R
FL45200A Series
In-Line Flowmeters with
Half Union Adapters
R
R
Operator’s Manual
An OMEGA Technologies Company
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CAUTION
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID FAILURE
1. Finish piping to be plumb and true.
2. Polysulfone and other exotic plastics cannot tolerate P.V.C. glue and pipe
dope. Even the fumes can cause crazing.
3. Use teflon tape for threaded joints.
4. Make up assembly and fit pipes, then: remove F.M. after glue fumes are
vented out.
5. Meter cannot support attached pipes.
6. Excessive vibration may cause float to give poor reading or cause possible
fracture.
7. Wall, floor, and ceiling mounts to be carefully aligned and sturdy. A support
should be at top and bottom of meter. See drawing.
8. Hand tighten union nuts. No wrenches.
9. Protect meter from ultra violet (UV) rays.
10. VALVES - avoid system that will impose a sudden burst of flow to the meter.
Such a burst will cause the float to impact the guide assembly with destructive
force. Magnet, solenoid, or other quick opening valves cannot be used unless
meter is protected against sudden burst of flow.
11. Failure to comply VOIDS WARRANTY!
Calibration
Part Number
(Hastelloy C Float)
Part Number
(316 SS Float)
GPM
2-20
6-60
8-80
6-100
LPM
8-78
SCFM
M3/HR
FL45201A*
FL45202A
FL45203A
FL45204A
FL45205A
FL45206A
FL45230A
* Teflon® float
-
-
-
FL45202A-HL
FL45203A-HL
FL45204A-HL
30-230
30-300
20-380
80-500
-
-
-
-
-
-
FL45205A-HL 20-130
-
-
FL45206A-HL 25-175 100-675
-
-
-
-
-
40-240
70-400
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PARTS LIST
1
2
Key Part Number Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
F-452004N Lock Nuts
F-452330N Adaptor
F-452002 Wireholder
3
4
5
F-452043N
O-ring
*Float
6
7
*Meterbody
8
F-452287N Guide Wire
F-452332N Float Stop
*Float & Meterbody must be ordered
as a kit.
Materials of Construction
4-5/8 in.
(117.5 mm)
Meter Body:
Float:
Polysulfone
#316 Stainless Steel or Teflon or
Hastelloy C-276 (Based on model)
# 316 Stainless (opt. Hastelloy C-276)
Polysulfone
Polysulfone
Polyethylene
Guide rod:
Adapters:
Wireholder:
Float Stop:
Union Nuts:
O-Rings:
Nylon
Viton
Scale:
Accuracy:
Permanent, dual scale silkscreen (black ink)
± 2% of full scale reading
18-7/8 in.
(479.4 mm)
Your OMEGA FL45200A Series
Your OMEGA flowmeter was designed to be easy to install.
!
!
Please read the Instruction Guideline on the next page
before installing your flowmeter.
!
This flowmeter is an instrument, special care should be taken
when handling and installing.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Remember that you are installing an instrument. Adapters and fittings
should be tightened only enough to prevent leaking. Over tightening
may damage the o-ring seals and threaded fittings.
Never hold the meterbody with pliers or similar tools that may scratch.
Never allow the flowmeter to support the weight of related pipe or
tubing.
Be certain the meterbody is properly aligned with existing plumbing.
Misalignment will put excessive stress on the meterbody and may
result in damage and a decrease in the maximum pressure. If in doubt
regarding proper plumbing procedures, consult a licensed plumber.
The flowmeter must be installed in an exact vertical plane to ensure
accuracy.
Polysulfone is adversely affected by ultraviolet light. Protect the
flowmeter from direct sunlight.
Always use teflon® tape thread sealant. DO NOT use pipe dope
compounds as these products may cause crazing and cracking on the
meterbody.
Do not use solvent based glued (such as PVC cement) while the
flowmeter is fully installed. When using these glues, remove the
meterbody until the glue has cured. Then purge the system before
installing the unit.
Never attempt to solder brass fittings while the flowmeter is fully
installed. The heat required for soldering can damage the flowmeter.
Caution should be exercised when using ball type valves. In some
cases when the valve is opened the float can slam to the top of the
meter causing damage. This “Water Cannon” effect is actually
exceeding the maximum pressure and is not covered under warranty.
Your flowmeter had been designed to be virtually maintenance free.
Should your unit need occasional cleaning, use a mild soap and soft
bottle brush.
Be sure to note the floats “UP” position before disassembling the meter.
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Ceiling
Caution: Follow these instructions to avoid
failure.
3
2
Danger: Wear eye protection when
installing or removing flowmeter.
1. Polysulfone and other exotic plastics
cannot tolerate PVC Glue and /or pipe dope.
even fumes can cause crazing.
1
2. If you are installing your flowmeter to
a glued pipe configuration, install
3
flowmeter after all glued fittings are dried
and lines are purged of all fumes.
Use Teflon® tape (or similar) for the
flowmeters threaded adapters.
3
5
4
Hand tighten union nuts. No wrenches.
3. Wall, floor, and ceiling mounts are to
be carefully aligned and sturdy. Wall,
floor, and ceiling supports are recom-
mended as needed.
Floor
4. Valves - Avoid a system that will impose a sudden burst of flow to the meter. Such
a burst will cause the float to impact the float stop with destructive force. Magnet,
solenoid, or other quick opening valves cannot be used unless meter is protected
against sudden bursts of flow.
5. The maximum working pressure should not exceed 150 psi at ambient
temperature.
Maximum Temperature vs. Pressure
Temperature
200°F / 93.3°C
190°F / 87.8°C
180°F / 82.2°C
170°F / 76.7°C
160°F / 71.1°C
150°F / 65.6°C
140°F / 60.0°C
130°F / 54.4°C
120°F / 48.9°C
110°F / 43.3°C
100°F / 37.8°C
90°F / 32.2°C
80°F / 26.7°C
70°F / 21.1°C
0 / 0
25 / 1.7
50 / 3.4
75 / 5.2
100 / 6.9
125 / 8.6
150 / 10.3
PSIg / BAR
MADE
IN
USA
WARRANTY
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WARRANTYY is vooid if tthe unit shhows evideennce of hhavinng been tammpered witth or sshows
evidence oof beiinng damaaged ass a resuult of excesssive coorrosiion; orr curreent, heat, mmoisttuure, or
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OMEGAA onlyy warrants tthat tthe parrts manufaacctured by itt willl be ass sspeciffied aand free of
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WHATSOEVVER, EXPRRESSED ORR IMPLIED,, EXCEPT TTHAT OF TIITTLE AND ALLL IMPLIED
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FOR A PAARTICUULAR PUURPOSSEE ARE HEEREBY DDISCLAAIMED.
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Problems relative to the Prooduct
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