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Operation - GPI FLOMEC QM Series Owner's Manual

Positive displacement fuel meter

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Changing Display Orientation
1� The mechanical display case can
be removed, rotated and reinstalled
for easy reading with either horizon-
tal or vertical flow� (see Figure 2)
2� Using the 5mm hex L-wrench pro-
vided with the meter, remove the (4)
M6 socket screws that attach the
register case to the housing�
3� Without separating the mechanical
display from the housing, rotate to
desired orientation�
4� Reinstall the (4) M6 socket
screws and tighten to 42-46 lb-in
[4�7-5�2 N
m] torque�
Note: By first removing the (4) M4
socket screws and top cover, better
interior viewing can be achieved� This
is not a mandatory step though�
figure 2
Meter Installation
1� Remove the tape or the protective
plugs from the meter inlet and
outlet ports� The inlet port has
a 100 mesh
conical strainer installed�
CAUTION
The mesh strainer must always be
installed when operating the meter;
otherwise, particles may enter the
meter chamber and disrupt the
smooth operation of the oval gears�
4
stainless
steel
2� Wrap threaded male connections
with thread tape or use a pipe
sealant compound compatible with
petroleum fuels�
3� Install the meter on the pump us-
ing an appropriately sized nipple�
The bottom of the meter housing
is embossed with "INLET" and
"OUTLET" adjacent to its respec-
tive port to assist in correct
piping connections� For modular
applications with QM40, apply o-
rings and tighten 4 inlet and outlet
bolts with applicable outlet fitting.
See figure 4a, 4b, and 4c.
4� Install hose, nozzle, or filter onto
the system and tighten.

OPERATION

ALWAYS FOLLOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. REVIEW
THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Before each
use, visually check the meter to ensure
it is securely connected to other system
components and there is no leakage�
Promptly wipe spilled fuel from the
meter's exterior and other system
components�
The large meter display represents
the Batch Total for each fuel delivery�
Before dispensing, reset the Batch
Total to zero by turning the knob� (see
Figure 3)
figure 3
The small display represents the
Cumulative Total of all fuel deliveries
and cannot be reset�

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