Blue White F-300M Flow Meter Instruction Manual
- June 29, 2024
- Blue-White
Table of Contents
Blue White F-300M Flow Meter
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual completely before unpacking, installing, and operating this equipment. In particular, pay attention to all dangers, warnings, and precautions, otherwise, it may cause serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
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| Warning (Risk of electric shock)
| Caution (Refer to the user’s guide)
| Ground , Protective Conductor Terminal
Note: When in doubt regarding your electrical installation, contact a licensed electrician.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the F-300M Flow Meter!
Your Flow Meter is calibrated and ready for use. The unit is designed to give many years of service. For more information or questions on this product or any of our Aquatics/Industrial products, please visit us at www.blue- white.com
What’s in the box
- Flow meter (1), Rubber Gasket (1), Clamps (2)
- Quick Start Guide
Check all packaging for completeness and inspect for damage before installation.
Flow Meter Features
- Dual Scale (PN 10 / PN 16), screen printed on both sides
- Tested and calibrated for clean water applications
- Acceptable for outdoor installations – One piece machined acrylic meter body
- Pitot tube design makes it easy to install on piping
- Eliminate guesswork when running a variable speed pump
Ordering Information / Model Number Matrix
Engineering Specifications
| Pipe Requirements | Metric pipe size (DIN 8062) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Working Pressure | 5.2 bar (75 PSI) at 21 ˚C (70 ˚F) |
| Fluid Temperature Range | 0˚ to 190 ˚F / -18 to 88 ˚C @ 0 PSI |
| Ambient Temp Range | 0˚ to 110 ˚F / -18 to 43 ˚C |
| Full Scale Accuracy | 32mm, 50mm, 63mm, 75mm, and 90mm pipe size: 5% |
110mm pipe size: 10%
Calibration Fluid| Water, specific gravity 1.0
Approximate Shipping Weight| 32mm – 90mm units: .45kg (1 lb), 110mm
unit: .91kg (2 lb)
Materials of Construction
Wetted Components:
Meter Body| Acrylic
Float| PVDF
Gasket| Neoprene
Pipe Clamp| 316SS
Flow Specifications
Models for Mounting on Horizontal Pipe Models for PN10 & PN16 Pipe (DIN 8062)
| Model | Pipe size | PN 10 LPM | PN 16 LPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-30032M | 32 mm | 30 to 150 | 30 to 130 |
| F-30050M | 50 mm | 50 to 350 | 50 to 300 |
| F-30063M | 63 mm | 100 to 475 | 75 to 400 |
| F-30075M | 75 mm | 150 to 700 | 150 to 600 |
| F-30090M | 90 mm | 200 to 850 | 200 to 800 |
| F-30110M | 110 mm | 600 to 1800 | 550 to 1600 |
Dimensions
F-300M Series
| Pipe Size | A (mm) | B (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 32mm | 110 | 62 |
| 50mm | 110 | 62 |
| 63mm | 110 | 62 |
| 75mm | 110 | 62 |
| 90mm | 110 | 62 |
| 110mm | 110 | 62 |
Installation and Wiring (if using flow switch)
WARNING
Always wear protective clothing, face shield, safety glasses and gloves when
working on your equipment.
Use caution when lifting and mounting equipment. When in doubt, contact
factory for assistance.
Installation Requirements
Before beginning installation, review your system flow and pressure to ensure your F-300M is proper for your system parameters.
Pipe Requirements : To prevent debris from entering the meter, install
the flow meter downstream from the filter if possible. Pipe should be clean
and free of debris on outside. Pipe should be uniform, not warped, and free of
stress. Pipe must be properly support and vibration free.
Choose location where pipe will be full at all times.
Straight Pipe Requirements : Ensure there is the minimum straight length of pipe before and after the flow meter.
Dimension
| Pipe Requirement
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A
| Outlet Pipe length=2 X Pipe I.D.*
B
| Inlet Pipe lenght =5 X Pipe I.D.*
- Minimum acceptable dimensions.
Tools Required
- Drill
- Drill bit 16mm
- Drill bit 7mm (Optional pilot hole)
- Fine sandpaper or Deburring Tool (Optional)
- Felt pen (dry erase)
- Tape measure
- Flathead screwdriver (or nut driver) for clamp tightening
Note: Keep flow meter away from pipe glue fumes. Ensure all pipe glue is
dry before installation flow meter.
Pipe glue solvents will damage acrylic.
Installation Instructions
- Turn off pump and ensure there is no pressure in pipe before installation.
- Ensure Straight Length of Pipe requirements are met when choosing an installation location.
- Choose a location where the meter is easy to read.
- Mark the location of the hole on the pipe. Ensure the hole is on the top of the pipe (for horizontal pipe) in the 12 O’Clock position. (Anywhere around the circumference for vertical pipe.)
- Drill the hole using the proper size drill bit. Use a pilot hole drill bit for easier installation.
- Carefully Remove all burrs and sand hole to ensure an smooth insertion.
- Ensure gasket is on pitot tube portion of flow meter, and insert pitot tube into hole. Ensure gasket seats properly and the flow arrow is pointed in the direction of flow.
- Place clamps and tighten. Alternately tighten each clamp for uniform installation. (An additional person to assist here may be desired.)
- Check alignment and direction of flow again. (F-300 can only measure flow in one direction.)
- Add water pressure/flow and check for leaks and proper float movement.
Examples:
Optional F-300S Flow Switch
Instruction for the F-300S / F-300SL Flow Switch (purchase separately) for use with your Flow Meter. Flow Switch / Sensor is designed to detect Flow / No Flow. When the PVDF float passes through the Alarm Trigger Zone (Hysteresis) of the Sensor Accessory, the built-in contact closure switch sends a signal to external devices.
- F-300S / F-300SL kit comes with a blue float. To install the blue float, remove the top cap, remove the red float, place the blue float into the body with the wider diameter at the top, and thread the red cap back onto the flow meter.
- Easily install the F-300S switch by lowering it over the top of the flow meter. (Confirm you have the correct switch / float for the flow meter / pipe size. )
- Tighten the Lock-Screw at the desired flow level.
- Wiring is simple normally open, form A, SPST, contact closure wiring (see diagram on next page)
- Keep wiring clear of pump power wiring and VFD wiring.
Typical Installation with Flow Switch
Reading your F-300 Flow Meter
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. Always read float at top.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- The F-300 Flow Meter requires very little maintenance. However, the flow meter may become clogged due to excess debris in the water. If this happens, simply shut of the process pump and remove any pressure from the piping. If isolation valves are installed, shut these to minimize the amount of water that may leak. Remove the rep cap at the top remove and clean any debris in the flow meter. Use soft bristle brush.
- It may be necessary for the complete flow meter to be removed for thorough cleaning. If so, loosen the stainless-steel clamps so the meter can be fully removed from the pipe. Inspect the meter and clean it with mild soap.
- Reinstall the flow meter and test. If the float was removed during the cleaning process, ensure the float was reinstalled properly. The float is wider at the top.
Spare Parts
F-300M Replacement Parts
| Item | Model No. | Product Name | Qty. Req. |
|---|
1
| F-3005| Cap Plug F-300M|
1
2
| F-3020| Long Float, Red PVDF (32mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm)|
1
| F-3022| Short Float, Red PVDF (63mm)|
1
| F-3001| Float, SS (110mm)|
1
3
| F-3003| Gasket Seal|
1
4
| 90008-010| Mounting Clamp F-30032M|
2
| 90008-137| Mounting Clamp F-30050M|
2
90008-137| Mounting Clamp F-30063M|
2
90008-014| Mounting Clamp F-30075M|
2
90008-016| Mounting Clamp F-30090M|
2
90008-018| Mounting Clamp F-30110M|
2
F-300S Flow Switch
| MODEL NO. | PIPE SIZES |
|---|---|
| F-300S | 63mm |
| F-300SL | 32mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm |
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your new Flow Meter is a quality product and is warrantied for 12 months from date of purchase (proof of purchase is required). The unit will be repaired or replaced at our discretion. Failure must have occurred due to defect in material or workmanship and not as a result of operation of the product other than in normal operation as defined in the manual. Warranty status is determined by the serial label and the sales invoice or receipt. The serial label must be on the unit and legible. The warranty status of the unit will be verified by Blue-White or a factory authorized service center.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
- Wear items.
- Unit removal, or re-installation, and any related labor charge.
- Freight to the factory, or service center.
- Units that have been tampered with, or in pieces.
- Damage to the unit that results from misuse, carelessness such as chemical spills on the enclosure, abuse, lack of maintenance, or alteration which is out of our control.
- Units damaged by faulty wiring, power surges or acts of nature.
PROCEDURE FOR IN WARRANTY REPAIR
Contact the factory to obtain a RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Carefully pack the unit to be repaired. Please enclose a brief description of the problem as well as the original invoice or sales receipt, or copy showing the date of purchase. Prepay all shipping costs. COD shipments will not be accepted. Warranty service must be performed by the factory or an authorized service center. Damage caused by improper packaging is the responsibility of the sender. When In-Warranty repair or replacement is completed, the factory pays for return shipping to the dealer or customer.
PRODUCT USE WARNING
Blue-White products are manufactured to meet the highest quality standards in
the industry. Each product instruction manual includes a description of the
associated product warranty and provides the user with important safety
information. Purchasers, installers, and operators of Blue-White products
should take the time to inform themselves about the safe operation of these
products. In addition, Customers are expected to do their own due diligence
regarding which products and materials are best suited for their intended
applications.
Blue-White is pleased to assist in this effort but does not guarantee the
suitability of any particular product for any specific application as Blue-
White does not have the same degree of familiarity with the application that
the customer/end user has. While Blue-White will honor all of its product
warranties according to their terms and conditions, Blue-White shall only be
obligated to repair or replace its defective parts or products in accordance
with the associated product warranties. BLUE-WHITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE EITHER
IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE FAILURE OF ANY
OF ITS PARTS OR PRODUCTS OR OF THEIR NONSUITABILITY FOR A GIVEN PURPOSE OR
APPLICATION.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE WARNING
Blue-White offers a wide variety of wetted parts. Purchasers, installers, and operators of Blue-White products must be well informed and aware of the precautions to be taken when injecting or measuring various chemicals, especially those considered to be irritants, contaminants or hazardous. Customers are expected to do their own due diligence regarding which products and materials are best suited for their applications, particularly as it may relate to the potential effects of certain chemicals on Blue-White products and the potential for adverse chemical interactions. Blue-White tests its products with water only. The chemical resistance information included in this instruction manual was supplied to Blue-White by reputable sources, but Blue- White is not able to vouch for the accuracy or completeness thereof. While Blue-White will honor all of its product warranties according to their terms and conditions, Blue-White shall only be obligated to repair or replace its defective parts or products in accordance with the associated product warranties. BLUE-WHITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE EITHER IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF CHEMICALS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BLUE- WHITE PRODUCTS.
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municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to them for the
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Customer Support
+1 (714) 893 – 8529 sales@blue-white.com
customerservice@blue-white.com
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