1 Planning
Topics covered in this chapter:
• Installation checklist
• Best practices
• Recommended sample flow rate
• Power requirements
• Installation requirements for the thermo-well pocket
• Recommended installations for gas density applications
• Perform a pre-installation meter check
1.1 Installation checklist
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Verify the contents of the product shipment to confirm that you have all parts and
information necessary for the installation.
Part Quantity
Micro Motion
®
Gas Density Meter (GDM) 1
Accessories kit:
- M20 to 1/2-inch NPT adapter (if applicable)
- 1/2-inch NPT blanking plug
- 2.5 mm hex key
1
Aluminum sleeve 1
Silicon fluid 1
Thermo-well pocket kit (if applicable) 1
Calibration certificate 1
Safety instructions booklets 2
Micro Motion Product Documentation DVD 1
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Make sure that all electrical safety requirements are met for the environment in
which the meter will be installed.
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Make sure that the local ambient and process temperatures and process pressure
are within the limits of the meter.
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Make sure that the hazardous area specified on the approval tag is suitable for the
environment in which the meter will be installed.
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If installing the meter in a hazardous area, confirm that you have the required safety
barriers or galvanic isolators for your installation.
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Make sure that you will have adequate access to the meter for verification and
maintenance.
Planning
Installation Manual 1