Installation; Inspection; Meter Handling - ABB COPA-XM 3000 Series Instruction Manual

Series 10DX3000 Magnetic Flowmeter Instruction Manual

2.0 INSTALLATION

2.1 Inspection

All Series 3000 Magnetic Flowmeters are shipped in heavy duty containers which are specially
designed to provide adequate protection during transit. Since the Magnetic Flowmeter will be
operated in conjunction with an electronic Signal Converter, both instruments may be in the same
shipping container. An itemized list of all items included in the shipment is attached to the shipping
container. Refer to the Instruction Bulletin supplied with the associated Signal Converter for opera-
tion and maintenance procedures for the particular Converter.
If the specified Magnetic Flowmeter is supplied with a remote Signal Converter, thirty feet of
interconnection cable(standard) and conduit or cable seals will be included in the shipment.
Inspect all items included in the shipment immediately for indications of damage which may have
occurred during shipment. All damage claims should be reported to the shipping agent involved
before attempting to install or operate this equipment. If the damage is such that faulty operation is
likely to result, the damage should be brought to the attention of the Service Department.

2.2 Meter Handling

The liner of the flowmeter may be damaged if it comes in contact with a sharp object and must be
protected at all times.
When a TEFLON lined meter is specified, two liner protector plates (one on each flange face) are
factory installed (when specified at time of order). These plates serve to contain the flared ends of the
liner, and to prevent damage to the liner during installation and handling. These protector plates are
attached to the meter with flat head screws that securely hold the liner in place. If the pressure on the
liner is relieved, the TEFLON will tend to curl away from the flange. These protector plates must
remain in place when the meter is installed. Refer to Figure 2-1 for a view of these protector plates.
Also, due to the susceptibility of the meter to moisture penetration behind the liner before installation
in the pipeline, TEFLON-lined meters should not be stored outdoors in uncovered areas, in wet
locations or subjected to cleaning operations with excessive liquids prior to being fully installed in the
pipeline.
During shipment, the liner is protected by wood or composition protectors as shown in Figure 2-2
(standard); these are removed before the meter is installed. These protectors should be left in
position while moving the meter to the installation site. In the case of wood protectors, make certain
there are no wood chips between the liner and the meter flange face prior to installation.
To place the meter in the pipeline a sling and hoist may be necessary. Do not pass any rope or wire
sling through the meter; the liner will be damaged if the meter is supported by the liner. Lift the meter
as shown in Figure 2-2.
Table 2-1 lists the weights of the meters by size and flange classification. Weights shown are
approximate and should be used only as a guide when installing the meter.
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