KROHNE ALTOSONIC V12 EN - Manual (Page 18)

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INSTALLATION
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However for storage and/or transportation additional protective measures are recommended.
Depending on how long the protection should last one of several methods can be considered:
1. For a storage period of less than one year, the inner pipewall should be protected by a corrosion
inhibitor such as Shell Ensys.
Do not apply the corrosion inhibitor on the acoustic transducers.
2. For a period of a year or longer, the pipewall should be protected by Tectyl or a similar product.
Do not apply Tectyl on the acoustic transducers.
3. Independend of the storage period, the inner pipewall can be protected by an oxygen free envi-
ronment. This can be created by mounting blind flanges, using a vacuum pump to remove the
air and subsequently filling the meter with nitrogen. It is recommended to place some bags of
silica gel inside the flowmeter. To protect against corrosion, the humidity should be less than
38% and/or oxygen should not be present. Special regulations may be applicable for transpor-
tation and storage of a pressurised flowmeter.
3.3 Transport
WARNING!
• Even smaller size flowmeters have a considerable weight. Check the weight of your
flowmeter in order to select suitable means for transportation and lifting.
• Use appropriate materials such as chains or hoisting straps that are in good condition.
• Use the eye bolts on the meter body to attach chains or straps to lift the meter (if not present:
check condition of the threaded holes on the flanges and if okay screw eye bolts in the
threaded holes).
• Never lift the meter using the converter housing to attach straps.
• In case a fork lift will be used make sure that the flowmeter is secured against rolling off the
forks, or against straps sliding off the forks.
• Verify local safety regulations, directives and company procedures with respect to hoisting,
rigging and transportation of (heavy) equipment.