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Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 Brooks O-ring Seal Flowmeters ® Model 1306...
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Save this instruction manual for future reference. • If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your Brooks Instrument representative for clarification. • Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions marked on and supplied with the product.
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We appreciate this opportunity to service your flow measurement and control requirements with a Brooks Instrument device. Every day, flow customers all over the world turn to Brooks Instrument for solutions to their gas and liquid low-flow applications. Brooks provides an array of flow measurement and control products for various industries from biopharmaceuticals, oil and gas, fuel cell research and chemicals, to medical devices, analytical instrumentation, semiconductor manufacturing, and more.
Section 1: Introduction 1-1 Description The GT 1305 and GT 1306 flowmeters are low cost instruments intended for general metering installations where the operating pressure is within the limitations imposed by the use of borosilicate glass metering tubes. The instruments can be supplied with brass or 316SS female threaded end fittings.
Section 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 1-4 Optional Equipment Screwed-in needle valves Needle Valves in brass and 316 SS can be mounted to the instrument in inlet or outlet fitting.
Section 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 Section 2: Installation 2-1 General This section contains the procedures for the receipt and installation of the instrument. See Section 1 for dimensional and connection requirements. Do not attempt to start the system until the instrument has been permanently installed.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the fluid(s) used in the instrument. Failure to provide this information will delay processing by Brooks personnel. Copies of these forms can be downloaded from the Brooks website www. BrooksInstrument.com or are available from any Brooks Instrument location listed above. 2-5 Transit Precautions...
Section 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 2-6 Installation The model GT 1300 can be installed as follows: a Carefully remove any material which could have been used to protect the instrument for damage during shipping.
Section 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 Section3: Operation 3-1 Start-Up After the flowmeter has been properly installed in the process, it is ready for operation. When initiating flow, slowly open the valve to avoid a flow surge.
Section 4 Maintenance Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 Section 4: Maintenance 4-1 General There is no routine maintenance to be performed on the GT 1300 glass tube flowmeter. If meter operation is affected by defective parts, refer to Section 5, Parts Lists for available replacement parts.
Section 4 Maintenance Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 Notice Anytime the meter is removed for service, new O-rings should be installed in both the inlet and outlet end fitting. Reassemble the flowmeter as follows: a.
Section 6 Exploded view and part lists Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 Section 6: Exploded view and parts lists...
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Section 6 Exploded view and part lists Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1305-1306-eng-eu PN 541-C-029-AAG Models GT 1305 & 1306 April, 2008 Parts list GT 1300 Pos. Part number Description Pos. Part number Description 925-H-062-WAA TUBE R-7M-127-1F PLAIN 375-B-012-QTA VITON O-RING # 7...
Kalrez CODE CONNECTION TYPE CODE SCALE TYPE mm Decal + cal. curve, Class 6 (GT 1305 only) mm Decal + cal. curve, Class 4 (GT 1305 only) mm Decal + cal. curve, Class 2.5 (GT 1306 only) mm Decal + cal. curve, Class 1.6 (GT 1306 only)
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