Installation; Inspection - ABB MAG-X 3000 Series Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10DX3111A&G Sizes 14 - 24 Inches

2.0 INSTALLATION

2.1 Inspection

The Series 3000 MAG-X Magnetic Flowmeter and the associated Signal Converter are normally
combined for shipment. For example, the 14" size meter is shipped in a heavy-duty carton which is
specially designed to protect the equipment during shipment. The 16" and larger size meters are
strapped to a wooden skid that both protects the metering system and facilitates handling of this
heavy equipment with a fork lift truck (typical). A table of meter weights is provided on the outline
dimension drawing (see Figure 2-2). An itemized list of all items included in the shipment is attached
to the package or container.
Inspect all items included in the shipment immedi-
ately for indications of damage which may have
occurred during shipment. A thorough visual in-
spection of the shipment contents is normally all
that is required to determine whether damage is
evident. All claims of damage should be reported
to the shipping agent involved before attempting
to install or operate this equipment. If damage is
such that faulty operation is likely to result, the
damage should be brought to the attention of the
ABB Automation Service Department.
Performing inspection at the installation site is
preferred because it is easier to transport the me-
ter and Signal Converter in the original shipping
container. Should it be necessary to lift the Mag-
netic Flowmeter, attach the cables from a winch
or block and tackle to the lifting lugs in the meter
flanges as shown in Figure 2-1 (Note that the
illustration is for references purposes only
and that the meter shown may not represent
the actual model described in this instruction
manual). The cable used must be able to support
meter weights as tabulated on the outline dimen-
sion diagram. The cable must be long enough to
o
form an angle of 45 or more between the lifting
line and the meter pipe axis. DO NOT try to lift
the meter by attaching cables to the electrode
bosses.
FIGURE 2-1. PROPER HOISTING
TECHNIQUE
2-1