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F-300 Flowmeter Installation Instructions F-300 Flowmeter Installation Instructions

A B A B
Cleaning Dimension Installation Length Cleaning Dimension Installation Length
Access Access
Read Float Read Float
Cap A Outlet pipe = 2 x Pipe I.D.* Cap A Outlet pipe = 2 x Pipe I.D.*
at Top at Top

Stainless Steel B Inlet pipe = 5 x Pipe I.D.* Stainless Steel B Inlet pipe = 5 x Pipe I.D.*
Clamp Clamp
* Minimum acceptable dimensions. * Minimum acceptable dimensions.
Gasket Gasket
Must be straight horizontal piping. Must be straight horizontal piping.
Pitot Tube Pitot Tube
FLOW FLOW

DIRECTION
Models w/ suffix “M” = PVC pipe, PN10 and Pn16 DIRECTION
Models w/ suffix “M” = PVC pipe, PN10 and Pn16
OF FLOW OF FLOW

Installation: To prevent debris from entering the meter, install the flowmeter Installation: To prevent debris from entering the meter, install the flowmeter
downstream from the filter if possible with at least the minimum straight pipe downstream from the filter if possible with at least the minimum straight pipe
dimensions called for in the above drawing. Drill the pitot tube hole in the top (12 dimensions called for in the above drawing. Drill the pitot tube hole in the top (12
o’clock position) of the horizontal pipe. Carefully remove all burrs. Insert the pitot o’clock position) of the horizontal pipe. Carefully remove all burrs. Insert the pitot
tube, with the gasket in place, into the drilled hole. Tighten the clamps alternately, tube, with the gasket in place, into the drilled hole. Tighten the clamps alternately,
a little at a time. Make certain the flow direction is towards the pitot tube opening. a little at a time. Make certain the flow direction is towards the pitot tube opening.
Examples: 12 o’clock Examples: 12 o’clock
WRONG WRONG WRONG RIGHT WRONG WRONG WRONG RIGHT
Not horizontal Not plumbed Not on vertical Not horizontal Not plumbed Not on vertical
within 2 degrees thru centerline centerline 90º +/- 2º within 2 degrees thru centerline centerline 90º +/- 2º

Horizon Horizon

Note: Incorrect installation may Note: Incorrect installation may


Flowmeter size Drill size for pitot tube result in a damaged pitot tube.
Flowmeter size Drill size for pitot tube result in a damaged pitot tube.
32mm - 90mm 16mm to 16.25mm 32mm - 90mm 16mm to 16.25mm

Troubleshooting: Should the meter fail to read, make certain the openings in the Troubleshooting: Should the meter fail to read, make certain the openings in the
front and rear of the pitot tube are not clogged, that the pitot tube opening faces front and rear of the pitot tube are not clogged, that the pitot tube opening faces
the direction of the flow, and that you have installed the meter on the correct IPS the direction of the flow, and that you have installed the meter on the correct IPS
(ASTM-D-1785) type and size pipe. Note that the top of the float is the largest (ASTM-D-1785) type and size pipe. Note that the top of the float is the largest
diameter. diameter.

Accuracy = +/- 10% Accuracy = +/- 10%


Max Temperature = 87.7°C / 190°F at 0 Bar (0 PSI) Max Temperature = 87.7°C / 190°F at 0 Bar (0 PSI)
Maximum Pressure = 10 bar (150 PSI) Maximum Pressure = 10 bar (150 PSI)
Headloss = Maximum .07 Bar across all pipe sizes Headloss = Maximum .07 Bar across all pipe sizes
Note: Pressure and temperature limits are inversely proportional Note: Pressure and temperature limits are inversely proportional

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Blue-White flowmeters are tested and calibrated for water only. Blue-White flowmeters are tested and calibrated for water only.
BLUE-WHITE LIMITED WARRANTY BLUE-WHITE LIMITED WARRANTY
FLOW METERS are warranted to be free of defects in material and FLOW METERS are warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for up to 12 months from the date of factory shipment. workmanship for up to 12 months from the date of factory shipment.
Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement of the defective flow Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement of the defective flow
meter only. Blue-White Industries does not assume responsibility for any meter only. Blue-White Industries does not assume responsibility for any
other damage that may occur. other damage that may occur.

This warranty does not cover damage to the flow meter that results from This warranty does not cover damage to the flow meter that results from
misuse or alterations, nor damage that occurs as a result of: meter misuse or alterations, nor damage that occurs as a result of: meter
misalignment, improper installation, over tightening, use of non- misalignment, improper installation, over tightening, use of non-
recommended chemicals, use of non-reccomended adhesives or pipe dopes, recommended chemicals, use of non-reccomended adhesives or pipe dopes,
excessive heat or pressure, or allowing the meter to support the weight of excessive heat or pressure, or allowing the meter to support the weight of
related piping. Flow meters are tested and calibrated with water only. related piping. Flow meters are tested and calibrated with water only.
Although meters may be suitable for other chemicals, Blue-White cannot Although meters may be suitable for other chemicals, Blue-White cannot
guarantee their suitability. guarantee their suitability.

Flow meters are repaired at the factory only. Call or write the factory to Flow meters are repaired at the factory only. Call or write the factory to
receive a Return Authorization Number, carefully pack the flow meter to be receive a Return Authorization Number, carefully pack the flow meter to be
returned, including a brief description of the problem. Note the RA number on returned, including a brief description of the problem. Note the RA number on
the outside of the carton. the outside of the carton.

Prepay all shipping costs. The factory does not accept COD Shipments. Prepay all shipping costs. The factory does not accept COD Shipments.
Damage that occurs during shipping is the responsibility of the sender. Damage that occurs during shipping is the responsibility of the sender.

Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee our flow meters will not be damaged Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee our flow meters will not be damaged
either at or below the suggested limits simply because of many factors either at or below the suggested limits simply because of many factors
which influence meter integrity; stress resulting from meter misalignment, which influence meter integrity; stress resulting from meter misalignment,
damage due to excessive vibration and/or deterioration caused by damage due to excessive vibration and/or deterioration caused by
contact with certain chemicals as well as direct sunlight. These situations contact with certain chemicals as well as direct sunlight. These situations
and others tend to reduce the strength of the materials from which the and others tend to reduce the strength of the materials from which the
meters are manufactured. Flow meters are tested and calibrated meters are manufactured. Flow meters are tested and calibrated
for water only. Although the meters may be suitable for other chemicals, for water only. Although the meters may be suitable for other chemicals,
Blue-White cannot guarantee their suitability. Blue-White cannot guarantee their suitability.

Meters are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Meters are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

For more information visit our website at www.Blue-White.com For more information visit our website at www.Blue-White.com

MADE IN THE MADE IN THE


ISO 9001:2015 ISO 9001:2015
CERTIFIED
80000-592
USAREV.3 080921
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