Strainers
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Installation & Operation
Follow these steps to install and operate the strainer:
1.
Flush all new systems
– Flushing the system
before the meter has been installed is the
preferred first step. Thoroughly flush the lines
until the system is purged of all foreign
materials. See
for disassembly and reassembly instructions.
2.
Plan a location for the strainer in the system
providing for the following requirements
–
Ensure there is no pipe strain imposed on the
strainer or any other component part of the
meter assembly. The meter and its accessories
must not support the weight of the piping. Plan
for enough space to allow clearance so that the
strainer basket cover and strainer basket can
be easily removed.
3. Install the strainer:
(a) Install the strainer on the inlet side of the meter
(b) Bolt the strainer outlet to the inlet flanged connection of the meter.
(c) Then bolt the inlet piping to the inlet flanged connection of the strainer.
4. Check the strainer daily during the first 100 hours of operation
– New or repaired
piping can be the source of welding slag or other foreign material that will block or
rupture the strainer screen–or until no more debris is found in the strainer.
5. Inspect and clean the strainer basket regularly
– To ensure proper operation.
6. Follow Strainer Maintenance
– Follow the steps in the Maintenance section below.
Maintenance
It's very important to follow preventive maintenance procedures to protect the strainer as well
as the metering system. Foreign matter such as ice can build up inside the strainer and cause
damage to the strainer and the metering system. When foreign matter builds up inside the
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