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TURBINE FLOW METER Installation and Operation Guide 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 www.onicon.com • sales@onicon.com 0721-1 / 13518 05-13...
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ONICON assumes no responsibilities for this product except as stated in the warranty. • If the customer or any third party is harmed by the use of this product, ONICON assumes no responsibility for any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable, or for any indirect damages.
Death or permanent injury may result from accidents with these systems. This guide is the basic reference tool for all ONICON Turbine Flow Meters. If you have not purchased all of the options, there will be references in this manual which are not applicable to your meter(s).
Be sure that the unit was calibrated to the correct pipe size and flow range. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
Flow meters installed through oversized access holes will be subjected to undesirable turbulence that may affect the accuracy of the meter. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
This eliminates the need to stop flow and drain the pipe. Please read all instructions before proceeding with meter insertion. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
Returns may be subject to a restocking fee. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
‘O’ ring is not sealing properly and you must contact the factory for assistance. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
Prior to removal of the meter, make sure that you are standing on a secure platform and have both hands available to manipulate the flow meter. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
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In hot water systems, even a small amount of water can cause serious personal injury. Use extra caution when working with hot water meters. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
4. Make sure alignment of pipe does not put lateral stress on either joint. Process Process Unions Connection Connection 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518 Page 19...
WIRING CONNECTIONS Make connections to the 10’ cable, which is supplied by ONICON and is pre-wired to the circuit board. CAUTION Do not attempt to make any connections inside the electronics enclosure, or to remove factory installed cable, strain relief or conduit fitting. Damage resulting from these actions will not be covered under warranty.
“loop-powered” devices. 7. Allow up to 45 seconds for signals to stabilize following power up. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518...
Verify that 24 (+/- 4) V is available. Serial Numbers 115692 and later can accept 24 V DC or AC, but earlier Confirm correct supply meters required 24 VDC. Note: ONICON display module or BTU meter provide 24 VDC to the flow meter. voltage.
Verify that 24 (+/- 4) V is available. Serial Numbers 115692 and later can accept 24 V DC or AC, but earlier Confirm correct supply meters required 24 VDC. Note: ONICON display module or BTU meter provide 24 VDC to the flow meter. voltage.
An analog output meter is being moved to a different size pipe. ONICON will clean, test and recalibrate the meter for a small fee. One or two day turnaround service is available when required. The information in this section is provided only for those instances where you cannot return the meter service and factory calibration.
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APPENDIX C Turbine Assembly Detail Drawings 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518 Page 48...
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APPENDIX D Conditions of Sale 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com Turbine Flow Meter Manual 05/13 - 0721-1 / 13518 Page 51...
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30 days from the date of shipment of the products contained therein. In the event that payment of an invoice is not received by the invoice due date, ONICON will assess a late fee not to exceed 1.5% per month or 18% per year, or the maximum allowable by law whichever is lower.
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