8 Installation, removal
8.3 Installing the flowmeter
Fig.8: Installation types
The arrow with dashed line identifies the preferred flow direction when an operating filter is used.
Installation type Properties
1
o Without bypass
o With or without operating filter
o Small space requirements
o Dismantling of the flowmeter only with
operation interruption
2
o Manual bypass
o With or without operating filter
o Manual opening of the bypass
o Dismantling of the flowmeter only with
operation interruption
3
o Bypass with 3shut-off valves for flange
connection
o With or without operating filter
o Dismantling of the flowmeter without op-
eration interruption
4
o Bypass with 3shut-off valves for pipe
thread connection
o With or without operating filter
o Dismantling of the flowmeter without op-
eration interruption
o Minimal higher pressure loss
Tab.8: Installation types
8.3.3 Installation recommendation
In order to avoid measuring errors observe the following recommendations of the manufacturer when
installing the flowmeter in the pipe system.
Preferred installation variant:
- Install the flowmeter vertically.
- Route the flow from the bottom upwards.
Operating instructions
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