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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information ........................2

Safety Instructions

..........................2

Installation

......................................3

Operation

........................................4

Calibration

......................................6

Maintenance

.................................10

Control Drawing (126340-01)

.......12

Troubleshooting

............................13

Specications

...............................15

Illustrated Parts List

......................16

Kits and Accessories

....................17

Parts and Service

.........................18

Warranty Information

....................20

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Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205

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FAX: 316-686-6746

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DR 5-30

Owner’s Manual

To the owner…

Congratulations on receiving your GPI

DR 5-30 Meter. We are pleased to

provide you with a meter designed

to give you maximum reliability and

efciency.

Our business is the design manu-

facture, and marketing of liquid

handling, agricultural, and recreational

products. We succeed because we

provide customers with innovative,

reliable, safe, timely, and competitively-

priced products. We pride ourselves in

conducting our business with integrity

and professionalism.

We are proud to provide you with a

quality product and the support you

need to obtain years of safe, depend-

able service.

President

Great Plains Industries, Inc

04/12 Rev. A 922092-01

Summary of content (20 pages)

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DR 5-30 5252 East 36th Street North Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205 TEL: 316-686-7361 FAX: 316-686-6746 Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information.........................2 Safety Instructions...........................2 Installation.......................................3 Operation.........................................4 Calibration.......................................6 Maintenance..................................10 Control Drawing (126340-01)........
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GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist you in installing, operating and maintaining your digital fuel meter. Please take a few moments to read these instructions before installing and operating your fuel meter. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. This meter is designed for use with Gasoline, Gasoline/Ethanol blends at levels designated as "gasohol" (E10 maximum), diesel and kerosene. 2. Do not use this equipment for dispensing any fluids other than those for which it was designed.
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8. 9. 10. WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, batteries must be changed only in a location known to be non-hazardous. CAUTION Use only Energizer® L91 (Ultimate Lithium) batteries. ● Type: Lithium/Iron Disulfide. ● Size: AA. ● Voltage: 1.5V. WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion do not mix new batteries with used batteries or mix batteries from different manufacturers.
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Install a thermal relief valve or otherwise allow for thermal expansion of the fluid. Prior to installation, determine the fitting angle desired and whether horizontal or vertical orientation is required. See Illustrated Parts List for assembly details. Rotate Fittings To rotate inlet and/or outlet fittings, remove the two nuts and bolts that secure each fitting. Rotate the fitting to the desired orientation.
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Electronic This meter is UL Listed as Intrinsically Safe for Class1, Division1, Group D. -29°C
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configured with litres. Other units of measure are programmed into the computer and can be invoked by “toggling” to their setting to suit your operational requirements. Press and hold the CAL button down for about 3 seconds to “toggle” to the next unit. Repeat this procedure to toggle to the next unit and continuing as needed to reach the unit of choice.
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2. Reset the Batch Total to zero by pressing the reset button. display and a blinking plus/minus indicator to its left (Figure 3). 3. Pump into a graduated calibration container to a specified quantity. For the greatest accuracy, be sure the container is placed on a level surface and a consistent flow rate is used. When topping off the calibration container, use a quick-open and quick-close method until the mark is reached (avoid dribbling).
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the value, press both CAL and RESET buttons simultaneously. “CALEnd” will be displayed in the TOTAL display (Figure 4) and unit will now be in normal operation with field calibrated correction factor invoked. Figure 5 NOTE: Factory testing has determined that unleaded gasoline has a correction factor of approximately +3.0. Figure 4 4.
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A UL listed Intrinsic Safe Barrier is required for pulse output usage. It must be suitable for the entity parameters listed on Control Drawing 126340-01 supplied in this manual. Figure 7 Pulse Access Installation To install cable to access the pulse output signal, follow the instructions given below. 1. Remove the cover (retained by two screws) from the meter body and place it face down on work surface away from fuel source. 2.
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Figure 8 Connector Diagram SIG White Pulse Out COM White Signal Black Common U.L. Listed Intrinsic Safe Barrier Black Common 8. Adjust the cable so the jacket ends at the bottom end of the strain relief and tighten the domed top to environmentally seal the cable entry. Clean or Replace Strainer: 1. Remove the nuts and bolts at the inlet fitting. Remove the fitting, O-ring, and strainer. 9.
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CAUTION Lithium batteries are used because of their wide temperature operating range and safety. Any other cell type is not recommended. WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion do not mix new batteries with used batteries, or mix batteries from different manufacturers. WARNING To reduce the risk of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, batteries must be changed only in a location known to be non-hazardous.
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CONTROL DRAWING (126340-01) 2 1 Hazardous Location Non-Hazardous Location CLASS I, DIV.1, GROUP D U.L. LISTED INTRINSIC SAFE BARRIER SAFE AREA CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT B SIG COM GPI PN: 126300-11 (DR 5-30-6N) GPI PN: 126300-12 (DR 5-30-8N) GPI PN: 126300-13 (DR 5-30-12N) A B Intrinsically Safe Apparatus NOTES: 1. Barrier Configuration must be UL Listed. ENTITY PARAMETERS: 2. Barrier Manufacturers installation drawing must be followed when installing the system. Vmax (Ui) = 6.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Meter counter does not operate. (Normal fuel delivery) 1. Foreign material in nutator assembly. Remove and clean nutator assembly. 2. Broken nutator disc pin or defective nutator assembly. Install new nutator assembly. Meter counter does operate. 1. Clogged strainer in meter. Clean or replace strainer. 2. Other system components malfunctioning. Check all system components, tank to nozzle for clogs and/or malfunctions.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRONICS SYMPTOMS Meter is not accurate. Readout faded or blank. Normal flow rate but meter does not count. Reduced flow rate and meter does not count. PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Field Calibration not performed properly. Field Calibrate again or select Factory Calibration. 2. Factory Calibration not suitable for liquid being measured. Perform a Field Calibration according to Calibration Section. 3. Meter operated below minimum flow rate. Increase flow rate. 4.
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SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL Flow Range 5 to 30 GPM / 19 to 114 LPM Typical Accuracy ± 2% Type Nutating Disc Housing Material Aluminum Maximum Working Pressure 50 PSIG / 3.4 bar Inlet/Outlet Fitting Size 3/4", 1", or 1-1/2" Threads NPT or BSPP Approximate Ship Weight 8.0 lbs. / (3.63 kg) Maximum Dimensions: (In Top to Bottom Flow Configuration) 6.6 Inches / (16.8 cm) 7.0 Inches / (17.8 cm) 6.1 Inches / (15.
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST                16    
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KITS AND ACCESSORIES Item Part No.
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PARTS AND SERVICE For warranty consideration, parts, or other service information, contact your local distributor. If you need further assistance, please contact GPI Customer Service Department in Wichita, Kansas during normal business hours at 1-800-835-0113. To obtain prompt, efficient service, always be prepared with 1.) The model number of your meter, 2.) The manufacturing date located on the back of the meter, and 3.) Specific information, as necessary, obtained from the Illustrated Parts List.
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Limited Warranty Policy Great Plains Industries, Inc. 5252 E. 36th Street North, Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205, hereby provides a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all products manufactured by Great Plains Industries, Inc. This product includes a 2 year warranty from date of purchase as evidenced by the original sales receipt. A 30 month warranty from product date of manufacture will apply in cases where the original sales receipt is not available.