GT1000 Series
Installation and Operation Manual
X-VA-GT1000-eng
Part Number: 541B078AAG
April, 2018
Section 2 Intallation
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2-5 Transit Precautions
To safeguard against damage during transit, transport the instrument to the
installation site in the same container used for transportation from the factory
if circumstances permit.
2-6 Installation
A. Location
For proper operation of the GT1000 flowmeter it must be mounted within
6 degrees of true vertical, with the inlet connection at the bottom of the
meter, and the outlet at the top. The use of a plumb-bob, level or other
device to assure vertical positioning is recommended.
B. Piping Arrangement
It is strongly recommended that the typical piping arrangement shown in
Figure 2-1, be used when installing the meter. This piping arrangement
permits the meter to be isolated from the flow for servicing or cleaning.
The design of the GT1000 flowmeter allows the horizontal inlet and outlet
end fitting to rotate independently of each other simply by loosening the
two clamp bolts for each end fitting at the rear of the meter. Additionally
the various end fittings offer horizontal or vertical connections or a
combination of both.
C. Panel Mounting (panel mount option specified on order).
If front panel mounting is specified when ordered, the GT1000 will be
supplied with mounting holes predrilled and mounting bolts, washers and
nuts installed. If panel mounting is desired on a unit not specified as such
at time of order, see paragraph D. Panel Mounting (panel mount option
NOT specified on order). To panel mount the GT1000 flowmeter use
the following procedure. Refer to Figure 2-2 for the location of the panel
mounting hole pattern.
1. Remove the four screws securing the front window to the meter, then
remove the front shield.
2. Pull out on the plastic block holding the tube in position. Do not remove
the two screws securing it.
3. Slide the metering tube up behind the plastic tube retainer until it clears
the lower end fitting. Hold the inlet (lower) float stop in position when
removing the tube. When the tube is clear of the lower end fitting pull out
on it until you can remove it from the upper end fitting.
4. Remove the four socket head screws on the rear of the body casting,
then remove the end fittings and the clamps.
