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G SERIES TURBINES
Owner's Manual
" A G r e a t P l a i n s Ve n t u r e s S u b s i d i a r y "
06/08
Sanitary Type
5252 East 36th Street North
Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205
TEL: 316-686-7361
FAX: 316-686-6746
www.gpi.net
1-888-996-3837
Industrial Type
Rev. B 921977-02

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  • Page 1 G SERIES TURBINES Owner’s Manual Sanitary Type Industrial Type 5252 East 36th Street North Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205 TEL: 316-686-7361 FAX: 316-686-6746 “ A G r e a t P l a i n s Ve n t u r e s S u b s i d i a r y ”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1/2 inch (0.8-6.0 GPM) yourself with all information about all com- Model 075 3/4 inch (1.6-16 GPM) ponents of your G Series Turbine. If you need Model 075E 3/4 inch (2.3-23 GPM) assistance, contact the distributor from whom Model 100 1 inch (6.7-67 GPM)

  • Page 3: Installation

    in a 5 hour period; the recommended turbine 1. Install magnetic pickup (See Figure 1). flowmeter should be sized according to the instantaneous flowrate: 2. Make sure that the new or correct K- factor is entered into the readout device. (500 –...

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    WARNING the rotor and/or bearing. Maximum allowable over range for G Series Turbines is 125% of maximum rated flowrate for intermittent If liquid being measured contains large solids, install a filter or strainer. Without periods.
  • Page 5 NOTE: To remove the other support, simply NOTE: GPI rotors are tapered on one end repeat this operation. (except 1/2" and 3/4"). The tapered end 5. Once the turbine flowmeter is taken should be installed on the inlet side.
  • Page 6 1. Install a support on the inlet side (where Installation of the replacement kit is complete the flow starts), placing a vane between and the turbine flowmeter can be reinstalled the notches in the turbine flowmeter into the process line. 5.
  • Page 7 Replacement Kits for Industrial Turbine Flowmeters Tungsten Carbide* High Density Plastic* Flow Range Size Model Part No. Model Part No. (Litres Per Minute) GNP-050 1/2 in. 2.2-22 LPM 80508032 GSCP-050 GNT-051 GNP-051 80518031 80518032 GFT-051 GSCP-051 1/2 in. 3.0-22 LPM GNT-051H 80518081 GFT-051H...
  • Page 8 Magnetic Pickups When choosing a magnetic pickup, the tur- GPI offers two types of magnetic pickups: bine meter and electronics are generally al- ready known. Electronics can be either Local Standard and Wire Lead. See Figure 4. or Remote. Remote electronics include GPI...
  • Page 9 Magnetic Pickup Enclosures enclosure. For explosion-proof enclosures, choose N7A for the enclosure without the Pickup Enclosures are optional on G Series terminal strip or the N7AT with the terminal Turbine Meters. Choose from three pickup enclosures: Model N4A is the weatherproof strip.
  • Page 10 FLOW RANGES Gallons Per Minute Litres Per Minute Size Min. Max. Min. Max. Frequency Output 1/2 in. 100 - 1000 Hz 1/2 in. 125 - 1000 Hz 3/4 in. 100 - 1000 Hz 3/4 in. E 100 - 1000 Hz 1 in.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Solution A. MORE VOLUME/ 1. Rotor may drag due to Check for debris inside the meter. OUTPUT THAN foreign matter obstruction. Clean and reassemble. DISPLAYED OR 2. Magnetic pickup not Screw the magnetic pickup all the screwed down all the way way down into the turbine flow- REGISTERED...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Standard Materials of SPECIFICATIONS Construction Accuracy*: ±0.5% of the true flow at any Housing: 316 Stainless Steel point within the linear range of the tur- bine flowmeter. Rotor: CD4MCu Stainless Steel Shaft: Tungsten Carbide (Industrial), 316 Linearity*: ±0.5% of the mean K-factor Stainless Steel (Chemical) throughout the linear range.
  • Page 13 Flow Related Formulas Pounds Per Hour = 500 x S.G. x GPM Pulses Per Litre = K-factor GPM = Hz x 60 3.785 Pounds Per Gallon = S.G. x 8.33 (Water) K-factor BPH = GPM x 1.42857 Pulses Per Barrel = K-factor x 42 BPD = GPM x 34.286 Hz = GPM x K-factor Pulses Per Cubic Meter = K-factor...

  • Page 14: Service

    If you need further assistance, phone call. GPI can also inform you of any call the GPI Customer Service Department in special handling requirements you will need Wichita, KS, during normal business hours.
  • Page 16 B. the product has been subjected to neglect, misuse, abuse or damage or has been installed or operated other than in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions. To make a claim against this warranty, contact the GPI Customer Service Department at 316-686-7361 or 888-996-3837. Or by mail at: Great Plains Industries, Inc.