Blue-White F-550 Machined Acrylic Block - Manual (Page 2)

Please use the following steps to guide you
through the installation.
Caution: Follow these tips to avoid failure
Danger: Wear eye protection when installing
or removing flowmeter.
STEP 1. Unpack the flowmeter.
! Check for damage while unpacking
the flowmeter.
! Be sure the meter is suitable for your
application.
! The maximum temperature and
pressure is shown on the following
page.
! Although the meter may be suitable
® for other chemicals, Blue-White
meters are tested with water and air
only. If you are unsure of the meters
compatibility with your chemical,
consult the factory.
® ! Blue-White guarantees the meter is
suitable with air and water only.
STEP 2. Choose a suitable location for the flowmeter.
! Never allow the flowmeter to support the weight of related pipe or
tubing.
! Flowmeter must be installed in plumbing which is free of vibration.
! Flowmeter must be installed in an exact vertical plane to ensure
accuracy.
! Valves - Avoid a system that will impose a sudden burst of flow (water
hammer) to the meter. Such a burst will cause the float to impact the
float stop with destructive force. Magnetic, solenoid, ball, or other quick
opening valves cannot be used unless the meter is protected against
sudden bursts of flow.
! Do not exceed maximum working pressure (see Temperature vs.
Pressure chart on next page).
STEP 3. Connecting the flowmeter to the plumbing.
! Use an appropriate amount of PTFE (or similar) tape on external pipe
threads before making connections.
! Acrylic and other exotic plastics cannot tolerate PVC Glue and/or pipe
dope. Even fumes can cause crazing. If you are installing your
flowmeter to a glued pipe configuration, install flowmeter after all glued
fittings are dried and lines are purged of all fumes.
! Install the meter to the panel using the panel lock nuts. Do not over-
tighten.
! The meter adapters are provided with wrench flats. Prevent the meter
adapters from rotating while attaching the inlet and outlet plumbing. Be
careful not to damage the plastic threads.
Cleaning: The flowmeter body and all other parts can be cleaned by washing in
a mild soap and water solution. A soft bristle bottle brush will simplify cleaning
inside the meter body. Note the floats up position for re-assembly.
Pressure Temperature and
Pressure and temperature limits are inversely proportional. At the maximum
suggested pressure the temperature should approach 70°F / 21.1°C; at the
maximum suggested temperature the pressure should approach zero psi. We
cannot guarantee our flowmeters will not be damaged either at or below the
suggested limits simply because of many factors which influence meter integrity;
stress resulting from meter misalignment, damage due to excessive vibration
and/or deterioration caused by contact with certain chemicals as well as direct
sunlight. These situations and others tend to reduce the strength of the materials
from which the meters are manufactured.
Flowmeters are tested and calibrated for water or air only.
Although meters may be suitable for other chemicals, Blue-White cannot
guarantee their suitability.
F-550
Meter
Cap
F-550 Adapter (x 2)
Outlet Pipe
Inlet Pipe
Panel
T-max, see Dimensional
Drawing on first page for
maximum panel thickness
UP
Panel
F-550 Lock Nut (x 2)
Installation Guideline
Temperature vs. Pressure
PSIg / BAR
190°F / 87.8°C
130°F / 54.4°C
180°F / 82.2°C
120°F / 48.9°C
170°F / 76.7°C
110°F / 43.3°C
160°F / 71.1°C
100°F / 37.8°C
150°F / 65.6°C
90°F / 32.2°C
140°F / 60°C
80°F / 26.7°C
70°F / 21.1°C
0 / 0 50 / 3.5 100 / 6.9 150 / 10.3
Temperature
200°F / 93.3°C
250 / 17.2 200 / 13.8
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Industries, Ltd.
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