Brooks 1307 Installation And Operation Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

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Part Number: 541B079AHG
March, 2008

Model 1307 O-ring Seal Flowmeter

Model 1307

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Model 1307

Installation and Operation Manual

X-VA-1307-eng

Part Number: 541B079AHG

March, 2008

Model 1307

Essential Instructions

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Brooks Instrument designs, manufactures and tests its products to meet many national and international standards. Because
these instruments are sophisticated technical products, you must properly install, use and maintain them to ensure they
continue to operate within their normal specifications. The following instructions must be adhered to and integrated into your
safety program when installing, using and maintaining Brooks Products.

• Read all instructions prior to installing, operating and servicing the product. If this instruction manual is not the correct
manual, please see back cover for local sales office contact information. Save this instruction manual for future reference.

• If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your Brooks Instrument representative for clarification.

• Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions marked on and supplied with the product.

• Inform and educate your personnel in the proper installation, operation and maintenance of the product.

• Install your equipment as specified in the installation instructions of the appropriate instruction manual and per applicable
local and national codes. Connect all products to the proper electrical and pressure sources.

• To ensure proper performance, use qualified personnel to install, operate, update, program and maint ain the product.

• When replacement parts are required, ensure that qualified people use replacement parts specified by Brooks Instrument.
Unauthorized parts and procedures can affect the product's performance and place the safe operation of your process at
risk. Look-alike substitutions may result in fire, electrical hazards or improper operation.

• Ensure that all equipment doors are closed and protective covers are in place, except when maintenance is being
performed by qualified persons, to prevent electrical shock and personal injury.

Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)

All pressure equipment with an internal pressure greater than 0.5 bar (g) and a size larger than 25mm or 1" (inch) falls under the
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The Directive is applicable within the European Economic Area (EU plus Norway, Iceland
and Liechtenstein). Pressure equipment can be traded freely within this area once the PED has been complied with.

• Section 1 of this manual contains important safety and operating instructions related to the PED directive.

• Meters described in this manual are in compliance with EN directive 97/23/EC module H Conformity Assessment.

• All Brooks Instrument Flowmeters fall under fluid group 1.

• Meters larger than 25mm or 1" (inch) are in compliance with category I, II, III of PED.

• Meters of 25mm or 1" (inch) or smaller are Sound Engineering Practice (SEP).

WARNING

GLASS TUBE

EXPLOSION

HAZARD

Plastic protective sleeve must remain over glass
tube.

Fasten meter windows securely .
Do not operate above pressure and temperature

limits.
Avoid pressure and flow surges.
Do not service or repair while pressurized.
Read and understand instruction manual.
Failure to comply could result in serious personal

injury or property damage.

GLASS TUBE EXPLOSION HAZARD

Protectivesleeve
Fasten mete r windows secure ly .
Failure to comp ly could resu lt in serious pe rsonal

injury or property da mage.

WARNING

must

remain

over

glass

tube.

Installation and Operation Manual

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Part Number: 541B079AHG
March, 2008

Model 1307

Dear Customer,
We appreciate this opportunity to service your flow measurement and control requirements with a Brooks

Instrument device. Every day , flow customers all over the world turn to Brooks Instrument for solutions to their
gas and liquid low-flow applications. Brooks provides an array of flow measurement and control products for
various industries from biopharmaceuticals, oil and gas, fuel cell research and chemicals, to medical devices,
analytical instrumentation, semiconductor manufacturing, and more.

The Brooks product you have just received is of the highest quality available, offering superior performance,
reliability and value to the user. It is designed with the ever changing process conditions, accuracy requirement s
and hostile process environments in mind to provide you with a lifetime of dependable service.

We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety. Should you require any additional information concerning
Brooks products and services, please contact your local Brooks Sales and Service Office listed on the back cover
of this manual or visit www .BrooksInstrument.com

Y ours sincerely ,
Brooks Instrument

Model 1307

Installation and Operation Manual

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Section 1
Introduction

Section 2
Installation

Contents

Contents

Page

Description...................................................................................1-1

Design Features ..........................................................................1-1

Specifications ..............................................................................1-1

Optional Equipment .....................................................................1-2

Receipt of Equipment ..................................................................2-1

Recommended Storage Practice.................................................2-1

Installation ...................................................................................2-1

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Section 3
Operation

Section 4
Maintenance

Figures

Tables

Operating Instructions .................................................................3-1

General........................................................................................4-1

1-1 Float Types.................................................................... 1-4

1-2 Dimensions ...................................................................1-4

2-1 Typical Byp ass Installation ............................................ 2-2

2-2 Panel Cutouts................................................................2-3

3-1 Reading Edge of Floats.................................................3-2

3-2 Typical Byp ass Installation ............................................ 3-2

1-1 Capacities .....................................................................1-3

1-2 Pressure Ratings ..........................................................1-3

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Introduction

1-1 Description

1-2 Design Features

1-3 Specifications

WARNING

WARNING

Introduction

Model 1307 O-ring seal flowmeters are economical, accurate indicating
flowmeters. They are designed for applications where the industrial
features or special materials of construction of Brooks® standard Full­View® or GT 1000 flowmeters are not required.

• Side-plate construction

• T en-to-one rangeability

• O-ring seal - inlet and outlet same size

• Choice of float types and capacity ranges

• Standard NPT connections

Section

1

Do not operate this instrument in excess of the specifications listed
below. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal
injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Glass metering tubes are designed for operation up to the maximum
operating pressures and temperatures as specified herein. Due to
the inherent brittle characteristics of glass and conditions bey ond
our control, tube breakage could result even within specified
operating conditions. Do not use glass tube meter s with fluids that
are toxic, or chemically react with glass suc h as water above 140°F,
steam, alkalis, flourine, hydrofluoric acid, or molten metal. Failure
to heed warning can result in serious personal injury and/or damage
to the equipment.

Capacities

Refer to Table 1-1

Flow Accuracy

Standard: ±2% full scale from 100% down to 10% of scale reading.
Optional: ±1% of full scale from 100% down to 10% of scale reading.

Repeatability

0.5% full scale

Pressure Ratings

Refer to Table 1-2

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Scales

Length: 250 mm
Standard: Fused on metering tube, choice of arbitrary millimeter or
calibration data sheet; percentage of maximum flow with factor tag.
Optional: Direct reading, engraved detachable metal plate.

Ambient T emperature Limits

33°F to 125°F (1°C to 52°C)

Operating Fluid T emperature Limit s

33°F to 250°F (1°C to 121°C)

Materials of Construction:
Metering Tube

Borosilicate Glass

Protective T ube Sleeve

UV stabilized polycarbonate

WARNING

GLASS TUBE

EXPLOSION

HAZARD

Plastic protective sleeve must remain over glass
tube.

Fasten meter windows securely .
Do not operate above pressure and temperature

limits.
Avoid pressure and flow surges.
Do not service or repair while pressurized.
Read and understand instruction manual.
Failure to comply could result in serious personal

injury or property damage.

Floats

Size 7 (1/2") (ball floats) glass, 316 stainless steel, Monel
Size 8 (1/2") - 13 (1/2") 316 stainless steel

Float Stops

316 stainless steel

Float T ypes

Spherical: Size 7 meter only
Types RV, LJ and RS: Sizes 8 to 13, refer to Figure 1-1

®

1-2

Housing

Side-plates: Aluminum, stainless steel

End Fittings

Brass or 316 stainless steel

O-rings

1-4 Optional Equipment

Standard: Buna-N

®

Optional: Viton-A

fluoroelastomers

Window

Scratch resistant, UV stabilized polycarbonate

WARNING

GLASS TUBE EXPLOSION HAZARD

Protectivesleeve

must

remain

over
Fasten meter wi ndows secure ly .
Failure to comp ly could resu lt in serious pe rsonal

injury or proper ty damage.

Connections

NPT female

Dimensions

Refer to Figure 1-2

glass

tube.

Introduction

Mounting - front of panel screws

Table 1-1. Capacities.

WATER AIR @ 14.7 PSIA AND 70°F (21°C)

METER PRESSURE DROP VISCOSITY IMMUNITY PRESSURE DROP PSI

SIZE TUBE FLOAT GPM LPM INCHES W.C. CEILING, CS (**) SCFM SLPM INCHES W.C. CRITICAL (*)

GLASS 0.17 0.64 1.0 1.0 0.93 26.3 2.0 0

7 R-7M-25-1F STN. STL. 0.37 1.40 3.0 1.0 1.64 46.4 4.0 0

MONEL 0.39 1.48 4.0 1.0 1.72 48.7 4.0 0
8-RV-3 0.78 2.95 4.0 2.0 3.17 89.8 4.0 0
8-RV-8 1.09 4.13 7.0 3.7 4.45 126.0 8.0 0
8-RS-8 1.40 5.30 10.0 1.8 5.86 166.0 11.0 0

8 R-8M-25-4F 8-RV-14 1.45 5.49 12.0 5.4 5.88 166.5 14.0 0

8-RS-14 1.83 6.93 17.0 1.9 7.56 214.1 19.0 0
8-RV-31 2.06 7.80 23.0 7.0 8.32 235.6 28.0 30
8-RS-31 2.59 9.80 33.0 3.1 10.66 301.9 37.0 30
9-RV-33 2.53 9.58 6.0 11.0 10.45 295.9 7.0 0

9 R-9M-25-3F 9-RS-33 3.24 12.26 7.0 2.4 13.45 380.9 8.0 0

9-RV-87 3.92 14.84 14.0 17.0 16.25 460.2 16.0 30
9-RS-87 5.12 19.38 17.0 3.5 21.20 600.4 20.0 30
10-RV-64 6.28 23.77 11.0 15.0 25.76 729.5 13.0 0

10 R-10M-25-3F 10-RS-64 7.84 29.67 15.0 3.7 32.15 910.5 17.0 0

10-RV-138 8.84 33.46 23.0 23.0 36.10 1022.4 26.0 30
10-RS-138 10.93 41.37 29.0 5.5 45.90 1299.9 33.0 30
12-RV-221 17.21 65.14 10.0 29.0 70.80 2005.1 11.0 0
12-RV-343 20.95 79.30 15.0 36.0 86.45 2448.3 17.0 30

12 R-12M-25-5F 12-RS-221 22.40 84.78 12.0 4.2 91.85 2601.2 14.0 0

12-RS-343 26.90 101.82 18.0 4.5 112.00 3171.8 20.0 30
12-LJ-740 67.60 255.87 65.0 1.0 299.50 8481.8 75.0 30
13-RV-510 31.78 120.29 17.0 42.0 130.90 3707.1 19.0 0
13-RV-760 37.60 142.32 24.0 52.0 155.20 4395.3 27.0 30

13 R-13M-25-3F 13-RS-510 42.52 160.94 23.0 7.6 176.60 5001.3 26.0 0

13-RS-760 49.55 187.55 32.0 9.3 217.70 6165.3 36.0 30

13-LJ-1394 92.00 348.22 92.0 1.0
(*) MINIMUM OPERATING DOWNSTREAM PRESSURE FOR GAS SERVICE (PSIG)
(**) VISCOSITY IMMUNITY CEILING LISTED IS FOR STAINLESS STEEL FLOAT AND FLUID SP.GR. 1.0.

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Table 1-2. Pressure Ratings.

Figure 1-1. Float T ypes.

Spherical ­Lowest meter capacity and
no viscous fluids with medium
capacity.

READ
HERE

Meter Maximum Working Max.

Size Pressure (psig) Temp.

Gas

Service

7 350
8 300

9 175 250°F
10 100 (121°C)
12 75
13 100

1. Pressure ratings are based on static pressure applicable at
250°F.

2. Glass tubes are not usable for caustic service.

3. Fluid temperatures below 32°F will cause frosting of the glass
metering tube. Please consult factory for applications below
this temperature.

READ
HERE

Type LJ ­Maximum flowmeter capacity
with limited viscosity
immunity.

Type RV (rib guided) ­Highest immunity to viscous
fluids with medium meter
capacity. (Most stable)

Type GV (rod guided) ­Analogous in design to a
sharp edge orifice. Gives
most immunity to viscosity
variations of the fluid being
metered.

Type RV

(Rib guided)

READ
HERE

Type LJSpherical

Type RS

(Rib guided)

READ
HERE

Type RS (rib guided) - High
flow capacity with some
immunity to viscous fluids.

Type GS (rod guided) ­Analogous in design to a flow
nozzle or venturi. Offers the
maximum flow capacity in any
given size flowmeter.

1-4

Figure 1-2. Dimensions.

Introduction

Meter Dimensions

Size A B C D

7 & 8 16-15/16" 1/2" 2-3/8" 2-1/2"

9 16-15/16" 3/4" 2-3/8" 2-1/2"
10 17" 1" 2-3/8" 2-9/16"
12 19-1/16" 1-1/2" 3-3/8" 2-1/2"
13 21-7/16" 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 4-1/2"

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Brooks Instrument Model 1307 O-ring Seal Flowmeter

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Installation

2-1 Receipt of Equipment

2-2 Recommended Storage Practice

2-3 Installation

NOTICE

Installation

Section

2

When the equipment is received, the outside of the packing case should
be checked for any damage incurred during shipment. If the packing case
is damaged, the local carrier should be notified at once regarding his
liability . Remove the envelope containing the shipping list. Carefully
remove the equipment from the packing case and inspect for any
damaged or missing parts.

In the event that the meter is damaged during shipment, the Product
Service Department, Brooks Instrument, LLC, Hatfield, PA 19440 should
be contacted to obtain a return shipment form.

If intermediate or long term storage is required for equipment, as supplied
by Brooks Instrument, it is recommended that said equipment be stored in
accordance with the following:

a. Within the original shipping container .
b. Stored in a sheltered area, preferably a warm, dry heated warehouse.
c. Ambient temperature 70°F (21.0°C) nominal 1 10°F maximum/45°F

minimum (43°C maximum/7.1°C minimum).

d. Relative humidity 45% nominal 60% maximum/25% minimum.
Upon removal from storage, a visual inspection should be conducted to

verify the condition of equipment is "as received".

Prior to meter installation remove the plastic shipping tube
preventing float movement during shipping.

A. Location
For proper operation the Model 1307 must be mounted within 6 degrees of
true vertical, with the inlet connection at the bottom and the outlet at the
top. The use of a level is recommended to assure vertical positioning.
Piping must be adequately supported to prevent undue strain on the
flowmeter.

B. Piping Arrangement
It is recommended that bypass piping be installed around the flowmeter so
it may be isolated from the process line for servicing and cleaning. Refer to
Figure 2-1 for a typical installation.

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Brooks Instrument Model 1307 O-ring Seal Flowmeter

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CAUTION

CAUTION

Figure 2-1. T ypical Bypass
Installation.

HORIZONTAL

LINE

VERTICAL

LINE

D

FLOWMETER

B

E

C

A - Inlet Valve B - Outlet Valve C - Bypass Valv

D - Control Valve E - Drain Valve

FLOWMETER

DA

B

C

A

E

Do not allow the float to fall out of the metering tube. A damaged
float will affect the accuracy of the meter . Be careful not to break the
tube by pulling on it at an extreme angle or applying e xcessive forc e.

Failure to drain the flowmeter when isolated in a bypass loop may
result in tube breakage caused by thermal expansion of the pr ocess
liquid.

Horizontal outlet connection is provided on Model 1307 flowmeters
supplied with an alarm. For those flowmeters supplied with an alarm, the
outlet end fitting may be rotated in 90° increments.

2-2

Operation

3-1 Operating Instructions

CAUTION

Operation

Section

3

After the flowmeter has been properly installed in the system, it is ready for
operation.

WARNING

GLASS TUBE

EXPLOSION

HAZARD

Plastic protective sleeve must remain over glass
tube.

Fasten meter windows securely .
Do not operate above pressure and temperature

limits.
Avoid pressure and flow surges.
Do not service or repair while pressurized.
Read and understand instruction manual.
Failure to comply could result in serious personal

injury or property damage.

WARNING

GLASS TUBE EXPLOSION HAZARD

Protectivesleeve
Fasten meter wi ndows secure ly .
Failure to comp ly could resu lt in serious pe rsonal

injury or proper ty damage.

T o initiate flow through a flowmeter using bypass piping, refer to Figure 3-1.

1. Close flowmeter isolation valves (A) and (B).

2. Fully open bypass valve (C) and slightly open control valve (D).

3. Initiate process flow. When flow has stabilized, fully open isolation valve
(B), then slowly open isolation valve (A) fully .

4. Close bypass valve (C).

5. Regulate process flow using control valve (D).

6. If meter is left in by pass configuration, open drain valve (E) to prevent
tube damage caused by thermal expansion of the process liquid.

Failure to drain the flowmeter when isolated in a bypass loop may
result in tube breakage caused by thermal expansion of the pr ocess
liquid.

Rate of flow is indicated by reading the increments inscribed on the
metering tube or direct etched scale parallel with the metering edge of the
float. For the correct reading edge of the float, refer to Figure 3-2.

must

remain

over

glass

tube.

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R
H

Figure 3-1. T ypical Bypass
Installation.

HORIZONTAL

LINE

VERTICAL

LINE

D

Figure 3-2. Reading edge of floats.

FLOWMETER

B

E

C

A - Inlet Valve B - Outlet Valve C - Bypass Valv

D - Control Valve E - Drain Valve

EAD
ERE

RV

RS

BALL

FLOWMETER

DA

B

C

A

E

FLOW

3-2

Maintenance

4-1 General

CAUTION

NOTICE

WARNING

Maintenance

Section

4

Model 1307 flowmeters require little maintenance except routine cleaning.
It is necessary to remove the flowmeter from the line for tube and float
cleaning. The tube and float may be cleaned with a soft absorbent swab.
To disassemble the flowmeter proceed as follows:

a. Remove the front and rear window shields.
b. Remove four (4) screws connecting the bottom end fitting to the side

plate.

c. Carefully pull the end fitting and tube away from the side plates and top

fitting. DO NOT cock the tube when removing it from the top fitting.

d. Remove the polycarbonate sleeve surrounding the flow tube.
e. Remove the float from the tube.

Do not allow the float to fall out of the metering tube. A damaged
float will affect the accuracy of the meter . Be careful not to break the
tube by pulling on it at an extreme angle or applying e xcessive force.

f. Using a suitable solvent, carefully swab and flush the inside of the

metering tube. Clean the float and blow dry all parts thoroughly .

Anytime the meter is removed for service, new O-rings should be
installed in both the inlet and outlet end fittings.

Reassemble the flowmeter as follows:
a. Carefully install the float in the tube with the metering edge up. Refer to

Figure 3-1 to determine the metering edge location.

b. Carefully hold the tube, (with float installed), sleeve, and end fitting, and

push the tube on the top fitting.

c. Tighten the four (4) side plate screws in place.
d. Install the front and rear windows.

Pressure test the meter before returning it to service. Hydrostatic
pressure testing should be performed by qualified personnel or
serious injury and/or damage to the equipment can result.

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Model 1307

LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants that the Goods manufactured by Seller will be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use
and service and that the Software will execute the programming instructions provided by Seller until the expiration of the
earlier of twelve (12) months from the date of initial installation or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment by Seller.
Products purchased by Seller from a third party for resale to Buyer (“Resale Products”) shall carry only the warranty extended
by the original manufacturer.
All replacements or repairs necessitated by inadequate preventive maintenance, or by normal wear and usage, or by fault of
Buyer, or by unsuitable power sources or by attack or deterioration under unsuitable environmental conditions, or by abuse,
accident, alteration, misuse, improper installation, modification, repair, storage or handling, or any other cause not the fault of
Seller are not covered by this limited warranty, and shall be at Buyer’s expense.
Goods repaired and parts replaced during the warranty period shall be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty
period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. This limited warranty is the only warranty made by Seller and can be
amended only in a writing signed by an authorized representative of Seller.

BROOKS LOCAL AND WORLDWIDE SUPPORT

Brooks Instrument provides sales and service facilities around the world, ensuring quick delivery from local stock, timely
repairs and local based sales and service facilities.
Our dedicated flow experts provide consultation and support, assuring successful applications of the Brooks flow
measurement and control products.
Calibration facilities are available in local sales and service offices. The primary standard calibration equipment to calibrate
our flow products is certified by our local Weights and Measures Authorities and traceable to the relevant international
standards.

ST ART -UP SERVICE AND IN-SITU CALIBRATION

Brooks Instrument can provide start-up service prior to operation when required.
For some process applications, where ISO-9001 Quality Certification is important, it is mandatory to verify and/or (re)calibrate
the products periodically. In many cases this service can be provided under in-situ conditions, and the results will be traceable
to the relevant international quality standards.

CUSTOMER SEMINARS AND TRAINING

Brooks Instrument can provide customer seminars and dedicated training to engineers, end users and maintenance persons.
Please contact your nearest sales representative for more details.

HELP DESK

In case you need technical assistance:

Americas
Europe +(31)-0318-549-290 Within Netherlands 0318-549-290
Asia

Due to Brooks Instrument's commitment to continuous improvement of our products, all specifications are subject to change
without notice.

TRADEMARKS

Brooks ................................................................. Brooks Instrument, LLC

Full-View.............................................................. Brooks Instrument, LLC

Monel ............................................................ Inco Alloys International Inc.

Viton...................................................... DuPont Performance Elastomers

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