Cla-Val X144 Technical Manual - Manual (Page 8)

Section 2: Installation of the X144 e-FlowMeter
2.1 - Installation Locations:
For optimum performance, it is recommended that the valve in which the X144 e-FlowMeter is installed be
located as shown in the “Optimum Installations” illustration below, Figure 2-1.
CAUTION:
Valve in which X144 e-FlowMeters are installed MUST have upstream and downstream Isolation
Valves to ensure that the line is locked out and under pressure during installation, maintenance or removal of
the X144 e-FlowMeter.
> 5 Pipe Diameters
Either Inlet Tapping
pump
Optimum Installations Unacceptable Installations
CLA-VAL
In Inlet Tapping
CLA-VAL
Downstream
of an Elbow
CLA-VAL
Outside Elbow
CLA-VAL
Pipe Reducer Upstream
CLA-VAL
Isolation Valve MUST be Wide Open or
5 pipe diameters upstream
CLA-VAL
(top view)
(top view)
In Outlet Tapping
Downstream of
Double Elbow
Inside of
an Elbow
(top view)
1 to 5 Pipe
Diameters
Outside
or Inside
(top view)
On Discharge
of a Pump
CLA-VAL
pump
(vertical rise)
Figure 2-1: Installation Guidelines
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Note: Do not use with 40 Series Rate-of-Flow Controllers with orifice on inlet