Troubleshooting - GPI FM-300H Owner's Manual

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4. Install the new battery.
When the battery is installed cor-
rectly, the computer powers on
automatically. Check the readout to
make sure normal meter functions
have resumed before assembling
again. If necessary, seat the battery
again.
5. Make sure the coverplate gasket is in
good condition and properly seated.
Replace, if needed.
6. Replace the battery cover. Torque the
screws to 9 to 10 in. lbs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
A. METER IS NOT
ACCURATE
B. READOUT
FADED OR
BLANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Field Calibration not
performed properly
2. Factory Calibration not
suitable for liquid being
measured
3. Meter operated below
minimum flowrate
4. Meter partially clogged
with dried liquid
5. Teflon
tape or other
®
material in flow path
6. Nutator misaligned
1. Batteries weak, dead
or not connected
2. Battery terminal
corroded
3. Computer defective
End of Season
To ensure proper operation, the meter
should be cleaned prior to extended
periods of inactivity and at the end of
the season before storage. Disconnect
the battery before storage.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Field calibrate again or select Factory
Calibration.
Perform a Field Calibration according
to Calibration Section.
Increase flowrate. See Specifications
Section.
Remove meter. Disassemble and care-
fully clean dried chemical from the
nutator. Make sure the nutating disc
moves freely. Assemble again.
Remove meter. Clear material from flow
path and seal fittings. Install again.
Disassemble meter and install nutator
again. Ensure O-ring and retainer clips
are in place.
Replace battery. Install again, making
sure the gasket seats evenly around
the coverplate.
Clean corrosion from the terminals.
Contact the factory.
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