Omega Products FL46300 Installation Manual

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FL46300 Series

IN-LINE FLOWMETERS

INSTRUCTION

SHEET

M3584/0600

The FL463300 Series of in-line
flowmeters offers individual, handmade
quality, combined with excellent
accuracy and repeatability.

These flowmeters are machined of high
Quality acrylic rod stock, carefully
Polished to a clear-as-glass finish. Easy
To read scales are screen printed on the
Meter body. Adapters are glass filled
Polypropylene, and O-ring seals are
Viton®.

SPECIFICA TIONS
Accuracy: ±5%

Meter Construction: Acrylic body
O-ring Material: Viton®
Float: 316SS (PVC for Fl46302)
Temperature Limit: 65°C (150°F) at

0 psig

Pressure Limit: 150 psig at 21°C (70°F)
Pressure Drop: 2.0 psi max.

1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” FPT

1/4” FPT

Adapter

3/8” and 1/2”

FPT Adapter

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Dimensions: FL46301-06:208 H x 32
Mm D (8-3/16 x 1-1/4”); FL46307-09: 279 H x
32mm D (11 x 1-1/4”)
Weight: 680 g (1.5 lb)

INSTALLATION
Always use Teflon® tape or similar
material on pipe threads when
making connections. Never use oil
base pipe dopes or solvents.
Remember you are installing an
Instrument and fittings should be tightened
only enough to prevent leaking. Over
tightening may result in
damage to the meter.
Never hold the meter with pliers or
like tools during installation.
Install the meter in an exactly vertical
plane to obtain the best possible
reading.
Whatever the installation

circumstances, meter should never
be allowed to support the weight of
The related pipe or tubing.

3/4” and 1” FPT

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When installing the Fl46300 series
meters, be certain of proper pipe
alignment, misalignment will put
excessive stress on the meter.

MAINTENANCE

The “Exploded View” drawings illustrate
assembly of the Fl46300 series meters.
If your flowmeter needs to be cleaned,
refer to these drawing when
reassembling the unit. The tapered tube
may be cleaned with a soft bottle brush.
Use a MILD soap and water solution for
cleaning purpose.

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3/8” and 1/2”

FPT Adapter

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2

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1/4” FPT

Adapter

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3

1. Adapters (2)

Parts

2. “O” Ring Seal (2)

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3. Wire Holder (2)*

4. Float (1)*

5. Guide Wire (1)

6. Meter Body (1)*

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need to buy a new unit.

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2

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*Parts not available

Teflon® is a registered
Trademark of DuPont.

Viton® is a registered

Trademark of DuPont Dow
Elastomers

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OMEGA warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and to give satisfactory service for a period of 13 months from date of
purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1)month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and
shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product. If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to
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FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have FOR NON WARRANTY REPAIRS OR
The following information available CALIBRATION, consult OMEGA for
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1. P.O. number under which the product the following information available
was PURCHASED, before contacting OMEGA:

2. Model and serial number of the product 1. P.O. Number to cover the COST of

under warranty, and the repair/calibration,

3. Repair instructions and/or specific 2. Model and serial number of product,

Problems relative to the Product and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific

Problems relative to the product.

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