl owmeter must be installed in a corrosive 
atmosphere, adequate ventilation must be 
provided
(3)  Mechanical Shock or Vibration
 The vortex fl owmeter is of sturdy construction, 
but select an area subject to minimize 
mechanical vibration or impact shock. If 
the fl owmeter is subject to vibrations, it is 
recommended that pipeline supports to be 
provided as shown in Figure 3.1.
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digitalYEWFLO
Vortex Flowmeter
Pipeline
Pipeline Support
Figure 3.1  Example of Pipeline Support
(4)  Precautions Regarding Piping
(a) Ensure that the process connector bolts are 
tightened fi rmly.
(b) Ensure that no leak exists in the process 
connection pipeline.
(c)  Do not apply a pressure higher than the 
specifi ed maximum working pressure.
(d) Do not loosen or tighten the fl ange mounting 
bolts when the assembly is pressurized.
(e) Handle the vortex fl owmeter carefully when 
measuring dangerous liquids, so that the liquids 
do not splash into eyes or on face. When using 
dangerous gases, be careful not to inhale them.
(5) Other Considerations
•  Choose a location where is suffi cient clearance 
around digitalYEWFLO exist to allow such work 
as routine inspections.
•  Choose a location that ensures easy wiring and 
piping.
3.2 Piping Precautions
  Straight Pipe Length and 
Recommendations
Refer to Table 3.1 about Valve Position and 
Straight Pipe Length and so on.
● Piping support
Typical vibration immunity level is 1G for normal 
piping condition.Piping support should be fi xed in 
case of over 1G vibration level.
● Installation direction
If a pipe is always fi lled with liquids, the pipe can be 
installed vertically or at inclined angle.
● Adjacent pipes
The process pipline inner diameter should be larger 
than the digitalYEWFLO inner diameter.
Use the following adjacent pipe.
Model Code Adjacent Pipe
DY015 up to DY050
DY025/R1 up to DY080/R1
DY040/R2 up to DY100/R2
Sch40 
or larger inner 
diameter than 
Sch40
DY080 up to DY400
DY100/R1 up to DY200/R1
DY150/R2 up to DY200/R2
Sch80 
or larger inner 
diameter than 
Sch80










