Blue-White F-400 Acrylic Variable Area Flow Meters User Guide
- June 28, 2024
- Blue-White
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F-400 Acrylic Variable Area Flow Meters
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Specifications:
- Product Name: Acrylic Variable Area Flow Meters
- Models: F-400, F-430, F-410, F-550, F-420
- Pressure Limit: 75 PSI (5.17 bar)
- Material: Acrylic
- Warranty: 1 year from the date of purchase
Product Usage Instructions:
Safety Instructions:
Before installing your flow meter, always wear eye protection to
avoid any accidents. Ensure the pressure does not exceed 75 PSI to
prevent damage to the meter.
Pre-Installation:
Tools Needed: PTFE Tape
Compatibility: Ensure piping is straight
vertical SCH 40 or SCH 80.
Planning: Mounts and supports must be sturdy to
prevent vibration damage.
Installation:
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Prepare: Install the flow meter vertically to
maintain accuracy. -
Install: Use only PTFE tape on threaded
adapters to avoid damage to the meter body. -
Read: Avoid sudden bursts of flow and read
float position carefully.
Caring for Your Flow Meters:
Cleaning: Use a soft bottle brush with mild
soap and water for cleaning. Note the float’s position during
disassembly for re-assembly.
Warranty Information:
Variable Area and Digital Flow meters are warranted for 1 year
from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for
repairs or replacement.
FAQ:
Have Questions?
Contact us at +1 714-893-8529 or email
customerservice@blue-white.com. Visit blue-white.com/contact-us for
more information.
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Quick Start Guide
Acrylic
Variable Area Flow Meters
F-400 F-430 F-410 F-550 F-420
IMPORTANT
Safety instructions
CAUTION
Follow these instructions before installing your flow meter to avoid failure.
CAUTION
Always wear eye protection when installing or removing flow meters.
LOCATION
Meters are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
PRESSURE
Do not exceed 75 PSI (5.17 bar). High pressure and temperature will damage the
meter.
PRE-INSTALLATION
Before you begin
In the Box
Flow meter Quick start guide
Tools Needed
PTFE Tape
Compatibility
Ensure the piping is either straight vertical SCH 40 or SCH 80.
Planning
Mounts and supports must be sturdy enough to support the plumbing and prevent
vibration. Vibration and heavy loads will damage the meter.
Suitability
It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of the flow
meter in their application. Flow meters are tested and calibrated for water
only.
INSTALLATION
Step-By-Step
1
Prepare
The flow meter must be installed in a vertical plane to ensure accuracy.
Misalignment may damage the flow meter and also cause the oring seals to leak.
*Minimum acceptable dimensions
2 Install
Use only PTFE tape on the threaded adapters.
Pipe dope and glue will damage the polysulfone
meter body and fittings. Alternatively, install the
flow meter after all glued fittings have dried and
PTFE
Glue
fumes have been purged from the system.
3
Read
Avoid imposing a sudden burst of flow to the meter. Solenoid valves may cause
the float to impact the top float stop with destructive force. Read float at
the top or at the widest diameter.
Different types of float
CARING
For your flow meters
Cleaning
The tapered tube may be cleaned with a soft bottle brush. Use a MILD soap and
water solution for cleaning purposes. Note the floats “up” position for re-
assembly.
WARRANTY
Information
LIMITED WARRANTY Your Blue-White product is a quality product and is warranted
for a specific time from the date of purchase (proof of purchase is required).
The product will be repaired or replaced at our discretion. Failure must have
occurred due to a defect in material or workmanship and not as a result of the
operation of the product other than in normal operation as defined in the
product manual. Warranty status is determined by the product’s serial label
and the sales invoice or receipt. The serial label must be on the product and
legible. The warranty status of the product will be verified by Blue-White or
a factory-authorized service center.
Variable Area and Digital Flow meters are warranted for 1 year from the date
of purchase (proof of purchase is required). The flow meter will be repaired
or replaced at our discretion.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED · Freight to the factory, or service center. · Products
that have been tampered with, or in
pieces. · Damage resulting from misuse, carelessness
such as chemical spills on the enclosure, abuse, lack of maintenance, or
alteration which is out of our control. · Damage by faulty wiring, power
surges, or acts of nature. · Damage that occurs as a result of: meter
misalignment, improper installation, over tightening, use of non-recommended
chemicals, use of non-recommended adhesives or pipe dopes, excessive heat or
pressure, or allowing the meter to support the weight of related piping.
BLUE-WHITE does not assume responsibility for any loss, damage, or expense
directly or indirectly related to or arising out of the use of its products.
Failure must have occurred due to a defect in material or workmanship and not
as a result of the operation of the product other than in normal operation as
defined in the manual. Warranty status is determined by the product’s serial
label and the sales invoice or receipt. The serial label must be on the
product and legible. The warranty status will be verified by Blue-White or a
factory-authorized service center.
PROCEDURE FOR IN-WARRANTY REPAIR Warranty service must be performed by the
factory or an authorized service center. Contact the factory or local repair
center to obtain a RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. It is
recommended to include a foot strainer and injection/check valve fitting since
these devices may be clogged and part of the problem. Decontaminate, dry, and
carefully pack the product to be repaired. Please enclose a brief description
of the problem and proof of purchase. Prepay all shipping and insurance costs.
COD shipments will not be accepted. Damage caused by improper packaging is the
responsibility of the sender. When In-Warranty repair is completed, the
factory pays for return shipping to the dealer or customer.
P.N. #80000-702 QSG REV 0.9 20220511
Have Questions?
Contact us
+1 714-893-8529 customerservice@blue-
white.com
blue-white.com/contact-us