Brooks Instrument FC8800 Series - Manual (Page 21)

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Section 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual
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Part Number: 541B045AAG
March, 2012
Flow Controllers for Gas and Liquid Service
2-7 Installation
The inlet and outlet connections are identified by the terms “in” and “out”. The
controller may be installed in any attitude. Care must be exercised to prevent
solids from entering the controller. The internal flow area is very small and
any foreign material entering the controller will impair the operation of the
needle valve and controller. Inlet and outlet filters should be installed. Optional
integral micron filter is available for all models except Model FC 8830
2-8 Panel Mounting
Series FC 8800 and FC 8900:
Optional Mounting Brackets are provided for
panel mounting the controller. The brackets are rotatable and adjustable to
any desired location. For front panel mounting, two (2) 11/32" diameter and
one (1) 21/32" diameter panel openings are required.
To front panel mount controller, remove valve knob, valve bonnet and one
panel nut (for panel thickness over 1/4" remove both panel nuts). Place the
valve stem through the panel opening, install and tighten two mounting nuts.
Tighten mounting nuts and valve bonnet. Replace and tighten valve knob.
Model FC 8744: Panel mounting nuts are provided on the valve stem for a
17/32" diameter panel cutout. The controller may be mounted in any
desired attitude. To panel mount the controller, remove the valve knob, valve
bonnet and one panel nut (for the panel thickness of 1/4" remove both panel
nuts). Place the valve stem through the panel opening and tighten panel
mounting nuts and valve bonnet. replace and tighten valve knob.
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