VortexMaster FSV430, FSV450 SwirlMaster FSS430, FSS450 | CI/FSV/FSS/430/450-EN  Rev. G  27 
 
3.  Use the appropriate screws for the holes. 
4.  Slightly grease the threaded nuts. 
5.  Tighten the nuts in a crosswise manner as shown in the 
figure. First tighten the nuts to approx. 50 % of the 
maximum torque, then to 80 %, and finally a third time to 
the maximum torque. 
 
NOTICE
  
Torques for screws depend on temperature, pressure, screw 
and gasket materials. The relevant applicable regulations 
must be taken into consideration. 
 
 
Fig. 24:  Tightening sequence for the flange screws 
 
5.4.1  Centering the wafer type design 
 
Fig. 25:  Centering the wafer type design with the ring or segment 
1 Bolt  2 Centering ring  3 Meter tube (wafer type) 
4 Centering segment 
 
Wafer type devices (FV400 only) are centered via the outside 
diameter of the flowmeter sensor body with the corresponding 
bolts. 
Depending on the nominal pressure rating, sleeves for the 
bolts, a centering ring (up to DN 80 [3"]) or segments can be 
ordered as additional accessories. 
 
 
 
5.4.2  Adjusting the transmitter position 
Rotating the transmitter housing 
 
DANGER 
Risk of explosion! 
When the screws for the transmitter housing are loosened, 
the explosion protection is suspended. 
Tighten all screws for the transmitter housing prior to 
commissioning. 
 
NOTICE
  
Damage to components! 
—  The transmitter housing must not be lifted without pulling 
out the cable, otherwise the cable can tear off 
—  The transmitter housing must not be rotated more than 
360 degrees 
 
 
Fig. 26:  Rotating the transmitter housing 
1 Locking screw 
 
1.  Unscrew the locking screw on the transmitter housing with 
a 4 mm Allen key. 
2.  Rotate the transmitter housing in the direction required. 
3.  Tighten the locking screw. 
 
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