Recordall® Turbo Series Meters Models 160 (1-1/2"), 200 (2"), 450 (3"), 1000 (4"), 2000 (6"), 3500 (8"), 5500 (10"), 6200 (12"), 6600 (16") & 10000 (20") RTS-UM-00380-EN-08 (April 2014) User Manual
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User Manual SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance procedures for the Badger Meter® Recordall® Turbo Series meters with magnetic drives. To ensure efficient operation of the meters, read and understand the instructions in this manual. Retain the manual in a location where it is readily available.
Recordall® Turbo Series Meters Safety Information The installation of the Recordall Turbo Series meter must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and codes. Failure to read and follow these instructions can lead to misapplication or misuse of the meter, resulting in personal injury and damage to equipment. Unpacking and Inspection To avoid damage in transit, Badger Meter Recordall Turbo Series meters are shipped to the customer in special shipping containers.
User Manual INSTALLATION Procedures for installing Recordall Turbo Series meters are essentially the same for all meter sizes. Any special instructions required for the installation or connection of accessory devices such as AMR/AMI technologies or strainers is provided in the literature for those devices. Figure 1 shows a recommended meter installation.
Recordall® Turbo Series Meters ◊ Do not install check valves or pressure reducing devices upstream of the meter. ◊ Valves immediately upstream of the meter should only be fully-open gate valves. Butterfly valves are acceptable if they are 5 pipe diameters or more upstream from the meter. Downstream, fully open gate or butterfly valves can be used. ◊ The service saddle (or reducing tee), which is used for field accuracy testing, should be at least 2 pipe diameters downstream of the meter's outlet flange.
User Manual MAINTENANCE This section is limited to information pertaining to the general maintenance of Badger Meter Recordall Turbo Series meters. An exploded view of the meter, along with part numbers and descriptions, are provided in the Recordall Turbo Series Meters Parts List. Maintenance Equipment The tools and equipment recommended for use in servicing and maintaining of Recordall Turbo Series meters consist of the usual complement of hand tools used by plumbers and mechanics.
Recordall® Turbo Series Meters Calibration Check and Adjustment The accuracy of the Recordall Turbo Series meters is tested at the factory before shipment. However, after a long period of service, it may be necessary to recalibrate a meter. The meter can be tested for accuracy using appropriate connections with either a test tank of known volume or a test meter. The meter can be tested in the setting by running output flow through the optional test port, if so equipped.
User Manual Calibration The meter's calibration ring is preset and sealed at the factory. In normal service, it should not have to be reset. If a retest is required in which a calibrated test stand reveals that the meter needs recalibration, proceed as follows (see Figure 2): The total range of the calibration adjustment is about 10%. Tested and calibrated at the factory, the calibration mechanism will allow for a ± 5% adjustment in the field.
Recordall® Turbo Series Meters SERVICING PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES When the performance of a Turbo meter indicates a need for servicing, refer to the following instructions pertaining to removal, inspection and installation of service parts and assemblies. Also see the Recordall Turbo Series Meter Parts List for part numbers of replaceable components and correct ordering information. If satisfactory repair cannot be made, contact Badger Meter.
User Manual Removing the Measuring Element NNOTE: A cage seal is installed in the 1-1/2" to 6" Recordall® Turbo Series so that the entire water volume flows through the measuring element. 1. Remove the O-ring and cage seal. 2. Check for damage and clean or replace prior to reassembly. 3. To remove the measuring element from the cover, remove the calibration shaft seal plug and the lock screw. See Figure 3 and Figure 4. 4. Place the cover register-side down on a table or flat surface. 5.
Recordall® Turbo Series Meters Removing the rear nose cone To remove the rear nose cone, you must remove the transmission shaft. See Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 6. 1. Remove the strap over the gear (1-1/2" to 4" only). 2. Lift the gear off the shaft. NNOTE: The shaft has a flat spot that matches with the D-shaped bore in the gear (required to align for assembly). 3. Remove the nose cone set screw. 4.
User Manual CALIBRATION RING PIN ARROW TIP CAGE INSERT PIN OF CALIBRATION RING CAGE INSERT (TOP VIEW) NOSE CONE CALIBRATION LINKAGE TRANSMISSION GEAR SMALL HOLE WITH CHAMFER UP TOP SIDE RETAINING RING INTO CAGE THIS END CALIBRATION DRIVE PLATE LARGE HOLE WITH CHAMFER DOWN 1-1/2", 2", 3" and 4" meters Figure 5: Calibration ring/linkage assemblies 6" meters Reassembling the Calibration Mechanism 1.
Recordall® Turbo Series Meters ROTOR BEARINGS (2) ROTOR WORM NOSE CONE ASSEMBLY (2) BEARING PIN Figure 6: Rotor and nose cone assembly (1-1/2", 2", 3", 4" and 6" turbo head assemblies) NNOTE: Only highly-polished bearing pin ends provide a minimum of friction and optimal meter performance. Bearing pins are an integral part of the straightening vane and nose cone assembly. Wear or damage would require the replacement of this component. Reassembling the Rotor and Bearings 1.
User Manual Reinstalling the Turbo Meter Head Assembly • Use a new O-ring after each teardown and reassembly. • To provide a tight seal, make sure the surfaces of the housing and meter head are clean and free of any old O-ring material. • Be careful not to force the measuring element insert into the meter housing. If you experience any binding, do not force the element into the housing. Remove the element from the housing and properly reinsert the unit.
Recordall® Turbo Series Meters SPECIFICATIONS 1-1/2" to 12" Meters Turbo Series Model Meter Flanges AWWA 125 Pound Class 160 200 450 1000 2000 3500 5500 6200 1-1/2" (40 mm) 2" (50 mm) 3" (80 mm) 4" (100 mm) 6" (150 mm) 8" (200 mm) 10" (250 mm) 12” (300 mm) Elliptical Elliptical or Round Round Round Round Round Round Round AWWA 125 lb class Typical 4…200 gpm 4…310 gpm 5…550 gpm 10…1250 gpm 20…2500 gpm 30…4500 gpm 50…7000 gpm 90…8800 gpm Operating Range (0.9…45.4 m3/h) (0.9…70.
User Manual 16" and 20" Meters INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGE 6600 Turbo Series Model 16" (400 mm) 20" (500 mm) Raised-Face Round Raised-Face Round 150…13,200 gpm (34.1…3000 m3/h) 300…19,800 gpm (68.1…4500 m3/h) Meter Flanges Typical Operating Range (100% ± 1.5%) 10000 Typical Low Flow (95% minimum) 130 gpm (29.5 m3/h) 200 gpm (45.
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