
4 Special Conditions
Special conditions and/or limitations apply to the safe application of gearwheel flow meters in
the approved operating environment. These conditions and/or limitations must be met by the
customer and/or system operator by means of appropriate technical and/or organizational
measures.
Gearwheel flow meters must only be operated in the specified environment and under the
specified ambient conditions.
Gearwheel flow meters must only be used if the materials used in their construction are
resistant to mechanical and/or chemical influences or corrosion under the given service
conditions.
The fluid must at least have minimum lubricating properties (lubricity).
Gearwheel flow meters are intended for use with liquids. Dry operation is not approved.
Operation outside of the specified parameters is not allowed.
If necessary, a filter must be installed to prevent the gearwheel from being blocked by foreign
objects.
The specified installation, service and maintenance schedules must be strictly followed.
Gearwheel flow meters must only be used in closed operation and not be subject to excessive
vibration.
Only genuine spare parts must be used for service and maintenance.
5 Installation and Removal of the Gearwheel Flow Meter
This gearwheel flow meter was thoroughly tested and checked at the factory before shipment.
It will be fully functional and immediately ready for use after it has been installed in position
and the electrical lines have been connected. The space required by the installed device is
specified in the "Dimensions" section. Once installed, the measuring device should also be
accessible for safe, visual inspection at any time.
Caution: To prevent possible damage to the gearwheel flow meter, a pressure regulating
device must be present in the installation to prevent the maximum permissible pressure from
being exceeded in the volume sensor or other parts of the installation (pressure-limiting
valves). During transport and installation, the gearwheel flow meter must only be held by its
housing; must never be suspended from the plugged-in connector!
6 Corrosion Protection
All gearwheel flow meters are checked for proper function at the factory with mineral-based
hydraulic oil. Following testing, the connections are sealed with plugs so that the internal parts
are protected against corrosion for a moderate amount of time. During transport and storage,
gearwheel flow meters must not be exposed to the harmful effects of ambient weather
conditions and great variations in temperature. They must be stored under dry conditions.
If a gearwheel flow meter is to be stored for a longer period of time, both its interior and
exterior must be protected by application of a suitable anti-corrosion oil. In addition, it must
be protected from humidity by means of a desiccant material.
If high humidity or other unfavorable (aggressive, polluted) ambient conditions are expected
to be encountered during transport, appropriate steps must be taken to prevent corrosion of
the gearwheel flow meter.
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