Max P Series User Manual page 2

Safety and Precautions
For flow meters approved for use in a hazardous environment, refer to the EXInstallSheet for installation
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instructions. Failure to follow the ExInstallSheet instructions shipped with the product may result in death
or serious injury. For flow meters rated for ATEX, UL, or cUL Class 1, Div. 1 use in a hazardous environment,
contact Max Machinery Sales at 707.433.2662 or www.maxmachinery.com.
Never run the meter dry or blow compressed air through the meter. Damage will occur.
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Never steam clean the meter. Damage will occur. (Bypass or remove the meter if necessary).
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Do not run water or aqueous solutions not approved by Max through your flow meter. Damage will occur.
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Do not disassemble the meter. Damage may occur. No serviceable parts inside.
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Do not over pressurize the meter. Damage may occur.
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Do not remove the transmitter from the flow meter body unless advised by Max. Once removed, re-phasing
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the transmitter to the flow meter body is required to prevent measurement error.
Do not apply excessive differential pressure across the flow meter. Damage will occur. See pressure drop
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curves for safe operation.
Do not exceed maximum flow rate for the material viscosity. Damage will occur.
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Do not allow materials to cure in the flow meter. If materials cannot be flushed from the meter, damage may
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occur.
Do not flow remeltable materials through the meter until fully liquefied. Solids may damage the meter.
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Read the entire manual before installing and operating the meter.
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Verify the fluid to be measured is compatible with the flow meter.
Filter your fluid to prevent damage from debris and foreign materials.
Install bypass plumbing around the flowmeter to allow for easier servicing and line purging/flushing without
damaging the meter.
Follow all local regulations and your company safety procedures when installing, operating, servicing, and
maintaining your flow meter.
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