Kobold KSV Operating Manual

KOBOLD KSV FLOWMETER

User Instructions

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KSV

KOBOLD KSV FLOWMETER

User Instructions

CAUTION: For safety reasons, please read the cautionary information located at

the end of the manual, before attempting installation.

1.0 __General

The KOBOLD KSV flowmeter is a low volume measuring and controlling device
calibrated for flows of water or air. The unit has a plastic body with metal fittings and is
kept leak tight through the use of O-ring seals. The floats are either aluminum, stainless
steel, glass, or titanium. Though the float types are determined by measuring range, the
customer has a choice of plastics for the body and metals for the fittings. Table 2.4 gives
a complete breakdown of the material combinations available.

The KSV is supplied with or without a needle valve, depending upon the order number.
We generally recommend that the needle valve version be used to help stabilize the float
during introduction of media (particularly gases) into the flowmeter. As is typical for
needle valves, complete shutoff cannot be achieved with our valves. Should complete
shutoff be desired, we recommend the installation of a shutoff valve upstream of the
KSV.

FM rev.6/6/05