Recordall® Industrial Meters Nutating Disc Meter IOM-067-05-EN (February 2013) 53400-067 Rev.
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Installation & Operation Manual CONTENTS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation & Operation Manual DESCRIPTION The Badger Meter Recordall (RCDL) positive displacement meters are one of the most cost effective methods in metering industrial fluids. The RCDL meter has a simple, efficient design for high accuracy and repeatability over the entire meter flow range. Available in five sizes, 1/2" through 2" for flows up to 170 gpm, these meters are extremely rugged and reliable. Maintenance is seldom required, but if necessary, takes only a few minutes.
Recordall® Industrial Nutating Disc Meter UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Upon receipt of meter, perform the following: NNOTE: If damage to the shipping container is evident, request the carrier to be present when meter is unpacked. 1. Carefully open the shipping container. Remove all the cushioning material surrounding the meter and carefully lift the meter from the container. Retain all of the packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage of the meter. 2.
Installation & Operation Manual e. Tighten the meter connections. Note the instructions on packaging from connection assembly when tightening. f. To relieve any possible strain on the facility piping that might be caused by the weight of any of the large size meters, consider incorporating a meter support under the housing of the meter. To ensure that the meter has been properly installed and is operational: 1. Slowly open the upstream valve to apply fluid pressure to the meter.
Recordall® Industrial Nutating Disc Meter MAINTENANCE Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance consists of periodic inspection and cleaning procedures. Perform the procedures at regular intervals and correct any defects before resuming operation of the meter. Periodic Inspection 1. Visually inspect the meter and teh accessory for missing hardware, loose connections, broken register glass, damaged wiring, or other signs of wear or deterioration. Repair or replace components as required. 2.
Installation & Operation Manual Change-Gear Calibration If the accuracy test of a meter-accessory combination indicates that an adjustment is required and change-gears are the medium for calibration, proceed as follows: 1. Remove applicable Driver (Accessory) change-gear and Driven (Meter) change-gear. NNOTE: The number of teeth and outside diameter is stamped on each gear.
Electronic Calibration If electronic scaling is the accessory medium for calibration, see the accessory technical brief for instructions. Servicing The following instructions are for removal, inspection and installation of meter parts and assemblies. Refer to applicable illustrated parts list for part numbers of components and ordering information. Accessory service and repair procedures are provided in literature specific to that device.
