IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
This guide is meant as a fast reference when setting up your FTS Bubbler. For detailed
instructions and information, refer to the Bubbler User Manual found on the FTS Support
website
https://support.ftsinc.com/sensors/bubbler/
SITE SELECTION
1)
The water should be relatively calm and where sediment accumulations are not
likely to block the orifice line.
2)
The position of the Bubbler should allow for a continuous, unobstructed downward
run of the orifice line to its final termination point.
MOUNTING THE BUBBLER
1) Mount the Bubbler adjacent to the body of water to be measured, typically in a
hydrology shack or gauging house.
2) Firmly bolt to a vertical surface using the corner mounting plates.
3) Connectors and outlets should point down.
DESICCATOR USE
1)
A desiccator MUST be used on the Bubbler’s air inlet line.
2) The entire air intake path should have no restrictions. Do not use check valves.
Ensure there are no tight bends or kinks in the air intake line.
3) The desiccator must be used with a low resistance inlet vent/filter. One is included
with the Bubbler (Part#20625).
4) Each Bubbler must have a dedicated desiccator and air intake path; do not use one
desiccator for multiple Bubblers.
5) The desiccator should be mounted close to the Bubbler to minimize the length of
the output hose.
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IMPORTANT:
Due to the Bubbler’s unique design, a low resistance inlet
vent/filter is required for optimum performance and data return. Use of other
than a low resistance inlet vent/filter will result in data spikes.
