Omega FLOWMETER FL-1500A User manual

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User’s Guide

Servicing North America:
U.S.A.: One Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047
ISO 9001 Certified Stamford, CT 06907-0047
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Canada: 976 Bergar
Laval (Quebec) H7L 5A1, Canada
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For immediate technical or application assistance:
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Customer Service: 1-800-622-2378 / 1-800-622-BEST®
Engineering Service: 1-800-872-9436 / 1-800-USA-WHEN®
Mexico: En Espan˜ol: [phone]-7803 e-mail: [email protected]
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Servicing Europe:
Benelux: Postbus 8034, 1180 LA Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Germany/Austria: Daimlerstrasse 26, D-75392 Deckenpfronn, Germany
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United Kingdom: One Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre
ISO 9002 Certified Northbank, Irlam, Manchester
M44 5BD United Kingdom
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It is the policy of OMEGA Engineering, Inc. to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI
regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New
Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any
errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.

Section 1
Introduction
Section 2
Installation
Section 3
Operation
Section 4
Maintenance
Figures
Tables
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Contents
Page
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Discription of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Receipt of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Recommended Storage Practice . . . . . . . . .2-1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
1-1 Float Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1-2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
2-1 Typical Bypass Installation . . . . . . .2-2
2-2 Panel Cutouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
3-1 Reading Edge of Float . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3-2 Typical Bypass Installation . . . . . . .3-2
1-1 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1-2 Pressure Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

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Introduction
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Introduction 1
1-3
MODEL
NUMBER FLOAT GPM LPM
PRESSURE DROP
INCHES W.C.
VISCOSITY IMMUNITY
CEILING, CS(**)
SCFM SLPM
PRESURE DROP
INCHES W.C.
PSI
CRITICAL (*)
FL-1501A 8-RV-3 0.78 2.95 4.0 2.0 3.17 89.80 4.0 0
FL-1502A 8-RV-14 1.45 5.49 12.0 5.4 5.88 165.5 14.0 0
FL-1503A 9-RV-33 2.53 9.58 6.0 11.0 10.45 295.9 7.0 0
FL-1504A 10-RV-64 6.28 23.77 11.0 15.0 25.76 729.5 13.0 0
WATER AIR @ 14.7 PSIA and 21°C (70°F)

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Model Maximum Working Max
Number Pressure (psig) Temp.
Gas
Service
FL-1501A, FL-1502A 300
FL-1503A 175
FL-1504A 100
121°C
(250°F)

Introduction 1
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2-1
Installation
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