Digital Oil Meter Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Roughneck Digital Oil Meter is ideal for measuring oil in the automotive industry. The high pressure, positive displacement meter is suitable for both in-line and end of line applications. Packaging Contents • • Digital Oil Meter Owner’s Manual Technical Specifications Description Meter Type Mechanism Inlet / Outlet Position Inlet / Outlet Flow Rate Accuracy Repeatability Max. Working Pressure Pressure Loss Working Temperature range Max. Resettable Batch Total Max.
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner. • Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. • Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product was designed. • Use the right tool for the job.
⚠CAUTION DIGITAL OIL METER USE AND CARE • Do not force the digital oil meter. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. • Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the product with a damaged part. • Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch.
Subassembly Electronic Display Protective Shroud Meter Body Installation Instructions • The meter can be installed in any position, with flexible and rigid piping, as well as directly on pumps and tanks. • Once installed, the meter is ready for use. Press the reset button until the batch total returns to zero. The totalizer cannot be reset any other way. Rotating the Display (refer to parts diagram) 1. Remove the rubber shroud (1).
3. Press the RESET button to reset BATCH total to zero. The TOTAL display cannot be reset. Accessing the Programming Menu (setting the decimal place) 1. To enter in the programming menu, press the RESET button for 5 seconds. 2. The LCD will display MENU in the lower left-hand corner and the number of decimal places currently set on the main display. 3. Press the MODE button to cycle through options available. • dEC .1 = 1 decimal place • dEC .22 = 2 decimal places • dEC .
4. Once the required unit has been selected, press the RESET button to move to the attached totalizer. 5. The LCD will now display UNIT in the lower left-hand corner and TOTAL on the main display. Press the MODE button to cycle through options available, as mentioned step 2. 6. Once the required unit has been selected, press the RESET button to move to the calibration section. Calibrating the Meter 1. The LCD will display CALIBRATE in the lower left-hand corner, as well as a number on the main display.
4. Run the fluid through meter into a graduated container until the Test Volume has been reached (e.g., 100). Press the MODE button to stop the test. 5. The unit will now compare the Measured Volume to the Test Volume and perform an Auto Calibration if the difference between the two volumes are within ± 8 % of each other. Returning to Operation Mode At any stage during the programming, the meter can be returned to the operation mode by pressing the RESET button for approximately 5 seconds.
Changing the Battery 1. Remove the rubber shroud (1). Unscrew the four screws (2) with a Phillips head screwdriver in a diagonal sequence and separate the electronic module (3) from the meter body (5). 2. Remove the PCB from the clear, plastic housing by unscrewing the 3 retaining screws. 3. Remove the battery by placing a screw driver into the slot on the PCB and easing the battery free from its compartment.
Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Parts Diagram Page 13 of 16
Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part Description Protective Shroud Screws Electronic Module O-Ring Meter Body Oval Gears O-Ring Meter Cap Meter Cap Screws Quantity 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 8 Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Roughneck product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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