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.
Preventive Maintenance
The purpose of preventive maintenance is to ensure efficient operation and long life of the meter by detecting and correcting
any defect that might damage the meter or cause it to fail. Preventive maintenance consists of periodic inspection, accuracy
testing, and cleaning procedures.
Periodic Inspection
• Visually inspect the meter for missing hardware, loose screws, broken or scratched register lenses or any other signs of
wear or deterioration.
• Verify that the meter is operating at the proper flow rate and pressure. A loss in pressure, coupled with a decrease in flow
rate, may indicate that the screen in the upstream pipeline—or the meter itself—is clogged with foreign material and
needs cleaning.
Cleaning
• Clean all dirt, grease, moisture or other foreign material from the exterior of the meter. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly
with water.
• In the event that system pressure has been reduced and the upstream filter or meter is clogged, the foreign material
must be flushed out. To flush the screen, open the cleanout plug and purge the foreign material with fresh water from the
service line. If cleaning the screen does not restore system pressure, the Turbo meter also should be flushed by purging
with fresh service water through the cleanout plugs located on the housing.
• Integral Strainer Units: Before attempting service/maintenance of strainer section, system pressure must be removed. After
system pressure is removed, remove cover bolts and cover. Clean out/flush strainer section of all loose particles/debris.
After cleaning is complete, reinstall screen and reassemble. Return meter to normal service.
Shutdown Instructions
If the turbo meter is to be shut down for an extended period of time or if it is being removed from service, Badger Meter
recommends that the meter and measuring components be thoroughly flushed to prevent the settling out of undissolved
solids or the accumulation of corrosive deposits. If there is an upstream strainer in the line, it also should be flushed at
this time.
User Manual
Page 9 April 2014