Badger Meter AHL - Hot Tap, High Pressure (2 to 30")" - Manual (Page 6)

Ellipse® Pitot Tube Meter, AHL Annular High Pressure Hot Tap Meter
Page 6 April 2014
Ellipse Sensor
Double Support Pin
Guide Ring
Figure 4: Double support installation
4 . Align the arrow on the sensor head in the direction of flow as shown in Figure 3 .
5 . Make sure the AHL Annular High Pressure Hot Tap Meter is in the correct orientation and spans the inside of the pipe .
Tighten the threaded insertion rods until the sensor reaches the other end of the pipe .
6 . Install the plug into the end of the double support thread-o-let . Tighten the plug to prevent leakage .
Sensor Alignment
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Note: Probe alignment applies to all
horizontaland vertical installations.
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Note: Illustration represents installation for downward flow.
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Figure 5: Vertical pipe installation and sensor alignment