(2) Mounting Centering Devices
Tomaintainconcentricityoftheowmeterwiththepipes,
install centering devices. From the process piping side,
pass two through-bolts through the four centering devices
(two for each bolt) and the adjacent two holes (the lower
twoholesforhorizontalmounting)ofbothoftheanges
(refer to Figure 3.3.4). Use the appropriate centering
devicesaccordingtothenominaldiameterandtheange
ratings. The centering devices are engraved with an
identifying character. Use the appropriate ones which
meettherequiredspecicationsbyreferringtoTable
3.3.10 and Table 3.3.11 (AXF standard models) and Table
3.3.12 (replacement models for the earlier ADMAG or
ADMAG AE).
(3) Positioning the Flowmeter
PositiontheowmetersothattheMini-angesandthe
centering devices come in close contact with each other.
Be careful to prevent the four centering devices from
coming into contact with the housing. If stud-type through-
bolts are used, position them in such a way that the four
centering devices come in contact with the bolt threads
(refer to Figure 3.3.4). Pass the other through-bolts
through from the process piping side.
NOTE
Precautions for size 125 mm (5 in.), 150 mm (6 in.),
replaceable electrode type
WheninstallingthistypeofowmeterwithJISF12
(JIS75M)anges,turntheowmeterslightlybecause
the cover of the electrode chambers will interfere with
the bolts.
(4) Tightening Nuts
Tighten the nuts according to the torque values for metal
piping in Table 3.3.7. For PVC piping, select an optional
code of GA, GC, or GD, use rubber gaskets and tighten
the nuts to the torque values for PVC piping in Table
3.3.8.
Forpermeableuids(suchasnitricacid,hydrouoric
acid, or sodium hydrate at high temperatures), tighten the
nuts according to the torque values in Table 3.3.9.
CAUTION
ForaowmeterwithuorocarbonPFAlining,itis
possible that the nuts may loosen as time passes,
so tighten them regularly. Be sure to tighten the nuts
according to the prescribed torque values. Tighten
them diagonally with the same torque values, step by
step up to the prescribed torque value.
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Centering device
(four units)