Installation Without By-Pass; Meters Placed After A Regulator; Maintenance; Maintenance Of The Meter - ITRON Dresser DELTA Mode D'emploi

• Gradually, close the by-pass valve . Check that the flow rate
doesn't exceed the capacity of the meter .
SHUT DOWN:
• Slowly open the by-pass valve and then close the up-
stream and downstream valves on the meter line .
• Carefully open the small bleeder valve V2 and depressurise
the meter . The pressure variation should not exceed 0 . 3
bar per second .
• Some gas still inside the meter and the pipe, therefore suf-
ficient ventilation is required .
5.3 Installation without by-pass: See Annex 6
START-UP:
Begin with all valves closed .
• Slightly open the upstream valve to pressurise the meter
line . The pressure variation should not exceed 0 . 3 bar per
second . When the pressure is balanced, fully open the up-
stream valve .
• Slightly open the downstream valve . The valve should be
opened a small amount to maintain:
- The upstream pressure in the meter line .
– A low flow rate in the meter during the downstream
pressurisation (approx . 5% Qmax) .
When the downstream pressure is balanced, the down-
stream valve can be completely opened .
SHUT DOWN:
• Very slowly close the downstream valve and check that the
meter is no longer recording .
• Close the upstream valve .
• Slowly open the small bleed valve V2 . The pressure varia-
tion should not exceed 0 . 3 bar per second .
• Some gas still inside the meter and the pipe, therefore suf-
ficient ventilation is required .

5.4 Meters placed after a regulator

Installation has to be done in accordance with the technical
manual of the specific regulator . During pressurisation and
depressurisation, insure that the pressure variation should
not exceed 0 . 3 bar per second .

6 Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance of the meter

Once installed, the meter does not require any specific at-
tention except a periodical check or change of the lubricant
filled in the covers .
After start-up:
Natural gas: After the preliminary term of service, the lubri-
cant level should be checked .
Other gases: After a working period of 100 hours from com-
missioning, the lubricant level should be checked .
If the lubricant level is appreciably low, if the lubricant is
emulsified or if there is a chemical reaction between the lu-
bricant and the gas, the lubricant should be reassessed and
changed to fit the prevailing conditions .
Periodical change of lubricant:
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The period between checks or changes of lubricant depends
of the operating conditions (pressure variation, flow rate . . . ) .
Natural gas: Under normal conditions, lubricant has to be
changed every 5 to 8 years . When the meter is used with
extremely clean gas the period can be extended .
Other gases: Please consult us .
Use solvent and alcohol free product to clean the meter .
Repair must be done only by qualified personal . Afterwards a
tightness test with 1 . 1 x PS (Pmax) must be performed .
If used with wet gas, internal and external effect of corrosion
has to be checked regularly and in case of severe corrosion,
the meter has to be replaced .
Spare parts:
When changing pressure containing parts, ensure that spare
parts that comply with the PED are used .

6.2 Maintenance of optional equipment

6.2.1 LF and HF transmitters

These transmitters do not require any specific maintenance .
The function of the transmitters can be checked by compar-
ing the electronic index with the meter index .

6.2.2 Filter

If an increase of pressure loss is noticed, the filter should be
checked and cleaned/replaced before any maintenance on
the meter .