Accu-Flo Meter Service RED SEAL MEASUREMENT neptune Operating And Maintenance

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M233
Rev. B
P.D. Oscillating Piston Flowmeters:
1
1
" Type A & 40 Petroleum
4
1
1
" Type 40 Petroleum
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Operating and Maintenance
For Petroleum Meters

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  • Page 1 M233 Operating and Maintenance Rev. B P.D. Oscillating Piston Flowmeters: ⁄ ″ Type A & 40 Petroleum For Petroleum Meters ⁄ ″ Type 40 Petroleum...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation and Operation ..................1 Preset Models ......................2 Printer Register Models ................... 3 ⁄ Preset Models with Auto Stop Valve ..............4 ⁄ Preset Models with Double Trip Valve ............5 & 6 Double Trip Valve Maintenance ................7 Calibration ........................
  • Page 3: Installation And Operation

    INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OPERATION Before Installing Before Installing Plan the installation in such a way as to allow a strainer to be coupled directly to the inlet of the flowmeter. Where this is not possible, any piping between these units should be thoroughly cleaned out.
  • Page 4: Preset Models

    To Operate The Flowmeter To Operate The Flowmeter 1. Reset register to zero by turning operating knob to the rear stop. On Printer models, first insert ticket. 2. On Preset models, set the Preset wheels to the desired quantity. 3. Start pump — open Auto Stop valve (if used). 4.
  • Page 5: Printer Register Models

    PRINTER REGISTER MODELS PRINTER REGISTER MODELS To Insert and Remove Tickets To Insert and Remove Tickets To insert a ticket be sure that the operating knob is turned forward to a stop. Then depress the dust bar and insert the ticket in the ticket slot under it, either “face down bottom end first” or “face up top end first,”...
  • Page 6: Preset Models With Auto Stop Valve

    ⁄ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ PRESET MODELS WITH AUTO STOP VALVE ⁄ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ PRESET MODEL WITH AUTO-STOP To Rotate Register VALVE When the flowmeter is assembled as a Left Hand assembly and it is desired to change it to a To Rotate Register Right Hand assembly, or vice versa, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 7: Preset Models With Double Trip Valve

    5. Depress the emergency stop button and allow the valve to close. At this point the leakage between the valve and the register must be free. If it is not, the above adjustments must be rechecked. 6. Set the register to deliver the minimum quantity and open the valve to run product through the flowmeter.
  • Page 8 TO OPEN TO OPEN RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY DIRECTION OF FLOW DIRECTION OF FLOW OUTLET OUTLET FIGURE 4 VIEW LOOKING AT BACK OF REGISTER After completing the above instructions, the valve linkage must be adjusted in accordance with the following procedure: Adjustment Of Auto-Stop Valve Adjustment of Auto-...
  • Page 9: Double Trip Valve Maintenance

    10. It is sometimes necessary to change the position of set screw (B) if the clevis has been readjusted. If the register mechanism will not latch up, unscrew the set screw to allow the valve to open further. If the connection rod (G) is under compression, when the valve is held all the way open, turn the set screw down to relieve the pressure on the register.
  • Page 10: Calibration

    To Adjust Rate of Closing Of Valve To Adjust Rate of Closing of Valve Variations in the viscosity of the liquids being measured will cause changes in the rate of closing of the valve from its full open position to its intermediate position. (Valve should reach its intermedi- ate position with approximately 4 gallons remaining on Preset setting wheels.) Setting of orifice plate is indicated on tag attached to valve.
  • Page 11: Register Maintenance

    Erratic Registration Erratic Registration Erratic registration is an indication of trouble in the system caused by air or dirt in the measuring chamber. Do not try to correct this by recalibration of the flowmeter, but first check over the piping for air entry, clean the strainer, and then, if the trouble has not been found, clean the flowmeter as directed.
  • Page 12: Gear Train Maintenance

    To Clean Register Mask To Clean Register Masks Register masks being made of plastic require special treatment. Manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning are quoted below: If masks become soiled with grease and oil, solvents for these substances, such as kerosene or naptha, may be used to remove dirt.
  • Page 13: Measuring Chamber Maintenance

    MEASURING CHAMBER MAINTENANCE MEASURING CHAMBER MAINTENANCE To Remove and Disassemble Flowmeter Measuring Chamber To Remove and This operation is not difficult and may be performed by any competent mechanic. No special Disassemble Flowmeter tools are required. No trouble need be expected, if these few simple, but important, directions are Measuring Chamber followed.
  • Page 14: General Maintenance

    2. Place the control roller on its pin and see that it will rotate freely. 3. Replace the piston and oscillate it carefully by hand; it should move easily without binding. If it sticks, do not force it, but remove and locate the cause. Do not file down the roller as this will impair the accuracy of the flowmeter.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Register Not Working When Liquid is Flowing a) Bypass around flowmeter not shut off. b) Frozen condensation inside register. c) Register in need of repair. d) Sheared key on “Change Gear” — caused by ice in register. Leakage at the Stuffing Box Loose stuffing box nut or worn spindle.
  • Page 16 DIMENSIONS ⁄ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ TYPE 40 METER WITH 800 SERIES REGISTER ⁄ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ TYPE 40 METER WITH 800 SERIES REGISTER Page 14...
  • Page 17 DIMENSIONS ⁄ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ TYPE 40 METER WITH 600 SERIES REGISTER CLEARANCE FOR REMOVING REGISTER ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ DIA. ⁄ ⁄ DIA. ⁄ DIA. (2) HOLES ° EACH FLANGE ⁄ -16UNC-2B INLET OUTLET (3) HOLES ⁄...
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  • Page 20 U.S.A./International 1310 Emerald Road Greenwood, SC 29646-9558 Tel.: Toll-Free (800) 833-3357 (864) 223-1212 Fax: (864) 223-0341 Specifications subject to change without prior notification.

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