Warning, Brooks, Glass tube explosion hazard – Brooks Instrument 1100 Series User Manual
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Installation and Operation Manual
X-VA-1110-1140-eng
Part Number: 541B040AAG
September, 2012
Brooks
®
1110 and 1140 Series
Section 1 Introduction
Table 1-1 Pressure Ratings and PED Category
GLASS TUBE
EXPLOSION
HAZARD
WARNING
Plastic protective sleeve must remain over glass
tube. (Meter sizes 7 -13 only)
Fasten meter windows securely.
Do not operate above pressure and temperature
limits.
Avoid pressure and flow surges.
Do not service or repair while pressurized.
Read and understand instruction manual.
Failure to comply could result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
End
Maximum Operating Pressure (psig)
2
Meter
Fitting
@ 70°F
@ 150°F
1
@ 250°F
PED
Size
Material
(21°C)
(66°C)
(121°C)
CAT.
2
CPVC
100
100
Not Available
Metal
500
500
500
316 SS
(w/CRN)
200
200
200
6
CPVC
100
100
Not Available
Metal
450
450
450
316 SS
(w/CRN)
200
200
200
7
CPVC
100
100
Not Available
Metal
350
350
350
SEP
8
CPVC
100
100
Not Available
Metal
300
300
300
316 SS
(w/CRN)
160
160
160
9
PVC
100
100 (Note 1) Not Available
Metal
175
175
175
316 SS
(w/CRN)
100
100
100
10
PVC
100
100 (Note 1) Not Available
Metal
100
100
100
316 SS
(w/CRN)
60
60
60
12
Metal
75
75
75
SEE
NOTE
13
Metal
100
100
100
3
NOTES:
1
Maximum temperature rating for nonmetal end fittings is 150°F
(66°C) for all materials except PVC, which is 140°F.
2
Flanged unit pressure ratings are limited to ANSI flange or tube ratings
whichever is lower.
3
Sizes 12 and 13 do not conform to Pressure Equipment Directive
97/23/EC, therefore it cannot be sold or used in the EU/EFTA.