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Installation Overview – continued
Insertion Procedure for Flow Meters with Removable Insertion Tool
1. Calculate the required sensor probe insertion length. Measure from the depth marker arrow down the stanchion and
scribe a mark at the calculated insertion depth.
2. Fully retract the flow meter until the sensor head is touching the bottom of the stem housing. Attach the meter
assembly to the two inch full-port isolation valve, if used. Use Teflon tape or pipe sealant to improve seal and prevent
seizing on NPT style.
3. Remove the two top stem clamp nuts and loosen two stem clamp bolts. Slide the stem clamp away to expose the
packing gland nuts.
4. Loosen the two packing gland nuts. Loosen the stem lock bolt adjacent to the sensor alignment pointer. Align the
sensor head using the sensor alignment pointer. Adjust the alignment pointer parallel to the pipe and pointing
downstream. Tighten the stem lock bolt to secure the sensor position.
5. Slowly open the isolation valve to the full open position. If necessary, slightly tighten the two packing gland nuts to
reduce the leakage around the stem.
6. Turn the insertion tool handle clockwise to insert the stem into the pipe. Continue until the top of the upper retractor
bracket lines up with the insertion length mark scribed on the stanchion. Do not force the stem into the pipe.
7. Tighten the packing gland nuts to stop leakage around the stem. Do not torque over 20 ft-lbs.
8. Slide the stem clamp back into position. Torque stem clamp bolts to 15 ft-lbs. Replace the stem clamp nuts and
torque to 10-15 ft-lbs.
9. To separate the insertion tool from the flow meter, remove four socket head cap bolts securing the upper and lower
retractor brackets. Remove the insertion tool.
Figure 2-10. Flow Meter with Removable Insertion Tool
Caution!
The sensor alignment pointer must point downstream, in the direction of flow.
Note
If line pressure is above 500 psig, it could require up to 25 ft lb of torque to insert the flow meter. Do not
confuse this with possible interference in the pipe.
Scribe mark
Permanent insertion tool
Stanchion
Depth marker arrow
Stem housing
Lower retractor bracket
Packing gland nut (covered by stem clamp)
Stem clamp nuts
Stem clamp bolts
Stem
Stem lock bolt (center)
Sensor alignment pointer
Upper retractor bracket
Sensor head