Badger Meter Disc Meter - Manual (Page 6)

Recordall® Industrial Nutating Disc Meter
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of meter, perform the following:
NOTE: N 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 . Visually inspect the meter and the accessory device for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken
parts, or any other damage that may have occurred during shipment of the product .
NOTE: N If damage is found upon receipt of the equipment, request inspection by the carrier's agent within 48
hours of the delivery . Then file a claim with the carrier . A claim for the equipment damaged in transit is the
responsibility of the customer .
INSTALLATION
IMNOOTAO I
The meter must be installed horizontally in the line with the registration upright.
Any special instructions required for the installation and or electrical connection of any meter-mounted or freestanding
accessory devices, such as registers, pulse transmitters, and remote batch controllers, will be provided as a supplement
to this manual .
Please read the following instructions to become familiar with the requirements and the recommended
procedures involved .
THE METER MUST BE OPERATED IN AN APPLICATION WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE RANGE TO OBTAIN
OPTIMUM ACCURACY AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
1 . Verify the fluid operating temperature range is compatible with the materials of construction of the
meter received .
THE LIFE OF THE METER WILL BE IMPAIRED IF IT IS OPERATED AT FLOW RATES IN EXCESS OF THOSE INDICATED
IN THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.
2 . If any solid material is present in the liquid, install a strainer upstream of the meter .
3 . Locate the meter installation with consideration for sufficient space for cleaning and maintenance of
the meter .
4 . Review the overall dimensions (including laying length requirements) of the meter . If necessary, consider the
height dimensions including the meter-mounted accessory . Then proceed as follows:
a . Measure the overall length of the meter with the connection pieces attached to the inlet and outlet spuds
of the meter .
b . Be sure to provide this proper gap length in the facility piping .
EXCESS GAP LENGTH MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN ON CONNECTION ASSEMBLIES.
c . Remove the connections and install one connection piece in each end of the facility pipe gap provided in
step 4b . Allow for the gaskets at the inlet and the outlet spuds of the meter .
d . Install the meter, making sure that the flow arrow marking on the meter housing is in the correct
relationship to the direction of the fluid flow in the system .
Page 6 February 2013