Brooks Instrument Sho-Rate 1358 Installation & Operation Manual

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Sho-Rate™ Series
Model 1358
Variable Area Flow Meters
Beyond Measure

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual Sho-Rate™ Series Model 1358 Variable Area Flow Meters Beyond Measure...
  • Page 3 WARNING WARNING GLASS TUBE EXPLOSION HAZARD Protective sleevemustremainoverglasstube. GLASS TUBE Fasten meter windows securely. EXPLOSION Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury or property damage. HAZARD Plastic protective sleeve must remain over glass tube. Fasten meter windows securely. Do not operate above pressure and temperature limits.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2-2 Front Panel Mounting ......................11 3-1 Typical Bypass Installation ...................... 13 3-2 Reading Edge of Floats ......................13 5-1 Exploded View, Size 8 Model 1358 Sho-Rate ................. 16 Tables 1-1 Capacities ..........................6 5-1 Model 1358 Parts List ......................17 Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 5: Section 1 Introduction

    Standard: direct read on tube in gpm water or scfm air. Optional: special direct read decal on tube. Consult factory for available ranges. Direct read on metal scale plate mounted beside tube. Capacities and Pressure Drops Refer to Table 1-1 Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 6: Capacities

    NOTE: All air flows are at 14.7 psia and 70°F. Reference conditions 70°F @ latm. Connections Standard: Horizontal female 3/8” NPT threaded adaptors. Dimensions See Figure 1-1 Materials of Construction Metering Tube Borosilicate glass Protective Tube Sleeve UV stabilized polycarbonate Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 7: Section 1 Introduction

    Float Stops Stainless steel Tube Packing Standard: Neoprene (Brass meters), Viton-A fluoroelastomers ® ® (316 stainless steel meters). Optional: Teflon , EPM ® O-Rings Standard: Buna-N (Brass meters), Viton-A Optional: (316 stainless steel meters): EPM, Kalrez ® Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 8: Optional Equipment

    Flow controllers can be supplied integrally mounted or externally piped to the inlet or outlet of the instrument. For the flow controller’s complete instruction manual go to our website: BrooksInstrument.com, select Documentation, Precision Valves & Flow Controllers, select FC8800, or FC8900. Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 9: Section 2 Installation

    Decontamination Statement, as well as, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the fluid(s) used in the instrument. This is required before any Brooks Personnel can begin processing. Copies of the form can be obtained from any Brooks Instrument location listed above. Transit Precautions To safeguard against damage during transit, transport the instrument to the installation site in the same container used for transportation from the factory if circumstances permit.
  • Page 10: Flow Meter

    If the inlet and outlet valves adjacent to the flowmeter are to be closed for any reason, the flowmeter must be completely drained. Failure to do so may result in thermal expansion of the liquid which can cause rupture of the meter and possible personal injury Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 11: Front Panel Mounting

    1. BEZEL MOUNTING SCREW SUPPLIED FOR 0.25 [6.4] PANEL THICKNESS. IF PANEL THICKNESS IS LESS THAN 0.25 [6.4], INSTALL 1358031 Rev C SPACERS BETWEEN METER AND PANEL AS SHOWN. NOTE 1 Figure 2-2 Front Panel Mounting Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 12: Section 3 Operation

    WARNING GLASS TUBE EXPLOSION HAZARD Protective sleeve must remain over glass tube. Fasten meterwin- dows securely. Failure to comply could result in seriouspersonal injury or property damage. Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 13: Typical Bypass Installation

    A - Inlet Valve B - Outlet Valve C - Bypass Valve D - Control Valve E - Drain Valve Figure 3-1 Typical Bypass Installation READ HERE READ HERE READ HERE Figure 3-2 Reading Edge of floats Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 14: Section 4 Maintenance

    The O-ring may be used as long as it is not torn or distorted. The needle control valve assembly may be removed by turning the valve body counterclockwise. The valve seat, stem and packing then may be removed easily from the valve body for cleaning or replacement. Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 15 (fully open position) to prevent damage to the valve seat. WARNING Pressure test the meter before returning it to service. Hydrostatic pressure testing should be performed by qualified personnel or serious injury and/or damage to the equipment can result. Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 16: Section 5 Parts List

    Section 5 Parts List Brooks Instrument General When ordering parts please specify: Brooks Serial Number, Model Number, Part Number, Description and Quantity. Refer to Figures 5-1 and Tables 5-1. Figure 5-1 Exploded View, Size 8 Model 1358 Brooks Sho-Rate Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 17: Model 1358 Parts List

    375B905QTA BUNA-N 375B905SUA 375B905SYA KALREZ 375B905TTA VALVE END FITTING W/VALVE: 316 SS 325H002BMF W/VALVE: BRASS 325H002GGL W/VALVE, FOR BASEPLATE: 316 SS 325H064BMF W/VALVE, FOR BASEPLATE: BRASS 325H064GGL NO VALVE: 316 SS 325J006BMF NO VALVE: BRASS 325J006GGL Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 18 SCREWS-SIDE PLATES & WINDOWS 753L424AWA PLASTIC BEZEL BEZEL, W/VALVE 075B013NZD BEZEL, NO VALVE 075B025NZD BEZEL MOUNTING SCREW 753A429AWA VALVE KNOB 498C080NCQ VALVE KNOB COVER 219Z237NCQ VALVE PACKING NUT 573R012GGJ VALVE O-RING VITON 375B011QTA BUNA-N 375B011SUA 375B011SYA KALREZ 375B011TTA Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 19 SEAL PLUG 316 SS 618Z021BMA BRASS 618Z021GGJ VALVE BONNET O-RING VITON 375B908QTA BUNA-N 375B908SUA 375B908SYA KALREZ 375B908TTA LEFT DETACHABLE SCALE PER S/N PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVE 794Z133NZA REF NO QTY. LABEL WARNING LABEL 502Y449MYA WARNING LABEL 502Y445MYA Installation Manual Sho-Rate 1358...
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Brooks Instrument can provide seminars and dedicated training to engineers, end users and maintenance persons. Please contact your nearest sales representative for more details. Due to Brooks Instrument's commitment to continuous improvement of our products, all specifications are subject to change without notice. TRADEMARKS Brooks is a trademark of Brooks Instrument, LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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