Cla-Val X144 Technical Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Section 2: Installation of the X144 e-FlowMeter (continued)
2.4 - Step-by-Step Instructions: Mechanical Installation
CAUTION:
BEFORE removing pipe plug, make sure that the pressure in the valve has been bled
off to prevent injury to personnel or damage to non-waterproof equipment
1) Isolate valve/pipe from pressure and flow.
2) Remove pipe plug on INLET boss of valve.
3) Remove sensor/head unit from threaded pipe insert
by unscrewing the knurled lock and sliding the sensor
out of the threaded insert (Figure 2-3).
Set aside sensor head, making sure to protect the
sensor tip
4) Apply Teflon ® thread tape and/or pipe thread compound to tapered threads on pipe insert,
shown below (Figure 2-4):
5) Straighten the Measurement Cylinder by hand to create a slight angle (Figure 2-5); Tighten the
locking collar on the straight threads of the insert (2); and tighten the thumb
set screw (3); to maintain the slight angle of the Measurement Cylinder.
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5
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