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UK
5 Installation
► The rules and regulations for the installation and operation of com-
pressed air equipment must be observed�
5.1 Installation location
► Install the unit downstream of the cold dryer�
► Install the unit near the load�
► If compressed air is fed into the main pipe through parallel pipes:
mount the unit in the main pipe�
► The unit can be installed downstream of the maintenance unit� If oil is used for
the loads: install the unit upstream of the oiler�
5.2 Installation conditions
To achieve the specified measurement accuracy, the following installation condi-
tions must be adhered to: defined inlet and outlet pipe lengths, defined flow cross-
section area, fixed installation depth and correct positioning of the measuring
elements�
The unit is mounted in a measuring range which meets these conditions�
In case of disturbances on the inflow side additional calming sections (B) are
recommended�
Changes of the
pipe diameter
B = 5 x pipe diameter
90° elbow
B = 5 x pipe diameter
Two 90° elbows, one plane
B = 10 x pipe diameter
Two 90° elbows, two planes
B = 15 x pipe diameter
Valve, slide
B = 35 x pipe diameter
