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Omega Engineering FL900 User's Manual

1. flowmeter suitability for use with other fluids These flowmeters are not specifically recommended for service other than water or air The user must determine Specifications Accuracy 2 of full scale Repeatability 1 Scale 250mm 10 Wetted Parts 316 Stainless Steel EPR O rings borosilicate glass Maximum Temperature 200 F 93 C Connections FNPT iint LE OMEGA USA WARRANTY a An Gat Patentat OMEGA warrants this unit to be free of defects in materiais and workmanship and to Servicing USA and Canada Call OMEGA Toll Free 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 USA Canada product warranty to cover handling and shipping time This ensures that One Omega Drive Box 4047 976 OMEGA s customers receive maximum coverage on each product If the unit should Saor S SID USA pae uneo we SAl malfunction it must be returned to the factory for evaluation OMEGA s Customer Service Department wiil issue an Authorized Return AR number immediately upon phone or written request Upon examination by OMEGA if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge However this WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion of current heat moisture or vibration improper specification
2. misapplication misuse or other operating condi tions outside of OMEGA s control Components which wear or which are damaged by misuse are not warranted These include contact points fuses and triacs OMEGA is glad to offer suggestions on the use of its various products Nevertheless OMEGA only warrants that the parts manufactured by it will be as spe d and free of defects OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER WAR RANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE AND ALL IMPLIED WAR RANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED LIMITA TION OF LIABILITY The remedies of purchaser set forth herein are exciu sive and the total liability of OMEGA with respect to this order whether based on contract warranty negligence indemnification strict liability or otherwise shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based In no event shall OMEGA be liable for consequen tial incidental or special damages Every precaution for accuracy has been taken in the preparation of this manual however OMEGA ENGINEERING INC neither assumes responsibility for any omis sions or errors that may appear nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of the products in accordance with the information contained in the manual SPECIAL CONDITION Should this equipment be used in or with any nuclear installa tion or ac
3. tors should be installed at the cylinder and at the inlet of the meter e Serious property damage and great personal injury could occur as the result of a meter misused or used in an unsuitable application Pressure and temperature ratings are based on a study of the engineering data for particular materials used in construction and on the design of individual models This information is supplemented by destructive test results Flowmeters with stainless enclosures must never be operated without shields securely in place Flowmeters exposed to difficult environments such as those created by certain chemicals excessive vibration or other stress inducing factors could fail at or below the suggested maximums Never operate flowmeters above pressure and temperature maximums It is strongly recommended that all meter installations utilize an appropriate pressure relief valve and or rupture disc The pressure settings and loca tions of these devices should be such that lowmeters cannot be overpressurized Meter failure could result in damage to equipment and serious personal injury Always use suitable safety gear including OSHA approved eye protection when working around flowmeters in service We may pass along chemical compatibility information that has been published by the manufactures of raw materials used in our products however this information should not be construed as a recommen dation made by OMEGA Engineering Inc for a specific application
4. 12G 2 20 8 1 250 20 20 3 FL913P Z 98 5 1 2 250 20 20 FLO15G 41 0 E 1 1 2 150 30 25 3 FL91 5P a 101 5 1 1 2 150 30 25 FL917G a 59 0 E 2 125 30 25 FL917P 350 0 2 125 30 25 Installations This is important information Read carefully before beginning work 1 Make sure your pressure temperature fluid and other requirements are compatible with the meter 2 Select a suitable location for installation to prevent excess stress on the meter which may result from a Misaligned pipe b The weight of related plumbing e Water Hammer which is most likely to occur when flow is suddenly stopped as with quick closing solenoid operated valves If necessary a surge chamber should be installed This will also be useful in pressure start up situations d Thermal expansion of liquid in a stagnated or valve isolated system If necessary install valving which will allow the meter to be drained when not in use e Instantaneous pressurization which will stress the meter and could result in tube failure CJSOS95MAJ2BA In closed thermal transfer or cooling systems install the meter in the cool side of the line to minimize meter expansion and contraction and possible fluid leaks at the threaded connections 3 Handle the meter carefully during installation a Use an appropriate amount of Teflon tape on extemal pipe threads before making connections Do not use paste or stick type thread sealing products INST
5. ALLATION es SUGGESTION 4 Install the meter vertically with the inlet port at the bottom No piping runs are required 5 Connections a Fittings are fully rotatable b Flowmeters with stainless fittings have dual ports vertical and horizontal it is recommended that horizontal fittings be used 2 NPT is recom whenever practical This will allow float stops and float or Hes rie float and guide assembly to be easily removed from the tube an gea savice sa9 for in place cleaning see Figure 1 Ss instalation recom c Flowmeters with plastic fittings have vertical ports only d Flowmeters used in liquid service above 100 GPM should be plumbed vertically 2 NPT This will create less restriction and provide optimum meter operation Figure 1 Installation Diagram 6 Flowmeters with stainless steel fittings will support several feet of pipe as long as significant vibration or stress resulting from misaligned pipe are not factors 7 Flowmeters with plastic fittings must be installed so that fittings are not made to support any part of the associated plumbing Clamps mounted to a bulkhead or panel can be used to hold the meter securely at both ends 8 Flowmeters used in gas service should have suitable valves plumbed in at the inlet and outlet of the meter These valves should be no more than 1 1 2 pipe diameters from the meter ports The valve at the outlet should be used to create back pressure as required to prevent f
6. ME FL900 Series LY Heavy Duty Flowmeters E e PEEEEEEEEE 3 E OMEGA n OMEGA Tee Operator s Manual Se ee A A FL900 Series Heavy Duty Flowmeters Eer Unpacking Remove the Packing List and verify that you have received all equipment including the following quantities in parentheses FL900 Series Heavy Duty Flowmeter 1 Extractor Tool 1 Operator s Manual 1 If you have any questions about the shipment please call the OMEGA Customer Service Department When you receive the shipment inspect the container and equipment for signs of damage Note any evidence of rough han dling in transit Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent The carrier will not honor damage claims unless all shipping material is saved for inspection After examining and removing contents save packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary Available Models G suffix ribbed guided floats P suffix pole guided floats Model Max GPM Max SCFM AP in H20 NPT Max Pressure PSIG Weight Ib Overall Length FL901G 0 64 7 1 2 300 20 20 FL902G 2 25 Al 1 2 300 20 20 cy FL903G 5 20 18 1 250 20 20 FL904G 12 60 13 1 250 20 20 FLOOAP 34 50 x 110 g 250 20 20 S FL906G 10 00 6 1 1 2 150 30 25 3 FLOO6P 33 60 24 1 1 2 150 30 25 FLI08G 65 00 30 2 125 30 25 FL9O8P 132 00 60 2 125 30 25 FL910G z 2 7 1 2 300 20 20 z FL911G z 10 2 1 2 300 20 20 FL9
7. ing cavity Use care The float will follow the stop out of the cavity Then remove the top float stop in the same fashion The tube is now ready for in place cleaning as indi cated above When refitting the float and stop assembly make certain the float is not damaged by the threads on the side port of the fitting Use caution as the float enters the tube The tube will be easily damaged if a cocked float is forced against the glass tube When the float and inlet stop are reinserted in the meter rotate the extractor tool to line up the float stop dimples and the threaded float stop retainer holes Reinsert the retainer screws and fighten Disengage the extractor tool Repeat this last step on the outlet float stop assembly Change the Teflon tape on the plugs and reinstall Do not use cleaning agents that will damage float tube or O rings When installing float guide assembly make certain that the end of the guide fully engages the inlet float stop before retainer screws are replaced 0 i FL900 Series fowmeters have O ring seals Use with incompatible fluids will cause O rings to swell which may cause glass tubes to fail e Glass tube flowmeters should not be used with strong or hot alkalis flourines hydrofluoric acid steam or water above 200 F 93 C Flowmeters can be used in air service up to 220 F 104 C e Extra caution must be exercised when flowmeters are used in high pressure gas cylinder applications Pressure regula
8. is to make running changes not model changes whenever an improvement is possibie This affords our customers the iatest in technology and engineering OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING INC Copyright 1995 OMEGA ENGINEERING INC All rights reserved This documentation may not be copied photocopied reproduced transiated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or in part without prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING INC 2 Modei and serie number of the product under warranty and
9. loat bounce It should be set initially and then left alone The inlet valve should be used for throttling purpos es Depending on the installation valves may not be essential but they are most useful in many installations Remember to get a correct reading of flow in gas service It is important to know the pressure right at the outlet of the meter before the valve Cleaning 1 If the tube is plain taper has a pole guided float thread the extractor tool onto the threaded guide extension in the outlet fitting Remove the float stop retainers and carefully withdraw the float and guide assembly from the tube The tube is now fully accessi ble for cleaning with a bottle brush and an appropriate mild soap solution It is normally not necessary to remove the inlet float stops when tubes have pole guided floats The guide and float assembly may be cleaned with the same fluid This unit is not meant to be disassembled To reassemble carefully guide the float assembly back into the tube Line up the dimples on the float stop with threaded holes insert and thread the float stop retainers into the fitting Tighten them down Disengage the extrac tor tool Remove and replace the Teflon tape on the plugs Replace plugs in end fittings 2 If the tube is ribbed i e luted or beaded remove the bottom plug Thread the extractor tool onto the float stop assembly Remove the inlet float stop retainer screws and gently pull the float stop from the fitt
10. tivity purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the equipment in such a manner M2209 0595 FAX 203 359 7700 FAX 514 856 6886 Sales Service 1 800 826 6342 1 800 TC OMEGA Servicing Europe United Kingdom Sales and Distribution Center 25 Swannington Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6TU England Telephone 44 1455 285520 FAX 44 1455 283912 ummm RETURN REQUESTS INQUIRIES x Direct ail warranty and repair requests inquiries to the OMEGA ENGINEERING Custome Department BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCTIS TO OMEGA PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN AR NUMBER FROM OMEGA S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS The assigned AR number shouid then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence FOR WARRANTY RETUANS piesse have the fol lowing information available BEFORE contacting FOR NON WARRANTY REPAIRS OA CALIBRA TION consult OMEGA for current repairicaiibra OMEGA tion charges Have the following information 1 0 number under which the product was available BEFORE contacting OMEGA PURCHASED 1 P O number to cover the COST of the fepeiricailibration 2 Model and serial number of product ana 3 Repsir instructions and or specific problems 3 Repair instructions and or specific problems retative to the product relative to the product OMEGA s policy

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