Blue-White F-440 Flow Meter Instruction Manual
- July 15, 2024
- Blue-White
Table of Contents
- SAFETY INFORMATION
- Introduction
- Ordering Information / Model Number Matrix
- Installation
- Tools Required
- Installation Instructions
- Reading your F-440 Flow Meter
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Spare Parts
- F-440NE Elbow (Panel Mount) Replacement Parts
- WARRANTY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Blue-White F-440 Flow Meter Instruction Manual
READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND USE.
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.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| 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-440 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
-
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 for easy reading
- Tested and calibrated for clean water applications
- Durable Polysulfone body
- In-Line and Panel Mount options
- Unionized threaded adapters for simple installation and service
- Not for use in direct sunlight
- 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
Engineering Specifications
Flow Meter Specifications
| Maximum Working Pressure | 175 PSI (12 bar) @ 70 °F (21°C) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Fluid Temperature | 212 °F (100 °C) @ 0 PSI |
| Full Scale Accuracy | +/- 4% |
| Calibration Fluid | Water, specific gravity 1.0 |
| Scale Length | 2” (50mm) approx. |
| Environment | Not for direct sunlight exposure |
| Maximum Pressure Drop | 2 PSI |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | 0.5 lb. (.23 kg) |
Materials of Construction
Wetted Components:
Meter Body| Polysulfone
Adapters| Polysulfone M/NPT
Guide Rod Holder| Polysulfone
O-ring Seals| Viton® (optional EP)
Float| 316SS or PVDF (varies by model)
Guide Rod| 316SS
**Temperature vs. Pressure Graph
**
Flow Specifications
| Dual Scale Range|
---|---|---
Model| | | Float Material
| GPM| LPM|
F-44250L| 0.025–0.250| 0.1–1.0| PVDF
F-44375L| 0.1–1.0| 0.4–4.0| 316 SS
F-44376L| 0.2–2.0| 0.75–7.5| 316 SS
F-44500L| 0.5–5.0| 1.8–18.0| 316 SS
F-44750L| 1.0–10.0| 5.0–37.5| 316 SS
**Dimensions
In-line Mount
Elbow Panel Mount
Adjustable Panel Mount
**
| Pipe Size | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-44250L | **** 6-3/16”157mm | **** 1-11/16”(43mm) | **** | |
| N/A | **** N/A |
F-44375L
F-44376L
F-44500L
F-44750L| 7-1/2” (191mm)| 2” (51mm)| N/A| N/A
F-44250LE| **** 7” (178mm)| **** 3” (76mm)| ****
1-11/16”(43mm)| **** 5-15/16” (151mm)
F-44375LE
F-44376LE
F-44500LE
F-44750LE| 8-1/8” (206mm)| 3” (76mm)| 2” (51mm)| 6-13/16” (173mm)
F-44250LA| **** 7” (178mm)| **** 4-1/2” (114mm)| ****
1-11/16”(43mm)| **** 6” (152mm)
F-44375LA
F-44376LA
F-44500LA
F-44750LA| 8” (203mm)| 4-1/2” (114mm)| 2” (51mm)| 6-13/16” (173mm)
Installation
Installation Requirements
Before beginning installation, review your system flow and pressure to
ensure your F-440 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.
- Connecting pipe should be uniform and not warped.
- Pipe must be properly supported even during maximum water flow conditions.
- Do not install in direct sunlight.
- 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 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 meter.
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 Instructions
- The flow meter must be installed in a vertical planet ensure accuracy. Misalignment may damage the flow meter and also may cause the O-ring seals to leak. The meterbody material can be damaged by UV rays. Do not install in direct sunlight.
- 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-440 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.
Different types of float
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- The F-440 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 nearest unions on piping to allow for removal of flow meter. The F-440 Flow Meter may also be removed by unscrewing the flow meter union nuts. 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
**F-440 (In-Line) Replacement Parts
**
| It em | Model No. | Product Name | Qty .Re q. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F-44N07 | 3/8” Male NPT in-line adapter, Polysulfide | 2 |
| F-44N08 | 1/2” Male NPT in-line,Polysulfone | 2 | |
| F-44N09 | 3/4” Male NPT in-line, __Polysulfone, large body(750 model) | 2 | |
| F-45N013 | 1/2” Male NPT in-line, Polysulfone, large body(750 model) | 2 | |
| 2 | F-44N05 | 3/8” and 1/2” Half Union, Nylon | 2 |
| F-44N06 | 3/4” Half Union, Nylon | 2 | |
| 4 | 90003-152 | 3/8” and 1/2” O-ring seal, Viton | 2 |
| 90003-627 | 3/8” and 1/2” O-ring seal, EP | 2 | |
| 90003-082 | 3/4” O-ring seal, Viton(750 model) | 2 | |
| F-5026X | 3/4” O-ring seal, EP(750 model) | 2 | |
| 5 | N/A | Meterbody and Float (contact factory) | 1 |
| 6 | F-44N14 | 3/8” and 1/2” Guide Rod, 316Stainless Steel | 1 |
| F-44N15 | 3/4” Guide Rod, 316 Stainless Steel (750 model) | 1 | |
| 7 | F-45N007 | 1/2” Guide Rod holder ,Poly sulfone | 2 |
| F-45N019 | 3/4” Guide Rod holder ,Poly sulfone (750 model) | 2 | |
| 11 | F-45N043 | Indicator, Red | 1 |
F-440NE Elbow (Panel Mount) Replacement Parts
| Item | Model No. | Product Name | Qty. Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F-44N40 | 3/8” Male NPT 90° Elbow, Polysulfone | 2 |
| F-44N20 | 1/2” Male NPT 90° Elbow ,Polysulfone | 2 | |
| F-44N21 | 3/4” Male NPT 90° Elbow, __Polysulfone, large (750 model) | 2 | |
| F-44N42 | 1/2” Male NPT 90° Elbow, Polysulfone, large (750 model) | 2 | |
| 2 | F-44N05 | 3/8” and 1/2” Half Union, Nylon | 2 |
| F-44N06 | 3/4” Half Union, Nylon | 2 | |
| 3 | F-4427A | 3/8” and 1/2” Panel mount locknut | 2 |
| F-4428A | 3/4” Panel mount lock nut | 2 | |
| 4 | 90003-152 | 3/8” and 1/2” O-ring seal, FKM | 2 |
| 90003-627 | 3/8” and 1/2” O-ring seal, EP | 2 | |
| 90003-082 | 3/4” O-ring seal, FKM | 2 | |
| F-5026X | 3/4” O-ring seal, EP | 2 | |
| 5 | N/A | Meterbody and Float(contact factory) | 1 |
| 6 | F-44N14 | 3/8” & 1/2” Guide Rod, 316 SS | 1 |
| F-44N15 | 3/4” Guide, 316 SS | 1 | |
| 7 | F-45N007 | 1/2” Guide Rod holder, Polysulfone | 2 |
| F-45N019 | 3/4” Guide Rod holder, Polysulfone | 2 | |
| 11 | F-45N043 | Indicator, Red | 1 |
**F-440NA Adjustable (Panel Mount)
**
| Item | Model No. | Product Name | Qty. Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F-44N40 | 3/8” Male NPT 90° Elbow ,Polysulfone | 2 |
| F-44N20 | 1/2” Male NPT 90° Elbow, Polysulfone | 2 | |
| F-44N21 | 3/4” Male NPT 90° Elbow,Polysulfone, large (750 model) | 2 | |
| F-44N42 | 1/2” Male NPT 90° Elbow,Polysulfone, large (750 model) | 2 | |
| 2 | F-44N05 | 3/8” and 1/2” Half Union, Nylon | 2 |
| F-44N06 | 3/4” Half Union, Nylon | 2 | |
| 3 | F-4427A | 3/8” and 1/2” Panel mount locknut | 2 |
| F-4428A | 3/4” Panel mount lock nut | 2 | |
| 4 | 90003-152 | 3/8” and 1/2” O-ring seal, FKM | 2 |
| 90003-627 | 3/8” and 1/2” O-ring seal, EP | 2 | |
| 90003-082 | 3/4” O-ring seal, FKM | 2 | |
| F-5026X | 3/4” O-ring seal, EP | 2 | |
| 5 | N/A | Meterbody and Float(contact factory) | 1 |
| 6 | F-44N14 | 3/8” & 1/2” Guide Rod, 316 SS | 1 |
| F-44N15 | 3/4” Guide Rod, 316 SS | 1 | |
| 7 | F-45N007 | 1/2” Guide Rod holder, Polysulfone | 2 |
| F-45N019 | 3/4” Guide Rod holder, Polysulfone | 2 | |
| 8 | F-44N40-1 | 3/8” M/NPT Valve Assam. Sm,Poly, FKM seal | 1 |
| F-44N40-2 | 1/2” M/NPT Valve Assam. Sm,Poly, FKM seal | 1 | |
| F-45N031-1 | 3/8” M/NPT Valve Assn. Lg,Poly, FKM seal | 1 | |
| F-45N031-2 | 1/2” M/NPT Valve Assam. Lg,Poly, FKM seal | 1 | |
| F-45N031-3 | 3/4” M/NPT Valve Assam. Lg,Poly, FKM seal | 1 | |
| 9 | 90003-010 | O-Ring, FKM | 2 |
| 90003-597 | O-Ring, EP | 2 | |
| 10 | 90003-071 | O-Ring, FKM | 1 |
| 90003-018 | O-Ring, EP | 1 | |
| 11 | F-45N043 | Indicator, Red | 1 |
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.
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precautions to be taken when injecting or measuring various chemicals,
especially those considered to be irritants, contaminants or hazardous.
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References
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