Dormont FloPro-MD User manual
Gas Flow and Pressure Measurement System
Installation, Operation Manual
Système de mesure du débit et de la pression du gaz
Manuel d’installation et d’utilisation
Dormont.com
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Table of Contents
Attention Owners and Users ......................................... 3
Important Safety Information. ......................................... 4
Product Introduction. ............................................... 5
FloPro-MD Installation and Operation ................................... 5
Viewing FloPro-MD Data ............................................10
Exporting Data From FloPro-MD. ......................................11
Bluetooth Communication Troubleshooting ............................. 11
Dimensional Drawings ............................................. 12
Technical Specifications. ............................................13
Kits and Replacement Parts. .........................................14
Disclaimers. ..................................................... 15
Limited Warranty and Remedies. ......................................15
WARNING
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Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment.
Failure to read and follow all safety and use information can result in death,
serious personal injury, property damage, or damage to the equipment.
Keep this Manual for future reference.
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FloPro™-MD Installation and Operation Manual
Attention Owners and Users
Thank you for purchasing the Dormont®FloPro-MD gas flow and pressure mea-
surement system. This patent-pending product will provide safe and productive
operation as long as it is installed, set up, used, serviced and maintained in accor-
dance with the instructions in this manual. Owners and users of this equipment
have the responsibility to make certain that this equipment is used properly and
safely. To avoid the possibility of death, serious personal injury, property damage,
or damage to the equipment, owners should not permit anyone to touch or install
this equipment unless they are over 18 years of age, are adequately trained and
supervised, and have read and understand this manual. Owners should ensure
that no unauthorized personnel come in contact with this equipment.
READ THIS MANUAL care-
fully, learn how to install, set
up, use, service and main-
tain this product correctly,
and strictly follow all safety
information and instructions contained
in this manual and on the equipment,
as well as any requirements of local,
state, and federal law. Failure to do so
could result in death, serious personal
injury, property damage, or damage
to the equipment. This manual should
be considered a permanent part of the
FloPro-MD and be kept available for
easy reference by any user.
If this equipment, or any of its parts,
becomes damaged or needs repair,
stop using the equipment and con-
tact an experienced service individual
immediately. If the product labels or
this manual are misplaced, damaged
or illegible, or if you require additional
copies, please visit Dormont.com.
Please remember that this manual and
the product labels do not replace the
need to be alert, to properly train and
supervise users, and to use common
sense when using this equipment.
If you are ever uncertain about a
particular task or the proper method
of operating this product, ask your
supervisor, consult this manual, visit
Dormont.com, or contact your local
sales representative.
Product Identification
Please record your product’s identification and purchase information which will help
in the event you have questions or need service assistance.
Model: Date of purchase:
Serial No: Seller Name / Address:
Call 1-800-DORMONT for product technical support.
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Important Safety Information
Understanding Safety Information
This safety-alert symbol is
shown alone or used with
a signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION).
A pictorial and/or safety
message to identify haz-
ards and alert you to the
potential for death or seri-
ous personal injury.
Identifies hazards which, if
not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Identifies hazards which, if
not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Identifies hazards which, if
not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate
injury.
Identifies practices,
actions, or failure to act
which could result in prop-
erty damage or damage
to the equipment.
• Learn how to properly and safely
use the equipment BEFORE install-
ing, setting up, using, or servicing.
• Keep the manual available for easy
access and future reference.
• Replace missing, damaged, or
illegible manual and product labels.
• Read the manual and all product
labels and follow all safety and
other information.
• Replacement manuals available at
Dormont.com
This pictorial alerts you
to the need to read the
manual.
This pictorial alerts you to
electricity, electrocution,
and shock hazards.
WARNING
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CAUTION
!
NOTICE
DANGER
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!
WARNING
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TO AVOID DEATH,
SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, OR DAMAGE
TO THE EQUIPMENT:
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FloPro™-MD Installation and Operation Manual
The FloPro-MD Model FPMD75FF is an electronic device that measures and monitors gas flow
and pressure to any gas appliance utilizing either Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG). This
system automatically converts the gas flow rate (CFH) to a gas flow capacity (BTU/hr). The
FloPro-MD Model FPMD75FF includes the FloPro-MD measuring device, a battery pack and
plug-in power supply, as shown.
1FloPro-MD Measuring Device
2AC-DC Power Supply
34-AA Battery Pack Power Supply
The FloPro-MD Model FPMD75FF for use with standby stationary generators is provided with
½" and ¾" flexlines and fittings as accessory items to assist with the installation process.
The FloPro-MD also communicates that information to an app on an Android or iOS smart
device (tablet or phone) via Bluetooth (BLTE).
NOTICE
Installation of the FloPro-MD shall be performed by a qualified and licensed tradesman such
as a plumber and electrician, following all local, state, federal and other governmental require-
ments, and all building and construction codes and standards. Step-by-step installation
instructions depend upon the application and the configuration of the building’s gas distribu-
tion system.
All installations require thorough inspection of all gas piping BEFORE installation, and testing
for and eliminating all leaks before and after installation.
Tools Required
• Pipe wrench
• Qty 2, 12" adjustable wrenches
• Teflon tape or gas approved sealant
• Approved leak detection solution or sniffer
FloPro-MD Installation
1. Shut off the gas supply valve.
2. Install the FloPro-MD immediately downstream of the gas supply valve and immediately
upstream of the gas appliance. The device can be installed vertically up, vertically down or
horizontally.
NOTICE
3. Verify the blue arrow on the cover label or the arrow in the housing is pointing in the direc-
tion of gas flow from the gas supply to the gas appliance.
Product Introduction
FloPro™-MD Installation and Operation
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4. The FloPro-MD device comes standard with ¾" female NPT inlet and outlet connections.
Apply a gas approved pipe thread sealant or tape to the mating ¾" male NPT threads of
the pipe or fitting. Hand tighten the ¾" female NPT threads. Using two adjustable wrenches
(or a pipe wrench if no hex surface) complete the final gas tight connection between the
mating NPT threads. One of the adjustable wrenches MUST be placed on the hex surface
of the FloPro-MD device while making the final gas tight connection.
5. Ensure connections are leak tight by using an approved leak solution or sniffer.
DANGER
!
Failure to properly ensure that the connections are leak tight could result in significant bodily
injury or death.
6. Once leak tight has been verified, turn on gas valve(s).
7. There are two power supply options:
• Battery Pack – For field installations where 120-volt power outlets are unavailable, or
if the installation is a quick check to verify gas flow and pressure.
• AC-DC Power Supply – If a two-prong, 120-volt power outlet is in close proximity
to the FloPro-MD installation, or if the FloPro-MD will be installed to collect data for a
longer period of time.
Insert the DC plug from the power supply (AC-DC or battery pack) into the DC plug port locat-
ed on the underside of the FloPro-MD device. The AC-DC power supply is a standard North
American AC input type. The battery pack power supply is secured to the underside of the
FloPro-MD device using the battery clip and the four mounting locations.
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FloPro™-MD - Installation and Operation
CAUTION
!
DO NOT expose AA alkaline batteries to water or liquids which may result in chemical leakage
causing eye, skin or respiratory irritation.
8. At initial power up, the green LED will be energized for 1 second and then all lights become
energized momentarily before changing to a single blinking blue light, which indicates nor-
mal operation. A double blinking blue light indicates that the FloPro-MD device is communi-
cating with the app via Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE).
Power off Initial power up Initial power up Blinking blue -
normal operation
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3. Select the FloPro-MD icon to connect with the device.
Customizing the App Settings
1. Use the Settings screen to customize various FloPro-MD options.
• To access the settings, tap the Settings icon (gear) in the top right of the header.
• Select Sync Clock to Phone to link the internal device clock with the clock on your
phone or tablet.
Download FloPro-MD App
1. From your smart hand-held device, open either Google Play for your Android device or
Apple App Store for you Apple product.
2. Search for the FloPro-MD app by clicking the magnifying glass icon and typing
“FloPro-MD” in the space provided.
3. Download the free app to your smart device.
Starting the FloPro-MD App
1. After the app is downloaded, tap the FloPro-MD app icon on your phone or tablet to
begin.
2. Tap scan now after the app opens.
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FloPro™-MD - Installation and Operation
2. Review all the values on the screen and tap the check mark icon to save displayed settings
to the FloPro-MD.
• MEASURED GAS
o Tap NG to set your FloPro-MD to measure Natural Gas.
o Tap LPG to set your FloPro-MD to measure Propane.
• BTU/CU FOOT
o By default, the FloPro records BTU calculations with a default value of 1000 for
Natural Gas and 2500 for Propane.
o Tap the default value and use the keyboard to enter a custom value to be used
for BTU calculations in the app and in data exports.
• DATA SAMPLE RATE
o Selecting a data sample rate of 1 Second will record the average value once per
second for a period of up to 12 hours.
o Selecting a data sample rate of 1 Minute will record the average, minimum, and
maximum values every 1 minute, for a period of up to 3 days.
o Selecting a data sample rate of 10 Minutes will record the average, minimum,
and maximum values every 10 minutes, for a period of up to 30 days.
3. Save settings. After making the required changes in Settings, tap the check mark in the top
left of the screen.
4. Select Delete Stored Data to erase existing data from the device. Use this option only if
you are sure you want to ERASE ALL DEVICE HISTORY LOGS.
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Viewing FloPro™-MD Data
Use the tabs in the gray header to change the amount of
time visible in the chart from one to 12 hours.
• Now displays real-time readings.
• Data continues to load from the most recently taken
sample to the oldest as long as the app is connected to
the device.
• Data is displayed graphically and the real-time data
point is also displayed in the lower left corner.
• There are several data modes that can be selected from
the MODE drop down menu.
o Flow – gas flow in cubic feet per hour (CFH)
o BTU – gas capacity in BTU per hour (BTU/hr)
o Pressure – gas pressure in inches of water column (in/H2O)
o Temperature – device temperature inside the housing in degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
• The FloPro-MD application displays the average, minimum and maximum data readings
based on the sample rate set on the FloPro-MD. The data rate can be customized. Refer
to the previous section for instructions.
• Use the < and > buttons below the graph to move backward and forward in time.
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