Positive Displacement Flow Meter 900 Series Positive Displacement Water Flood Meters PDM-UM-00275-EN-01 (September 2013) User Manual
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User Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 OPERATING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . .
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User Manual INTRODUCTION The Blancett Model 900 positive displacement flow meter provides the petrochemical industry with an economically priced, high pressure flow meter for low viscosity liquids. The Model 900 was designed for water flood and oil field service, but can be used wherever totalization is necessary. The meter is designed with wear resistant parts to provide trouble-free operation and long service life. The meter housing is made from stainless steel.
900 Series Positive Displacement Water Flood Meters INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before installation, the flow meter should be checked internally for foreign material, and be sure that the impeller spins freely. Also, the flow lines should be purged of all debris. The flow meter must be installed with the flow indication arrow, cast on the meter body, pointing in the correct direction of flow.
User Manual OPERATIONAL STARTUP The following practices should be observed when installing and starting the meter. Make sure that fluid flow has been shut off and pressure in the line released before attempting to install the meter in an existing system. 1. After meter installation, close the isolation valves and open the bypass valve. Flow liquid through the bypass valve for sufficient time to eliminate any air or gas in the flow line.
900 Series Positive Displacement Water Flood Meters TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble No indication on register Low flow indication Possible Cause Remedy • Debris in measuring chamber • Disassemble meter, clean out debris and inspect for worn parts • Broken magnet in magnetic drive • Replace magnetic drive • Broken teeth on drive or driven gear • Replace gear(s) • Broken gears or shaft in register assembly • Replace register • Flow rate is too low • Increase flow above minimum rated gpm • Bypass
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Badger Meter Warranty 900 Series Positive Displacement Water Flood Meters PRODUCTS COVERED The Badger Meter warranty shall apply to the Blancett Model 900 Positive Displacement Flow Meter (“Product”). MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP Badger Meter warrants the Product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original purchase date. PRODUCT RETURNS Product failures must be proven and verified to the satisfaction of Badger Meter.
Blancett is a registered trademark of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities. Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists. © 2013 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved. www.badgermeter.
