User Manual CONTENTS Scope of this Manual Product Information Product Description Accessories Related Literature Safety Information Unpacking and Inspection Installation Preinstallation Considerations Installing the Meter Maintenance Maintenance Equipment Preventive Maintenance Periodic Inspection Cleaning Shutdown Instructions Calibration Check and Adjustment Accuracy Test Calibration Servicing Parts and Assemblies Removing the Meter Head...
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Recordall® Turbo Series Meters Page iv RTS-UM-00380-EN-09 January 2015...
Meters and encoders are compatible with Badger Meter AMR/AMI meter reading systems and other approved reading technologies AMR/AMI solutions are available for all Recordall Turbo Series meters All reading options can be removed from the meter without disrupting water service Badger Meter encoders provide years of reliable, accurate readings for a variety of applications and are also available pre-wired to Badger Meter approved AMR/AMI solutions See details at www.badgermeter.com...
Product Information Safety Information The installation of the Recordall Turbo Series meter 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 meter, resulting in personal injury and...
Installation INSTALLATION Procedures for installing Recordall Turbo Series meters are essentially the same for all meter sizes Any special instructions required for the installation or connection of accessory devices such as AMR/AMI technologies or strainers is provided in the literature for those devices...
Installing the Meter Overall dimensions and laying lengths of each meter size are listed in the Recordall Turbo Series Meter Product Data Sheet Review the dimensional requirements, choose an installation point in the piping, and proceed as follows:...
Shutdown Instructions If the turbo meter is to be shut down for an extended period of time or if it is being removed from service, Badger Meter recommends that the meter and measuring components be thoroughly flushed to prevent the settling out of undissolved...
Accuracy testing requires test volumes at least as large as the register test circle 3 As in testing the accuracy of any meter, the Recordall Turbo Series meter must first be purged of air by running water through the meter...
Maintenance Calibration The meter's calibration ring is preset and sealed at the factory In normal service, it should not have to be reset If a retest is required in which a calibrated test stand reveals that the meter needs recalibration, proceed as follows (see Figure The total range of the calibration adjustment is about 10% Tested and calibrated at the factory, the calibration mechanism will allow for a ±...
Also see the Recordall Turbo Series Meter Parts List for part numbers of replaceable components and correct ordering information If satisfactory repair cannot be made, contact Badger Meter...
Servicing Parts and Assemblies Removing the Measuring Element NOTE: A cage seal is installed in the 1-1/2" to 6" Recordall Turbo Series so that the entire water volume flows through the ® measuring element 1 Remove the O-ring and cage seal 2 Check for damage and clean or replace prior to reassembly 3 To remove the measuring element from the cover, remove the calibration shaft seal plug and the lock screw Figure 3...
Servicing Parts and Assemblies Removing the rear nose cone To remove the rear nose cone, you must remove the transmission shaft See Figure Figure Figure 5 Figure 6 1 Remove the strap over the gear (1-1/2" to 4" only) 2 Lift the gear off the shaft NOTE: The shaft has a flat spot that matches with the D-shaped bore in the gear (required to align for assembly) 3 Remove the nose cone set screw...
Servicing Parts and Assemblies CALIBRATION RING PIN OF CAGE INSERT CALIBRATION (TOP VIEW) ARROW TIP CAGE RING INSERT NOSE CALIBRATION CONE LINKAGE TRANSMISSION SMALL HOLE WITH CHAMFER UP GEAR RETAINING RING TOP SIDE INTO CAGE THIS END CALIBRATION DRIVE LARGE HOLE WITH PLATE CHAMFER DOWN 1-1/2", 2", 3"...
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Servicing Parts and Assemblies ROTOR BEARINGS (2) ROTOR WORM NOSE CONE ASSEMBLY BEARING Figure 6: Rotor and nose cone assembly (1-1/2", 2", 3", 4" and 6" turbo head assemblies) NOTE: Only highly-polished bearing pin ends provide a minimum of friction and optimal meter performance Bearing pins are an integral part of the straightening vane and nose cone assembly Wear or damage would require the replacement of this component Reassembling the Rotor and Bearings...
Servicing Parts and Assemblies Reinstalling the Turbo Meter Head Assembly • Use a new O-ring after each teardown and reassembly • To provide a tight seal, make sure the surfaces of the housing and meter head are clean and free of any old O-ring material •...
Specifications 16" and 20" Meters 6600 10000 Turbo Series Model 16" (400 mm) 20" (500 mm) Meter Flanges Raised-Face Round Raised-Face Round Typical Operating Range (100% ± 1.5%) 150…13,200 gpm (34 1…3000 m 300…19,800 gpm (68 1…4500 m Typical Low Flow (95% minimum) 130 gpm (29 5 m 200 gpm (45 4 m Maximum Continuous Flow...
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