ORION® Gas Endpoints Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters ORI-UM-00909-EN-04 (July 2014) Installation Manual
ORION® Gas Endpoints, Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters CONTENTS Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Questions Or Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Manual DISCLAIMER The user/purchaser is expected to read and understand the information provided in this manual, follow any listed safety precautions and instructions and keep this manual with the equipment for future reference. Misuse, mishandling and/or inadequate maintenance may impair performance and/or compromise safety. QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE If you have questions regarding the product or this document contact: Badger Meter, Inc. P.O.
ORION® Gas Endpoints, Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters LICENSE REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Installation Manual AMERICAN GAS METERS Gas meter models: AL, AC, AT, AM, AR with suffixes: 175, 210, 225, 250, 310, 350, 425, 630 Meter and Indexes Before Endpoint Odometer style index Dial index Figure 1: Gas meter and index styles Index Removal from an American Gas Meter 1. Use a large screwdriver to puncture and remove tamper plugs, if present. Tamper plug Tampter plug Figure 2: Tamper plug placement 2. Use a large screwdriver to remove and discard the four (4) mounting screws and the cover.
ORION® Gas Endpoints, Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters 3. Completely remove and discard the old gasket. Use a putty knife to clean the meter surface of all gasket remnants that might limit the effectiveness of the new gasket. Figure 4: Remove gasket 4. Use a small screwdriver to remove the index. Discard the two (2) screws. Figure 5: Remove index screws Shown below is an American gas meter with the tamper plugs, index and gasket removed.
Installation Manual AMERICAN METER INSTALLATION MATERIALS Rear gasket Endpoint 4 screws 1/4-20 x 3/8” Front gasket Index from existing meter 2 screws #8-16 x 1/2” or 2 screws #8-16 x 1/4” 4 screws #8-16 x 1/2” Cover 4 tamper plugs ASSEMBLE THE ORION ENDPOINT AND INDEX Endpoint Gaskets Attachment The gaskets should be attached to the endpoint at the factory. If the gaskets are not attached: 1. Place the rear gasket on the back of the endpoint.
ORION® Gas Endpoints, Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters Holes over tines Notched end around guide pin on right of endpoint Figure 8: Front gasket placement on endpoing c. Be certain that the stepped edge is toward the endpoint boot and seated between the endpoint sealing face and the alignment tabs.
Installation Manual Place Four (4) Screws Into the Endpoint 1. Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8" screws through the endpoint and rear gasket from the front. See Figure 10. Figure 10: Screw placement from front through endpoint and rear gasket 2. The screws are temporarily held in place by the rear gasket.
ORION® Gas Endpoints, Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters Place Screws in Index With Holes Place two (2) #8 X ¼" self-tapping screws between the dial and lower plate and into the holes on each side of the meter. See Figure 13. 2 screws Figure 13: Self-tapping screw placement on index with holes Drive Pawl Engagement and Index Installation 1.
Installation Manual Endpoint pawl Hole in index pawl Figure 16: Pawl placement on one-foot dial 3. Tighten the two (2) screws (6 inch-pounds max). 4. Test the drive pawl connection by turning the shaft on the rear of the endpoint several times. If dragging or friction is felt, reposition the index to eliminate any drag. The dials should turn smoothly.
ORION® Gas Endpoints, Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters PLACE THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX ON AN AMERICAN GAS METER Verify that the rear gasket does not interfere with the endpoint drive shaft. Verify that the gasket fits around the semi-circular cut out guide. Rear gasket Endpoint drive shaft Cut out guide Figure 18: Endpoint and index placement Placing a Two-Feet Dial Align the rear endpoint drive pawl and the gas meter pawl.
Installation Manual Figure 21: Tighten endpoint screws Move the TWO-FEET or ONE-FOOT dial back and forth to verify pawl connections. See Figure 22. Figure 22: Verify pawl connections Place the Cover Over the Endpoint and Index 1. Verify the front gasket is set properly. Figure 23: Verify gasket is set properly 2. Place the cover on the gas meter and tighten it with the four (4) remaining screws (15 inch-pounds max).
ORION® Gas Endpoints, Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters PROGRAM THE ENDPOINT Badger Meter uses a handheld programmer/data collector system to process and display screens. Figure 25: Sample handheld, IR read head and cable Please reference the Programming Guide for ORION gas endpoints and the manual for the handheld system. Programming Procedure To program the endpoint, position the handheld optic read head with the endpoint IR port.
Installation Manual INSERT TAMPER PLUGS After programming the endpoint is complete and for security purposes, insert the four (4) red tamper plugs (supplied) in the screw holes and push them in. Tamper plug Figure 28: Replace tamper plugs INSTALLATION COMPLETE Installation of the ORION endpoint for an American residential gas meter with dial or odometer index is now complete.
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