EZ-IN
®
Series
BF Turbine Flowmeter Manual
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3.
Lift the meter between the pipeline flanges, using an installation
handle if necessary (Fig. 2, Page 3).
4.
Remove one of the flowmeter bearing supports (Fig. 1, Page 2).
— For meters
3
/
8
×
1 in. through 1
×
1 in.,
remove the snap rings.
— For larger sizes,
remove the three socket head cap screws with a
standard Allen wrench.
Pull the bearing support straight. You may need to rotate the support
while pulling. If necessary, insert a wooden dowel or brass rod from
the other end of the meter and gently tap on the support to free it.
Caution—Do not pry on the bearing supports. Internal parts could
break or shatter. If a bearing support is stuck, soak the meter in solvent.
5.
Remove the rotor and examine the other bearing support.
6.
Examine the carbide bearing and rotor shaft. If either part is worn
or damaged, replace all internal parts with a precalibrated internal
parts kit (Page 12).
