Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

1 1 Your Sole Source for Badger Differential Producers Worldwide Intelligent Flow Measurement 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln RI 02865-1162 Ph: 401 334 1170 Fx: 401 334 1173 Em: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual Client: Item No. Qty. Description Serial No. Tag Notes: Certified: Date: I: S/OM: 2 Safety WARNING: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING. ONLY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL SHOULD INSTALL OR HANDLE WYATT ENGINEERING METER(S). ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISHANDLING OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. FOR WARRANTY DETAILS, REFER TO THE LATEST REVISION OF WYATT ENGINEERING S TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

2 (These instructions are meant as a guide only: They cannot cover every situation and rely on the common sense and expertise of the personnel installing the meter. Wyatt Engineering is not liable for any damage to the meter, the system, or for personal injury resulting from incorrect installation or the use of these guidelines.) General: Maximum allowed process pressure is given in the specific meter documentation (CE-marked meters have this information on the nameplate). Over-pressurization due to fluid heating, chemical reaction, explosion, external fire, etc. can cause pressure containment failure. Other means, therefore, must be taken to prevent over-pressurization. Allowable process temperatures are given in the specific meter documentation (CE-marked meters have this information on the nameplate).

3 Higher or lower temperatures than those considered (due to process fluid, chemical reaction, environment, conduction, convection, etc.) can cause pressure containment failure. Other means must be taken to prevent temperatures beyond the design range. Pressure and temperature ratings are process-based, unless indicated otherwise. Additional loads must be accounted for by the end-user. Avoid scraping or scratching the coated surfaces. Touch-up coatings as needed. Prior to Start-Up: Prior to installation, inspect meter(s) for any damage. If a meter appears damaged in any way, contact the local Wyatt Engineering Representative, or contact Wyatt Engineering directly. Refer to Wyatt Engineering Terms and Conditions for warranty information. Meters are not to be used as safety accessories as defined in the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC.

4 Pipe insulation and/or insert-type meters may not be visible when installed. The end user should identify the presence of the meter in the pipeline and take precautions to avoid injury and/or discharge if the line is to be disassembled. Any risk arising from external fire must be accounted for independent of the Wyatt Engineering meter. Determine that the meter is installed with the arrow on the nameplate and on the meter body pointing in the direction of the flow. Determine that the meter is properly installed: The venturi meter is a piping component and should be handled with the same safety precautions. DO NOT HANDLE METER FROM ITS INSIDE. Note that the meter(s) must be adequately supported by the adjacent pipe to prevent excess loading on the meter body.

5 DO NOT USE THE METER AS A PIPE SUPPORT. Determine that the piping on both sides of the meter(s) is properly aligned before installation. Refer to ASME Pressure Piping and local codes for alignment and gap specifications. Determine that all pressure connections are proper and are appropriate for the intended service. Meter(s) must be properly connected (threaded, welded, etc.) to surrounding piping to prevent unsafe discharge during filling and/or operation. Determine that no threaded connections are damaged. Determine that the meter has been installed in conformance with the Installation Notes included in this Manual . At Start-Up: Do not over-pressurize the meter. Refer to Wyatt Engineering documentation for design pressure. Do not subject meter to shock pressures or water hammer.

6 Do not subject meter to shock temperatures. When filling pipeline, bleed-off trapped gases (fluid service) or trapped fluids (gas service). After Start-Up: Do not over-pressurize the meter. Refer to Wyatt Engineering documentation for design pressure. Do not subject meter to shock pressures and/or to shock temperatures. Wyatt Engineering meters are not designed to withstand stress due to the decomposition of unstable process media. CE-marked meters have been evaluated using the ASME Codes with respect to fatigue life. EXCEEDING THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE METER MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN METER FAILURE. Contact Wyatt Engineering for cycle information. To avoid personal injury, do not touch surface of meter(s) if the process fluid is hotter or colder than room temperature.

7 Allow the meter(s) to return to room temperature before removing or servicing. Conform to Preventive Maintenance procedures included in this Manual . Wyatt Engineering LLC, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln RI 02865-1162 Ph: 401 334 1170 Fx: 401 334 1173 Em: 3 Wyatt Engineering Transport and Storage Requirements for Flow Elements WARNING: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING. ONLY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL SHOULD HANDLE WYATT ENGINEERING METER(S). ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISHANDLING OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. FOR WARRANTY DETAILS, REFER TO THE LATEST REVISION OF WYATT ENGINEERING S TERMS AND CONDITIONS. (These instructions are meant as a guide only: They cannot cover every situation and rely on the common sense and expertise of the personnel installing the meter.)

8 Wyatt Engineering is not liable for any damage to the meter, the system, or for personal injury resulting from incorrect installation or the use of these guidelines.) Regardless of length of storage, it is recommended that the meters be stored in the same crates or on the same skids as shipped. Meter Transport: Depending on unit and order size, the venturi meters are in crates or boxes, or strapped or bolted to pallets or skids. If palletized or skidded, the meters can be moved by a forklift of adequate capacity. Cradle the pallet or skid with the forks. DO NOT DRIVE THE FORKS THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE CAPS OR INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE METER. The meters can be lifted by a crane or forklift using an appropriate sling. If provided, utilize the lifting lugs.

9 Avoid scraping or scratching the coated surfaces. Touch-up coatings as needed. Indoor Storage: The Wyatt Engineering venturi flow meters can be stored indefinitely indoors. Meters should be stored away from high traffic areas in order to minimize damage risk. Meters must not be stacked. Meters may have uncoated iron or steel surfaces, or lightly primed flange faces as required by the contract documents. If meters are to be stored in humid or corrosive areas, the flange faces may need a suitable rust preventative coating. Note that any coating or sealant should be removed prior to installation: Refer to the contract documents and applicable standards or local codes. Prolonged exposure to light may discolor, de-gloss, and/or cause chalking of the finishes.

10 If storage is to be long-term, it is recommended that meters be covered with a tarp or plastic sheeting in a dry location. Outdoor Storage Short-Term (less than 3 months): Meters should be stored away from high traffic areas in order to minimize damage risk. Meters must not be stacked. If meters will be stored in humid or corrosive areas, uncoated surfaces may need to be coated with a suitable rust preventative appropriate for outdoor exposure. Note that any coating or sealant should be removed prior to installation: Refer to the contract documents and applicable standards or local codes. The ends are capped to eliminate foreign matter from damaging the internal portions of the meter. These caps must not be removed until installation. The pressure sensing tap connections have pipe plugs or caps for thread protection and/or to minimize the probability of clogging.