Mounting orientation
IMPORTANT
If electrodes are perpendicular to the ground, air
bubbles near the top or precipitates at the bottom may
cause measurement errors. Ensure that the terminal
boxofaremoteowtubeandconverterofanintegral
owmeteraremountedabovethepipingtoprevent
water from entering them.
box.
Figure 3.1.6 Mounting Orientation
3.2 Handling Precautions
WARNING
Themagneticowmeterisaheavyinstrument.
Be careful that no damage is caused to personnel
through accidentally dropping it, or by exerting
excessiveforceonthemagneticowmeter.When
movingthemagneticowmeter,alwaysuseatrolley
and have at least two people carry it.
NOTE
Thischapterdescribestheremoteowtubeasan
example. The same attention must be paid to the
integralowmeter.
3.2.1 General Precautions
(1) Precaution during Transportation
Themagneticowmeterispackedtightly.When
it is unpacked, pay attention to prevent damaging
theowmeter.Topreventaccidentswhileitisbeing
transported to the installing location, transport it to the site
in its original packing.
CAUTION
Inordertoliftamagneticowmeterthatisttedwith
eyebolts, proceed as in Figure 3.2.1. Never lift it using
abarpassedthroughtheowtubeasthisdamages
the liner severely.
Whenliftingthemagneticowmeterinvertical
position, eyebolts (or eyenuts and bolts) are
necessary.Attachthemtotheangeboltholes,and
thenliftthemagneticowmeter.
Vertical positionHorizontal position
Figure 3.2.1 Lifting Flowmeter
(2) Avoid Shocks from Impact
CAUTION
Careshouldbetakennottodroptheowmeteror
expose it to excessive shock. In particular, be careful
nottosubjecttheangesurfacetoshock.Thismay
lead to liner damage which will result in inaccurate
readings.
(3) Flange Protection Covers
IMPORTANT
Keep the protective covering (i.e. the corrugated
cardboard or other cushioning material) in place over
theangeexceptwhenmountingtheowmetertothe
pipe.
(4) Terminal Box Cover
IMPORTANT
As it is possible that the insulation will deteriorate, do
not open the terminal box cover until it is time to wire it.
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