3.Tubing Connections
CAUTION: DO NOT FLOW ANY LIQUID THROUGH A GAS FLOW SENSOR OR FLOW METER. THIS WILL SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
CAUTION: DO NOT FLOW A HIGH PRESSURE GAS THROUGH THE SENSOR. A BURST OF HIGH PRESSURE GAS MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO BE DAMAGED. ALWAYS FLOW GAS AT A PRESSURE AND FLOW RATE WITHIN THE SPECIFCATIONS OF THE UNIT
All tubing must be clean, dry and without crimps, burrs or scratches.
Only use the factory installed fittings on the unit. If the fittings are removed the calibration of the unit may be effected and leaking may occur. If different fittings are required please contact the Omega Engineering Company Service Department for assistance.
When connecting the sensor to the tubing a wrench should be used to stop the fitting rotating in the sensor body. Take care not to over tighten the fittings or leaking may occur.
Connecting and tightening the Fittings
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Caution: DO NOT over tighten the fittings into the flow sensor or flow meter body. Excessive force may damage the sensor body. This type of damage will NOT be repaired under warranty.
The flow direction for the unit is clearly marked on the label. Do not reverse the flow direction or the unit will not function correctly.
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