Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Warning Symbols Back Check Valve Assembly (continued) Receipt & Inspection Torque Specifications Notice Torque Specifications (continued) Meter Overview Drive Components Meter Specifications Disassembly of Meter Material of Construction Disassembly of Meter (Continued) Procedures for LPG Meters Disassembly of Meter (Continued) System Recommendations Inspection of Parts...
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Page 4 Meter Overview The TCS Model 700-LP series flow meter reflects a simple and efficient design for application on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The meter consists of a single fluid chamber that contains a single blocking rotor and two displacement rotors whose rotation is synchronized with mating gears.
Page 5 Procedures for LPG Meters This manual provides warnings intended to inform the owner/operator of the hazards present with this type of equipment. Knowledge of these warnings and avoidance of potential hazards is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the equipment. Neglect of that responsibility is not within the control of the manufacturer of this equipment, and the manufacturer bears no responsibility for damages, injuries or deaths resulting from improper or inappropriate use or servicing of the equipment.
Page 6 System Recommendations Meter Selection The flow meter must be carefully chosen from the Meter Selection factors in the Engineering Manual. The meter must be selected based on the operating system and product characteristics. System variables include flow rate, temperature and pressure.
Page 7 System Recommendations (Continued) Thermal Shock The system operating temperature will expand or contract the metals within the flow meter. Systems that have sudden or immediate temperature increases of 68 F (20 C) degrees or more, will require clearance rotors. Clearance rotors will be necessary to eliminate the effect of immediate expansion of the rotors vs.
Page 8 Start up Recommendations WARNING Test equipment should be grounded to prevent a possible spark. Test area should have no ignition source. Operators should wear personal protection and prevent any product exposure and environmental issues. Start-up instruction for new installations or after maintenance and repairs: 1) Only properly trained personal should design, install, or operate metering system.
Page 9 Direction of Flow The meter is set up at the factory for left to right flow. To change the meter to right to left flow, begin by removing the screws (#9 on the Meter Assembly Breakdown) and the adjuster cover plate (#7) on the front of the meter.
Page 11 Meter Calibration The method of proving should be selected, and necessary provisions made, during the design stage of the installation. Use only an accurate, specifically and scientifically designed prover. No other kind should be used. All provers should be checked periodically for accuracy. Weights and Measures officials have been very coopera- tive in giving assistance in checking provers.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT FROM MAINTE- NANCE OF AN IMPROPERLY DEPRESSURIZED AND EVACUATED SYSTEM. Total Control Systems flow meters and accessories are often used with LPG, petroleum, solvents, chemicals, and other liquids that may be explosive, extremely flammable, very toxic, oxidizing, and corrosive. Severe injury or fatalities may result if appropriate safety precautions are not followed.
Page 13 Maintenance WARNING Test equipment should be grounded to prevent a possible spark. Test area should have no ignition source. Operators should wear personal protection and prevent any product exposure and environmental issues. 10). When removing gaskets or o-rings, carefully check for damage or corrosion. Any cracked, rough, worn, elon- gated or swollen o-rings need to be replaced.
Page 26 Drive Components Removing the Dust Cover 1) Cut dust cover seal. Remove the dust cover screws with a standard flathead screwdriver. 2) Remove the dust cover, and note the setting on the micrometer. 3) Note the position of the drive gear (either above or below the packing gland pinion). . Removing the Adjuster 1) Loosen the retaining screws using a standard flathead screwdriver.
Page 27 Disassembly of Meter WARNING All internal pressure must be relieved to ZERO (0) pressure before beginning disassembly of meter or components Draining Meter & Removing Counter Support 1) Drain the meter by turning it on either the inlet or outlet side. 2) Remove the counter bracket screws with a hex wrench or socket driver.
Page 28 Disassembly of Meter (Continued) Front & Rear Cover Remove the screws on the front cover using a socket or box wrench. Remove screws in a criss-cross fashion. 2) Remove front cover. 3) Remove the screws on the back and remove rear cover. 4) Remove the O-ring from both sides of the housing Rotor Gears Using a spare displacement rotor gear, place it between the rotor and blocking gear on the meter.
Page 29 Disassembly of Meter (Continued) Removing Bearing Plate Remove the bearing plate retaining screws with a standard flathead screwdriver. 2) To remove bearing plate & rotors, insert a screwdriver into the notches near the dowel pins. 3) Gently pry the bearing plate off the dowel pins and slide out the bearing plate and rotors from the housing. Removing Lock Nuts &...
Page 30 Inspection of Parts Inspect the surfaces of rotors, bearing plates, meter housing and gear teeth for any damage or wear. 2) Replace parts as needed. GEAR WEAR Meter has been run on air (oversped). Meter has been operated at a higher volume capacity than what is rated.
Page 31 Reassembly of Meter Reinstalling Rotors Install rear bearing plate on meter. 2) Insert threaded end of blocking rotor and the right displacement rotor into front gear plate (reinsert rotor keys if necessary). 3) Align the two rotors (see picture 3) before applying gears. Rotor Gear Timing Slide on blocking rotor gear and position the ‗arrow‘...
Page 32 Reassembly of Meter Reinstalling Bearing Plate Align rotors on bearing plate (see picture) before inserting into meter. 2) Slide front bearing plate with rotors into meter housing and rear bearing plate. 3) Again, rotate gears to make sure they turn freely within the housing before proceeding. Reinstalling Rotor Gears &...
Page 33 Reassembly of Meter Reinstalling Packing Capsule & Front/Rear Covers 1) Reinstall cover O-rings on the front and rear of meter housing. 2) Reinsert packing capsule into front cover of meter with retaining plate and tighten screws. 3) When attaching front cover, align packing capsule blade with the slot on the blocking rotor sleeve. Tighten all front cover screws.
Page 34 Reassembly of Meter (Continued) Reinstalling Adjustor Reinsert the adjustor into the top of the counter support, ensuring that it mates with the drive shaft. Tighten the screws that secure the adjustor plate to the counter support. Reinstalling Dust Cover Reattach dust cover and tighten the screws.
Page 35 Page 35 Disassembly of Strainer Assembly WARNING All internal pressure must be relieved to ZERO (0) pressure before beginning disassembly of meter or components 1) Using a hex or socket wrench, remove the four screws and washers from the cover plate. 2) Remove the cover plate and o-ring from the housing.
Page 36 Page 36 Assembly of Vapor Eliminator WARNING All internal pressure must be relieved to ZERO (0) pressure before beginning disassembly of meter or components 1) Using a 1/2‖ wrench or socket, remove the cover screws from vapor eliminator cover plate. 2) Remove cover plate.
Page 37 Page 37 Assembly of Differential Valve WARNING All internal pressure must be relieved to ZERO (0) pressure before beginning disassembly of meter or components DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY 1) Insert o-rings (#13) on top and bottom of diaphragm poppet (#14). 2) Thread seat (#15) onto diaphragm poppet (#14) with cylin- drical side closest to poppet.
Page 38 Page 38 Assembly of Check Valve WARNING All internal pressure must be relieved to ZERO (0) pressure before beginning disassembly of meter or components CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY Insert pressure relief valve (#2) into valve housing (#1). Slide piston ring (#4) onto valve housing (#3). Place o-ring (#6) over shaft of valve housing (#3) and up to piston ring (#4) surface.
Page 39 Meter Trouble Shooting PROBLEM: Leaking packing gland and/or housing Two common causes of packing gland leakage are thermal expansion and hydraulic shock. If two valves in a pip- ing system (on either side of the meter) are closed at one time, and if the temperature rises as little as 1ºF in the system, it could result in a rise in pressure within the system that would exceed the working pressure rating of the meter.
Page 40 Page 40 Vapor Eliminator Trouble Shooting PROBLEM: Product is flowing from the Vapor Eliminator vents A) Foreign matter located in between seal plate o-rings and metal reeds. B) The valve plate may be worn, requiring replacement. C) The float may have been punctured not allowing the float to rise and seal the air vents. D) The float may have been ruptured from a surge of pressure within the system.
Page 42 Page 42 Material Safety Data Sheet (Continued) PRODUCT: RP 1039 PAGE - 2 ========================================================================================== SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ========================================================================================== UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS : DO NOT DIRECT A SOLID STREAM OF WATER ONTO BURNING PRODUCT.
Page 43 Page 43 Material Safety Data Sheet (Continued) PRODUCT: RP 1039 PAGE - 3 INCOMPATIBILITY: AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AND REDUCING AGENTS AND STRONG ALKLI. ========================================================================================== SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES ========================================================================================== STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: FOR SMALL SPILLS: SOAK UP SPILL WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
Page 44 Page 44 Material Safety Data Sheet (Continued) PRODUCT: RP 1039 PAGE - 4 ========================================================================================== SECTION X - HMIS/NFPA RATINGS ========================================================================================== HMIS:HEALTH:1 FLAMMABILITY:2 REACTIVITY:0 PERSONAL PROTECTION:C NFPA:HEALTH:1 FLAMMABILITY:2 REACTIVITY:0 SPECIFIC HAZARD: ========================================================================================== SECTION XI - OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION ========================================================================================== DOT HAZARDOUS: NATURAL DESCRIPTION: ==========================================================================================...
Warranty Information Warranty New 700 series rotary meters, equipment or components manufactured by Total Control Systems, a division of Murray Equipment, Inc. (TCS) with which this warranty is enclosed, are warranted by TCS to the original purchaser only for a period of TWELVE (12) months from installation or EIGHTEEN (18) months from the date of shipment, to be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship.
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