Omega Products FL9000-AC Installation Manual
FL9000-ACSERIES
Flowmeters
Operator’s Manual
FLWOO-AC
SERIES INSTALLATION
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The
rugged proven technology of a direct reading,
type, variable area flowmeter, with a
solid state switching module This combination aids the
machine designer/troubleshooter by providing
taneous flow-rate
The
1.
plastic. Polysulfone is a strong
remains very stable to
precautions must be observed to ensure proper
performance.
a)
b)
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FL9000-AC
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING FLOWMETER
FL9000-AC
The meter will melt, crack or distort if exposed to
an open flame or excessive heat. Therefore, DO
sweatfit
NOT
mounted to the plastic flowmeter body.
Pipe dope MUST NOT CONTACT the plastic
flowmeter body. Some pipe dope formulas will
react adversely with Polysulfone. If a sealing
material is necessary, use of Teflon tape is
recommended.
Do not over-tighten the threads on the plastic
flowmeter body. Overtightening NPT pipe
threads may cause fracturing of the plastic
flowmeter body.
Piping on the inlet and outlet of the flowmeter
must be aligned. Pay special attention to this
Flowmeter combines the
piston-
hermeticaiy
indrcation,
Flowmeter is made of polysulfone
brass fittings into a system while
coupled with the
?hermoplastic,
21O’F.
However, some
sealed,
instan-
IMPORTANT
and
s
electronic signal module, which automatically alerts the
operator. or controller if an incorrect flow rate is detected.
verification, pump testing, etc
2.
3.
4.
5.
.
Uses of this product include cooling
indication and verification, lubrication oil indication and
when high temperature, high pressure, or a
combination of both may be encountered.
e)
Check the compatibility of the fluid in the system
with the materials used in the flowmeter.
FL9000-AC
The
straight pipe at the inlet or outlet to stabilize the flow
through the meter.
FL9000-AC
The
orientation. Its design allows the designer/installer to
mount the flowmeter in horizontal piping, or vertical
piping, without affecting meter accuracy.
FL9000-AC
The
normally jam valves and other flow controls. If
particulate will be encountered, a 200 mesh or 74
micron filter is recommended.
Notice the “Flow Direction” arrow located on the
flowmeter scale The
valve to flow moving against the arrow.
DOES NOT require lengths of
can be mounted in any plane of
will tolerate particles that will
FL9000-AC
water/Glycol
will act as a check
FLOW ALARM ASSEMBLY
RETAINING
(Fig. 1)
After the Flow Meter is installed, loosen the cap screw
on the electronic alar m assemb ly (see Figure 1). Adjust
the assembly so that the retaining band centers
approxi ma tely at the desired flow alar m position. Then,
retighten
cap screw securely. The module turns “on” as
BAND
flo w exceeds preset. The
separate four conductor female connector. To solder
wires onto the connector, it will have to be disassembled,
as shown in Figure 2.
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FL9000-AC comes w ith a
SOLDER LUG
GASKET
(Fig. 2)
LOOSEN STRAIN RELIEF
NUT AND RUN
W IRES IN HERE
STRAIN RELIEF NUT
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