Emerson daniel 1500 series, User Manual

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3 Turbine meter handling
Topics covered in this chapter:
• Receive the turbine meter
• Store the turbine meter
3.1 Receive the turbine meter
WARNING!
EQUIPMENT HANDLING AND OPERATING HAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the situation when working with the
turbine meter. Adhere to all safety standards and best practices for operating the equipment.
Failure to comply may result in death or serious injury.
3.1.1 Unpack and inspect the turbine meter
Inspect the turbine meter upon receiving at the customer facility.
1.
Remove the turbine meter from the shipping container.
2. Inspect the turbine meter for damage.
3. See Chapter 6 for Installation procedure.
3.2 Store the turbine meter
3.2.1 Rust inhibitor
Apply light oil or rust inhibitor on surfaces that are in contact with the environment only if
the turbine meter body is carbon steel.
3.2.2 Pack the turbine meter
1. Use stretch wrap (not adhesive) to attach the correct size flange cover to the turbine
meter end flanges. This protects the unpainted surfaces of the flange sealing.
2. A flush contact between the flange cover and the flange sealing face is important.
3.2.3 Storage conditions
Store the turbine meter in a safe area to avoid damage.
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