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Velometer

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Series 6000

OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Alnor Velometer 6000 Series

Page 1: ...A T S I C o m p a n y Velometer Series 6000 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Tanks 10 Procedure for Measuring Diffuser Register and Grille Velocities with Diffuser Probe 11 Typical Diffuser Air Flow Measuring Procedure 11 Procedure for Measuring Static Pressure 13 Procedure f...

Page 3: ...e used is 250 F 120 C The maximum pressure difference between the inside of the in strument housing and ambient is 4 2 psi 8 6 gm cm2 The Velometer is not designed for gas mixtures other than air Any...

Page 4: ...rument for accurate results Meter The meter receives air through its sensing ports A force against the vane causes a deflection of the needle which yields an indicated reading On the face of the meter...

Page 5: ...t in position In this position the switch button slot must be vertical aligned with arrows on label for proper instrument operation Do not block switch button during operation WARNING CAUTION The Rang...

Page 6: ...cities see pages 13 and 14 for other applications see page 10 The air intake and discharge for the probe is at A The probe should be held at right angles to the air flow an arrow at the base of the pr...

Page 7: ...e Selector and the O ring acts as a seal The connecting leg D is inserted into the Range Selector Air flow factors sometimes known as K factors are generally available from the manu facturer of the gr...

Page 8: ...port of the Range Selector For Return and Exhaust Measurements Connect the plus sensing port of the meter to the minus sens ing port of the Range Selector and the minus sensing port of the meter to th...

Page 9: ...nnect the minus sensing port of the meter to the plus sensing port of the Range Selector Step 5 Select the proper Static Pressure Probe E Note For 0 1 static pressures use the Static Pressure Probe wi...

Page 10: ...tot Probe firmly down until the collar of the probe rests against the top of the Range Selector Step 6 Check position of switch button Da on Range Selector D It must be released and left in the out po...

Page 11: ...the direction is not known turn the meter until you observe the maximum pointer deflection 3 Read the air velocity on the 0 to 300 FPM scale 4 Record the reading on an appropriate air balancing works...

Page 12: ...easuring the velocity as well as an appropriate flow factor are available from the outlet manufacturer Shown below is a typical example Typical Diffuser Air Flow Measuring Procedure To determine the v...

Page 13: ...ser air balanc ing worksheet as shown AIR BALANCING DIFFUSER READINGS 4 When the procedures instruct you to apply an average veloc ity reading divide the opening into a number of equal areas and deter...

Page 14: ...the hole and read the static pressure on the black or red Inches of Water Gauge scale 4 Record the reading on an appropriate air balancing worksheet Fan Inlet Fan Discharge Procedure for Air Flow Meas...

Page 15: ...ore slowly due to friction Elbows tran sitions and obstructions also cause variations in the velocity at any one cross section To obtain the average velocity in ducts of 4 diameter or larger drill a 1...

Page 16: ...average of all readings For maximum accuracy observe the following precautions 1 Perform the traverse in a section of the duct where the air stream is as uniform as practical This is generally a loca...

Page 17: ...filters clean 5 Range Selector switch not in operating position Switch plate must be at either extreme of its travel 1 Verify that the proper probe is being used 2 Check for leaks in the O rings on se...

Page 18: ...er or in case broken or damaged parts must be replaced order the parts from the factory All parts are interchangeable and no specific calibration of probes is required with any particular instrument s...

Page 19: ...Selector as sembly Exert slight pressure when inserting the Phillips Head screw and lightly tighten both Phillips Head screws Replacement of O Rings in Probes To replace the O ring in the probes remov...

Page 20: ...______________________________________________ Date of Purchase ____________________________________________ Where Purchased ____________________________________________ Describe Malfunction _________...

Page 21: ...epartment will provide you with the cost of service or calibration Return Material Authorization RMA num ber and shipping instructions Your service includes a Certificate of Traceability to National I...

Page 22: ...__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ______________________...

Page 23: ...IFICALLY AND WITHOUT LIMITATION THERE IS NO WARRANTY EX PRESSED OR IMPLIED OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty is void if product is misused used contrary to procedures...

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