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3 pipe Test outlet
Dia. min. w/locking
ball valve Sensus
fireline assembly
Sensus DR
turbo meter
Sensus This coupling does not
strainer restrain axial pipe movement
Smith-Blair coupling
Test outlet
Meters w/o built-in w/locking
test outlet
ball valve
Smith-Blair flange coupling Test outlet Bypass valve closed
adaptor w/anchor studs w/locking during meter use
(optional f/flexibility) ball valve

Downstream Flow Upstream

Bypass tee Sensus DRS turbo Bypass tee
meter (shown)
3 Dia. minimum 5 Dia. minimum
straight pipe Full-open straight pipe
gate valve
recommended recommended
FIGURE 12.11 Installation recommendations for turbo meters. (Source: Water Loss Control
Manual, 1st ed.)

3 pipe Test outlet Search
Dia. min. w/locking
Sensus
ball valve
fireline assembly
Sensus DR
turbo meter
Sensus This coupling does not
strainer restrain axial pipe movement
Smith-Blair coupling
Test outlet
Meters w/o built-in w/locking
test oullet
ball valve
Smith-Blair flange coupling Test outlet Bypass valve closed
adaptor w/anchor studs w/locking during meter use
(optional f/flexibility) ball valve

Downstream Flow Upstream

Bypass tee Sensus DRS turbo Bypass tee
meter (shown)
3 Dia. minimum 5 Dia. minimum
straight pipe Full-open straight pipe
recommended gate valve recommended
FIGURE 12.12 Installation recommendations for fi re line meters. (Source: Water Loss Control
Manual, 1st ed.)

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