Liquid Controls HAZARDS PRECISION TURBINE FLOWMETERS User Manual

HAZARDS MANUAL

PRECISION TURBINE FLOWMETERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Description

2 Introduction
3 System Requirements

3 —System Information
3 —System Considerations
4 —Owner Responsibility

5 Product Information
6 Installation

6 —Unpacking
6 —Installation Considerations
6 —Drawings
7 —Putting Into Service
7 —Placing Into Operation

8 Use

8 —Gas Leaks
8 —Gas Fires

9 Maintenance
10 Removal & Disposal

Publication Updates and Translation

The most current English versions of all Sponsler publications are available on our website,
www.sponsler.com. It is the responsibility of the Local Distributor to provide the most current version of
Sponsler Manuals, Instructions, and Specification Sheets in the required language of the country, or the
language of the end user to which the products are shipping. If there are questions about the language of
any Sponsler Manuals, Instructions or Specification Sheets, please contact your Local Distributor.

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides details of some of the standard regulatory approvals carried on Sponsler’s
products. There are many approvals that may be applicable to a specific installation or product type. The
owner must ensure that the system into which the product is installed complies with all applicable local
regulations. This manual is designed to accompany the manuals supplied with Sponsler’s components
ordered. Any information relat ing to AT E X or PED requirements not found in the accompanying manuals
will be found in this manual.

Only trained personnel should install, operate, and maintain Sponsler’s meters, registers, and
accessories

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

System Information

This manual provides warnings and procedures that are intended to inform the owner and operator of
potential hazards present when using Sponsler meters and accessories. The reading of these warnings
and the avoidance of these hazards is strictly the responsibility of the owner and operator of this
equipment. Neglect of this responsibility is not within the control of the manufacturer of the meter and
accessories.

The system into which these components are installed must have a safe means of:

• Filling

• Discharging

• Draining

• Relieving pressure

• Shutting down in an emergency

• Protection in the event of an external fire

System Considerations

Sponsler components are considered pressure accessories only. They are not suitable for preventing
system damage or failure. They have not been protected against external or internal damage from system
or environmental factors such as:

• Overpressurization (pumps size, thermal expansion, blockage discharge etc.)

• Hydraulic shock

• Excessive vibration

• Closed valves

• Overheating

• Extreme cold

• Temperature extremes outside of flowmeter ratings

• Pressure surges, pulsations

• Lightning

• Seismic load

• Fire/explosion-engulfment

• Snow/ice loads

It is essential that the designer of the system evaluate the system for these types of concerns and any
other applicable concerns in design and protection by means such as pressure relief valves, burst discs,
safety valves, shelters, grounding, fusing, etc., as required

WARNING: Sponsler meters and accessories provide no means of relieving pressure. It

must be provided somewhere else in the over all system.

It is also the responsibility of the system owner to make sure personnel working on or around the
equipment have been trained on all applicable concerns.

Sponsler components are designed to bolt to a platform or support. Never hang any components on the
connecting piping or hang any externa l loa ds on an y Sponsler component.

In addition, Sponsler components rely on internal spacing tolerances, which can degrade or fail from
erosion, abrasion, or fouling. As such, it is important to evaluate the system and take measures to prevent
this from happening. Proper filtration is recommended to assist in achieving this.

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SYSTEM INFORMATION

System Considerations (continued)

The meter and accessories must remain full of product at all times. This will ensure the meter and
accessories will have a longer service life.

An easy way to accomplish this is to put the meter and accessories in the line below the piping centerline.
The meter and accessories should be installed in a bypass loop below the centerline with block valves
upstream and down stream.

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Any portion of the pipe system that might isolate or block flow must be provided with pressure relief to
prevent damage from thermal expansion or overpressurization.

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Owner Responsibility

It is not possible to detail or warn against every possible scenario or event. It is the owner’s responsibility
to understand the fluids and systems into which Sponsler products will be installed. Personnel should be
fully trained and be adequately warned and protect ed aga ins t inher ent ha zar ds if the s ystem. They should
have:

• Access to current MSDS sheets

• Access to appropriate protection equipment

• Access to appropriate tools

• Knowledge of location and proper safety equipment such as fire extinguishers

• Knowledge of safety procedures such as evacuation routes

Sponsler meters and accessories are often used with petroleum, LPG, and other liquids which may be
explosive, extremely flammable, highly flammable, flammable, very toxic, toxic, oxidizing, harmful, or
corrosive. Extreme situations may arise leading to sever injury or fatality if appropriate safety precautions
are not followed.

Consult with your local fire department and state and local regulations to make sure you are
adequately prepared for the level of hazard present. This may require special tools such as non-

sparking screwdrivers, wrenches, etc., or restriction of power equipment.
Make sure that all necessary safety precautions have been taken. Provide for proper ventilation,

temperature control, fire prevention, evacuation, and fire management.
Read this manual as well as all the literature provided in your owner’s packet.
Contact Sponsler for technical guidance in case of extraordinary service conditions.
Contact Sponsler for technical guidance in case of non-standard functions and characteristics of

the products being required for service.

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