Opti-Trace User’s Manual
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Appendix C – Pre-Installation/Installation Checklist
Pre-Installation/Installation Checklist
The following checklist is provided so the appropriate preparations may be made
prior to equipment start-up. Completion of the listed items is mandatory to assure
proper installation and a properly-functioning piece of equipment.
1.
________ ________ Check that the turbidity is less than 150 NTU.
2.
________ ________ Assure water temperatures of 32-140°F.
Installation Requirements - Customer
1. ________ ________ Locate the unit within 125 feet from the sample point.
2. ________ ________ Locate the unit out of direct sunlight.
3. ________ ________ Locate the unit where ambient temperatures are 40-120°F/4-
49°C.
4. ________ ________ Locate the unit at least 10 feet/3 meters from devices such
as large generators, which require a great deal of electrical
power, or generate a strong electromagnetic field.
Customer Requirements - Plumber
1. ________ ________ The sample stream must be plumbed to the unit to deliver at
a rate >0.5 gpm (between 0.5 and 1.25 gpm is optimal) and
<100 psi. One ½-inch and one ¼-inch NPT pipe
connections (both female) are provided for PVC pipe hook-
up (refer to Figure 7 and 8, page 19 - 20). Ensure that the
sampling point will avoid air entrapment.
2. ________ ________ Sample from the side of the water line to avoid air
entrapment.
3. ________ ________ Provide a free, unrestricted drain for the sample stream,
preferably to the tower basin (no back pressure, max. 10
ft/3 m rise).
Customer Requirements - Electrician
1. ________ ________ Provide 5-30 VDC, 1.5 Watts electrical service to
the Opti-Trace.
2. ________ ________ Terminate flow switch wiring to your alarm system.
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