Installation and Operation Manual
X-VA-GT1000-eng
Part Number: 541B078AAG
April, 2018
GT1000 Series
Section 2 Installation
15
5. Bolt the meter to the panel using the four 1/4-20 bolts supplied. If the
bolts are not long enough, substitute the proper length for the panel
thickness.
6. Reinstall end fittings and the clamps. Align horizontal end fittings with the
piping before tightening the clamp bolts to 95 inch/pounds.
7. Slide the metering tube into the upper end fitting. Again be careful not
to allow the float to fall out of the metering tube. Insure that the plastic
tube retainer is pulled all the way out. Refer to Figure 1-3 to insure that
the float is correctly installed and that the inlet and outlet float stops are
installed.
8. Push the metering tube in and down to seal it on the lower end fitting.
9. Push the plastic tube retainer all the way into hold the tube in position.
Note: Before installing the front shield you may wish to clean the inside surface with a
commercial glass cleaner or mild soap and water solution.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE SHIELD WITH A DRY CLOTH, AS THIS MAY SCRATCH
THE SURFACE.
10.Install the front window on the meter and secure with four screws,
tightened to 35 inch/pounds.
D. Panel Mounting (panel mount option NOT specified on order).
If panel mounting is desired on a unit but not specified as such at time of
order, use the following procedure.
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.
Figure 2-1 Typical Flowmeter Piping Configuration
A - Inlet Valve
B - Outlet Valve
C - Bypass Valve
D - Control Valve
E - Drain Valve
HORIZONTAL
LINE
D
A
E
C
VERTICAL
LINE
B
B
A
E
FLOWMETER
C
D
FLOWMETER
