Matheson FM-1000 Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 5

 

 

 

I. SERVICE 

 

General Service 

 
A unit which is not functioning in a normal manner should be removed from service until 
such time that repairs or replacement can be made.    Upon completion of repair, full 
testing should be performed to assure the user that the unit has been returned to its 
original operating parameters.    MATHESON can repair or replace equipment.    To 
arrange for repair or replacement service, call 1-800-828-4313 and ask for the Warranty 
Administrator.   

  No product will be received by MATHESON without indication of 

gas service and without proper return material authorization provided by the 
warranty administrator.    (All repairs must be made by MATHESON or an 
assigned and approved facility to maintain any warranties or guarantees). 
 

If the unit is under an applicable warranty, return the unit to MATHESON for repair or 
replacement.    To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-828-4313 and ask for the 
Warranty Administrator.   

No product will be received by MATHESON without 

indication of gas service and without proper return material authorization provided 
by the warranty administrator.   

 
If advised by the Warranty Administrator to return the product to MATHESON, prepare 
the product for shipment and write, in large lettering the RMA Number assigned by the 
Warranty Administrator on the outside of the box.    Also, if required by the Warranty 
Administrator, supply the completed RMA form with the product.    Make sure that the 
product is adequately packaged, in the original shipping container if possible, and 
shipped prepaid (MATHESON will not accept COD freight) with a description of the 
observed deficiency to the attention of the: 
 

Warranty Administrator 

MATHESON 

166 Keystone Drive 

Montgomeryville, PA    18936 

 
The user is expected to periodically inspect the product for leaks, loose or worn parts, 
broken or non-functioning components and to address those situations immediately.    If 
the user would require verbal assistance in ascertaining the potential of a problem with 
any MATHESON product, contact the local MATHESON branch for assistance or your 
MATHESON Sales Representative. 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FM-1000

Page 1: ...INT 0131 Rev C FM 1000 FM 1050 FLOWMETERS Operation Instructions READ AND COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING OR SERVICING ...

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Page 3: ...nts I SERVICE 1 II LIMITED WARRANTY 2 III USER RESPONSIBILITY 3 IV GENERAL 4 V INSTALLATION 4 VI MOUNTING 5 VII OPERATION 5 VIII DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6 IX CLEANING PROCEDURE 7 X VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLTION 7 ...

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Page 5: ...uct will be received by MATHESON without indication of gas service and without proper return material authorization provided by the warranty administrator If advised by the Warranty Administrator to return the product to MATHESON prepare the product for shipment and write in large lettering the RMA Number assigned by the Warranty Administrator on the outside of the box Also if required by the Warr...

Page 6: ...n operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions provided by MATHESON or has been altered by anyone other than MATHESON or if the equipment has been subject to abuse misuse negligence or accident MATHESON s sole and exclusive obligation and the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedy under the above warranties is limited to repairing or replacing free of charge at MATHESON s sole discre...

Page 7: ...replacement become necessary MATHESON recommends that a telephonic or written request for service advice be made to the MATHESON Equipment Engineering Group in Montgomeryville Pennsylvania or to the nearest MATHESON branch location This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of MATHESON Equipment Engineering Group The user of this equipment shall hav...

Page 8: ...open 3 Check for free movement of float s Place meter horizontally on a flat surface with the ball float s at the maximum flow end of the tube outlet Incline this end of the meter approximately 10 The float s should descend at a constant rate As the float s approach the zero reference mark they may slow down or hesitate This is due to the close fit between the float and the tube Foreign particles ...

Page 9: ...n pipe thread connections NOTE Care must be taken to avoid the shredding of Teflon tape which can foul meter operation 2 Leak test final joints prior to operation Leaks are often the cause of misleading flow indication VII OPERATION 1 START UP CAUTION Avoid sudden pressure surges The impact of the float at the top of the tube can damage the meter if it is exposed directly to full line pressure Avo...

Page 10: ...ugh the end fitting 3 Complete the disassembly of the o rings and parts 4 Remove piping connectors adapters 5 Clean all parts see CLEANING PROCEDURE 6 Lubricate left hand thread on the jack screw and reassemble 7 Examine the o rings for damage lubricate and reassemble 8 Replace connector into seal fitting 9 Replace compression plug assembly so that the milled flat is toward the piping connector 10...

Page 11: ...he cleaning procedure 10 Reassemble the Tube Cube in reverse to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY step C Note position the scale behind the lens of the Tube Cube B METAL PARTS CLEANING Ultrasonic immersion cleaning with Solvon PB is preferred however any industrial solvent which does not attack the metal or influence the process performance is acceptable C O RINGS AND SEALS CLEANING 1 Wash thoroughly with de...

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Page 15: ...NG E910 7 1 MATT 0204 ___ ADAPTOR VALVE 1 8 TUBING C J400 J499 8 1 MATT 0203 ___ ADAPTOR SEAL 1 8 TUBING J800 J899 9 1 MAHA 0202 ___ ADAPTOR VALVE HOSE J500 J599 E800 E899 10 1 MAHA 0201 ___ ADAPTOR SEAL HOSE E700 E799 11 1 MPLU 0101 ___ PLUG VALVE WITH O RING 12 1 MRNS 0905 SD RING RETAINING 13 1 MRNS 0009 ___ O RING 14 2 MRNS 0011 ___ O RING 15 1 MRNS 0013 ___ O RING 16 2 MPAC 0011 ___ SEAL CENT...

Page 16: ...c cannot guarantee the accuracy of this material nor can it accept responsibility for errors or omissions This document is intended to serve as a general orientation and cannot be relied upon for a specific operation No warranties of any nature are extended by the information contained in these copyrighted materials All names products and services mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered ...

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