12 Decommission the turbine meter
12.1 Shut down the turbine meter
Follow the steps below to shut down and disassemble the turbine meter for storage or
shipment.
WARNING
PRESSURE HAZARD
The turbine meter is subject to pressurized fluids. Depressurize the turbine meter before
disassembly.
Failure to comply may cause high pressure fluids to leak, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Procedure
1. Disconnect all power to the turbine meter and vent all line pressure.
2. Remove security wire.
3. Remove screws and top cover of the LME.
4. Disconnect wire connections from LME.
5. Disconnect the grounding cables.
6. Disconnect conduit connections to the turbine meter.
7. Remove turbine meter from line. Refer to Lifting conditions, Lifting requirements
for personnel, and Safety precautions using appropriately rated lifting slings for
instructions on how to lift the turbine meter.
12.2 Turbine meter disassembly/assembly
Follow the recommendations below before disassembling the turbine meter for storage or
assembling it for shipment.
• Label all parts or place parts in labeled containers during disassembly.
• Do not use metal clamping devices in direct contact with any turbine meter part or
surface.
• Rotor blades determine accurate flow measurement and should be handled with
extreme care. Bending or altering the blades in any way can affect turbine meter
accuracy.
Thoroughly clean the turbine meter inside the housing components and store or ship as it
was received. Refer to Pack the turbine meter.
After the meter is shut down, refer to Electronics enclosure disassembly and Electronics
enclosure assembly for the detailed disassembly/assembly procedures.
User manual Decommission the turbine meter
P/N 3-9008-515 March 2019
User manual 103
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