Fill-Rite TS AA Mechanical Precision Meter - Manual (Page 8)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure that all necessary safety precautions have been
taken, including proper clothing, personal safety equipment
and fire safety equipment if required.
Before Start-Up of the Flow Meter, make certain that:
1. The meter is properly mounted, secured and piped.
2. All connections are tight.
3. All bleed and drain valves are closed.
4. Do NOT smoke near meter, or use meter near an open
flame, when metering flammable liquids. Fire or Explo-
sion could result.
5. This meter is not intended for use on liquids, which re-
quire 3A Sanitary equipment for human consumption. It
may be used on edible liquids, which do not spoil easily,
such as vegetable oils, liquid sweeteners & similar.
Install the Flow Meter and Accessories in compli-
ance with all applicable Local, State & Federal
Construction, Electrical and Safety Codes.
Installation
 Positive Displacement meters are designed to operate full
of liquid. The meter should be installed in a manner, so
that it remains full of liquid at all times.
The flow meter is not designed to operate on air, but the
design and materials of construction allow for operation
on vapor for short periods of time without damage to the
oval gears or flow meter internals.
 The meter should always be supported by bolting firm-
ly to a solid platform or foundation. Never use the con-
necting pipe as the sole means of support.
 For most accurate measurement, the flow meter should
operate with some backpressure (avoid delivering into an
open vessel).
 The flow meter can operate with liquid going Left-to-Right,
Right-to-Left or Vertical Up, but it must be installed with
rotor shafts in horizontal position
(= with vertical end
covers). Failure to observe this will impact negatively on
flow meter accuracy.
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Installation, Start-Up & Operation
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
TS Series V●● assemblies are rated for operation
from -40°F/+180°F (-40°C/+80°C). However:
 They are not suitable for cryogenic service.
 When operating temperature exceeds +120°F
(+50°C), pressure rating is reduced. Please
refer to FPP Technical Manual for details.
OPERATING PRESSURE
Maximum non-shock Operating Pressure is:
Flow Meter/Strainer : 400 PSI (28 BAR ) at 100°F
Air Eliminator/Valves: 150 PSI (10 BAR ) (= +38°C)
The flow meter should never be operated in excess of this
pressure. Care should be taken to eliminate thermal and
hydraulic shock conditions, so that system pressure never
exceeds Maximum Working Pressure rating.

Hydraulic shock can be harmful to flow meter and other
system components. Consideration to eliminate hydraulic
shock should be given in selection of pump and design of
the piping system.
 Protective caps installed in flow meter flanges prior to
shipment should remain in place until you are ready to
install in the piping system.
 It is recommended that a Strainer be installed upstream
of each flow meter, to prevent damage from foreign mat-
ter, such as welding slag, pipe scale or parts breaking off
other equipment. If using an FPP right-angle strainer:
 Inlet can be either from the front or the rear of the
strainer (inlet flange & strainer basket cover have same
bolt pattern, and can be reversed in the field).
 Allow adequate space for removal of strainer basket
cover, so strainer basket can be cleaned.
 10” for models TS10A, TS15A & TS20A.
 11” for model TS30A
 If no fluid is specified, strainer basket comes standard
with 40 mesh.
We also offer:
 20 mesh for high viscosity liquids, such as heavy
fuel oil, automotive lube oils, liquid sugars, molas-
ses, etc.
 100 mesh for gasoline, alcohol & solvent service.
 200 mesh for LPG (Propane) service.
 Flush the system to remove all debris, scale and welding
slag prior to flow meter installation. If this is not possi-
ble, temporarily remove rotors (oval gears), and reinstall
after the system has been flushed.
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