Badger Meter M-Series M4000 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety considerations are emphasized by the placement of
safety symbol icons on the product or next to important text,
pictures or drawings throughout this manual. The symbols
are:
When and where this symbol is attached to the
product it indicates a potential hazard. It means that
documentation must be consulted to determine the
nature of the potential hazard and any actions that need
to be taken.
Warning indicates an action or procedure, which, if not
performed correctly, can result in sever personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage. Comply with the
instruction and proceed with care.
Caution indicates an action or procedure, which if not
performed correctly, will or can cause minor personal
injury or property damage. Comply with the instruction
and proceed with care.
Equipment Unpacking, Inspection, Moving and Return
Policies
1. If shipping container damage is evident at delivery,
have a responsible person present when the meter is
unpacked.
2. Inspect the shipping container for unpacking, lifting or
moving instructions.
3. As the unit is opened and unpacked, verify the shipment
packing list and your order form match the items in the
shipment.
4. Open the container and remove all cushioning materials.
Keep the shipping container and packing materials
should the meter need to be returned or put in storage.
5. Remove the meter from the container. For meter fl ow
tube diameters between 2” and 8” (50 and 200mm) use
a crane or lifting device with soft straps placed around
the detector body, at the fl anges. For meter fl ow tube
diameter sizes 10” (250mm) and larger, lift the unit via the
lifting lugs with a crane, cables and hooks.
6. Inspect the meter for signs of shipping damage;
scratches, loose or broken parts.
NOTE: If damage is found, a formal claim for damage in
transit is the responsibility of the customer. Within 48 hours
of delivery request an inspection report from the carrier. File
a claim with the carrier. Contact the Badger Meter factory to
facilitate repair or replacement, 877-248-1010.
7. All detectors with PTFE liners are shipped with a liner
protector to maintain proper form of the PTFE material
during shipping and storage.
NOTE: Do not remove the liner protector until installation.
8. Storage: If the meter is to be stored, place it in its
original container in a dry, sheltered location. Storage
temperature ranges are: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C).
Rigging, Lifting, Moving Large Units
DO NOT lift or move a meter via its amplifi er, junction box or
cables.
Lift and move meters with fl ow tubes between 2" and 8"
(50 and 200mm) with a crane rigged with soft straps. Place
a strap around the detector body, between the fl anges, on
each side of the detector.
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Lift meter fl ow tube diameter sizes 10" (250mm) and larger
via its lifting lugs. Use the proper size crane, cables and
hooks. DO NOT lift the meter by the amplifi er or, on remote
style meter, by the junction box.
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Use the sling-rigged method to lift large detectors into a
vertical position while still crated. Use this method to position
large detectors vertically into pipelines.