(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.
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 ................
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.
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.
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).
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 &...
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.
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).
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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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...
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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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