FCI MT86, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MT86/MT86HT Flow Meter INSTALLATION
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2 INSTALLATION
Receiving/Inspection
• Unpack carefully, observe Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions if handling the flow transmitter.
• Inspect for damage to the flow element and the flow transmitter.
• Verify that all items in the packing list were received and are correct.
• Verify the Delta R data sheet and the Instrument Information Sheet are present in the plastic page protector found in the back of the
manual.
If the above items are satisfactory then proceed with installation. If not, then stop and contact the FCI customer service representative for
instructions.
Packing/Shipping/Returns
These issues are addressed in APPENDIX C , page 35.
Factory Calibration Note
The flow meter is factory calibrated to the flow range specified in the order. There is no need to perform any verification or calibration steps
prior to installing and placing the flow meter in service.
Pre-Installation Procedure
Warning: Install the flow meter with qualified personnel only. Perform the installation according to the
current edition of the National Electrical Code. Ensure that all power is OFF. Any instances where
power is to be applied to the flow meter will be noted in this manual. Where the instructions call
for the use of mains power, the operator assumes all responsibility for conformance to safety
standards and practices.
Caution: The flow meter is not designed for weld-in-place applications. Never weld to process connection
or a structural support.
Damage resulting from moisture penetration of the local or remote enclosure is not covered by
product warranty.
The flow transmitter contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. Use standard ESD
precautions when handling the flow transmitter. See below for ESD details.
Use Standard ESD Precautions
Use standard ESD precautions when opening an instrument enclosure or handling the flow transmitter. FCI recommends the use of the
following precautions: Use a wrist band or heel strap with a 1 megohm resistor connected to ground. If the instrument is in a shop setting
ensure there are static conductive mats on the work table and floor with a 1 megohm resistor connected to ground. Connect the instrument
to ground. Apply antistatic agents to hand tools to be used on the instrument. Keep high static producing items away from the instrument
such as non-ESD approved plastic, tape and packing foam.
The above precautions are minimum requirements to be used. The complete use of ESD precautions can be found in the U.S. Department
of Defense Handbook 263.
Verify Serial Numbers
Verify that the local enclosure, remote enclosure and flow transmitter serial numbers match.
When multiple local enclosures are connected to one remote enclosure, each local enclosure serial number has a suffix that represents the
flow element number. For example, if two local enclosures are connected to a remote enclosure, the local enclosure will have a base serial
number of 123. The first local enclosure would have the serial number 123-1 and the second local enclosure would have the serial number
123-2.