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OIO 23en Edition 10/2017
Operating Instructions
Unpacking and checking the state of delivery
Transportation, storage and disposal
Transportation, storage and disposal
Unpacking and checking the state of delivery
1. Upon delivery unpack the flowmeter and check for transport damage.
2. Report damage during transportation immediately to the manufacturer.
3. Store the supplied pick up and temperature sensor for the installation.
4. Dispose of packing material in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.
Lifting the flowmeter
Storage
As a result of the calibration, the internal components of the flowmeter are wetted with calibration liquid
that has a preservative effect. In addition, a special anticorrosive agent is sprayed onto the interior of the
flowmeters before being dispatched. The connections of the flowmeter are fitted with protective caps.
Unless otherwise specified, the external components of the flowmeter are preserved with a single-coat
PU-based two-component paint. The preservation applied at the factory will protect the flowmeter for up
to six weeks, if it is stored in a dry and clean location. The manufacturer offers a long-term preservation
for storage times of up to 60 months. The flowmeter is additionally packed in hermetically sealing anti-
corrosion paper.
► Observe the chapters "Storage" and "Preservation".
Preservation
Preservation has to be carried out additionally under the following conditions:
Tab. 1 Check table for preservation
Preserving the flowmeter
1. Close a connection of the flowmeter with a blind flange.
2. Position the flowmeter vertically.
3. Fill non-corrosive and resin-free oil up to approx. 1 cm under the connection at the top, while turning
the measuring unit slowly, so that the measuring unit also comes into contact with it.
4. Close the upper connection with a blind flange.
5. Apply non-corrosive and resin-free oil to all the plain and unpainted parts of the outer housing.
WARNING
Risk of injury and/or damage to equipment should the flowmeter fall.
► Use intact and correctly dimensioned hoisting equipment in accordance with the total weight to be
transported.
► Select the attachment points for the hoisting equipment in accordance with the center of gravity
and the weight distribution.
► Use at least two load ropes.
► Do not stand under raised loads.
CAUTION
Damage to device through corrosion if stored improperly and during longer standstills.
► Protect the flowmeters against corrosion during long standstills.
Type of delivery
Condition
Standard delivery
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Storage time exceeding six weeks
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Unfavorable storage conditions such as high
humidity, salty air, etc.
Delivery with long-term preservation
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Opened or damaged packaging