KROHNE OPTIMASS with MFC 300 EN - Manual (Page 37)

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OPTIMASS 6 OPTIMASS 3000
6.1 Specific Installation Guidelines
The OPTIMASS 3000 is a single Z Shaped Tube Meter. During installation, the following general
guidelines MUST be followed:
• The base plate has four holes to enable the meter to be mounted and all four mounting
holes MUST be used
• The plastic inserts in the base plate mounting holes are important to ensure a rigid and sta-
ble connection to the mounting structure.
• It is important to mount on a firm and rigid structure to obtain a stable zero condition.
• The following guidelines are provided to assist the installer to select the best option:
Orientation:
The meter can be mounted horizontally or vertically
If mounting vertically the meter MUST be mounted with the flow uphill and with a set angle
from the vertical that allows the meter to self drain The set angles are:
DO NOT allow the pipework to carry the weight of the meter This
will cause severe damage!
DO NOT mount the meter upside down!
Meter Size Angle of Rotation (Clockwise)
01 7°
03 13°
04 13°
1
Horizontal Mount
2 7° clockwise rotation from the vertical. (See angle markings on base plate).
3
13° clockwise rotation from the vertical. (See angle markings on base plate).
1 2 3