User manual WA KATES FM38

[. . . ] OPERATION OF A KATES ADJUSTABLE FLOW RATE CONTROLLER THAT IS SUPPLIED BY A POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP, WILL BE SATISFACTORY ONLY IF A PRESSURE-RELIEVING VALVE IS CONNECTED BETWEEN THE PUMP AND THE CONTROLLER. THIS IS TO BYPASS EXCESS FLUID BACK TO THE FLUID SOURCE, OR TO THE INTAKE OF THE PUMP. INSTALLATION 1. The Kates flow controller is shipped fully assembled, ready for operation, with all parts in place. [. . . ] If desired, this warming up period may be eliminated by the use of a heating coil or jacket. SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS The Kates Flow Rate Controller has only one moving element, and is designed so that there are no complex linkages, delicate bearings, or any failureprone components. Therefore, occasional cleaning may be the only servicing the controller will require. CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE CONTROLLER IS RELIEVED OF PRESSURE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR CLEAN. TO CLEAN CONTROLLER CAUTION: in all cleaning operations, be very careful not to scratch, nick or mark any surfaces or edges. If installation includes proper shutoff and bypass valves, operate these and take the controller out of line. Arrange a clean area where internal trim parts can be placed and kept free of lint or grit. Pull out the valve tube, valve sleeve and spring and put it in the clean area. Notice: Never perform this operation while the controller is pressurized. Thoroughly clean all the parts which have been removed from the controller by immersing them in a suitable solvent. Thoroughly clean and flush inside of controller body with the solvent, and drain. Because of the closely fitted parts, it is VERY IMPORTANT that all parts and surfaces, including valve ports, be COMPLETELY CLEAN. Any dirt, sediment, coating or gummy residue must be completely removed. CAUTION: in all cleaning operations, be very careful not to scratch, nick or mark any surfaces or edges. 14. The standard o-ring material for the Kates flow controller is PFTE, which has no elastic memory. It may be necessary to install new o-rings whenever the controller is disassembled. Holding the valve sleeve with the open end up, install the spring in the seat at the bottom of the valve sleeve bore. Still holding the valve sleeve with open end up, insert the valve tube in the valve sleeve bore. [. . . ] This guarantee is valid for one year from date of shipment from its plant. KATES COMPANY will replace free of charge any equipment returned, with shipping charges prepaid, found to have been defective at time of shipment. This warranty does not apply to : (a) damage resulting from misuse or inadequate handling; (b) damage resulting from continued use after defect is apparent; (c) any other damage, loss or liability; or (d) any piece of equipment that is changed, modified or altered in any way after it leaves the factory. [. . . ]