Installation
2.1
Application Guidelines
Basic Requirements
● Determine pipe material and dimensions.
● Avoid vertical pipes flowing in a downward direction.
● Avoid installation of transducers on the top and bottom of horizontal pipes, if possible.
● Select a location with the longest straight run of pipe.
● Identify upstream piping configuration (elbow, reducer, etc.).
● Pipe surface should be smooth and, if necessary, free of paint.
● Avoid pressure reduction components upstream.
● Avoid mounting on or near weld seams.
Additonal Requirements for Liquid Applications
● Pipe must be full during set-up.
Additonal Requirements for Gas Applications
● Pipe must be fully pressurized during set-up.
2.2
Mounting the Flowmeter
Wall Mounting
The flowmeter can be mounted on any wall surface including wood, metal or concrete. Use
the appropriate bolts and screws as needed for your mounting application. (See figure below
for mounting bracket locations.)
SITRANS FUH1010 Quick Start
Operating Instructions (Compact), 12/2008, CQO:QSG010 Revision A
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