BLUE-WHITE F-1000 Instruction Manual

F-1000

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F-1000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION HEADING PAGE
1 Introduction 2
2 Specifications 3
3 F-1000 Features 3
4 How to install the F-1000 4

4.1 Mounting location 4

4.2 Pipe Flow Stream Requirements 4

4.3 How to install Your F-1000 Saddle Fitting 6

4.3.1 Drill the Mounting Hole 7

4.3.2 Install the Saddle 7

4.3.3 Check the Saddle Alignment 7

4.3.4 Install the F-1000 Sensor 7

4.4 Installing the F-1000 Machined In-Line Fitting (PI) 8

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4.5 Installing the Molded In-Line Fitting (MI) 8

4.6 How to Install Molded PVC Tee Fitting 9
5 How to Operate the F-1000 10
6 F-1000 Flow Ranges 11
7 How to Maintain the F-1000 12
8 Troubleshooting 12
9 Replacement Parts List 13 - 15

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE F-1000

Congratulations on purchasing the F-1000 electronic flow meter. The F-1000 is designed to measure the flow
of a fluid in a pipe. The meter is factory calibrated to any engineering units and displays the rate of flow or the
total of flow on a 6 digit LCD display. Two AAA batteries power the unit for up to one year. There are three
models are available:

F-1000-RB is a rate meter - designed to measure and display the rate of flow.
F-1000-TB is a totalizer meter - designed to measure and display the total flow.

F-1000-RT is a rate/totalizer meter - designed to measure and display both the rate of flow and the total flow.

3.03 in.

(77 mm)

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BLUE-WHITE IN DUSTRIES

2.00 in.

(50.8 mm)

(78.7 mm)

4.93 in.

(125.2 mm)

3.10 in.

GALLONS PER MINUTE

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Union Nut

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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Working Pressure* 300 psig / 20.7 bar
Maximum Fluid Temperature* 200 F / 93.3 C -Saddle and sensor only

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200 F / 93.3 C -When mounted on polypropylene and PVDF inline units.

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140 F / 60 C -When mounted on molded PVC tee units or PVC pipe.

Ambient Temperature Range 32 to 110 F / 0 to 43 C

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Enclosure NEMA 4X (acceptable for outdoor use)
Accuracy +/-2% of full scale reading
Repeatability +/-1% of full scale reading
Power Requirements Two standard AAA alkaline batteries (included)
Battery Life Expectancy 1 year minimum

*Temperature vs. Pressure

Temperature

200°F (93.3°C)

When mounted on Polypropylene and PVDF inline units or PVDF Saddles

F-1000

175°F (79.4°C)
150°F (65.5°C)
125°F (51.6°C)
100°F (37.8°C)

70°F (21.1°C)

Temperature

140°F (60°C)

120°F (48.9°C)
100°F (37.8°C)

70°F (21.1°C)

0 (0) 60 (4.1) 120 (8.3) 180 (12.4) 240 (16.5) 300 (20.7)

PSIg (BAR)

When mounted on Molded PVC Tee or PVC pipe units

0 (0) 60 (4.1) 120 (8.3) 180 (12.4) 240 (16.5) 300 (20.7)

PSIg (BAR)

*Pressure and temperature limits are inversely proportional.

3. FEATURES

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Easy to read .35" high, six digit LCD display.

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Installs quickly on existing pipe.

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Factory calibrated -nothing to program. enclosure.

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Minimal maintenance required. High accuracy.

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No pressure drop. Large calibrated flow range.

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Weather resistant enclosure.

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Corrosion resistant PVDF sensor, ABS

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4.0 HOW TO INSTALL THE F-1000

4.1 MOUNTING LOCATION

Note: All diagrams are strictly for guideline purposes only. Always consult an expert before installing the

F-1000 on specialized systems.

Note: The F-1000 should be serviced by qualified persons only.

Although the F-1000 is designed to withstand outdoor conditions, a cool, dry location where the unit can be easily
serviced is recommended.

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The F-1000 can be mounted on horizontal or vertical runs of pipe (see figure 4, 5 and 6). Mounting at the twelve
o'clock position on horizontal pipe is recommended. Mounting anywhere around the diameter of vertical pipe is
acceptable, however, the pipe must be completely full of water at all times. Back pressure is essential on downward
flows.

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The F-1000 accuracy is affected by disturbances such as pumps, elbows, tees, valves in the flow stream. Install the
meter in a straight run of pipe as far as possible from any disturbances. The distance required for accuracy will
depend on the type of disturbance.

Type Of Disturbance Minimum Inlet Pipe Minimum Outlet

Length Pipe Length

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Flange 10 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D

Reducer 15 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D.

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90 Elbow

Two 90 Elbows -1

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20 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D.
25 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D.

Direction

Two 90 Elbows -2

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40 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D.

Directions

Pump Or Gate Valves

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The pipe must be completely full at all times. Air bubbles or air pockets in the flow stream will adversely affect the
reading. A small amount of back pressure is recommended in horizontal runs of pipe.

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The F-1000 is powered by two AAA batteries. Life expectancy is one year minimum.

50 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D.

4.2 PIPE FLOW STREAM REQUIREMENTS

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The F-1000 accuracy is based on steady, undisturbed flow with a fully developed turbulent flow profile. Pulsating,
swirling and other disruptions in the flow stream will effect the meter’s accuracy.

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The F-1000 is factory calibrated to ± 2% of full scale linearity. Accuracy is based on labrotory testing of nominal pipe
dimensions. Your actual accuracy will vary based on your actual pipe I.D. And other installation factors.

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There are two basic types of flow profiles; turbulent and laminar (see figure 3). Turbulent flow exists when the
speed of the fluid flowing in the pipe is nearly constant across the entire width of the pipe. This is typical of low
viscosity fluids; like water, flowing at high velocity. Laminar flow exists when the speed of the fluid flowing in the
center of the pipe is greater than the speed of the fluid at the outer edge near the pipe wall. This is typical of high
viscosity fluids flowing at low velocity. Because the F-1000 is measuring the fluid near the pipe wall only (especially
in larger pipe sizes), a constant flow velocity across the flow stream is required.

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F-1000

Pipe Cross Section

Flow Velocity Profile

Fully Developed
Turbulent Flow

Laminar

Disturbed Flow

(due to swirling)

Fig. 3

To determine which type of flow exists in your installation, the following is required:

Flow rate of the fluid in GPM -Q
Specific gravity of the fluid -G
Pipe inside diameter in inches -D
Fluid viscocity in centepoise -V
Use the following equation to determine the REYNOLDS NUMBER:
REYNOLDS NUMBER = 3160 x Q x G

D x V

Flow conditions with a Reynolds Number greater than 4000 is fully developed turbulent flow. A Reynolds Number less
than 2000 is laminar flow. The F-1000 requires a Reynolds number greater than 4000 to maintain accuracy.

Vertical Mount

Horizontal Mount

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FLOW

FLOW

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I.D.

I.D.

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