Omega Engineering FLR1000 User Manual
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3. Tubing Connections
CAUTION: DO NOT FLOW ANY LIQUID THROUGH A GAS
FLOW SENSOR OR FLOW METER. THIS WILL SERIOUSLY
EFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
CAUTION: DO NOT FLOW A HIGH PRESSURE GAS
THROUGH THE SENSOR. A BURST OF HIGH PRESSURE
GAS MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO BE DAMAGED. ALWAYS
FLOW GAS AT A PRESSURE AND FLOW RATE WITHIN
THE SPECIFCATIONS OF THE UNIT
All tubing must be clean, dry and without crimps, burrs or scratches.
Only use the factory installed fittings on the unit. If the fittings are
removed the calibration of the unit may be effected and leaking may
occur. If different fittings are required please contact the Omega
Engineering Company Service Department for assistance.
When connecting the sensor to the tubing a wrench should be used to
stop the fitting rotating in the sensor body. Take care not to over tighten
the fittings or leaking may occur.
Connecting and tightening the Fittings
(FLR 1000-ST-D shown, other models similar)
Caution: DO NOT over tighten the fittings into the flow
sensor or flow meter body. Excessive force may damage
the sensor body. This type of damage will NOT be
repaired under warranty.
The flow direction for the unit is clearly marked on the label. Do not
reverse the flow direction or the unit will not function correctly.