Blancett B1500 Operating Manual

Turbine Flow Meter

B1500

TRB-UM-01789-EN-02 (June 2016)

User Manual

Turbine Flow Meter, B1500

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User Manual

CONTENTS

Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Symbol Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking & Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning a Turbine Meter after Water Calibration and/or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Calibration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

K-Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pressure Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recalibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Flow Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Filtration Recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Pressure Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Part Number Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

NPT End Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Flange End Fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

The installation of the Blancett B1500 flow meters must comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local rules, regulations and codes.

Failures to read and follow these instructions can lead to misapplication or misuse of the
Blancett B1500 flow meters, resulting in personal injury and damage to equipment.

Safety Symbol Explanations

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, is estimated to
be capable of causing death or serious personal injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
severe personal injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, is estimated to
be capable of causing minor or moderate personal injury or damage
to property.

UNPACKING & INSPECTION

Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable
accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other
sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.

OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier's agent within 48 hours of

delivery and file a claim with the carrier. A claim for equipment damage in transit
is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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