Liquid Controls 2 & 3 HiCap Strainers - Manual (Page 3)

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Installation
Flush All New Systems
Flushing the system before the meter has been installed
is the preferred first step.
For new systems that don’t currently have a meter
installed, thoroughly flush the lines until the system is
purged of all foreign materials. See “Maintenance” for
disassembly and reassembly instructions.
For new systems with a meter installed, remove the
meter’s internal element components and strainer basket.
(NOTE: The meter housing cannot be removed in this
instance.) Thoroughly flush the lines until the system is
purged of all foreign materials.
Location for the Strainer
Plan a location for the strainer in the system providing
for the following requirements:
• Make sure there is no pipe strain imposed upon the
strainer or any other component part of the meter
assembly. This means that the meter and its
accessories must not support the weight of the piping.
• Plan for enough space to allow clearance so that the
strainer basket cover and strainer basket can be
easily removed.
! ! ! ! ! WARNING
All internal pressures must be relieved before disassembly of the meter, strainer, air eliminator,
any valves in the system, the pulse output device, or the front and rear covers. LINE PRESSURE
MUST BE 0.0 PSI. Refer to your meter manual for instructions on reducing the internal pressure.
Personal injury or death may result from working on a system under pressure.
Installing
Install the strainer on the inlet side of the meter. Bolt the
strainer outlet to the inlet flanged connection of the meter.
Then bolt the inlet piping to the inlet flanged connection
of the strainer.
Piping
New or repaired piping can be the source of welding slag
or other foreign material that will block or rupture the
strainer screen. The strainer should be checked daily
during the first 100 hours of operation or until no more
debris is found in the strainer.
Inspection
Frequent strainer basket inspection and cleaning is
required to insure proper operation.
Follow the steps outlined in “Maintenance” on the
following pages.