Tornatech GT-FluxFP User manual
GT-FluxFP
Orice Plate Flowmeter
FM Approved
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1.1 Intended use ......................................................................................................................3
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1.3 Safety instructions from the manufacturer..............................................................4
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2.1 Scope of delivery ..............................................................................................................5
2.2 Nameplate...........................................................................................................................6
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3.1 Installation notes ..............................................................................................................7
3.2 Installation instructions..................................................................................................7
3.3 Mode of operation.............................................................................................................9
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5.1 Dimensions and weights.................................................................................................13
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7.1 Storage ................................................................................................................................17
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.1 Intended use
(in compliance of the directional arrow).
The necessary FM Approval is available.
Warning!
The operator of these measuring devices is solely responsible for the
suitability, intended use and corrosion resistance ofthe selected materials.
It must be particularly ensured that the materials selected for the wetted
parts of the owmeter are suitable for the process media to be measured.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from improper or
unintended use of these devices.
The device may only be used in the operating instruction specied pressure
and temperature limits.
1.2
»FM Approval Class: 1046
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The manufacturer is not liable for damages of any kind caused by the use of the device,
including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential
damages.
For every product purchased from the manufacturer warranty applies, according to the
relevant product documentation and the valid terms and conditions.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise the content of the documents, including
this disclaimer, without notice, and is not liable in any way for possible consequences of
such changes.
The responsibility that the instruments are suitable for the particular application rests
solely with the operator. Tornatech Inc. assumes no liability for the consequences of
consultation.
In case of a complaint the contested elements must be cleaned of hazardous substances
and to be returned to the manufacturer unless otherwise agree (see 7.3).
To prevent injury to the user or damage to the unit, it is necessary that you reading this
operating instruction carefully before starting using the device.
The instruction is intended for both the correct installation, operation and maintenance
of the equipment.
Special designs for special applications and custom models are not covered by this
documentation.
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2.1
Operating instructions
Replacement gaskets (not shown here)
Fig. 1 Scope of delivery
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2.2
Description code / Order code
Nominal size and process connection
Flow range (USGPM)
Flow range (LPM)
Fig. 2 Nameplate bypass meter Turbo-Lux®3
Fig. 3 Nameplate orice plate
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3.1 Installation notes
Information!
All instruments are carefully checked for proper function before shipment.
Check immediately on receipt, the outer packing carefully for damage or
signs of improper handling.
Report damage to the carrier and your locale sale sta. In such cases, a
description of the defect, the type and the serial number of the device is
indicated.
Unpack the unit carefully to avoid damage.
Check the completeness of the delivery against the packing list. Check the
name plate, if the delivered ow meter according to your order.
3.2
the nominal diameter (D).
With an installation of an one quarter pipe (independend of the direction) the distance of
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Fig. 4 Inlet path and outow zone at 5 x D with an one quarter pipe
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fore, where at least 5 x D must be available as a straight inlet section directly in front
Fig. 5 Inlet path and outow zone
»An inlet path of 5 x D requires a mounted quarter pipe before.
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tal position.
the compliance of the measuring tolerance is the central mounting of the pipeline. The
Fig. 6 Examples of installation
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7.2). The tightening of the nut or the cap should be done by hand as possible. The threads
with water.
3.3
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Inlet and outlet port for the bypass to be measured are arranged concentrically, so that
an easy to combine with the stationary primary element.
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Fig. 7 Float
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surges that could damage the bypass meter.
Reference point
Fig. 8 Rotation bypass meter
When the bypass meter is commissioned or set into operation, bubbles of air will initially
9, pos. 9) must be somewhat loosened during operation and the device must be rotated
by 360°, so that the air bubbles can escape. Then the bypass meter has to be positioned
vertically and the union nut has to be tightened once again.
Before pressure test in pipes, the bypass meter has to be disassembled
and the connection of the orice plate has to be screwed pressure-tight
with the cap.
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