Diehl Metering ALTAIR V5 Water Meter
Installation and Technical Guide
Product Overview
This document provides installation and operational guidance for the Diehl Metering ALTAIR V5 water meter.
Model: ALTAIR V5
Manufacturer: Diehl Metering
Article Number: 3129800 - 02/2024
Key Features:
- Designed for cold water applications.
- Available in DN 20 size and Manifold configurations.
General Information & Warnings ?
Storage: Maximum storage duration is 3 months. (Multilingual: 3 mois maximum, Maximal 3 Monate, Máximo 3 meses, Maksymalnie 3 miesiące)
Operating Temperature:
- Standard: Minimum ?️ -10°C to Maximum ?️ +55°C.
- Specific configuration: Minimum ?️ +1°C to Maximum ?️ +55°C.
Temperature Limit: Maximum 50°C for specific applications (indicated by T50 symbol). ?️
Water Type: Suitable for cold water. (Multilingual: eau froide, kaltes Wasser, agua fria, woda zimna)
Important Safety Notice: ⚠️ Always follow installation and operating guidelines.
Installation Guidelines
Flow Direction: Ensure correct flow direction as indicated by arrows on the meter body. ➡️
Installation Orientation:
- Diagrams illustrate correct and incorrect installation orientations, emphasizing proper pipe connection and avoiding kinks. ❌
- Specific orientations like U0 / D0 may apply.
- Multiple meters can be installed in a system, ensuring proper flow direction for each. ✔️
Sealing: Use Teflon tape on threaded connections for sealing. ?
O-Ring: Ensure the Fiber/Rubber o-ring is correctly seated. (Multilingual: Joint fibre/caoutchouc, Faser/Gummi o-Ring, Anillo de fibra/de goma, Uszczelka gumowa/fibrowa)
Tightening Torque:
- For standard connections: Maximum 30 Nm. (Indicated as 1/4 = 30 Nm max.) ?
- For manifold connections: Maximum 10 Nm. ?
Tool Usage: When tightening, hold the wrench fixed to ensure proper torque application. (Multilingual: Maintenir la clé fixe, Den Schraubenschlüssel festhalten, Mantener la llave fija, Trzymaj klucz nieruchomo)
Technical Specifications & Operating Limits
Manifold Installation: Follow specific steps for manifold assembly and installation. ⚙️
Maximum Pressure: 16 Bar max. ⚖️
Flow Rate:
- Maximum flow rate: Q4 max.
- Relationship between flow rates: Q4 = 1.25 x Q3.
Water Quality:
- Maximum particle content: 0.1 g/l.
- Maximum particle size: Ø 0.1mm max.
Maximum Weight: 80 kg. (This likely refers to the meter and associated plumbing, not just the meter itself.) ?️
Further Information
For more details, visit: www.diehl.com/metering
