INTRODUCTION
The Inline Liquid Flow Meter is a rugged industrial class inline flow rate indicator, offered in aluminum, brass or stainless steel
models to monitor a wide variety of liquids . Available in seven port sizes from 1/4… 3" for flow ranges from
0 .02…0 .20 gpm (0 .1…0 .75 lpm) through 20…300 gpm (100…1100 lpm), the meters are calibrated at 0 .876 specific gravity for
oil or other petroleum-based fluids, 1 .0 for water or other water-based fluids, or 1 .18 for phosphate ester liquids .
The flow meter is equipped with a 360° rotatable guard/scale which allows the meter to be installed in any orientation
without regard to scale direction . Once the meter is permanently installed, the guard/scale can be rotated 360° to
optimize readability .
In addition, the unique spring-loaded design of this variable area flow meter decreases viscosity sensitivity and allows it
to be installed in any position, including inverted, without affecting accuracy . An optional inverted scale is available for
these applications .
The standard flow meter is a unidirectional device . If required, a reverse flow bypass option is available for the oil, phosphate
ester and water-based fluid models . Note that flow is measured in the forward direction only .
• Aluminum
models are offered as a rugged, low cost flow meter for monitoring noncorrosive water-based or
petroleum-based fluids under operating pressures up to 3500 psi (241 bar) .
• Brass
meters are recommended for water monitoring applications or other systems where corrosion inhibitors
are not present .
• Stainless Steel
is available for monitoring hydraulic systems operating at pressures up to 6000 psi
(414 bar) or other corrosive caustic fluids, such as acetic acid . For further construction material information, see
"Materials of Construction" on page 20
.
PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the product, perform the following unpacking and inspection process:
If the product package is damaged, request the carrier to be present when unpacking the product . If the product is damaged
and the carrier is not present, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the
carrier . A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser .
Carefully open the shipping package and follow any instructions marked on the exterior . Remove all packing material and
carefully remove the product from the package .
Retain an undamaged package and all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage .
Visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or
any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment .
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