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Mounting
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2.1
Prepare the installation
Before you can install the meter and fit the thermal insulation, verify that the system is
stable and leak free.
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2.2
Mount the meter
There are three ways to mount the meter.
Related information
2.2.1
Mount with a flow-through chamber
Flow-through chambers are manufactured by Micro Motion, and are available with either
of the following:
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Important
Do not alter the length of the inlet and outlet pipes. Pipe alterations can adversely affect the fitting
temperature response and stability.
Prerequisites
Verify the following conditions:
Installation Manual
Prepare the installation
Mount the meter
Install thermal insulation
Rotate the electronics on the meter (optional)
Rotate the display on the transmitter (optional)
Fit a blanking compression nut to the meter mounting, pressurize, and flush the
system.
Isolate the system, depressurize, and remove the blanking compression nut.
Mount with a flow-through chamber
Mount with an inline viscosity retrofit kit
Mount with a capillary viscosity retrofit kit
Welded ends or compression fittings that connect into the process pipelines
1- inch, 2-inch, or 3-inch inlet and outlet pipes
Mounting
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