3 Turbine meter handling
3.1 Receive the turbine meter
WARNING
EQUIPMENT HANDLING AND OPERATING HAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the situation when working with
the turbine meter. Adhere to all safety standards and best practices for operating the
equipment.
Failure to comply may result in death or serious injury.
3.1.1
Unpack and inspect the turbine meter
Inspect the turbine meter upon receiving at the customer facility.
Procedure
1. Remove the turbine meter from the shipping container.
2. Inspect the turbine meter for damage.
3. See Installation procedure for Installation procedure.
3.2 Store the turbine meter
3.2.1 Rust inhibitor
Apply light oil or rust inhibitor on surfaces that are in contact with the environment only if
the turbine meter body is carbon steel.
3.2.2
Pack the turbine meter
Procedure
1. Use stretch wrap (not adhesive) to attach the correct size flange cover to the
turbine meter end flanges. This protects the unpainted surfaces of the flange
sealing.
2. A flush contact between the flange cover and the flange sealing face is important.
User manual Turbine meter handling
P/N 3-9008-515 March 2019
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