Max P Series User Manual page 6

Installation - Mechanical
Bypass Valves: Install valves to allow system start-
up, filter replacement, or flow meter removal without
completely shutting the system down and draining the
lines. See diagram.
Failure to use a bypass at start up may lead to flow meter
damage due to debris, overspeeding the meter with air in
the lines, and pressure shock due to initial line surges.
Filtration: A 5 micron filter is recommended on the inlet for the P001 flow meter. A 10 micron filter is recommended on
the inlet for all other P-Series flow meters. If measuring bi-directional flow, a filter should be installed on both sides of
the flow meter. Materials with fibrous or non-abrasive particulate matter may need to be run without filters.
Clean Plumbing: Before installing the flow meter, the system lines shall be cleaned and free of all debris or
manufacturing particulates. Purging lines with compressed air or steam are typical cleaning methods. Do not use
compressed air or steam on the Max flow meter, damage will occur.
RADIATE HEAT HERE
High Temperatures: Orient your meter so the transmitter is to the side
or below to minimize heat transfer by convection from the flow meter
to the transmitter. The transmitter is the most heat sensitive element
in the system. Consult the chart on page 8 for specific limits on
fluid and ambient maximum temperatures. When operating in the
upper temperature ranges, always insulate the meter but leave the
transmitter housing exposed so it radiates heat. An optional heater
block can be used on the flow meter to keep it at the fluid operating
temperature. For substances solid at room temperature, a heater
block may be required to keep material molten to flow through the
meter.
FLOW
INSULATION HERE
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