Max P Series - System Plumbing and Support

P-Series User Manual Rev2022 3
Bypass Valves: Install valves to allow system start-
up, lter replacement, or ow meter removal without
completely shutting the system down and draining the
lines. See diagram.
Failure to use a bypass at start up may lead to ow meter
damage due to debris, overspeeding the meter with air in
the lines, and pressure shock due to initial line surges.
Filtration: A 5 micron lter is recommended on the inlet for the P001 ow meter. A 10 micron lter is recommended on
the inlet for all other P-Series ow meters. If measuring bi-directional ow, a lter should be installed on both sides of
the ow meter. Materials with brous or non-abrasive particulate matter may need to be run without lters.
Clean Plumbing: Before installing the ow meter, the system lines shall be cleaned and free of all debris or
manufacturing particulates. Purging lines with compressed air or steam are typical cleaning methods. Do not use
compressed air or steam on the Max ow meter, damage will occur.
High Temperatures: Orient your meter so the transmitter is to the side
or below to minimize heat transfer by convection from the ow meter
to the transmitter. The transmitter is the most heat sensitive element
in the system. Consult the chart on page 8 for specic limits on
uid and ambient maximum temperatures. When operating in the
upper temperature ranges, always insulate the meter but leave the
transmitter housing exposed so it radiates heat. An optional heater
block can be used on the ow meter to keep it at the uid operating
temperature. For substances solid at room temperature, a heater
block may be required to keep material molten to ow through the
meter.
Installation - Mechanical
FLOW
INSULATION HERE
RADIATE HEAT HERE