{"title":"PSS FlowTrue — Installation Instructions","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eInstalling and commissioning the PSS FlowTrue water flow meter for mechanical shaft seals: parts identification, setting target flow, the optional flow alarm, cleaning the flow tube and operating limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePSS FlowTrue Installation Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 8 pages · 1.3 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/PSS-FlowTrue-Installation-Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-parts\"\u003eParts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-safety\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-clean\"\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Limits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/PSS-FlowTrue-Installation-Instructions-Cover.png\" alt=\"PSS FlowTrue — Installation Instructions\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-parts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eParts Identification (Fig. 1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/PSS-FlowTrue-Parts-Diagram.png\" alt=\"PSS FlowTrue flow meter with parts labelled A to N\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;margin:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRef.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRef.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow adjustment point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInductive alarm (option)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater supply connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget flow indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply connection to the mechanical seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow indicator ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack pressure control valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack pressure control valve adjustment point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow indicator adjustment point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget pressure indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-safety\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned only as a flow meter for mechanical seals using water; install by competent engineering personnel with all isolations in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the maximum design pressure or operating limits; where over-pressurization is possible, fit a suitable protection device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply connections can get hot in operation. Make sure the unit is completely leak free before full operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt end of life, dispose of the barrier fluid and system according to local regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eInstalling \u0026amp; Commissioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush new or renewed water supply lines so no harmful particles pass through the valve and seal. Keep the water supply closed for steps 2 - 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the FlowTrue free from vibration, close to the pump, where it is easy to read and maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the hose from the water supply to connection (I), and from connection (J) to the mechanical seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the flow valve (H) closed, set the red target flow indicator (C) to the desired flow rate with the 2.5mm Allen key (G).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch on the water supply and open the flow valve (H) until the white left-hand ring (D) lines up with the red indicator (C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlarm Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the alarm label from the top of the unit, fit the alarm with the screws supplied and wire it to a suitable control panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the Allen key (G), set the flow control valve (H) so the indicator ring (D) shows the minimum acceptable flow: this is the flow alarm value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the screws, move the alarm to the far left of its slot, then right until its light comes on, and tighten it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the target flow indicator (C) to the desired flow and adjust valve (H) until ring (D) lines up with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe alarm light stays on until flow drops below the alarm value, which triggers the alarm device on the control panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-clean\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eCleaning the Flow Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrew the cleaning button (A) anti-clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull it out of the body and push it back and forth until the cleaning ring (E) clears the flow tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the button back in and tighten clockwise, hand tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOperating Limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePolyethylene body (chemical environments, yellow)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145 PSI \/ 10 BAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140°F \/ 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA filter such as a Y strainer upstream helps prevent clogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e316 systems with a water based barrier\/buffer: chloride content should not exceed 250ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/collections\/PSS-FlowTrue-Installation-Instructions-Cover.png?v=1792710571","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-pss-flowtrue.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}