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OIO 23en Edition 10/2017
Operating Instructions
Safety instructions for installation and removal
Installation, removal and connection
Installation, removal and connection
Safety instructions for installation and removal
Installing the flowmeter
Flowmeters of the OMP series can be operated in any mounting position.
Notice:
Both directions of flow are possible. The preferred flow direction is indicated on the rating plate by
means of a bright arrow, see Fig. 2, page 7.
Installation types
The arrow with dashed line identifies the preferred flow direction when an operating filter is used.
Tab. 1 OMP installation types
The following safety instructions must be observed:
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Flowmeters are precision measuring devices.
► Ensure cleanliness and take care during installation and removal.
► Do not take apart the flowmeter.
► Do not remove the protective caps from the dry sleeves during installation. Put the protective
caps on the dry sleeves during removal.
► During installation only remove the screw plugs in order to insert the temperature sensor. Screw
in the screw plugs again after the temperature sensor has been removed.
► If installing a trace heating system, pick up, temperature sensor, junction box and corresponding
cables have to be free of heat insulation, see "Trace heating system", page 9.
Fig. 1
OMP installation types
Installation type
Properties
1
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Without bypass
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With or without operating filter
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Small space requirements
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Dismantling of the flowmeter only with
interruption of operation
2
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Manual bypass
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With or without operating filter
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Bypass is opened manually
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Dismantling of the flowmeter only with
interruption of operation
3
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Bypass with 3 stop valves for flange
connection
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With or without operating filter
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Dismantling of the flowmeter without
interruption of operation
4
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Bypass with 3 stop valves for pipe thread
connection
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With or without operating filter
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Dismantling of the flowmeter without
interruption of operation
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Minimally higher pressure loss
1
2
3
4