SPARLING MainLine FM-104 Installation, Operaton & Maintenance Manual

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Issue Date: January 2006
.M104/.M184/.T194-II

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  • Page 1 Issue Date: January 2006 .M104/.M184/.T194-II...
  • Page 2 SECTION 1.0 on page 1 concerning verifying equipment and operation, installation instructions, notes and wiring instructions. SPARLING INSTRUMENTS, INC. 4097 N. Temple City Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731 Ph (626) 444-0571 Fx (626) 452-0723 Email: sales@sparlinginstruments.com Website: sparlinginstruments.com Copyright© 2005 Sparling Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Section 1 - Unpacking & Inspection .....1 Figures 1.1 Receiving & Inspection ........1 Meter Operation ........... 1 1.2 Storage ............1 Installation Considerations ......3 1.3 Operation ............1 Tube mounting ..........4 Tube mounting ..........4 1.4 Specifications ..........
  • Page 5: Section 1 - Unpacking & Inspection

    (626) 444-0571 you will then be advised of the measures to take. If you find items are missing from your shipment, contact the Sparling Customer Service Depart- ment immediately, at (626) 444-0571. They will verify the order and trace any missing item for you.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    FM 104/184 Operating Temperature 32°. to 100°. (higher temperature construction is available). Specifications Storage Temperature -40°. to 175°. Materials of Construction Coverplate ................Cast Iron (2" - 14") Coverplate .................. Steel (16" - 72") Propeller ..................Polyethylene Gearbox ................... Bronze (2" - 30") Gearbox ................
  • Page 7: Section 2 - Pre-Installation

    Process Fluid The .M104 and .M184 MainLine Electronic Propeller Meters are designed to operate with relatively clean process water. The percentage of solids should not exceed 0.5%. While the propeller shape is designed to shed Pre- debris and the propeller material is durable and somewhat pliable, large solid objects in the flowing stream could damage or become entangled in the propeller, causing inaccuracy or malfunction.
  • Page 8: Mounting Tubes/Saddles

    3.2 Mounting Tubes & Saddles Meterheads can be mounted into a round process line using 1) a Sparling Model MT1 In-Line .low Tube or 2) a Sparling Model Installation MS1 Welding Saddle. cont'd. 3.2.1 Meterhead with MT1 In-Line .low Tube (2" - 36") a.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Meterhead

    Bolting Vanes a. .or easy vane installation, place each vane in its equivalent position on the outside of the pipe (2) and mark the location for bolt holes. b. Drill holes. Install vanes inside the pipe. Place lead washer and then steel washer on the bolt on Installation outside of pipe and tighten nuts securely (3a).
  • Page 10: Section 4 - Flow Rates & Dimensions

    Maximum flow ranges can be safely exceeded by 50% when used intermittently (10-15% of the time). Your Sparling meter utilizes specially designed propellers and bearings matched to your flow range to insure long life. .or proper configuration of meter construction anticipated flow ranges, including minimum and normal flow rates expected, should always be specified on application sheets acocmpanying your Flow Rates &...
  • Page 11: Tables .Low & Dimensions

    TABLE 1 - .LOW & DIMENSIONS Weight (lbs) Dimensions (inches) .low (gpm) .abr. Cast Low .low Std. .low Size Steel Iron 150 lbs 250 lbs Min. Max. Min. Max. – 8.13 5.13 2.38 4.00 3.13 0.50 1.75 1.75 2.56 30 - 60 - –...
  • Page 12: Section 5 - Preventative Maintenance

    Preventative Maintenance — Annual Inspection of Meterhead Preventative maintenance of the .M104 and .M184 is limited to annual inspection of the propeller shaft bear- ings, propeller, straightening vanes and tube condition. Meter 5.1.1 Remove Meterhead Maintenance Depressurize the line, remove the cap screws and slide the meterhead in the downstream direction. Lift the downstream end of the coverplate and withdraw the meter from the line.
  • Page 13: Disassembly & Repair

    Disassembly & Repair 5.2.1 Grip the propeller and remove the propeller nut. Slip the propeller off by tapping it lightly Meter and remove the propeller shaft key (a). Maintenance 5.2.2 Remove the propeller shaft plug assembly and drive the propeller shaft out the rear of the gear box by tapping at the end of the propeller shaft with a rubber mallet or a piece of wood to pro- tect the shaft (b).
  • Page 14: Section 6 - Preventative Maintenance

    Preventative Maintenance The ideal time to inspect the unit is when you are changing the battery. Maintenance 6.1.1 Inspect battery contacts Examine the battery contacts for signs of moisture intrusion. Examine the battery for any signs of leakage. 6.1.2 Inspect Connectors There are two connectors.
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram See Page 12 Figure 7.1 IDS 104/184/194 Page 11...
  • Page 16: Orward/Reverse

    Wiring Diagram FT194-II Forward & Reverse Register Figure 7.2 4-20mA Installation on Forward/Reverse Unit Page 12 MainLine...
  • Page 17: Section 8 - Programming Of Electronic Totalizer

    A 705 Sparling programmer is required to access the programmable parameters for the unit. Programming Figure 8.1 Connecting the 705 Programmer: Remove the mounting screws. Access the bottom of the unit and plug the programmer in the 5-pin connector as shown.
  • Page 18 b. There are two screens for the main menu. The first one (figure 8.4) allows access to Rate, Total and display parameters. The second one (figure 8.5) has Output, Diagnostics (Diag.) and Help. Press the right arrow when Display is highlighted to access the second screen. Move left one more time when Output is highlighted on the second screen to get back to the first.
  • Page 19: Rate Menu

    8.2.7 Main Menu – Diag. (Diagnostics) The Diagnostic menu allow the user to change the meter factor and the main menu password. Programming 8.2.8 Main Menu – Help cont'd. The Help menu shows the serial number, meter factor and technical support information. Figure 8.4 Figure 8.4 IDS 104/184/194...
  • Page 20: Output Menu

    Programming cont'd. Figure 8.5 2 – S .T194-II ABLE TANDARD EGISTRATION .OR Nom. Cubic U.S. Imperial Acre Cubic Size .eet Gallons Gallons .eet Meters Liters 10.0 10.0 0.00001 0.01 10.0 10.0 10.0 0.0001 100.0 10.0 100.0 100.0 0.0001 100.0 10.0 100.0 100.0 0.0001...
  • Page 21: Section 9 - Replacement Parts List

    Replacement Parts List 2" to 14" Item No. Description .T194 Totalizer* .T194 Totalizer Gasket 521361 Register Bolt 101238(2) Battery, D Cell 154946 2-14" 16-30" 36-72" Gasket Gear Box/Drop Pipe 501876 559635 560260 Hex Nut 100313 100313 111972 Prop Shaft Plug Assy 504903 534562 538340...
  • Page 22 Replacement Parts List 16" - 72" Item No. Description 16" - 30" 36" - 72" Gear Box Assy. 510976 519481 Propeller* Cover Plate* 530520 539538 Hex Hd Cap Screw 134635 (16) 134651 (20) Cover Plate Gasket 512956 514316 Gasket Register Base 559643 559643 Dummy Cover Plate...
  • Page 24 Sparling Instruments, Inc. Sparling Instruments, Inc. 4097 N. Temple City Blvd. • El Monte, CA 91731 • Ph (626) 444-0571 • Fax (626) 452-0723 Website: www.sparlinginstruments.com Email: sales@sparlinginstruments.com IDS 104/184/194-II 12/05 Copyright 2005 by Sparling Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.

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