Badger Meter Oscillating Piston Meter - Manual (Page 6)

INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Inspection
To avoid damage in transit, Badger oscillating piston meters are shipped to the customer in a special shipping container
Upon receipt of the meter, perform the following unpacking and inspection procedures If damage to the shipping container
is evident upon receipt of the meter, request the carrier to be present when the meter is unpacked
1 Carefully open the shipping container following any instructions that may be marked on the container Remove all
cushioning material surrounding the meter and carefully lift meter from container Retain the container and all packing
material for possible use in reshipment or storage
2 Visually inspect the meter 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 Then file a claim with the
carrier A claim for equipment damaged in transit is the responsibility of the customer
Installation
The procedure covering the installation of a standard oscillating piston meter are essentially the same regardless of the meter
model being installed or the configuration involved Before attempting the installation, read the instructions given in the
following paragraphs to become familiar with the requirements and procedures involved Any special instructions required
for the installation and/or electrical connection of accessory equipment such as registers, pulse transmitters, remote batch
controllers, etc , will be provided as a supplement to the manual
Preliminary Considerations
Factors to consider before proceeding with installation:
1 Avoid locating the meter in close quarters The area in which the meter is to be installed should provide adequate
space to permit cleaning and maintenance
2 Verify that the operating temperature range of the meter is compatible with the temperature range of the fluid or
fluids to be metered
THE METER MUST BE OPERATED WITHIN ITS RATED TEMPERATURE RANGE TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM ACCURACY AND
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE METER PISTON.
3 Ensure that the flow range of the meter agrees with the flow rate or rates to be used in metering the fluid
THE LIFE OF THE METER MAY BE SERIOUSLY IMPAIRED IF OPERATED AT FLOW RATES ABOVE THOSE SPECIFIED.
4 If solid material is present in the fluid to be metered, it may be necessary to install a strainer in the facility piping ahead
of the meter In metering applications involving slurries, the finely divided, undissolved solids must be maintained
as a suspension in the liquid Oscillating piston meters are positive displacement type meters and may not operate
properly with liquids containing solid particles unless the above precautions are observed
5 In metering applications involving abrasive materials, slurries, or liquids that may leave a residue or buildup
of deposits, a meter by-pass and flushing system should be incorporated into the facility piping installation to
permit periodic clean-out of the meter Figure 2 illustrates a typical meter installation incorporating a bypass and
flushing system
Industrial Meter, Oscillating Piston, Sizes 1/2" through 2" Model OP
Page 6 August 2013