Blue-White F, D, U-300 Flow Meter User Manual

Blue-White F, D, U-300 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.

Note: When in doubt regarding your electrical installation, contact a licensed electrician.

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the F-300 / U-300 / D-300 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 (Sch 40 / Sch 80), 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
• Standard Horizontal Units NSF 50 listed

Ordering Information / Model Number Matrix

Engineering Specifications

Flow Specifications

• Models for Mounting on Horizontal Pipe Models for U.S. IPS Sch 40 & 80 Pipe (ASTM 1785)
  Model| Pipe size| Sch40| Sch80
  ---|---|---|---
  F-30100P| 1”| 5 to 35| 4 to 26
  F-30125P| 1-1/4”| 9 to 50| 8 to 40
  F-30150P| 1-1/2”| 10 to 70| 10 to 60
  F-30200P| 2”| 20 to 120| 18 to 100
  F-30250P| 2-1/2”| 29 to 150| 25 to 130
  F-30300P| 3”| 45 to 240| 40 to 215
  F-30400P| 4”| 75 to 420| 70 to 375
  F-30600P| 6”| 170 to 1100| 160 to 1000
  F-30800P| 8”| 300 to 2200| 275 to 1950
• Models for Mounting on Vertical Pipe Models for U.S. IPS Sch 40 & 80 Pipe (ASTM 1785)
  Model| Pipe size| Sch40| Sch80| Flow direction
  ---|---|---|---|---
  U-30150P| 1-1/2”| 10 to 60| 10 to 50| UP
  D-30150P| 1-1/2”| 10 to 60| 10 to 50| DOWN
  U-30200P| 2”| 20 to 110| 20 to 100| UP
  D-30200P| 2”| 20 to 110| 20 to 100| DOWN

Dimensions

Installation and Wiring (if using flow switch)

WARNING: Always wear protective clothing, face shields, safety glasses, and gloves when working on your equipment. Use caution when lifting and mounting equipment. When in doubt, contact the factory for assistance.

Installation Requirements

Before beginning installation, review your system flow and pressure to ensure your F-300 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. The pipe should be clean and free of debris on the outside. The pipe should be uniform, not warped, and free of stress. The pipe must be properly supported and vibration-free. Choose a location where the pipe will be full at all times.
Straight Pipe Requirements: Ensure there is a minimum straight length of pipe before and after the flow meter.

Tools Required

• Drill
  • Drill bit 5/8” (1”–4” flow meter)
  • Drill bit 3/4” (6”–8” flow meter)
  • Drill bit 1/4” (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 the 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

1. Turn off the pump and ensure there is no pressure in the pipe before installation.
2. Ensure Straight Length of Pipe requirements are met when choosing an installation location.
3. Choose a location where the meter is easy to read.
4. Mark the location of the hole on the pipe. Ensure the hole is on the top of the pipe (for horizontal pipe) in the noon position. (Anywhere around the circumference for vertical pipe.)
5. Drill the hole using the proper size drill bit. Use a pilot hole drill bit for easier installation.
6. Carefully Remove all burrs and sand holes to ensure a smooth insertion.
7. Ensure the gasket is on the pitot tube portion of the flow meter, and insert the pitot tube into the hole. Ensure gas-ket seats properly and the flow arrow is pointed in the direction of flow.
8. Place clamps and tighten. Alternately tighten each clamp for uniform installation. (An additional person to assist here may be desired.)
9. Check the alignment and direction of flow again. (F-300 can only measure flow in one direction.)
10. Add water pressure/flow and check for leaks and proper float movement.

Optional F-300S / F-300SL Flow Switch
Instruction for the F-300S or F-300SL Flow Switch (purchased separately) for use with your Flow Meter. The 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.

1. F-300S / F-300SL 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.
2. Easily install the F-300S /F-300SL switch by lowering it over the top of the flow meter. Confirm you have the correct switch for the flow meter/pipe size. (F-300S for 1.5” – 4”, F-300SL for 1” –1.25”P)
3. Tighten the Lock-Screw at the desired flow level.
4. Wiring is simple normally open, form A, SPST, contact closure wiring (see diagram on next page)
5. 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 the 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 off 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 a 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-300 Replacement Parts

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY
Your new Flow Meter is a quality product and is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase (proof of purchase is required). The unit 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 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 an 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 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 its terms and conditions, Blue- White shall only be obligated to repair or replace its defective parts or products by 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 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 due diligence regarding which products and materials are best suited for their applications, particularly as they 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 its terms and conditions, Blue-White shall only be obligated to repair or replace its defective parts or products by 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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