Fluid Components International GF03 - Manual (Page 9)

Doc. No. 06EN003352 Rev. B 5 Model GF03 Flow Meter
FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC http://www.fluidcomponents.com
2. Installation
Receiving / Inspection
Packing / Shipping
and Returns
Factory Calibration
Note
Pre-Installation
Procedure
w Unpack carefully, observe Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions if handling the
flow transmitter.
w Inspect for damage to the flow element and the flow transmitter.
w Verify that all items in the packing list were received and are correct.
w Verify the Delta R Data Sheet and the Instrument Information Sheet are present.
If the above items are satisfactory then proceed with installation. If not, then stop and
contact the FCI customer service representative for instructions.
These issues are addressed in Appendix C - Customer Service.
The flowmeter is factory calibrated to the flow range specified in the order. There is no
need to perform any verification or calibration steps prior to installing and placing the
flowmeter in service.
Caution: The flow transmitter contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive
devices. Use standard ESD precautions when handling the flow transmitter.
See below for ESD details.
The GF Series Flowmeter is not designed for weld-in-place applications. Never
weld into the installation or to a structural support.
Use Standard ESD Precautions
Use standard ESD precautions when opening an instrument enclosure or handling the flow
transmitter. FCI recommends the use of the following precautions: Use a wrist band or heel
strap with a 1 megohm resistor connected to ground. If the instrument is in a shop setting there
should be static conductive mats on the work table and floor with a 1 megohm resistor
connected to ground. Connect the instrument to ground. Apply antistatic agents to hand tools
to be used on the instrument. Keep high static producing items away from the instrument such
as non-ESD aproved plastic, tape and packing foam.
Prepare or Verify Flow Element Location
Prepare the media process pipe for installation or inspect the already prepared location to
ensure the instrument will fit into system. Prepare the necessary sealants or gaskets to provide
a leak proof installation.
The U-length should be double checked when installing the flow element into the process
media. The U-length is determined at the factory order time and is the distance that places
the flow element head center line in the center line of process media. See Figure 3. The greatest
accuracy is achieved when the flow element is mounted at least 20 diameters downstream and
10 diameters upstream from any bends or interference in the process pipe or duct.