UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Follow these guidelines when unpacking the M-Series equipment.
• If a shipping container shows any sign of damage, have the shipper present when you unpack the meter.
• Follow all unpacking, lifting and moving instructions associated with the shipping container.
• Open the container and remove all packing materials. Store the shipping container and packing materials in the event the
unit needs to be shipped for service.
• Verify that the shipment matches the packing list and your order form.
• Inspect the meter for any signs of shipping damage, scratches, or loose or broken parts.
OTE:N If the unit was damaged in transit, it is your responsibility to request an inspection report from the carrier within 48
hours. You must then file a claim with the carrier and contact Badger Meter for appropriate repairs or replacement.
• All detectors are shipped with a liner protector on each end to maintain proper form of the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
material during shipping and storage.
OTE:N Do not remove the liner protectors until you are ready to install.
• Storage: If the meter is to be stored, place it in its original container in a dry, sheltered location. Storage temperature ranges
are: – 22…158° F (– 30…70° C).
Rigging, Lifting and Moving Large Units
WHEN RIGGING, LIFTING OR MOVING LARGE UNITS, FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
• DO NOT lift or move a meter by its amplifier, junction box, detector neck, or cables.
• Use a crane rigged with soft straps to lift and move meters with flow tubes that are between two inches and four inches
(50 mm and 100 mm). Place the straps around the detector body, between the flanges, on each side of the detector.
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Place straps between flanges.
Figure 2: Rigging Large Units Figure 3: Sling-Rigged Lifting Methods
• Use the sling-rigged method to lift large detectors into a vertical position while they are still crated. Use this method to
position while they are still crated. Use this method to position large detectors vertically into pipelines.
• Do not lift a detector with a forklift by positioning the detector body on the forks, with the flanges extending beyond the
lift. This could dent the housing or damage the internal coil assemblies.
• Never place forklift forks, rigging chains, straps, slings, hooks or other lifting devices inside or through the detector's flow
tube to hoist the unit. This could damage the isolating liner.
Do not lift detector with forklift. Do not lift or rig lifting devices through detector.
Figure 4: Lifting and Rigging Cautions
Unpacking and Inspection
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