Receiving, Handling And Storage; Installation - Honeywell RABO Instruction Manual

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4. Receiving, Handling and Storage

4. Receiving, Handling and Storage 4. Receiving, Handling and Storage 4. Receiving, Handling and Storage
Elster RABO meters should be handled with care to protect the Elster RABO meters should be handled with care to protect the Elster RABO meters should be handled with care to protect the Elster RABO meters should be handled with care to protect the
product from damage. If the package shows evidence of damage product from damage. If the package shows evidence of damage product from damage. If the package shows evidence of damage product from damage. If the package shows evidence of damage
through mishandling in transit, you should notify the shipper through mishandling in transit, you should notify the shipper through mishandling in transit, you should notify the shipper through mishandling in transit, you should notify the shipper
immediately, file a claim with the carrier and notify your Elster immediately, file a claim with the carrier and notify your Elster immediately, file a claim with the carrier and notify your Elster immediately, file a claim with the carrier and notify your Elster
supplier. supplier. supplier. supplier.
Damage to internal components may occur without visible
Damage to internal components may occur without visible Damage to internal components may occur without visible Damage to internal components may occur without visible
external damage. All new meters should be inspected and
external damage. All new meters should be inspected and external damage. All new meters should be inspected and external damage. All new meters should be inspected and
checked for free rotation of the impellers by lightly blowing checked for free rotation of the impellers by lightly blowing checked for free rotation of the impellers by lightly blowing checked for free rotation of the impellers by lightly blowing
into the inlet of the meter. This slight air pressure should into the inlet of the meter. This slight air pressure should into the inlet of the meter. This slight air pressure should into the inlet of the meter. This slight air pressure should
cause the impellers to rotate freely and come to a stop slowly. cause the impellers to rotate freely and come to a stop slowly. cause the impellers to rotate freely and come to a stop slowly. cause the impellers to rotate freely and come to a stop slowly.
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
DO NOT attempt to make any repairs. Tampering with the
DO NOT attempt to make any repairs. Tampering with the DO NOT attempt to make any repairs. Tampering with the DO NOT attempt to make any repairs. Tampering with the
meter may void warranty coverage.
meter may void warranty coverage. meter may void warranty coverage. meter may void warranty coverage.
If a meter shows signs of external damage, or if the impellers do If a meter shows signs of external damage, or if the impellers do If a meter shows signs of external damage, or if the impellers do If a meter shows signs of external damage, or if the impellers do
not rotate freely, contact your local Elster sales representative for not rotate freely, contact your local Elster sales representative for not rotate freely, contact your local Elster sales representative for not rotate freely, contact your local Elster sales representative for
return instructions. return instructions. return instructions. return instructions.
Elster RABO meters are supplied with oil in a separate container. Elster RABO meters are supplied with oil in a separate container. Elster RABO meters are supplied with oil in a separate container. Elster RABO meters are supplied with oil in a separate container.
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. DO A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request.DO A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. DO
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. DO
NOT put oil in the meter until it is installed and leveled in the gas
NOT put oil in the meter until it is installed and leveled in the gas NOT put oil in the meter until it is installed and leveled in the gas NOT put oil in the meter until it is installed and leveled in the gas
piping system. Meters containing oil that are transported or not
piping system. Meters containing oil that are transported or not piping system. Meters containing oil that are transported or not piping system. Meters containing oil that are transported or not
installed level may lead to contamination of the measurement
installed level may lead to contamination of the measurement installed level may lead to contamination of the measurement installed level may lead to contamination of the measurement
chamber, and will impact accuracy.
chamber, and will impact accuracy. chamber, and will impact accuracy. chamber, and will impact accuracy.
Store Elster RABO meters in their original shipping container in a
Store Elster RABO meters in their original shipping container in a Store Elster RABO meters in their original shipping container in a Store Elster RABO meters in their original shipping container in a
dry location until installation. If prolonged storage is experienced,
dry location until installation. If prolonged storage is experienced, dry location until installation. If prolonged storage is experienced, dry location until installation. If prolonged storage is experienced,
RABO meters should be tested for accuracy before installation.
RABO meters should be tested for accuracy before installation. RABO meters should be tested for accuracy before installation. RABO meters should be tested for accuracy before installation.

5. Installation

5. Installation 5. Installation 5. Installation
Elster RABO meters can be installed in horizontal or vertical (top Elster RABO meters can be installed in horizontal or vertical (top Elster RABO meters can be installed in horizontal or vertical (top
Elster RABO meters can be installed in horizontal or vertical (top
inlet) piping configurations. Vertical (top inlet) piping is preferred inlet) piping configurations. Vertical (top inlet) piping is preferred inlet) piping configurations. Vertical (top inlet) piping is preferred
inlet) piping configurations. Vertical (top inlet) piping is preferred
because it enables the meter to pass contaminants more freely
because it enables the meter to pass contaminants more freely because it enables the meter to pass contaminants more freely because it enables the meter to pass contaminants more freely
through the meter. All piping should be properly supported
through the meter. All piping should be properly supported through the meter. All piping should be properly supported through the meter. All piping should be properly supported
and aligned to eliminate any strain on the meter, which may cause
and aligned to eliminate any strain on the meter, which may cause and aligned to eliminate any strain on the meter, which may cause and aligned to eliminate any strain on the meter, which may cause
the impellers to bind. the impellers to bind. the impellers to bind. the impellers to bind.
Recommended piping practices include a filter or strainer on the Recommended piping practices include a filter or strainer on the Recommended piping practices include a filter or strainer on the Recommended piping practices include a filter or strainer on the
inlet of the meter and non-lubricated isolation valves. A bypass inlet of the meter and non-lubricated isolation valves. A bypass inlet of the meter and non-lubricated isolation valves. A bypass inlet of the meter and non-lubricated isolation valves. A bypass
line will facilitate maintenance and removal of the meter and line will facilitate maintenance and removal of the meter and line will facilitate maintenance and removal of the meter and line will facilitate maintenance and removal of the meter and
provide uninterrupted gas supply. provide uninterrupted gas supply. provide uninterrupted gas supply. provide uninterrupted gas supply.
The meter should not be installed lower than the outlet pipe run. The meter should not be installed lower than the outlet pipe run. The meter should not be installed lower than the outlet pipe run. The meter should not be installed lower than the outlet pipe run.
If it is necessary to install the meter lower than the outlet pipe run, If it is necessary to install the meter lower than the outlet pipe run, If it is necessary to install the meter lower than the outlet pipe run, If it is necessary to install the meter lower than the outlet pipe run,
installation of a drip leg in the outlet piping to capture condensate installation of a drip leg in the outlet piping to capture condensate installation of a drip leg in the outlet piping to capture condensate installation of a drip leg in the outlet piping to capture condensate
is recommended. The meter should never be located at the lowest is recommended. The meter should never be located at the lowest is recommended. The meter should never be located at the lowest is recommended. The meter should never be located at the lowest
point in the system. point in the system. point in the system. point in the system.
A restricting orifice can also be installed at least 4 pipe diameters A restricting orifice can also be installed at least 4 pipe diameters A restricting orifice can also be installed at least 4 pipe diameters A restricting orifice can also be installed at least 4 pipe diameters
downstream of the outlet of the meter to prevent the meter from downstream of the outlet of the meter to prevent the meter from downstream of the outlet of the meter to prevent the meter from downstream of the outlet of the meter to prevent the meter from
flowing excess capacity. Warranty does not cover failures due to flowing excess capacity. Warranty does not cover failures due to flowing excess capacity. Warranty does not cover failures due to
flowing excess capacity. Warranty does not cover failures due to
excess flow conditions. excess flow conditions. excess flow conditions.
excess flow conditions.
through mishandling in transit, you should notify the shipper
immediately, file a claim with the carrier and notify your Elster
4. Receiving, Handling and Storage
supplier.
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Elster RABO meters should be handled with care to protect the
Damage to internal components may occur without visible
product from damage. If the package shows evidence of damage
external damage. All new meters should be inspected and
through mishandling in transit, you should notify the shipper
checked for free rotation of the impellers by lightly blowing
immediately, file a claim with the carrier and notify your Elster
into the inlet of the meter. This slight air pressure should
supplier.
a) Piping Configurations [Figures 2, 3 and 4] a) Piping Configurations [Figures 2, 3 and 4] a) Piping Configurations [Figures 2, 3 and 4] a) Piping Configurations [Figures 2, 3 and 4] cause the impellers to rotate freely and come to a stop slowly.
Damage to internal components may occur without visible
external damage. All new meters should be inspected and
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
checked for free rotation of the impellers by lightly blowing
DO NOT weld piping while meter is installed in the into the inlet of the meter. This slight air pressure should
DO NOT weld piping while meter is installed in the DO NOT weld piping while meter is installed in the DO NOT weld piping while meter is installed in the DO NOT attempt to make any repairs. Tampering with the
piping system. cause the impellers to rotate freely and come to a stop slowly.
piping system. piping system. piping system. meter may void warranty coverage.
If a meter shows signs of external damage, or if the impellers do
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
not rotate freely, contact your local Elster sales representative for
return instructions.
If hydro testing, remove the meter from the piping system.
If hydro testing, remove the meter from the piping system. If hydro testing, remove the meter from the piping system. If hydro testing, remove the meter from the piping system. DO NOT attempt to make any repairs. Tampering with the
Elster RABO meters are supplied with oil in a separate container. meter may void warranty coverage.
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. DO
If a meter shows signs of external damage, or if the impellers do
NOT put oil in the meter until it is installed and leveled in the gas
not rotate freely, contact your local Elster sales representative for
piping system. Meters containing oil that are transported or not
return instructions.
installed level may lead to contamination of the measurement
chamber, and will impact accuracy.
Elster RABO meters are supplied with oil in a separate container.
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. DO
Store Elster RABO meters in their original shipping container in a
NOT put oil in the meter until it is installed and leveled in the gas
dry location until installation. If prolonged storage is experienced,
piping system. Meters containing oil that are transported or not
RABO meters should be tested for accuracy before installation.
Figure 2. Horizontal installation, side view Figure 2. Horizontal installation, side view Figure 2. Horizontal installation, side view Figure 2. Horizontal installation, side view
installed level may lead to contamination of the measurement
chamber, and will impact accuracy.
5. Installation
Store Elster RABO meters in their original shipping container in a
Elster RABO meters can be installed in horizontal or vertical (top
dry location until installation. If prolonged storage is experienced,
inlet) piping configurations. Vertical (top inlet) piping is preferred
RABO meters should be tested for accuracy before installation.
because it enables the meter to pass contaminants more freely
through the meter. All piping should be properly supported
5. Installation
and aligned to eliminate any strain on the meter, which may cause
the impellers to bind.
Elster RABO meters can be installed in horizontal or vertical (top
inlet) piping configurations. Vertical (top inlet) piping is preferred
Recommended piping practices include a filter or strainer on the
because it enables the meter to pass contaminants more freely
inlet of the meter and non-lubricated isolation valves. A bypass
through the meter. All piping should be properly supported
line will facilitate maintenance and removal of the meter and
and aligned to eliminate any strain on the meter, which may cause
provide uninterrupted gas supply.
the impellers to bind.
The meter should not be installed lower than the outlet pipe run.
Recommended piping practices include a filter or strainer on the
If it is necessary to install the meter lower than the outlet pipe run,
inlet of the meter and non-lubricated isolation valves. A bypass
installation of a drip leg in the outlet piping to capture condensate
line will facilitate maintenance and removal of the meter and
is recommended. The meter should never be located at the lowest
provide uninterrupted gas supply.
point in the system.
The meter should not be installed lower than the outlet pipe run.
A restricting orifice can also be installed at least 4 pipe diameters
If it is necessary to install the meter lower than the outlet pipe run,
downstream of the outlet of the meter to prevent the meter from
installation of a drip leg in the outlet piping to capture condensate
flowing excess capacity. Warranty does not cover failures due to
is recommended. The meter should never be located at the lowest
excess flow conditions.
point in the system.
A restricting orifice can also be installed at least 4 pipe diameters
downstream of the outlet of the meter to prevent the meter from
flowing excess capacity. Warranty does not cover failures due to
excess flow conditions.
Figure 3. Vertical installation, side view Figure 3. Vertical installation, side view Figure 3. Vertical installation, side view Figure 3. Vertical installation, side view
VERTICAL INSTALLATION VERTICAL INSTALLATION VERTICAL INSTALLATION
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