D-1401 & D-1402 Portable Metering System Installation and Operation Guide • 03-17
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SECTI ON 3.0 I NSTALLATI ON, REM OVAL & ADJUSTM ENT
CAUTI ON
I nsertion Flow M eters may often be installed in pipes which are under high
pressure. Accidents with these systems can cause serious injury or death. Only
persons experienced with high pressure systems and related knowledge in the
heating, cooling and fluid metering fields should attempt to install adjust or remove
the flow meter. Refer to the installation drawings before performing any work on
these meters.
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SI TE SELECTI ON
The clearance required for installation is typically 30-36” from the pipe wall to the nearest
obstruction above the valve assembly. This clearance dimension will increase with large
diameter pipes.
The environment should be free of corrosive liquids/fumes, temperature extremes and heavy
vibration. The following diagrams should be used as a guide to the proper location for installing
the meter.
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