Summary of Contents for Red Seal Measurement neptune S
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M-105 Rev. B Sold & Serviced By: Type S Flowmeters 1" with 800 Series Register Don Johns, Inc. 701 N. Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 454-4700 www.donjohns.com Operating and Maintenance Manual Type S Flowmeters...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION For.correct.installation.of.flowmeters, Red Seal Measurement.is.always.available.for. your.assistance..Do.not.hesitate.to.call.the.nearest.authorized.distributor. Plan.the.installation.in.such.a.way.as.to.allow.the.strainer.to.be.coupled.directly.to.the.inlet.of. the flowmeter. Where this is not possible, any piping between these units should be thoroughly Before Installing The Flowmeter cleaned.out. Be.careful.to.allow.room.for.easy.removal.of.the.strainer.basket. Air releases cannot be supplied for all liquids, but where an air release valve is used, it should be installed in a position as close as possible to the inlet of the flowmeter.
OPERATION OPERATION When the installation is still new, the strainer should be cleaned very frequently. After the Cleaning the Strainer system has had a chance to be thoroughly washed out, periodic cleaning is recommended. Reset the register to zero by turning operating knob to the rear stop. On Printer models, first To Operate the Flowmeter insert.ticket.
Consistent.over-registration.or.under-registration.indicates.need.for.recalibration..See.Form.TSG- 310 for recalibration procedures. These forms can be obtained from your nearest distributor, or contact Red SEal Measurement, 1310 Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC 29646. REGISTER MAINTENANCE REGISTER MAINTENANCE Register Parts are such that only minor field repairs are advisable. When a register is in need of extensive service or repair other than that for which instruction is given here, it is recommended that.the.register.be.returned.to.the.nearest.distributor.for.repair..If.a.replacement.register.is...
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Register.masks.are.made.of.plastic.and.require.special.treatment..Instructions.for.cleaning. are given below: To Clean Register Mask If the mask becomes soiled with grease and oil, solvents for these substances, such as kerosene or naphtha, may be used to remove dirt. however, sprays that are commonly employed in.cleaning.glass.windshields.must.not.be.used.as.cleaners. A water solution of nonabrasive soap is recommended for washing grease, oil or dirt from the mask.
1” Type S Flowmeter Auto Stop 1” TYPE S FLOWMETER AUTO STOP VALVE Valve Adjustment ADJUSTMENT Note: Before any adjustment of the Double Trip or Single Trip Auto-Stop Valve is made, be sure that the Auto-Stop setting wheels indicate a quantity, other than zero, to insure that the trip mechanism.of.the.register.is.in.proper.position.
MEASURING CHAMBER MEASURING CHAMBER This operation is not difficult and may be performed by any competent mechanic. no special tools are required. no trouble need be expected if these few simple, but important directions are followed. Do not open the flowmeter until you have checked over all other possible causes of erratic.registration.
of the chamber should be level with the gasket seat. If it is not, pressing by hand should do When replacing the cover, first inspect the gasket and then set the arm of the gear train so that.it.will.not.come.down.on.the.piston.spindle. 10. Make sure that the cover is down on its seat before tightening the bolts. leakage just below the register is the sign of leaking stuffing box.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING Register Not Working when Liquid is Flowing By-pass around flowmeter not shut off. Frozen.condensation.inside.register. Register.in.need.of.repair. Sheared key on “Change Gear” -caused by ice in register. Leakage at the Stuffing Box loose or worn stuffing box nut or worn spindle. Chronic Leakage at the Main Case Gasket Broken.gasket.or.loose.bolts.
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