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WT-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

Piping Conditions.

  Installing the meter with 10 diameters 

of straight pipe upstream and 5 downstream is 

recommended.

Flanges.

  For WTS meters, standard flanges are 150 lb. ANSI 

drilling. PVC meters can be installed with optional flanges 

according to pipe manufacturer’s recommendations.  For 

PVC a bolt torque of 20-30 ft-lb for 3” and 4” flanges, and 

35-50 ft-lb for 6” flanges is recommended.

Either partial or full-face gaskets can be used.  Tighten the 

bolts evenly. Use care to prevent a misaligned gasket from 

entering the flow stream.  

Position.

  The WT-Series are all-position meters, operable 

in a vertical or horizontal position, with the meter insert 

in any radial position.  A horizontal position is preferred if 

there is a risk of air becoming trapped due to constant low 

flows.  Operating the meter in partially-filled pipe will result 

in inaccuracies.

Connections

For  operating  instructions  for  the  various  electronic    modules, 

consult the manual for the specific module, included with the meter 

at purchase.

CAUTION: 

These water meters are not 

recommended for installation downstream of 

the boiler feedwater pump where installation 

fault may expose the meter to boiler pressure 

and temperature. Maximum recommended 

temperature is 120˚ (PVC) or 200˚ (Metal). 

 10X Dia.

5X Dia.

Straight coupling can

be part of length

FLOW

WTP

Loop Power Supply

24-36 Vdc (dep on device)

To Other 

Control

4-20 mA De

vice

Red

White

Black

Powe

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Sensor

Puls

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Output

Sensor Output

Black

Black

Red

INSTALLATION, CONNECTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

WTP Meter

WTS Meter

Maintenance and Repair
Recalibration.

  If it is necessary to recalibrate the meter for 

any reason, this can be done by any Seametrics-authorized 

facility.  Call your supplier for information.

Turbine Insert Removal and Installation.

  

CAUTION:

 

First  remove  all  pressure  from  the  line.

 Then 

remove the screws  or bolts that hold the insert in place and 

tug gently until the insert comes free. A twisting motion 

can help to loosen the O-ring seal.  Reverse the procedure 

to reinstall, after coating the O-ring with lubricant (plastic 

compatible in the WTP). 

Do not overtighten.

Rotor and Shaft Replacement.

  Examine the rotor to 

determine if bearings or shaft are damaged or excessively 

worn.  The rotor should spin smoothly and freely, with 

no visible wobble.  Back and forth play should be very 

minor, less than 1/64”.  If it is necessary to replace the 

rotor  or  shafts,  first  back  out  both  shafts  with  a  small 

blade screwdriver.  The rotor will come free as soon as the 

shaft ends come free of the rotor bearings. Reverse the 

procedure to reinstall.  

Note:

 

Do not overtighten the shaft 

screws.

 Check to be sure that a small amount of free play 

between the shaft ends and the bearings remains.

Sensor Replacement.

  This is rarely necessary.  However, 

certain electrical conditions can damage the sensor.  To 

replace it, first remove the electronics module. Disconnect 

the sensor leads from the electronics module terminals and 

remove the threaded plug over the sensor.  Finally, remove 

the sensor by pulling on the sensor leads.  A gentle tug 

should  be  sufficient.    Reverse  the  process  to  replace  the 

sensor.

Meter 

Size

Dim 

A

Dim 

B

3”

12”

6.5”

4”

14”

7.0”

6”

18”

8.5”

NOTE: Flange options face-

to-face dimension (“A”) is 

the same as plain ends.

A

Optional
Flanges

B

Optional 

Flanges

Meter 

Size

Dim A

3”

12”

4”

14”

6”

18”

8”

20”

A

Flange

150 lb 

drilling

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