Blue-White F-430 Flow Meter Instruction Manual
- July 15, 2024
- Blue-White
Table of Contents
Blue-White F-430 Flow Meter
Specifications
- Maximum Working Pressure : Excluding pump tubes
- Maximum Fluid Temperature : Full-Scale Accuracy
- Calibration Fluid : Water, specific gravity 1.0
- Scale Length : 5″ (127mm)
- Environment: Acceptable for direct sunlight exposure
- Maximum Pressure Drop: 3 PSI
- Approximate Shipping Weight: 6 lb (2.7kg)
Installation
Installation Requirements
Ensure all packaging is complete and free from damage before installation.
Tools Required
Standard tools like wrenches may be required for installation.
Installation Instructions
1. Locate a suitable position for the flow meter in your system.
2. Securely mount the flow meter using the appropriate hardware.
3. Connect the flow meter to the appropriate piping following the inlet and outlet markings.
4. Ensure all connections are tight and secure before operation.
Reading your Flow Meter
To read the flow meter, check the scale for the current flow rate based on the position of the float within the meter.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Regularly inspect the flow meter for any signs of damage or leaks. Clean the meter as needed to ensure accurate readings.
Spare Parts
Contact our customer service for information on available spare parts for the F-430 Flow Meter.
Warranty
Refer to the warranty information provided with your product for details on coverage and terms.
FAQ
- Q: Can the F-430 Flow Meter be used with chemicals other than water?
- A: While it may be suitable for other chemicals, it is recommended to test and determine its suitability for your specific application as calibration is done for water only.
- Q: What is the maximum working pressure of the F-430 Flow Meter?
- A: The maximum working pressure, excluding pump tubes, is specified in the product specifications as [specify pressure here].
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-430 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 Industrial products, please visit us at www.blue-
white.com
What’s in the box
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Flow meter (1)
(Flow meter may contain plastic tubing for protection during shipping. Remove before installation.) -
Quick Start Guide
Check all packaging for completeness and inspect for damage before installation.
Features
- Dual Scale (GPM / LPM), screen printed with white backing on the opposite side for easy reading
- Tested and calibrated for clean water applications
- Acceptable for outdoor installations – One piece machined acrylic meter body
- Threaded adapters make for simple installation on piping
- Unique O-ring design prevents leaks
- Upward flow, vertical installation only
Application Notes
Although meters may be suitable for other chemicals, Blue-White cannot guarantee their 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.
Ordering Information / Model Number Matrix
F-430 Model Number
In-house NIST Calibration, OEM packaging and silicone oil-free options are also available.
Engineering Specifications
Flow Meter Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure (Excluding pump tubes)| 130 psi (8.9 bar) @ 70
˚F (21 ˚C)
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Maximum Fluid Temperature| 130˚F (54 ˚C) @ 0 PSI
Full Scale Accuracy| +/- 5%
Calibration Fluid| Water, specific gravity 1.0
Scale Length| 5” (127mm)
Environment| Acceptable for direct sunlight exposure
Maximum Pressure Drop| 3 PSI
Approximate Shipping Weight| 6 lb (2.7kg)
Materials of Construction
Wetted Components:
Meter Body| Cast acrylic rod, Annealed
Adapters| PVC
Guide Rod Holder| Polysulfone
O-ring Seals| Viton® (optional EP)
Float| 316SS
Guide Rod| 316SS
Temperature vs. Pressure Graph
Flow Specifications
Output Specifications
| Feed Rate| | Max Pressure| Max Temperature| | | Max
Pressure| Max Temperature|
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Model| | | | | Float Material| | | | Float Material
| GPM| LPM| PSI (bar)| ˚F (˚C)| | LPM| PSI
(bar)| ˚F (˚C)|
F-43040LNS| 4–40| 15–150| 130 (8.9)| 70 (21)| 316SS
F-43040LNS| 4–40| 15–150| 130 (8.9)| 70 (21)| 316SS
F-43060LNS| 6–60| 20–230| 130 (8.9)| 70 (21)| 316SS| 20–230| 130 (8.9)| 70
(21)| 316SS
F-43080LNS| 8–80| 8–80| 30–300| 130 (8.9)| 70 (21)| 316SS| 130 (8.9)| 70 (21)|
316SS
F-43100LNS| 20–100| 75–375| 130 (8.9)| 70 (21)| 316SS| 75–375| 130 (8.9)| 70
(21)| 316SS
Dimensions
Installation
Installation Requirements
Before beginning installation, review your system flow and pressure to ensure your F-430 is proper for your system parameters.
Pipe Requirements:
- The flow meter is designed to work best when installed in a perfectly vertical pipe system.
- Ensure piping design prevents any stress on the meter fittings, minimizes vibration, and ensures location with direct visibility and minimal possibility of damage from forcible contact.
- Pipe should be clean and free of debris.
- The connecting pipe should be uniform and not warped.
- Pipe must be properly supported even during maximum water flow conditions.
- Use of unionized fittings before and after the flow meter will allow for easier installation and removal for maintenance.
- On/Off solenoid valves and pumps installed before the flow meter should be accompanied by flow regulating/throttling valves, or similar device, to prevent sudden and forcible flows through the flow meter which can cause damage to flow meter components.
- Choose a location where pipe will be full at all times.
Tools Required
- PTFE Tape
- Level
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.
Example of acrylic flow meter exposed to glue fumes/solvents. Crazing of acrylic.
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 the factory for assistance.
Installation Instructions
- The flow meter must be installed in a vertical plane to ensure accuracy. Prepare piping and components per standard piping installation.
- Use only PTFE tape on the threaded adapters. Pipe dope and glue will damage the meter body and fittings. Or install the flow meter after all glued fittings have dried and fumes have been purged from the system. Never hold the meter body with pliers or like tools. Union nuts should be hand-tightened only. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN!
- Mounts and supports must be sturdy enough to support the plumbing and prevent vibration. Vibration and heavy loads will damage the meter.
- Avoid imposing a sudden burst of flow to the meter. Solenoid valves will damage the meter. Such a burst will cause the float to impact the top float stop with destructive force.
- The Maximum fluid temperature is dependent on the working pressure. High pressure and temperature will damage the meter. (see temperature VS pressure chart)
Reading your F-430 Flow Meter
Different types of float
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-430 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 or valve and remove any pressure from the piping. If isolation valves are installed, shut these to minimize the amount of water that may leak. Locate the nearest unions on piping to allow for the removal of the flow meter. Remove the flow meter and clean any debris in the flow meter. Use mild soap and a soft bristle brush.
- 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.
- If flow meter requires NIST Calibration Certification, please contact the factory for this service.
Spare Parts
Item| Model No.| Product Name| Qty.
Req.
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1| 76001-226| 1.5” female NPT adapter (PVC)| 2
| 76001-216| 2” female NPT adapter (PVC)| 2
2| 90003-118| O-ring, 142 (Viton)| 2
| 90003-151| O-ring, 142 (EP)| 2
3| 91001-198| Wire Holder (PSF)| 2
4| 90003-140| O-ring, 108 (Aflas)| 2
| 2-108EB| O-ring, 108 (EP)| 2
5| –| Float (SS) (contact factory)| 1
6| 90007-626| Guidewire (SS)| 1
7| –| Meterbody (contact factory)| 1
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your new Flow Meter is a quality product and is warranted 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 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 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
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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References
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