Badger Meter Recordall Disc Series Meters - Manual

Recordall® Disc Series Meters
Cold Water Disc Meters, 5/8" to 2"
Installation Manual
RDM-UM-00059-EN-03 (May 2013)
SAFETY INFORMATION
The installation of the Recordall® Disc Series Meters must
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules,
regulations, and codes.
Failure to read and follow these instructions can lead to
misapplication or misuse of the Recordall® Disc Series Meters,
resulting in personal injury and damage to equipment.
PRODUCT UNPACKING AND
INSPECTION
Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the
product and applicable accessories for any physical damage
such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of
damage that may have occurred during shipment.
NOTE: N If damage is found, request an inspection by
the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery
and file a claim with the carrier. A claim for
equipment damage in transit is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser.
METER PRE-INSTALLATION
Take into account the following considerations before you
begin an installation:
• Inspect the piping around the meter setting for suitable
conditions. The service line, valves, connections and
meter must be watertight. Repair the piping system if
pipes are corroded or damaged.
• Set the meter in a horizontal position with flow in the up
direction. Registration should be upright and protected
from damage, freezing, and tampering.
• Position the meter so it is accessible for installation,
removal and reading.
• Verify that a suitable electrical grounding wire is properly
attached to the upstream and downstream pipe
connections of the meter. The grounding wire provides
an alternative path for any electrical current that may
exist across the opening in the line.
• Close the curb (shut-off) valve to relieve water pressure
in the line before starting the cutting operation. Provide
a high-quality upstream shut-off valve with a low
pressure drop.
• When cutting into a new section of service pipe,
flush the pipe to clear chips, pipe dope or other
plumbing residue.
• The installed meter must not be an obstacle or a hazard
to the customer or interfere with public safety.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY METER AS A LEVER OR
CROWBAR TO STRAIGHTEN A MISALIGNED METER
SETTING. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE METER.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SET A METER INTO AN OPENING
THAT IS TOO LONG BY FORCING THE PIPING INTO
PLACE WITH THE METER'S COUPLING NUTS. THIS WILL
CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE THREADED ENDS OF
THE METER AND HOUSING.
To avoid potential problems, correct any irregularities in pipe
spacing and misalignment before placing the meter into
its setting.