I am looking at this flow sensor for one application: http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/81401.pdf

I have never used one before so I have a basic question about this model. It is about the flow rate which is mentioned at 0.5L/min. Does it mean that, this should be the maximum flow which should pass through it? What happens if flow is more than this, like 3L/min, will it break it?

Thanks