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Figure 5.
Preferred orientations
STEP 3.
Mounting the sensor
Use your common practices to minimize torque and bending load on
process connections. Figure 6 illustrates how to mount the sensor. If
possible, install wiring with the conduit opening pointed downward to
reduce the risk of condensation or excessive moisture.
Fluid being measured
Preferred orientation
Liquids
Tubes down
Horizontal pipeline
Gases
Tubes up
Horizontal pipeline
Slurries
Flag mount
Vertical pipeline
Self-draining
CAUTION
Using the sensor to support piping can damage the
meter or cause measurement error.
Do not use flowmeter to support pipe.
Flow
