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Product Owner’s Manual QS200 Saddle Insertion Ultrasonic Flowmeter Options For Large Pipe Sizes LINE SIZES: 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., 12 in. (Tube, PIP, Pipe NPS/IPS) U.S. Design Patent No. D845,804 - Ultrasonic Insert 05/2021 920906-01 Rev C...
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Please save these instructions for future reference. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Please refer to back cover for information regarding this product’s warranty and other important information.
UNPACKING Contents: (1) Sleeve 920913-01 Quick Start Guide (QS200 Saddle) (1) Gasket (1) Saddle (sized specifically for your pipe O.D.) Hardware (2) Band Clamps (1) Sensor (1) Retention Pin (Quick Release) (if ordered) (1) Sensor Owners Manual Inspect After unpacking the unit, inspect carefully for any damage that may •...
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to: Ensure that all equipment operators have access to adequate instructions • concerning safe operating and maintenance procedures. This product is not approved for use with petroleum products (diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, etc.), aromatic hydrocarbons or other incompatible chemicals.
SPECIFICATIONS SADDLE "ONLY" SELECTION CHART Model Part Pipe Outside Operating Flow Maximum Water Meter Gasket Saddle Clamp Description Number Diameter (in.) Range Pressure** Material Material Material Material 6 in. Pipe .1 to 15 ft/sec 150 PSI @ 73°F Stainless 146080-01 6.625 Silicone Aluminum...
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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) 5.3 in. 3.9 in. (13.4 cm) (9.9 cm) 4.3 in. (10.9 cm) SADDLE – TOP VIEW SADDLE – FRONT VIEW QS200 INSERT...
INSTALLATION Step 1 – Drilling hole: It is recommended that the saddle/sensor not be located on the very top or very bottom of the pipe. Ideal performance can be achieved with the saddle mounted at 2 to 4 o’clock or 8 to 10 o’clock.
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INSTALLATION (Continued) Step 3 – Mounting the sleeve: Remove the top two nuts and pull sleeve from saddle. Using a tape measure, measure the distance from the lip of the inside of pipe to the top of the saddle. Reference the asterisk in Figure 3.
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INSTALLATION (Continued) Place the marked sleeve back into saddle, engaging the threaded studs to the depth marked. Twist the bottom nuts upward to bottom of sleeve flange, replace the two nuts removed earlier and tighten all nuts with 7/16 wrench. See Figure 5. Figure 5 Step 4 –...
OPERATION Determining the K-factor: The K-factor value is needed to convert the sensor’s output pulsed into volume or rate data. The graphs located on the back of the Quick Start Guide show K-factor values for many versions of water lines. By knowing the line you are using or the inside diameter of the line, you can determine this value.
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OPERATION (Continued) K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES...
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OPERATION (Continued) K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES...
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OPERATION (Continued) K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES...
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OPERATION (Continued) K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES...
REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR QS200 SADDLE Part Number Description 146502-01 Kit, Saddle Gasket 146503-01 Kit, Clamps (6 Inch NPS/IPS Pipe) 146503-02 Kit, Clamps (6 Inch Tube/PIP) 146503-03 Kit, Clamps (8 Inch NPS/IPS Pipe) 146503-04 Kit, Clamps (8 Inch Tube/PIP) 146503-05...
FLOMEC® TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Great Plains Industries, Inc. 5252 E. 36th Street North, Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205, hereby provides a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all products manufactured by Great Plains Industries, Inc. This product includes a 2-year warranty.