Brodie Non-Ferrous BiRotor Plus User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
Model Non-Ferrous BiRotor Plus
Engineering the Future
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BI-NFBRPLUS
Revision 03
Feb 2017

Table of Contents
1.0 Read Me First i
2.0 Receipt of Shipment 1
3.0 Return Shipment 1
4.0 Storage 2
5.0 Introduction 2
6.0 Specications 3
7.0 Installation 6
8.0 Maintenance 9
9.0 Troubleshooting 12
10.0 Parts List 14
11.0 Model Code 16
12.0 Warranty Claim Procedures 17
Decontamination Statement 18
Notes 20
Notes 21

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1.0 Read Me First
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Notice
Brodie International, a Brodie Meter Co., LLC Company (“Brodie”) shall not be liable for technical or
editorial errors in this manual or omissions from this manual. Brodie makes no warranties, express or
implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose with
respect to this manual and, in no event, shall Brodie be liable for any special or consequential damages
including, but not limited to, loss of production, loss of prots, etc.
Product names used herein are for manufacturer or supplier identication only and may be trademarks/
registered trademarks of these companies.
The contents of this publication are presented for informational purposes only, and while every eort has
been made to ensure their accuracy, they are not to be construed as warranties or guarantees, expressed
or implied, regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability. We reserve
the right to modify or improve the designs or specications of such products at any time.
Brodie does not assume responsibility for the use or third party maintenance of any product.
Responsibility for proper use and maintenance of any Brodie product remains solely with the purchaser
and end-user.
Brodie International
Statesboro, Georgia, USA
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means -
graphic, electronic or mechanical - without rst receiving the written permission of Brodie International.,
Statesboro, Georgia, USA.

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Essential Instructions General
Brodie Meter Co., LLC designs, manufactures and tests its products to meet many international
standards. As the instruments are sophisticated technical products they must be installed, used and
maintained properly to ensure they continue to operate within their normal specications. The
following instructions must be adhered to and incorporated into onsite safety programs where
possible.
Read all instructions prior to installing, operating or servicing the product. If the instruction manual
is not the correct one, telephone [phone]. Retain the instruction manual for future
reference.
If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your local Brodie representative for
clarication.
Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions marked on or supplied with the product. It is the end
users responsibility to operate the instrument with in the specications as dened with in the
instruction manual or marked on the instruments name plates.
Install the equipment as specied in the installation instructions of the appropriate manual and in
accordance to local and national codes.
To ensure proper performance, use qualied personnel to install, operate, program and maintain the
product.
Some types of equipment contain Carbon Steel, Cast Iron and/or Aluminium wetted parts, these
instruments are not for use on water service.
It is the end users responsibility to assess the surface temperature of the device when it is in service,
and if required take the necessary precautions to avoid personnel injury or damage to other
equipment.
When replacement parts are required, ensure that qualied people use replacement parts specied
by the manufacturer. Unauthorised parts and procedures can aect the products performance and
place the safe operation of the process at risk. Look alike substitution may result in explosion, re,
electrical hazards, improper operation or personnel injury.
Use of this equipment for any other purpose than it is intended for may result in property damage
and/or serious personal injury or death.

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Essential Instructions for Measuring Equipment Including the European
Union (Directive 2004/22/EC MID)
Although measurement transducers are not specically included in the MID regulations as they
do not form a complete measuring (system) instrument ref Article 1 and 4, Annex I and Annex
MI-005. Brodie Meter Co., LLC implements the same stringent regulations for all products and
tests to the same standards which are used for complete (systems) instruments.
The complete system must contain all the necessary components to meet the requirements of
the local regulations. These components may include, pumps, air eliminators, strainers, valves,
ow computers, etc.
The unit must be sealed in accordance with the local regulations; it is the end users
responsibility to ensure this happens
Flow measuring devices are provided with two labels which specify ow ranges. The name
plate label which includes the factory serial number; details the operating ow range, this is
the ow range the device will operate within without causing damage, and the custody
transfer label; this label details the working ow range associated with a particular weights
and measures approval. It should be noted that these may not be the same; therefore in trade
applications the ow ranges specied on the custody transfer label should be followed.

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Essential Instructions for Pressure Containing Equipment, Including the
European Union (Directive 97/23/EC)
When installing the equipment the bolting must conform to the requirements of ASME B16.5
paragraph 5.3 and to the material requirements of ASME B16.5 Table 1B. Gaskets must conform
to the requirements of ASME B16.20.
Although it is not expected for the device to be used in a service where it would come in to
contact with unstable uids, it is the end users responsibility to assess any risks and take any
precautions necessary.
It is the end users responsibility to ensure that piping and other attachments connected to the
Brodie instrument do not place adverse stresses upon it, the design of the instrument has not been
assessed for the eects of trac, wind or earthquake loadings.
It is the end users responsibility to ensure that the instrument is mounted when required on suitable
supporting foundations.
It is the end users responsibility to install the device in a well designed system to avoid potential
hazards such as water hammer, vacuum collapse or uncontrolled chemical reactions.
It is the end users responsibility to provide re protection measures and equipment in accordance
with the local regulations.
It is the end users responsibility to install suitable straining and air/gas elimination systems.
The instrument has been designed without allowance for corrosion or other chemical attack. The
end user should implement a periodic inspection and maintenance program to ensure that none of
the instruments pressure containing components has been subject to any corrosion. It is possible to
examine the instrument for evidence of corrosion through the inlet and the outlet.
When the ambient temperature is below the minimum operating temperature specied on the
device, it is the end users responsibility to ensure that the devise is warmed to an appropriated
temperature before being pressurised.
Do not exceed the operating pressure and temperature limits of the instrument as stamped on the
nameplates.
It is the customer’s responsibility to install this equipment in a system that provides adequate over
pressure protection, and that limit pressure surges to 10% of the maximum allowable working
pressure of the instrument.
It is the end users responsibility to provide re protection measures and equipment in accordance
with the local regulations.

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Essential Instruction When Equipments Is To Be Used In Hazardous
Locations, Including the European Union (Directive 94/9/EC)
Any Hazardous area approval applies to equipment without cable glands. When mounting the ameproof
enclosure in a hazardous area only cable glands / conduit seals certied to meet or exceed the rating of
the equipment should be used, refer to the type approval documentation for further details. It is the end
users responsibility to ensure this happens.
Cable glands and cable must be suitable for the operating temperature of the device under its rated
conditions, this is especially important is the device has an operating temperature above 700C (1580F)
The meter has been provided with an approved sealing device in one of the cable entries, the other entry
has been closed with a plastic cap plug. It is the end users responsibility to remove the cap plug and
replace it with a suitable cable gland or conduit seal before the equipment is put into service.
It is the end users responsibility to ensure when the instrument is located in a hazardous area that all Cable
glands and conduit seals must be installed in accordance with the local codes and regulations.
It is the end users responsibility to ensure that before opening an electronic enclosure in a ammable
atmosphere; all the electrical circuits must be interrupted.
If replacement of the screws which secure the sensor housing, the UMB cover of the electronic register and
its cover are required, they must be replaced with either factory direct parts or M6-1 x 16 (6g) mm hex
socket head screws of equal length. The screws must be made from stainless steel grade A1-70 or A2-70
and be torqued to a value of 55 in lbs upon installation, its is the end users responsibility to ensure this
happens.
It is the end users responsibility to assess the maximum surface temperature of the device and the equipment
the device is attached to and located next to as this may exceed the temperature ratings of the device itself.
If this happens, additional safety precautions will need to be implemented by the end user.
Flame proof housings contain Aluminium; although the composition of these enclosures is carefully
maintained to prevent any risk of an ignition source it is the end users responsibility to ensure that the
housing is not struck by rusty tools or objects.
If the equipment is to be installed in an area where dust deposits and build up are to be expected, a
maintenance plan should be arranged to include regular removal of the dust build up. This will prevent the
dusts forming a possible source of ignition.
The power supply requirements for this product are specied with in the operating and maintenance
manual, it is the end users responsibility to operate the product with in these specied limits.

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The instrument contains surfaces that constitute ames paths, these surfaces should not contain any mars or
scratches, and if any are present the factory or the local representative should be contacted immediately to
obtain a new housing as the safety of the enclosure may be impaired. It is the end users responsibility to
inspect these surfaces every time the enclosure is opened.
When anged ame paths are re assembled the gap between them should be less than 0.0015” (0.038
mm) such that a ½” (12.5mm) wide feeler 0.0015”(0.038mm) gauge will not enter the gap more than
1/8” (3mm). It is the end users responsibility to ensure this happens each time the enclosure is reassembled.

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2.0 Receipt of Shipment
When the instrument is received, inspect the
outside of the packing case for any damage that
may have occurred during shipment.
Any damage incurred during shipment
is the carrier’s responsibility and is
not part of the factory warranty. If the
packing case is damaged notify the
carrier immediately and follow their claim
procedures.
If the packaging is undamaged locate the envelope
containing the packing list, this will generally be
on the outside of the box. Carefully remove all
the contents from the packaging checking for any
damage, Check the items o against the packing
list for correct parts and quantities. If any items
are incorrect or damage please contact your sales
representative immediately, quoting the sales order
reference number.
If any item is returned to the factory, a returned
material report (RMR) will need to be completed,
The RMR forms can be obtained from the local
sales representative or the Brodie Meter Co., LLC
product service department.
If an instrument has been used with process uid,
then in addition to the RMR a decontamination
statement will also be required..
A decontamination form is included in section 13
of this manual.
Note: When an instrument is being removed
from service is must be thoroughly drained and
any hazardous substances neutralised. Care must
be taken to ensure any substance removed from
the instrument is disposed of in accordance to the
local regulations, Placing the instrument on its inlet
ange will aid drainage.
The process connections should be sealed to
prevent any residual substances leaking from
the meter during shipment. The type of seal will
depend on the mode of transport, the local carrier
should be contacted for details.
Any item should be securely packed, the larger
instruments should be mounted on wooden
pallets or skids for shipment, The exterior of pallet
mounted items should be protected but suitable
means, such as a solid wooden crate.
When packaging the instrument for return to
the factory, make two copies of the RMR and
decontamination statement, place one copy inside
the packaging and one copy on the outside of the
packaging,
Any equipment returned to the factory with out
the correct documentation will be returned to the
sender at their own expense.
Return shipping address:
Brodie International
Product Service Department
19267 Hwy. 301 North
Statesboro, GA 30461
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
3.0 Return Shipment