INTELLIGENT WATER FLOW METERS. Installation Guide

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1 INTELLIGENT WATER FLOW METERS Installation Guide E: P: EXT. 703 FLOWPRO LLC 1005 N. 2nd Street, Berthoud, CO 80513

2 Installation Overview 1. Cautionary Checklist/Warnings 2. Locating Backflow Preventer 3. Required Tools/Hardware 4. Assemble Fittings 5. Measuring/Marking the Pipe 6. Cutting/Reaming the Pipe 7. Installing Flow Meter

3 Cautionary Checklist/Warnings Before installation please ensure you have read the following warnings checklist and are aware that Flow Pro is not responsible for any improper installation. Flow Pro suggests that our products be installed by licensed local professional irrigation installers. PLEASE visit website for up-to-date instructions. NOTICE: Warnings must be strictly followed to qualify for product warranty. Warranty will be voided if not followed properly. These notes are provided to ensure product satisfaction. Warning: Do NOT use adhesive to secure fittings to flow meter. Improper usage of fittings, such as inserting fingers into flow meter or poor installation could cause personal injury or damage to flow meter. Warning: Never alter product or configuration in any way. Warning: It is the installer s responsibility to ensure a safe installation. Warning: It is the responsibility of installer to follow ALL LOCAL CODES concerning flow meter installation. Warning: Flow Meter is not rated for potable water and is installed after the backflow preventer. Warning: Using any other installation methods not discussed in the literature could damage the flow meter or cause injury. Flow Pro is NOT responsible for any improper installation(s).

Locating Backflow Preventer Locate backflow preventer on the side of the house.

org *Enlarged to show detail* Turn off water to the irrigation system by turning

Identify the type and size of the pipe using a tape measure Some water providers

4 Locating Backflow Preventer Locate backflow preventer on the side of the house. *Enlarged to show detail* Turn off water to the irrigation system by turning valves at backflow preventer or by main shutoff switch. Identify the type and size of the pipe using a tape measure Some water providers lock their main shutoff switches. Contact your water provider for more information or contact a local certified backflow contractor in your area for help.

5 Required Tools/Hardware Once you have identified the type/size of your pipe, refer to the table below for hardware purchases needed to complete installation(s). Starred items can also be purchased at Home Depot/Amazon/Lowes. Depending on your installation(s) some purchases are optional. Tools Provider Part Number QTY Manual pipe cutter *Home Depot Black permanent marker *Home Depot Tape measure *Home Depot PVC/ABS cement *Home Depot PVC/ABS cleaner *Home Depot Pipe reamer/deburring tool *Home Depot Work gloves *Home Depot Safety glasses *Home Depot Scissors *Home Depot Plumbers tape *Home Depot ¾ Copper/SDR9 Poly Provider Description Part Number QTY/Install *Orbit 1" PVC Slide-Lock Repair Fitting *SharkBite 3/4-in Push-to- Connect x 3/4-in MNPT dia Male Adapter Push Fitting *Home Depot 1" Push-to-Connect Coupler *Home Depot Reducing Male Adapter 3/4" x 1" *Home Depot 1" PVC Schedule 40 Tubing Copper/SDR9 Poly Provider Description Part Number QTY/Install *Orbit *Sharkbite *Home Depot *Home Depot 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Fitting 1 Push-to- Connect Copper to PVC 1" PVC Schedule 40 Tubing 1" Push-to- Connect Coupler UIP4020A

6 ¾ PVC Provider Description Part Number QTY/Install *Orbit *Orbit *Orbit *Home Depot 1" PVC Slide-Lock Repair Fitting " x 3/4" PVC-Lock Coupling " x 1" PVC-Lock Coupling " PVC Schedule Tubing 1 PVC Provider Description Part Number QTY/Install *Orbit *Orbit 1" PVC Slide-Lock Repair Fitting " x 1" PVC-Lock Coupling

7 Assemble Fittings Once you have correct parts and tools for the installation, you can begin assembly of the fittings on to the flow meter. If your backflow preventer system is very rigid, an installation like this is ideal. ¾ Copper Pipe Installation Process Step 1: Acquire parts Parts listed: (1) Flow Meter, (2) Tape measure, (3) Thread tape, (4) Scissors, (5) 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit, (6) Manual pipe cutter, (7) 2x ¾ - ¾ MNPT dia Male adapter Push-to-Connect fitting, (8) 2x Reducing male adapter ¾ - 1 threaded adapters (9) 1 Push-to-connect coupler, (10) Safety glasses, (11) PVC Cleaner/Cement, (12) Safety gloves, (13) Section of 1 Schedule 40 PVC Pipe, (14) Permanent marker Step 2: Mark 2 of PVC Pipe Step 3: Cut PVC Pipe Measure and mark at the 2 mark on the PVC pipe. Use the tube cutter and rotate along the pipe to score it. Do this until the pipe is fully cut.

Step 4: Apply cleaner and cement to 2 PVC pipe Follow the instructions listed on the yellow and

Clean the outer surface of the PVC pipe and inner surface of the coupling using the yellow

Push the two pieces together quickly, while turning ¼ turn or more otherwise the cement will dry.

Step 5: Apply cleaner and cement to meter body Apply cleaner and cement to both the meter body

8 Step 4: Apply cleaner and cement to 2 PVC pipe Follow the instructions listed on the yellow and red labeled cans. Clean the outer surface of the PVC pipe and inner surface of the coupling using the yellow labeled can and then apply the cement similarly to each surface. Push the two pieces together quickly, while turning ¼ turn or more otherwise the cement will dry. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves when handling the solution. Step 5: Apply cleaner and cement to meter body Apply cleaner and cement to both the meter body and threaded adapter. See can for detailed instructions. Attach adapter by quickly pushing and twisting threaded size to end of meter body. NOTICE THE ORIENTATION OF THE FLOW DIRECTION ARROW. Flow Pro is not responsible for improper installations.

Step 6: Apply thread tape to adapters Use

9 Step 6: Apply thread tape to adapters Use scissors to cut a small length of thread tape and wrap it around the adapters. Ensure the thread tape is properly wrapped around each adapter. Step 7: Attach 1 glueless fitting to end of the meter Step 8: Insert slide-lock into glueless coupling

Step 9: Insert adapter to end of slide-lock coupling Step 10: Attach brass ends Use a wrench to tightly turn the brass fittings onto the ends of the adapters.

10 Step 9: Insert adapter to end of slide-lock coupling Step 10: Attach brass ends Use a wrench to tightly turn the brass fittings onto the ends of the adapters. These glueless brass fittings attach directly to the ¾ copper pipe. The extended length of the assembly is 22 ¾ and when compressed is 20. PLEASE ensure your backflow preventer has the proper length to accommodate the flow meter assembly.

(9) Section of 1 Schedule 40 PVC Pipe, (10) Permanent marker 2 6 1 7 8 4 9 10 5 3 Step 2: Mark 2 ¼ of PVC Pipe Step 3: Cut PVC Pipe Measure

11 1 Copper Pipe Installation Process Step 1: Acquire parts Parts listed: (1) Flow Meter, (2) Tape measure, (3) Scissors, (4) 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit, (5) Manual pipe cutter, (6) 2x 1-1 Copper to PVC Push-to-Connect fitting, (7) 1 Push-to-connect coupler, (8) Safety glasses, (9) Section of 1 Schedule 40 PVC Pipe, (10) Permanent marker Step 2: Mark 2 ¼ of PVC Pipe Step 3: Cut PVC Pipe Measure and mark at the 2 1/4 mark on the PVC pipe. Use the tube cutter and rotate along the pipe to score it. Do this until the pipe is fully cut.

Step 4: Assemble Slide Lock Step 5: Assemble Brass Fitting Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit together with the 1 Push-to-connect coupler, ensure they

Step 6: Assemble Brass Fitting Step 7: Assemble Meter Attach the brass fitting to the end of the Slide-Lock Repair unit ensuring the units are flush with

Flow Pro is not responsible for improper installations.

12 Step 4: Assemble Slide Lock Step 5: Assemble Brass Fitting Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit together with the 1 Push-to-connect coupler, ensure they are flush with each other. Push the 2.25 length PVC pipe flush with 1 Copper to PVC Push-to-connect fitting. Step 6: Assemble Brass Fitting Step 7: Assemble Meter Attach the brass fitting to the end of the Slide-Lock Repair unit ensuring the units are flush with each other. Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit to the end of the flow meter. NOTICE THE ORIENTATION OF THE FLOW DIRECTION ARROW. Flow Pro is not responsible for improper installations. Step 8: Assemble Brass Fitting Attach the brass fitting to the other end of the flow meter body ensuring the units are flush with each other. The extended length of the assembly is 20 ½ and when compressed is 17 ½. PLEASE ensure your backflow preventer has the proper length to accommodate the flow meter assembly.

¾ PVC Pipe Installation Process Step 1: Acquire parts Parts listed: (1) Flow Meter, (2) Tape measure, (3) 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit, (4) Manual pipe cutter, (5) 1 PVC Push-to-Connect fitting, (6)

13 ¾ PVC Pipe Installation Process Step 1: Acquire parts Parts listed: (1) Flow Meter, (2) Tape measure, (3) 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit, (4) Manual pipe cutter, (5) 1 PVC Push-to-Connect fitting, (6) 2x ¾ - 1 Push-toconnect coupler, (7) Safety glasses, (8) Section of 1 Schedule 40 PVC Pipe, (9) Permanent marker Step 2: Mark 2 of PVC Pipe Step 3: Cut PVC Pipe Measure and mark at the 2 mark on the PVC pipe. Use the tube cutter and rotate along the pipe to score it. Do this until the pipe is fully cut.

Step 4: Assemble Slide Lock Step 5: Assemble PVC Fitting Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit together with the 1 Push-To-Connect coupler, ensure they are flush with each other.

Step 6: Assemble Slide Lock Step 7: Assemble Meter Attach the PVC fitting to the end of the Slide-Lock Repair unit ensuring the units are flush with each other.

14 Step 4: Assemble Slide Lock Step 5: Assemble PVC Fitting Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit together with the 1 Push-To-Connect coupler, ensure they are flush with each other. Push the 2 length PVC pipe flush and ¾ -1 PVC Push-to-connect fitting. Step 6: Assemble Slide Lock Step 7: Assemble Meter Attach the PVC fitting to the end of the Slide-Lock Repair unit ensuring the units are flush with each other. Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit to the end of the flow meter. NOTICE THE ORIENTATION OF THE FLOW DIRECTION ARROW. Flow Pro is not responsible for improper installations. Step 8: Assemble PVC Fitting Attach the PVC fitting to the other end of the flow meter body ensuring the units are flush with each other. The extended length of the assembly is 20 and when compressed is 17 ¼. PLEASE ensure your backflow preventer has the proper length to accommodate the flow meter assembly.

1 PVC Pipe Installation Process Step 1: Acquire parts Parts listed: (1) Flow Meter,

glasses 1 3 4 2 Step 2: Assemble Slide Lock Step 3: Assemble Meter Attach the PVC

each other. Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit to the end of the flow meter.

15 1 PVC Pipe Installation Process Step 1: Acquire parts Parts listed: (1) Flow Meter, (2) 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit, (3) 2x 1 PVC Pushto-Connect fitting, (4) Safety glasses Step 2: Assemble Slide Lock Step 3: Assemble Meter Attach the PVC fitting to the end of the Slide-Lock Repair unit ensuring the units are flush with each other. Push the 1 PVC Slide-Lock Repair Unit to the end of the flow meter. NOTICE THE ORIENTATION OF THE FLOW DIRECTION ARROW. Flow Pro is not responsible for improper installations.

16 Step 4: Assemble PVC Fitting Attach the PVC fitting to the other end of the flow meter body ensuring the units are flush with each other. The extended length of the assembly is 18 and when compressed is 15. PLEASE ensure your backflow preventer has the proper length to accommodate the flow meter assembly.

17 Measuring/Marking the Pipe Use the chart and diagram below to mark the pipe on your backflow preventer. Use a tape measure to identify the dimensions and a fine black permanent marker to mark the lines for the fittings. Make a small mark where the pipe needs to be cut, displayed in the diagram below. Pipe Size/Material Dimension (A) ¾ Copper or Poly 19 ½ 1 Copper or Poly 17 ¾ PVC or PEX 16 ¾ 1 PVC or PEX 14 ½ **Dimensions are in inches** Note: Bottom fitting can be buried up to 1 inch for 1 inch diameter pipes made of copper/poly as well as ¾ inch diameter and 1 inch PVC or PEX pipes. Bottom fitting can also be buried up to 2 inches for ¾ inch diameter copper or poly pipe.

Continue many rotations and retightening of knob until pipe is fully cut.

18 Cutting/Reaming the Pipe Use the manual pipe cutter (pictured below) and secure it to the marked areas on the pipe based from the previous diagram. Secure the cutter by twisting the knob. Slowly rotate the cutter to score the pipe. Continue many rotations and retightening of knob until pipe is fully cut. Use reamer or deburring pen (pictured below) to remove sharp edges on cut pipe. Note: Do NOT use sand paper to remove sharp edges, this compromises the surface quality of the pipe. If you are not comfortable doing this on your own, please hire a professional installer.

Installing Flow Meter Before installing, ENSURE the arrows on the front face of the flow meter are oriented with the direction of the water flow.

19 Installing Flow Meter Before installing, ENSURE the arrows on the front face of the flow meter are oriented with the direction of the water flow. Water flows from the backflow preventer to the control/valve box. Place your flow meter assembly in between the two cut areas of the pipe. Extend the flow meter assembly and insert the fittings onto the pipe, ensure the fittings are flush for a strong seal. Check for leaks by turning the water back on. If any leaks occur turn the water off and ensure fittings are properly installed. Note: When installing the two wire pulse version (model 104) connect the black wire that extends out the back cover of the meter to common, and the red wire to signal. Ensure you are using waterproof wire nuts during installation. Diagram for reference only.