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3 Handling
3 Handling
3.1 First Inspection
The flowmeter has already been tested thoroughly at the factory. At delivery, proceed to
a visual control to make sure that no damage has occurred during transportation.
Check that the specifications of the flowmeter delivered correspond to the specifications
given on the purchase order.
Type and serial number of the flowmeter are given on the data plate. The transducer type
is printed on the transducers.
3.2 General Precautions
Observe the safety instructions in chapter 2.
FLUXUS is a precision measuring instrument and must be handled with care. To obtain
good measurement results and not to damage the instrument, it is important that great
attention is paid to the instructions given in this user manual, and particularly to the fol-
lowing points:
• Protect the flowmeter from excessive shock.
• Do not open the housing without authorization. The degree of protection of the flowme-
ter FLUXUS G704 A2, G704 is given only if the cover of the housing is tightly screwed.
• Keep the transducers clean. Manipulate the transducer cables cautiously. Avoid ex-
cessive cable bend.
• Make sure to work under ambient and operating temperatures (see annex A, section
Technical Data).
• Take the degree of protection into account (see annex A, section Technical Data).
3.3 Cleaning
• Clean the flowmeter with a soft cloth. Do not use detergents.
• Remove traces of acoustic coupling compound from the transducers with a soft paper
tissue.