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For 3” and larger pipe diameters
Upstream obstruction
(A) Minimum straight run required
upstream of meter location
Single bend preceded by ≥ 9 diameters of straight pipe
10 Diameters
Pipe size reduction / expansion in straight pipe run
10 Diameters
Single bend preceded by ≤ 9 diameters of straight pipe
15 Diameters
Outflowing tee / Pump outflow
20 Diameters
Multiple bends out of plane
30 Diameters
Inflowing tee
30 Diameters
Control / Modulating valve
30 Diameters
Installation with Grounding Rings
with Non-conductive Pipe
Gaskets (4 pl)
5 DIA
*
10 DIA
Grounding Rings (2pl)
* Additional straight run may be required upstream of the upstream grounding ring based on the nature of
the upstream obstruction. Refer to the chart above to determine how much straight run is required.
Acceptable to install in vertical pipe
Position meter anywhere in upper 240°
for horizontal pipe
CLEARANCE
REQUIRED
FOR INSTALLATION
30” - 40”
(76 - 100 cm)
Depending on
pipe size
5 Dia.
A
Available Straight Run*
