Industrial Turbo Meters Sizes 2" through 6" TUR-UM-00530-EN-18 (November 2013) User Manual
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User Manual CONTENTS SCOPE OF THE MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Unpacking and Inspection . . .
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User Manual SCOPE OF THE MANUAL This manual contains information concerning the installation, operation and maintenance of Badger Meter magnetic drive turbo meters. To ensure efficient operation of the meters, the instructions given in this manual should be thoroughly read and understood. Retain the manual in a location where it is readily available for reference. SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Operating Temperature 250.5° F (120.
Industrial Turbo Meters, Sizes 2" through 6" Installing the Meter 1. Install the meter in the pipeline making sure that the flow arrow on the meter housing is in proper relation to the direction of liquid flow. It is also recommended that ten pipe diameters upstream and five pipe diameters downstream of straight pipe be incorporated with no obstructions. If this is not possible, please contact factory to review acceptability of installation. 2. Install and tighten the flange connection bolts. 3.
User Manual OPERATION General Operating Instructions REGARDLESS OF THE OPERATING PROCEDURE USED, THE VALVES OR DEVICES CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH THE TURBO METER MUST ALWAYS BE OPENED AND CLOSED SLOWLY OR IN STAGES TO PREVENT SHOCK LOADS THAT MAY DAMAGE THE METER'S ROTOR ASSEMBLY.
Industrial Turbo Meters, Sizes 2" through 6" MAINTENANCE Maintenance Equipment With the exception of a special change gear mesh gage and a calibration test tank, the tools required are the usual compliment of standard hand tools used by plumbers and mechanics. Truarc Right-Angle Pliers Truarc P/N 1549 (Badger Meter P/N 57321-001) Change Gear Mesh Gage Badger Meter P/N 21747-000 Preventive Maintenance Periodic Inspection 1. Visually inspect the turbo meter and meter-mounted accessory.
User Manual Change Gear Corrections If the test indicates that an adjustment is required, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the change gears from the spindles by loosening the setscrew. NNOTE: Both the O.D. dimension (in decimal inches) and the number of teeth are stamped on each gear. 2. Calculate the ratio of existing change gears as follows: Ratio = No. of Teeth on Register Change Gear No. of Teeth on Meter Register Base 3.
Industrial Turbo Meters, Sizes 2" through 6" Calibrating 2" and 3" Meters The 2" and 3" turbo meters with bronze and cast iron housings and bronze heads are equipped with a bypass valve for minor calibration adjustment in the field. Test the meter's accuracy to determine if recalibration is required. If the meter is out of calibration, proceed as follows: Figure 3: Calibrating 2" and 3" Turbo Meters 1. Remove the bypass cover nut with a wrench. 2.
User Manual Figure 4: Turbo Meters Serviced Without Removal from the Line EXERCISE PRECAUTION TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT FLUID DOES NOT SPRAY FROM THE METER. THE LIQUID SPRAY COULD CONTACT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND CREATE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD. 4. Allow the meter to drain and relieve internal pressure. 5. When pressure is relieved, remove the head bolts and shift the head assembly toward the outlet-end of the meter to release the head-to-housing seal.
Industrial Turbo Meters, Sizes 2" through 6" Servicing Refer to the following paragraphs for instructions covering the removal, inspection and installation of service parts and assemblies. Any service or repair procedures that apply to a meter-mounted or free-standing accessory are provided in the IOM instruction manual pertaining to that device (also provided as a supplement to this manual.) If satisfactory repair cannot be made, contact the Industrial Division of Badger Meter, Inc.
User Manual Instructions for Removing the Gear Train Assembly with Magnet The gear train assembly can be removed and replaced without removing the turbo meter from the line. Two gear train assemblies are used with industrial turbo meters. To find out what the gear train ratio is, count the number of spindles (gear and pinions) that protrude through the five mounting holes provided in the top plate of the gear train assembly.
Industrial Turbo Meters, Sizes 2" through 6" Instructions for Removing the Local Register 1. To remove the register cover and clamp ring, remove the seal screw that acts as a hinge pin. Remove the clamp ring by spreading it slightly apart at the open side to provide clearance so it can be lifted off the meter head. 2. Slide out the register lock plate, located between the register base and the meter head at the entrance side of the rotor cage. 3.
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