Brooks Instrument BM02 - Manual (Page 13)

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Installation
Brooks ® Models BM01 and BM02
Installation and Operation Manual
X-PD-BM01-02-eng
Part Number: 541B042AHG
March, 2008
2-7 Installation
To provide for optimum system performances the following guidelines
should be observed:
1. Before use, confirm the fluid to be used is compatible with the meter.
2. The flowmeter must be installed so the shafts of the rotors are horizon-
tal, never vertical or “on end”. Severe damage to components may be
the result, (See Figure 2-1).
3. A 200 mesh strainer should be installed upstream and adjacent to the
flowmeter to protect it from foreign matter (.003"/.075mm Maximum),
such as dirt, pipe scale, or welding splatter, (See Figures 2-3 and 2-4).
4. Valves should be installed to facilitate removal of the flowmeter and
strainer, (See Figures 2-3 and 2-4).
5. Install the flowmeter on the discharge side of a pump whenever pos-
sible.
6. Before installing the flowmeter, wash and clean the inside of the
pipeline with compressed air or steam. This is particularly important on new
pipelines.
7. Remove the protective covering from the flowmeter end connectors
before installation.
8. When making connection to the flowmeter make certain that no foreign
materials enter flowmeter body.
9. Flexible piping is recommended.
10. Refer to Figure 2-5 for electrical connections.