Blue-White F-1000 Digi Meter Paddlewheel Flowmeter Instruction Manual

: July 15, 2024
: Blue-White

F-1000 Digi Meter Paddlewheel Flowmeter

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Specifications

Maximum Working Pressure: 300 psig / 20.7 bar
Maximum Fluid Temperature: 200o F / 93.3o C – Saddle and sensor
only, 200o F / 93.3o C – When mounted on polypropylene inline
units, 140o F / 60o C – When mounted on molded PVC tee units or PVC
pipe
Ambient Temperature Range: 32o to 110o F / 0o to 43o C
Enclosure: NEMA 4X (acceptable for outdoor use)
Accuracy: +/-2% of full scale rate reading
Repeatability: +/-1% of full scale rate reading

Product Information

Congratulations on purchasing the F-1000 electronic flow meter.
The F-1000 is designed to measure the flow of a fluid in a pipe.
The meter is factory calibrated to any engineering units and
displays the rate of flow or the total of flow on a 6 digit LCD
display. Two AAA batteries power the unit for up to one year.

There are three models available:

F-1000-RB: rate meter – designed to measure and display the
rate of flow.
F-1000-TB: totalizer meter – designed to measure and display
the total flow.
F-1000-RT: rate/totalizer meter – designed to measure and
display both the rate of flow and the total flow.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Mounting Location

Determine a suitable location for mounting the flow meter.

Pipe Flow Stream Requirements

Ensure proper flow stream conditions for accurate
measurements.

Installing Your Saddle Fitting

Drill the Mounting Hole.
Install the Saddle.
Check the Saddle Alignment.
Install the Sensor.

Installing the Molded In-Line Fitting (MI)

Follow manufacturer instructions for installing the in-line
fitting.

Installing Molded PVC Tee Fitting

Follow manufacturer guidelines for installing the tee
fitting.

Operation

Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on operating
the flow meter.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance is essential for optimal performance. Follow
maintenance guidelines provided in the user manual.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the flow meter, refer to the
troubleshooting section in the user manual for solutions.

FAQ

Q: How long do the batteries last in the F-1000?

A: The two AAA batteries power the unit for up to one year under
normal usage conditions.

Q: What is the maximum working pressure for the F-1000?

A: The maximum working pressure is 300 psig / 20.7 bar.

Q: Can the F-1000 be used outdoors?

A: Yes, the enclosure is rated NEMA 4X, making it acceptable for
outdoor use.

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F-1000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
5300 Business Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649
USA
Phone: 714-893-8529 FAX: 714-894-9492 E mail: sales@blue- white.com or customerservice@blue-white.com
Website: www.blue-white.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

F-1000

SECTION

HEADING

PAGE

1…………………………….Introduction……………………………………………2

2…………………………….Specifications…………………………………………3

3…………………………….Features………………………………………………..4

4…………………………….How to install the meter……………………………5

4.1…………………….Mounting location……………………………………5

4.2…………………….Pipe Flow Stream Requirements……………….6

4.3…………………….How to install Your Saddle Fitting………………8

4.3.1…………….Drill the Mounting Hole…………………………….9

4.3.2…………….Install the Saddle…………………………………….9

4.3.3…………….Check the Saddle Alignment…………………….9

4.3.4…………….Install the Sensor……………………………………10

4.4…………………….Installing the Molded In-Line Fitting (MI)…….10

4.5…………………….How to Install Molded PVC Tee Fitting……….11

5…………………………….How to Operate the meter………………………..12

6…………………………….Flow Ranges………………………………………….9 – 10

7…………………………….Maintenance…………………………………………..15

8…………………………….Troubleshooting………………………………………14

9…………………………….Replacement Parts List……………………………16

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE F-1000
Congratulations on purchasing the F-1000 electronic flow meter. The F-1000 is designed to measure the flow of a fluid in a pipe. The meter is factory calibrated to any engineering units and displays the rate of flow or the total of flow on a 6 digit LCD display. Two AAA batteries power the unit for up to one year. There are three models are available:
F-1000-RB is a rate meter – designed to measure and display the rate of flow.
F-1000-TB is a totalizer meter – designed to measure and display the total flow.
F-1000-RT is a rate/totalizer meter – designed to measure and display both the rate of flow and the total flow.

F-1000

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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Working Pressure……………….300 psig / 20.7 bar Maximum Fluid Temperature………………200o F / 93.3o C – Saddle and sensor
only 200o F / 93.3o C – When mounted on polypropylene inline units. 140o F / 60o C – When mounted on molded PVC tee units or PVC pipe. Ambient Temperature Range……………….32o to 110o F / 0o to 43o C
Enclosure………………………………………NEMA 4X (acceptable for outdoor use)
NOTE: Protect the LCD display from direct sunlight.
Accuracy……………………………………….+/-2% of full scale rate reading
Repeatability………………………………….+/-1% of full scale rate reading
Power Requirements………………………..Two standard AAA alkaline batteries (included)
Battery Life Expectancy…………………….1 year minimum

3.03 in. (77 mm)

3.10 in. (78.7 mm)

BLUE-WHITE® INDUSTRIES
MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

4.93 in. (125.2 mm)

2.00 in. (50.8 mm)
Union Nut
Fig. 1

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3. FEATURES
! Easy to read .35″ high, six digit LCD display
! Installs quickly on existing pipe ! Factory calibrated – nothing to
program ! Minimal maintenance required

F-1000
! No pressure drop ! Weather resistant enclosure ! Corrosion resistant PVDF sensor,
ABS enclosure ! High accuracy ! Large calibrated flow range

Temperature 200°F (93.3°C)

*Temperature vs. Pressure
When mounted on Polypropylene inline units or PVDF Saddles

175°F (79.4°C)

150°F (65.5°C)

125°F (51.6°C)

100°F (37.8°C)

70°F (21.1°C) 0 (0)

60 (4.1)

120 (8.3) 180 (12.4)
PSIg (BAR)

240 (16.5)

300 (20.7)

Temperature 140°F (60°C)
120°F (48.9°C)
100°F (37.8°C)
70°F (21.1°C) 0 (0)

When mounted on Molded PVC Tee or PVC pipe units

60 (4.1)

120 (8.3) 180 (12.4)
PSIg (BAR)

240 (16.5) 300 (20.7)
Fig. 2

*Pressure and temperature limits are inversely proportional.

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4.0 HOW TO INSTALL THE F-1000
4.1 MOUNTING LOCATION
Note: All diagrams are strictly for guideline purposes only. Always consult an expert before installing the F-1000 on specialized systems.
Note: The F-1000 should be serviced by qualified persons only.

Although the F-1000 is designed to withstand outdoor conditions, a cool, dry
location where the unit can be easily serviced is recommended. The life of the LCD display will be severely reduced when installed in direct sunlight. Do not install the meter so that the LCD is in direct sunlight.
! The F-1000 can be mounted on horizontal or vertical runs of pipe (see figure 4, 5 and 6). Mounting anywhere around the diameter of vertical pipe is acceptable, however, the pipe must be completely full of water at all times. Back pressure is essential on downward flows.
! The F-1000 accuracy is affected by disturbances such as pumps, elbows, tees, valves in the flow stream. Install the meter in a straight run of pipe as far as possible from any disturbances. The distance required for accuracy will depend on the type of disturbance.

Type Of Disturbance
Flange Reducer 90 Elbow Two 90 Elbow – 1 Direction Two 90 Elbows – 2 Directions Pump or Gate ValvesValves

Minimum Inlet Pipe Length
10 X Pipe I.D. 15 X Pipe I.D. 20 X Pipe I.D. 25 X Pipe I.D. 40 X Pipe I.D. 50 X Pipe I.D.

Minimum Outlet Pipe Length
5 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D. 5 X Pipe I.D.

! The pipe must be completely full at all times. Air bubbles or air pockets in the flow stream will adversely affect the reading. A small amount of back pressure is recommended in horizontal runs of pipe.
! The F-1000 is powered by two AAA batteries. Life expectancy is one year minimum.

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F-1000

4.2 PIPE FLOW STREAM REQUIREMENTS
! The F-1000 accuracy is based on steady, undisturbed flow with a fully developed turbulent flow profile. Pulsating, swirling and other disruptions in the flow stream will effect the meter’s accuracy.
! The F-1000 is factory calibrated to ± 2% of full scale rate reading. When measuring total flow, accumulated error over time must be considered. Accuracy is based on laboratory testing of nominal pipe dimensions. Your actual accuracy will vary based on your actual pipe I.D. And other installation factors.
! There are two basic types of flow profiles; turbulent and laminar (see figure 3). Turbulent flow exists when the speed of the fluid flowing in the pipe is nearly constant across the entire width of the pipe. This is typical of low viscosity fluids; like water, flowing at high velocity. Laminar flow exists when the speed of the fluid flowing in the center of the pipe is greater than the speed of the fluid at the outer edge near the pipe wall. This is typical of high viscosity fluids flowing at low velocity. Because the F-1000 is measuring the fluid near the pipe wall only (especially in larger pipe sizes), a constant flow velocity across the flow stream is required.
Pipe Cross Section
Flow Velocity Profile

Fully Developed Turbulent Flow

Laminar

Fig. 3
Disturbed Flow (due to swirling)

To determine which type of flow exists in your installation, the following is required:
Flow rate of the fluid in GPM – Q
Specific gravity of the fluid – G
Pipe inside diameter in inches – D
Fluid viscocity in centepoise – V
Use the following equation to determine the REYNOLDS NUMBER:
REYNOLDS NUMBER = 3160 x Q x G D x V
Flow conditions with a Reynolds Number greater than 4000 is fully developed turbulent flow. A Reynolds Number less than 2000 is laminar flow. The F-1000 requires a Reynolds number greater than 4000 to maintain accuracy.

F-1000
Fig. 4
Vertical Mount

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F-1000-RT

GALLONS PER MINUTE

BLUE-WHITE® INDUSTRIES MODE RESET

Rate – Totalizer

Horizontal Mount
Fig. 5

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MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

FLOW

I.D.

MINIMUM INPUT LENGTH

MINIMUM OUTPUT LENGTH

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4.3 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR F-1000 SADDLE FITTING
The F-1000 saddle is designed to mount on smooth schedule 40 IPS pipe, schedule 80 IPS pipe (ASTM-D-1785) , PN10 metric pipe or PN16 metric pipe (DIN 8062). The outside of the pipe must be clean, smooth and free of surface imperfections. The outside diameter must be as specified to ensure a leak free installation. The inside diameter must be as specified to ensure meter accuracy.

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MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

H

L

I.P.S. Pipe Sizes (in inches)

(ASTM-D-1785)

Nominal Pipe Size

Length

Height

1-1/2″ 3-3/16″ 4-5/16″

2″

3-3/16″ 4-5/16″

2.5″

3-3/16″ 4-5/16″

3″

3-3/16″ 4-5/16″

4″

3-3/16″ 4-5/16″

6″

3-3/16″ 4-1/4″

8″

3-3/16″ 4-1/4″

10″

4-1/2″

4-1/4″

12″

4-1/2″

4-1/4″

PIPE O.D. (Outside Diameter)

Fig. 7

Schedule 40

Outside Inside Diameter Diameter

1.900

1.610

2.375

2.067

2.500

2.469

3.500

3.068

4.500

4.026

6.625

6.065

8.625

7.981

10.750 10.020

12.750 11.938

Schedule 80

Outside Inside Diameter Diameter

1.900

1.500

2.375

1.939

2.500

2.323

3.500

2.900

4.500

3.826

6.625

5.761

8.625

7.625

10.750 9.564

12.750 11.376

Metric Pipe Sizes (in millimeters)

(DIN 8062)

Pn10

Nominal Pipe Size

Length

Height

Outside Inside Diameter Diameter

50 mm

81

110

50.0

45.2

63 mm

81

110

63.0

57.0

75 mm

81

110

75.0

67.8

90 mm

81

110

90.0

81.4

110 mm

81

110

110.0

99.4

160 mm

81

108

160.0

144.6

200 mm

81

108

200.0

180.8

250 mm

114

108

250.0

226.2

315 mm

114

108

315.0

285.0

Pn16

Outstide Inside Diameter Diameter

50.0

42.6

63.0

53.6

75.0

63.8

90.0

76.6

110.0

93.6

160.0

136.2

200.0

170.2

N/A

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4.3.1 DRILL THE MOUNTING HOLE
! Select an area on the pipe as outlined in section 4.1. Be sure the surface area of the pipe is clean and smooth.
! Drill a 1-1/8″ diameter hole through the pipe wall. The F-1000 meter can be installed up to 45 degrees from the top of the pipe. A hole saw kit is available from the factory, order part number 20000-062.
! Clean all burrs from inside and outside the hole. Use fine sandpaper (440 grit) if necessary.
4.3.2 INSTALL THE SADDLE
! Insert the alignment tool through the top of the saddle. Proper alignment is critical! Slide the large O-ring over the bottom of the alignment tool and into the groove on the underside of the saddle.
! With the alignment tool and O-ring in place, position the saddle over the drilled hole. Insert the alignment tool into the hole seating the saddle. Be sure the Oring is properly seated in the O-ring groove. Place the pipe clamps around the pipe and into the slots on the saddle. Tighten the clamps in an alternating method.

Union Nut
Sensor Body O-rings

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MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

Alignment Tool

Fig. 8

Saddle

Hose Clamps

See Chart on Page 4
FLOW
Saddle O-ring

See Chart on Page 4

I.D.

Drill

Hole

1.125±

.030 .000

In. Diameter On Center

Alignment Tool
Saddle
O-ring Pipe

Center Line

4.3.3 CHECK THE SADDLE ALIGNMENT
! Pull the alignment tool out of the saddle. (If the tool is not easily removed, slightly loosen the clamps) Inspect the hole. The saddle must be mounted directly over the hole. Adjust the saddle alignment until the alignment tool slides freely in and out of the saddle.
! Be certain the O-ring is properly seated and visible in the groove around the hole.
! Tighten the clamps.

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F-1000

4.3.4 INSTALL THE F-1000 SENSOR
! Be sure two O-rings are located on the sensor body. The O-rings have been lubricated at the factory with silicone oil.
! Push the sensor assembly into the saddle with a twisting motion. The notch on the sensor body must fit into the slot on the saddle. Be sure the sensor is fully inserted into the saddle.
! HAND TIGHTEN the union nut.

4.4 INSTALLING THE MOLDED IN-LINE FITTING (MI)
All molded in-line (MI) fittings have male American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads (MPT).
! Select an area on the pipe as outlined in section 4.1.
! Install the F-1000 as you would any other plastic pipe fitting. Be sure the inlet and outlet fittings are aligned properly. Improper alignment of the fittings will put stress on the adapter connections and may cause leaking or fitting damage. Do not over tighten the fittings. Use PTFE tape sealant only on the adapter threads.
! The F-1000 can be mounted on horizontal or vertical runs of pipe. Mounting at the twelve o’clock position on horizontal pipe is recommended. Mounting anywhere around the diameter of vertical pipe is acceptable, however, the pipe must be completely full of water at all times. See figure 4, 5 and 6.
! Be sure the inlet and outlet plumbing is properly secured. The F-1000 is not designed to support the weight of related piping. Improperly supported pipes will put stress on the adapter connections and may cause leaking or fitting damage.

Nominal Pipe Size

Body Description

Length
L

Height
H

3/8″

3/8″ MPT-low flow

4.73″

5.29″ H

3/8″

3/8″ MPT-std flow 4.73″ 5.38″

1/2″

1/2″ MPT-low flow 5.09″ 5.29″

1/2″

1/2″ MPT-std flow 5.09″ 5.38″

3/4″

3/4″ MPT-low flow 5.25″ 5.38″

3/4″

3/4″ MPT-std flow 5.25″ 5.57″

1.0″

1.0″ MPT-low flow 5.65″ 5.57″

1.0″

1.0″ MPT-std flow 5.65″ 5.57″

1.5″

1.5″ MPT-std flow 6.50″ 6.13″

2.0″

2.0″ MPT-std flow 6.75″ 6.38″

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MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

Molded in-line body with M P T
Pipe

L

Fig. 10

F-1000

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4.5 HOW TO INSTALL MOLDED PVC TEE FITTINGS (TE)
! Select an area on the pipe as outlined in section 4.1.
! Remove the F-1000 sensor from the tee fitting. Do not glue the TEE while the sensor is installed.
! Install the F-1000 tee fitting as you would any other plastic pipe solvent weld (glue) fitting. Do not use too much glue. Excessive glue may create a disturbance in the flow stream which will effect the accuracy of the meter.
! The F-1000 can be mounted on horizontal or vertical runs of pipe. Mounting at the twelve o’clock position on horizontal pipe is recommended. Mounting anywhere around the diameter of vertical pipe is acceptable, however, the pipe must be completely full of water at all times. See figure 4, 5 and 6.
! Install the F-1000 sensor. Be sure two O-rings are located on the sensor body. The O-rings have been lubricated at the factory with silicone oil. Push the sensor assembly into the saddle with a twisting motion. The notch on the sensor body must fit into the slot on the saddle. Be sure the sensor is fully inserted into the saddle. HAND TIGHTEN the union nut.

Nominal Pipe Length Height

Size

L

H

1″ 1-1/2″
2″

4″

6″

4-1/2″ 6-5/8″

H

4-3/4″ 7-1/8″

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MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

Tee Fitting

Nominal Pipe Size
L
Fig. 11

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5.0 HOW TO OPERATE THE F-1000
Note: The calibrated units of measure such as GPM, LPM, M3H, GALLONS, LITERS, CUBIC METERS, etc., And the decimal point location are preprogrammed at the factory to standard flow ranges (see chart). Any unit of measure can be factory programmed. Please contact the factory for details.
! The meter is shipped from the factory with 2 AAA batteries installed.
! When measuring continuous flow (i.e. 24 hours per day, 7 days per week), do not operate the meter in the upper 25% of the calibrated flow range. The paddle speed in these high flow ranges is fast. Damage to the paddle may occur if the meter is allowed to run continuously at the high flow rate, especially with corrosive or abrasive fluids.
! Model F-1000-RB:The F-1000-RB is the basic rate meter. The meter will display the rate of flow from .01 through 999999 in any engineering units. Some standard units of measure are GPM, GPH, GPD, LPM, LPH, LPD, M3H, etc.
! Model F-1000-TB:The F-1000-TB is the basic totalizer meter. The meter will display the total flow amounts from .01 through 999999 in any engineering units. Some standard units of measure are GALLONS, LITERS, CUBIC METERS. Pressing and holding the RESET button (located on the front panel) for at least 2.0 seconds resets the total to zero. This feature can be disabled — see Fig. 12 below.
! Model F-1000-RT:The F-1000-RT is the rate and totalizer meter. The meter will display the flow rate amounts and the total flow amounts from .01 through 999999 in any engineering units. Some standard units of measure are GALLONS PER MINUTE, GALLONS PER HOUR, GALLONS PER DAY, LITERS PER MINUTE, LITERS PER HOUR, LITERS PER DAY, CUBIC METERS PER HOUR, CUBIC METERS PER DAY. Pressing the RESET button (located on the front panel) toggles the display between flow rate and total flow. Pressing and holding the RESET button for at least 2.0 seconds while the total flow value is displayed will reset the total to zero. This feature can be disabled . See Fig. 12 below.

F-1000-RB
Flow Rate Meter F-1000-RB
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F-1000-TB
BLUE-WHITE® INDUSTRIES RESET

F-1000-RT
BLUE-WHITE® INDUSTRIES
MODE RESET

GPM

GALLONS

Flow Totalizer

F-1000-TB

F-1000 Circuit Board

Header pins (Tail membrane connector)

Terminal blocks (AC Coil sensor input)

12

Black wire (Negative lead) –

Mounting holes (x2)

Screw size: #4 x .50 Philip oval “A”

Jumpers

Red wire

(Front Panel Totalizer Reset

(Positive lead)

Enable/Disable)

Battery size: two AAA (1.5 V each)

Fig. 12

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

JUMPER CONFIGURATION

Jumper Not Installed (open)

Jumper Installed

Total flow reset to zero Enable (Factory default)

Total flow reset to zero Disable

F-1000

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!

6.0 FLOW RANGES

! The F-1000 is factory calibrated to ± 2% of full scale rate reading. When

measuring total flow, accumulated error over time must be considered.

Accuracy is based on laboratory testing of nominal pipe dimensions. Your actual

accuracy will vary based on your actual pipe I.D. And other installation factors.

! Due to increased wear on the paddle and axle, continuous operation at the

upper 25% of the flow range is not recommended.

METRIC PIPES

(Meet DIN 8062)

SADDLES – Standard Flow [Min – Max]

Pipe Size

LPM 1

LPH 1

50 MM – PN 10 & PN 16

70.0 – 700.0

4200 – 42000

63 MM – PN 10 & PN 16

110 – 1100

6600 – 66000

75 MM – PN 10 & PN 16

150-1500

9000 – 90000

90 MM – PN 10 & PN 16

230 – 2300

13800 – 138000

110 MM – PN 10 & PN 16

350 – 3500

21000 – 210000

160 MM – PN 10 & PN 16

720 – 7200

43000 – 430000

200 MM – PN 10 & PN 16

1150 – 11500

70000 – 700000

160 MM – PN 10

1700 – 17000

100000 – 1000000

200 MM – PN 10

2700 – 27000

170000 – 1700000

M3H 1 4.20 – 42.00 6.60 – 66.00 9.00 – 90.00 13.8 – 138.0 21.0 – 210.0 43.0 – 430.0 70.0 – 700.0 100 – 1000 170 – 1700

IPS PIPES (Some molded bodies are no longer sold, but are shown for reference only.) MOLDED INLINE BODIES [Min – Max] (Meet ASTM-D-1785)

Pipe Size 3/8″ 3/8″ 1/2″ 1/2″ 3/4″ 3/4″ 1″ 1″ 1-1/2″ 1-1/2″ 1-1/2″ 2″ 2″ 2″ 2″

RANGE# 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4

GPM .800 – 8.000 .400 – 4.000 2.00 – 20.00 .500 – 5.000 3.00 – 30.00 .800 – 8.000 5.00 – 50.00 2.00 – 20.00 4.00 – 40.00 6.00 – 60.00 10.0 – 100.0 4.00 – 40.00 6.00 – 60.00 10.0 – 100.0 20.0 – 200.0

GPH 48.0 – 480.0 20.0 – 200.0 120 – 1200 30.00 – 300.0 180 – 1800 48.0 – 480.0 300 – 3000 120 – 1200 240 – 2400 360 – 3600 600 – 6000 240 – 2400 360 – 3600 600 – 6000 1200 – 12000

GPD 1100 – 11000 550 – 5500 2800 – 28000 700 – 7000 4320 – 43200 1100 – 11000 7200 – 72000 2800 – 28000 5700 – 57000 8600 – 86000 14400 – 144000 5700 – 57000 8600 – 86000 14400 -144000 28800 – 288000

LPM 3.00 – 30.00 1.00 – 10.00 7.00 – 70.00 2.00 – 20.00 11.0 – 110.0 3.00 – 30.00 20.0 – 200.0 7.00 – 70.00 15.0 – 150.0 25.0 – 250.0 40.0 – 400.0 15.0 – 150.0 25.0 – 250.0 40.0 – 400.0 70.0 – 700.0

LPH 180 – 1800 60.0 – 600.0 420 – 4200 120 – 1200 660 – 6600 180 – 1800 1200 – 12000 420 – 4200 900 – 9000 1500 – 15000 2400 – 24000 900 – 9000 1500 – 15000 2400 – 24000 4200 – 42000

M3H 0.180 – 1.800 0.060 – 0.600 0.420 – 4.200 0.120 – 1.200 0.660 – 6.600 0.180 – 1.800 1.20 – 12.00 0.420 – 4.200 0.900 – 9.000 1.50 – 15.00 2.40 – 24.00 0.900 – 9.000 1.50 – 15.00 2.40 – 24.00 4.20 – 42.00

SADDLES – Standard Flow [Min – Max]

Pipe Size 1-1/2″ IPS 2.0″ IPS 2.5″ IPS 3.0″ IPS 4.0″ IPS 6.0″ IPS 8.0″ IPS 10.0″ IPS 12.0″ IPS

GPM 1

GPH 1

15.0 – 150.0 900 – 9000

30.0 – 300.0 1800 – 18000

40.0 – 400.0 2400 – 240000

60.0 – 600.0 3600 – 36000

100 – 1000 6000 – 60000

250 – 2500 15000 – 150000

400 – 4000 24000 – 240000

600 – 6000 36000 – 360000

800 – 8000 48000 – 480000

GPD 1 21500 – 215000 43000 – 430000 57600 – 576000 86500 – 865000 144000 – 999999 360000 – 999999 575000 – 999999 865000 – 999999
N/A

LPM 1 60.0 – 600.0 100 – 1000 150 – 1500 250 – 2500 400 – 4000 900 – 9000 1500 – 15000 2200 – 22000 3000 – 30000

LPH 1 3600 – 36000 6000 – 60000 9000 – 90000 15000 – 150000 24000 – 240000 54000 – 540000 90000 – 900000 132000 – 999999 180000 – 999999

M3H 1 3.60 – 36.00 6.00 – 60.00 6.00 – 60.00 15.0 – 150.0 24.0 – 240.0 54.0 – 540.0 90.0 – 900.0 132 – 1320 180 – 1800

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7.0 HOW TO MAINTAIN THE F-1000
The F-1000 requires very little maintenance, however, some conditions will cause increased wear on the paddle and/or possible damage to the unit. Damage caused by corrosive or abrasive fluids is not covered under warranty.
! Periodically remove the sensor assembly from the pipe fitting and inspect the meter for signs of wear and obstructions. Clean the paddle of any foreign objects. Paddle and axle wear can be caused by chemical attack and/or abrasive fluids. Replace the paddle and axle if worn. Various axle materials are available for corrosive fluids.
! Although the meter is capable of operating at the high end of the flow range, the meter should not be allowed to operate continuously at flow rates in the upper 1/4 or 25% of the calibrated flow range. The paddle and axle life is directly related to the rate of flow and the fluid being measured. Corrosive and abrasive fluids moving at high flow rates will cause increased wear requiring frequent inspection and maintenance. Ceramic, titanium or nickel axles are available for corrosive and abrasive fluids.
! Although the F-1000 is designed to withstand outdoor conditions, a cool, dry location where the unit can be easily serviced is recommended. The life of the LCD display will be severely reduced when installed in direct sunlight. Do not install the meter so that the LCD is in direct sunlight.
! O-rings should be inspected periodically. Immediately replace the o-rings at any sign of wear, swelling, cracking or discoloration.
! The meter is designed to withstand minor condensation inside the enclosure. Prolonged excessive moisture inside the enclosure, due to high humidity conditions, may damage the meter. Reduce the humidity or move the meter to a less humid location.
! Replace the two AAA batteries every 12 months. The program memory is “nonvolitile” and will not erase when replacing the batteries. Processing power will be maintained for about 45 seconds, preventing the lose of totalizing data, while the batteries are being replaced. To replace the batteries, open the rear panel of the enclosure by removing the two Phillips screws. After replacing the batteries, be sure the foam insert is in place and the panel gasket seal is in good condition, before closing the rear panel.
! Test the electronics by removing the sensor assembly from the pipe fitting and spinning the paddle by hand. While spinning, the number “0” reading in the display window indicates that the battery is supplying power to the meter but a signal is not being processed by the circuitry. In this case, the circuitry must be serviced by an authorized service center.

F-1000

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8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Situation: Leaking Cause: Improper installation ………………………..Solution:
Worn or damaged O-rings………………….Solution: Situation: Moisture inside enclosure Cause: Condensation …………………………………..Solution:
Damaged panel gasket ………………………Solution: Situation: Flow rate reading is inaccurate Cause: Improper installation…………………………Solution:
Improper velocity profile……………………Solution: Improper alignment / installation………..Solution: Worn paddle and/or axle…………………….Solution: Accumulated reading error………………….Solution: Situation: No display Cause: Electronics damaged………………………….Solution: Dead batteries…………………………………..Solution: Situation: Display shows zero flow Cause: Saddle not aligned…………………………….Solution: Electronics damaged………………………….Solution: Flow rate is out of range…………………….Solution:

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Paddle Removal

Step 1: Locate notch on the sensor body.

Step 2: Push shaft out in the arrow pointing Direction. DAirrercotwion Step 3: Replace the paddle, then press shaft back into place in the Opposite direction.
Fig. 13

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17

F-1000

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Item 1 2
3

Part# 70000-783 90003-021 90007-589 90007-567

Description

Qty

Paddle assembly PVDF

1

O-ring 022 Viton E60

2

Axle PVDF

1

Axle Hastelly

1

4

71000-238

Sensor body assembly F-100 no paddle

1

5

91001-280

Union Nut

1

6

90011-080

Screw #6 x .37 PH Pan B 18/8

2

90012-198

Label F-1000-RB GPM

1

90012-199

Label F-1000-RB GPH

1

90012-200

Label F-1000-RB LPM

1

7

90012-201

Label F-1000-RB LPH

1

90012-202

Label F-1000-RB M3H

1

90012-221

Label F-1000-TB overlay

1

90012-222

Label F-1000-RT overlay

1

8

76001-187

Housing F-1000

1

RBC-pipe-units Circuit board for model RB. Must specify pipe 1

9 TBC-pipe-units Circuit board for model TB. Must specify pipe 1

RTC-pipe-units Circuit board for model RT. Must specify pipe 1

10

90011-169

Screw #4 .25 Phil Pan “A”

1

11

90013-260

Foam pad 1.25 x 1.25 x 2.25

1

12

90008-318

Battery each AAA

2

13

90006-590

Gasket F-1000

1

14

90008-319

Battery clip F-1000

1

15

90002-203

Rear plate F-1000

1

16

90011-113

Screw #4 .50 Phil oval “A”

2

17

90010-241

Battery Connector

1

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F-1000

Complete Kit Ordering Numbers

BLUE-WHITE® INDUSTRIES
MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

Complete kits include: 1) Molded inline body fitting 1) Instruction manual

Pipe Fitting

FlowBRLaUtEe-WMHeItTeEr® INDUSFT-R10IE0S0-RB
MODE RESET

GALLONS PER MINUTE

Rate – Totalizer

F-1000-RT

1

Nominal Pipe Size

F-1000
SADDLE PARTS LIST

Replacement Part Numbers

Item Part No.

Description

1 90007-830 Alignment tool

2 91001-115 Saddle, 1-1/2″ pipe (50mm)

91001-114 Saddle, 2″ pipe (63mm)

91001-116 Saddle, 3″ pipe (90mm)

76100-087 Saddle, 4″ pipe (110mm) 76100-088 Saddle, 6″ pipe (160mm)

3

76100-089 Saddle, 8″ pipe (200mm)

76100-139 Saddle, 10″ & 12″ pipe

3 90008-010 Hose-Clamp #28 for 1-1/2″ pipe

90008-137 Hose-Clamp #40 for 2″ pipe

90008-015 Hose-Clamp #52 for 3″ pipe

90008-018 Hose-Clamp #72 for 4″ pipe

4

90008-019 Hose-Clamp #116 for 6″ pipe

90008-020 Hose-Clamp #152 for 8″ pipe

90008-348 Hose-Clamp #188 for 10″ pipe

90008-349 Hose-Clamp #224 for 12″ pipe

4 90003-108 O-ring / Viton® for 1-1/2″, 2″, 3″

90003-114 O-ring / Viton® for 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″

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1 2

Complete Kit Ordering Numbers

U.S. (IPS) Pipe Saddle Fittings

Kit No

Description

15K4 1-1/2″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVDF

15K8 1-1/2″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVDF

20K4 2″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVDF

20K8 2″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVDF

30K4 3″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVDF

30K8 3″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVDF

40A4 4″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVC

40A8 4″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVC

60A4 6″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVC

60A8 6″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVC

80A4 8″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVC

80A8 8″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVC

100A4 10″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVC

100A8 10″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVC

120A4 12″ IPS pipe, schedule 40, PVC

120A8 12″ IPS pipe, schedule 80, PVC

Metric (DIN 8062) Pipe Saddle Fittings

Kit No

Description

05K0 50mm Metric pipe, Pn10, PVDF

05K6 50mm Metric pipe, Pn16, PVDF

06K0 63mm Metric pipe, Pn10, PVDF 06K6 63mm Metric pipe, Pn16, PVDF

09K0 90mm Metric pipe, Pn10, PVDF

09K6 90mm Metric pipe, Pn16, PVDF

11A0 110mm Metric pipe, Pn10, PVC

11A6 110mm Metric pipe, Pn16, PVC

16A0 160mm Metric pipe, Pn10, PVC 16A6 160mm Metric pipe, Pn16, PVC

20A0 200mm Metric pipe, Pn10, PVC

Complete kits include: 1) Saddle fitting 2) Pipe clamps 3) O-ring seal 1) Installation alignment tool 1) Instruction manual 1) Union nut

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