Badger Meter M-series Installation And Operation Manual - page 6
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety considerations are emphasized by the placement of
safety symbol icons on the product or next to important text,
pictures or drawings throughout this manual. The symbols
are:
When and where this symbol is attached to the product
it indicates a potential hazard. It means that
documentation must be consulted to determine the
nature of the potential hazard and any actions that need to
be taken.
Warning indicates an action or procedure, which, if not
performed correctly, can result in sever personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage. Comply with the
instruction and proceed with care.
Caution indicates an action or procedure, which if not
performed correctly, will or can cause minor personal
injury or property damage. Comply with the instruction
and proceed with care.
Equipment Unpacking, Inspection, Moving and
Return Policies
1. If shipping container damage is evident at delivery, have
a responsible person present when the meter is unpacked.
2. Inspect the shipping container for unpacking, lifting or
moving instructions.
3. As the unit is opened and unpacked, verify the shipment
packing list and your order form match the items in the
shipment.
4. Open the container and remove all cushioning materials.
Keep the shipping container and packing materials should
the meter need to be returned or put in storage.
5. Remove the meter from the container. For meter flow
tube diameters between 2” and 8” (50 and 200mm) use a
crane or lifting device with soft straps placed around the
detector body, at the flanges. For meter flow tube diameter
sizes 10” (250mm) and larger, lift the unit via the lifting lugs
with a crane, cables and hooks.
6. Inspect the meter for signs of shipping damage;
scratches, loose or broken parts.
NOTE:
If damage is found, a formal claim for damage in
transit is the responsibility of the customer. Within 48 hours
of delivery request an inspection report from the carrier. File
a claim with the carrier. Contact the Badger Meter factory to
facilitate repair or replacement, +49 7025 92080.
7. All detectors with PTFE liners are shipped with a liner
protector to maintain proper form of the PTFE material
during shipping and storage.
NOTE:
Do not remove the liner protector until installation.
8. Storage: If the meter is to be stored, place it in its original
container in a dry, sheltered location. Storage
temperature ranges are: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C).
Rigging, Lifting, Moving Large Units
DO NOT
lift or move a meter via its amplifier, junction box
or cables.
Lift and move meters with flow tubes between 2" and 8" (50
and 200mm) with a crane rigged with soft straps. Place a
strap around the detector body, between the flanges, on
each side of the detector.
Lift meter flow tube diameter sizes 10" (250mm) and larger
via its lifting lugs. Use the proper size crane, cables and
hooks. DO NOT lift the meter by the amplifier or, on remote
style meter, by the junction box.