INTRODUCTION
Follow the instructions in this guide to assemble an EZ-View
Variable Area Flow Meter.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
When the meter arrives, it should have red caps in both ends, as
shown in
.
Figure 1: Red Caps
If the cone, piston and spring are not inside the meter, follow
all the instructions in this guide to install them and the
fittings. If the cone, piston and spring are already inside the
meter, simply install the fittings according to instructions in
and
CONE INSTALLATION
1. Stand the body on a table with the pointer guide rails toward
the top
NOTE:
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The deeper, inside ledge should be facing up.
Figure 2: Cone Installation
2. Insert the cone into the body, making sure it rests flush on
the ledge.
FIRST FITTING
1. Place the o-rings in the o-ring grooves on both end caps.
NOTE:
N
Each end connection/fitting uses two o-rings. The
o-rings will sit on the lip above the point where the
threads start.
Figure 3: Lubricate o-rings
2. Lubricate the o-rings with DTE-24 oil or equivalent.
3. By hand or with a wrench, screw one fitting flush onto the
end of the body to secure the cone.
NOTE:
N
If at any time during the installation the fitting needs to
be unscrewed (even partially), unscrew the end cap all
the way and make sure that the o-ring is seated properly
on the end cap before putting the end cap back on.
4. Turn the body over so that the end with the assembled end
fitting is on the table.
PISTON INSTALLATION
1. Locate the piston.
Figure 4: Piston
VAM-QG-03804-EN-01 (February 2019)
Variable Area Flow Meter
EZ-View® Fittings Assembly
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