Introduction
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April 2017
VAM-UM-00646-EN-04
INTRODUCTION
The Flow-Alert flow meter combines the rugged proven technology of a direct reading,
piston-type variable area flow meter, coupled with electrical contacts used to signal
operators or PLCs at customer-defined flow rates This combination is sealed against
industrial contamination by a NEMA 12 and 13 (IP52/54) rated enclosure (does not apply to
strap versions)
This product provides a local flow indication and automatically signals the operator or PLC
if flow is too high or too low
Uses of the Flow-Alert flow meters include, but are not limited to: bearing lubrication, case
drain verification, gun drill cooling and pump flow confirmation
INSTALLATION
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY
TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TRAINED IN MAINTAINING INDUSTRIAL CLASS
FLOW INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT. IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING PRODUCT INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE,
CALL YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THIS FLOW METER MAY CONTAIN RESIDUAL AMOUNTS OF TEST
FLUID AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT. THIS FLUID SHOULD BE REMOVED PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION AS THE FLUID MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE OR HAZARDOUS WITH SOME
LIQUIDS OR GASES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
ALL FLOW ALERT FLOW METERS ARE UNIDIRECTIONAL AND HAVE
NO BYPASS OPTION. ATTEMPTS TO FLOW FLUIDS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF
THE FLOW ARROW WILL RESULT IN THE FLOW METER ACTING AS A CHECK VALVE,
CREATING A DEADHEADING SITUATION. IF THE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE MAGNITUDE
IS GREAT ENOUGH, DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE FLOW METER RESULTS.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE OPENING WIRING
ENCLOSURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
ALL WIRING SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND MUST CONFORM TO ANY APPLICABLE STATE AND
LOCAL CODES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
AIR/GAS FLOW METERS ARE NOT OXYGEN CLEANED. USE WITH OXYGEN
MAY CAUSE HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
