Badger Meter AF - Flanged (2 to 120")" - Manual (Page 5)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, SINGLE SUPPORT
1 . Choose the proper location to install the AF Ellipse using AGA/ASME standards (or equivalent) . See “Location Instructions”
on page 9 .
2 . Grind the surface of the pipe where the AF Ellipse is to be inserted to provide a clean area for welding .
3 . Drill a hole through the pipe wall according to
Table 2 .
Model / Sensor Weld Connector Drill Bit
AF0 (1/2") 3/4" 5/8"
AF (7/8") 1-1/4" 1-1/8"
AF1 (1-1/4") 1-1/2" 1-3/8"
AF2 (2-1/4") 3" 2-3/4"
Table 2: Single support drill bit size
4 . Deburr the hole just drilled, especially on the inside of the pipe .
5 . Weld the mounting hardware assembly to the pipe, centered on the drilled hole, using standard codes for your
application (1/16" weld gap recommended) . Align low point of radius on bottom of weld-o-let so that it is in line with the
pipe centerline .
L
H
Low Point
of Radius
Low Point
of Radius Low Point
of Radius
Horizontal Vertical
Pipe
Centerline
Pipe
Centerline
Figure 4: Weld alignment
6 . Install the gasket and place the AF Ellipse sensor into the pipe .
7 . While holding the AF Ellipse in its fully inserted position, align the arrow on the sensor head with the direction of flow . See
Figure 5 .
H L
Field Weld
Flow
5° MAX
5° MAX
Ellipse
Flow
Flo w M
et ers
Figure 5: Sensor alignment
8 . Thoroughly tighten all of the bolts on the flange and assemble all the parts that make the instrument head .
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