Fox Thermal FT3 - Safe Meter Removal from Retractor

Compression Nut,
7/8" Wrench
Compression Fitting,
7/8" Wrench
Instructions for Removing and Inserting the Meter from a Pressurized Pipe using the Retractor
WARNING! Possible injury or damage to equipment may occur if the retractor is not used
correctly. Please read the following instructions carefully prior to using the retractor.
CAUTION! Never remove the compression tting without rst closing the ball valve and
bleeding o pressure inside of the retractor.
WARNING! When working with the retractor, do not stand or position any part of your body
in the path of the ow meter. An injury may occur if the probe is forced outward by system
pressure.
How to Remove the Meter from the Retractor (System Pressurized)
Step 1 - Remove the Probe from the Flow Stream
1. Disconnect power from the meter.
NOTE! At 125 psig of max system pressure, the probe will have approximately 25 lbs. of force
pushing it out.
2. Loosen the compression tting nut using two 7/8" wrenches.
3. With one hand supporting the meter, unscrew the compression nut and slide the probe out of the
retractor until the internal stop halts the travel of the probe.
4. Close the ball valve all the way.
CAUTION! At this point there is still pressure inside of the retractor.
Fig. 7.1: Close Up of Compression Nut and Compression Fitting for Retractor
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