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___________ Serial Number: ___________ ___________ Date of Installation: Baxter Mfg, a Division of ITW FEG, LLC • 19220 State Route 162 East • Orting, WA 98360-9236 Phone: (360) 893-5554 • Fax: (360) 893-1337 FORM 36817 Rev. B (October 2022) www.baxtermfg.com...
Baxter Water Meters are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your water meter will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
INSTALLATION The water meter requires separate hot and cold supply lines. Each line should have a manual shutoff valve (not supplied) at the water meter for servicing and shutdown. Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the data plate located on the left panel of the water meter. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The water meter must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169. In Canada: 1.
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Units with 120VAC Power Supply • Replace any UL listed fast-acting 0.5A/250VAC fuse inside the water meter if fuse is blown. Units with 230VAC/250VAC Power Supply • For 230VAC/250VAC operation, replace any UL listed fast-acting 3A/600V fuse inside the junction box if fuse is blown. Input power line and branch circuit protection will be provided and wired by customer.
WATER SUPPLY The water meter requires separate hot and cold supply lines. A manual shutoff valve (not supplied) should be installed on each supply line at the water meter to accommodate servicing and shutdown. • HOT WATER INLET TEMPERATURE: 140°F (60°C) recommended. •...
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Water and waste piping and connections shall comply with the International Plumbing Code 2003, International Code Council (ICC), or to the Uniform Plumbing Code 2003, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety and plumbing codes and provide adequate backflow protection to comply with applicable federal, state and local codes.
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WATER METER WITH PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Hot Water Cold Water Supply Line Supply Line Power Cord (120 VAC Supply) Shutoff Valve (Not Supplied) Vacuum Breaker Dual Check Junction Valve Y-Strainer Pressure Regulator T-Fitting with Pressure Gauge (Set to 30 PSIG) 90 Elbow Dispenser Union Hose Hook...
ASSEMBLY The water meter is supplied with external fittings/components that must be assembled before the water supply is connected. Qty. FITTING/COMPONENTS Qty. FITTING/COMPONENTS Pressure Regulator Dual Check Valve 90 Degree Elbow Vacuum Breaker Dispenser Hose T-Fitting With Pressure Gauge Y-Strainer Hand Held Temperature Probe 20"...
OPERATION ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS • Indoor use at altitudes up to 6,500 ft. (2,000 m). • Main supply voltage fluctuations up to +/-10% of nominal voltage. • Installation category III, pollution degree II. • The normal ambient operating temperature is between 41°F (5°C) and 105°F (40°C). The normal operating water temperature is between 32°F (0°C) and 125°F (52°C).
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Water Amount SETTING window - Displays the amount of water to be delivered, in pounds and ounces. Up to five digits may be entered; the last two digits are always for ounces. Setting ranges are as follows: Pounds: 0 to 999 Ounces: 0 to 15 Liters: 0 to 461 Centiliters: 0 to 99...
Control Panel For complete control of the water meter functions, a numeric key pad and the following control keys are provided. CHANGE UNITS key - Press to change °F to °C and pounds to liters. If CHANGE UNITS key is locked, see Locking and Unlocking the Change Units on page 15.
USING THE WM600/WM600C WATER METER Change Units (English/Metric) When the Water Meter is first powered up, press CHANGE UNITS to select the English units (Fahrenheit and Pounds) or Metric unit (Celsius and Liters). If the unit of measure DO NOT change, the CHANGE UNITS key is locked.
Operating Hints • To interrupt the water delivery, press STOP/0. • To continue dispensing, press START/RESUME. • To cancel dispensing, press SET AMOUNT. • The amount of water dispensed is displayed in the WATER AMOUNT DELIVERED window. When the delivery is complete, the display will blink and indicate 0 POUNDS 0 OUNCES. •...
FLUSH TIME Water is circulated through the water chiller bypass line to the chiller tank. The flush time setting allows for a certain amount of time for the meter to find the set temperature, within +/- 2°F (1°C). The default flush time is 120 seconds.
CLEANING Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout / tagout procedures. • Clean the hand held temperature probe daily with warm, soapy water. Follow with a warm water rinse. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Clean the stainless steel surfaces with a damp cloth and polish with a soft, dry cloth. To remove discolorations, use a nonabrasive cleaner.
MAINTENANCE Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout / tagout procedures. On an annual basis, have the temperature, water volume and water weight settings calibrated by an authorized service technician. At regular intervals, check the temperature probe, water volume and weight against a known constant for accuracy (see Calibration Check below).
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Calibrating Delivery Amount 1. Remove the cover from the water meter and obtain the “K” value from the Seametrics label attached to the SPX-050 flow sensor. 2. Subtract 30 from the “K” value of the flow sensor and note this number for entry later. 3.
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Calibrating Delivery Temperature (Low and High Temperature Calibration) Low End Water Calibration 32°F (0°C) 1. Press SET TEMP. 2. Enter 32 using the numeric keypad. 3. Press SET AMOUNT. 4. Enter 96606 using the numeric keypad. The WATER AMOUNT SETTING window displays 966 lbs 06 oz.
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Calibrating Hand Held Probe Temperature (Low and High Temperature Calibration) Low End Probe Calibration 32°F (0°C) 1. Press SET TEMP. 2. Enter 32 using the numeric keypad. 3. Press SET AMOUNT. 4. Enter 97707 using the numeric keypad. The WATER AMOUNT SETTING window displays 977 lbs 07 oz.
OPERATING PARAMETER SETUP The WM600 water parameters can be viewed and customized to fit your specific needs using the parameter setup mode. Before entering the parameter setup mode, read all the instructions to make sure you are completely clear on what to do. If you need assistance, please call your authorized service office. Entering Parameter Setup Mode 1.
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Parameters Table PARAMETER PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT RANGE UNITS NUMBER 89808 MODE STANDARD MODE - 0 (200) - All 0-201 selection SELECT functions DDI MODE - 1 (201) - Standard mode, but no unit changes. 93303 PULSES/ Calibration number (2 ranges) to 144 - 164 GALLON match actual K factor of sensor.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Problem Corrective Action Water meter indicator lights and No power. Plug power in and/or check circuit displays are off. breakers. Check fuse. Water temperature does not No hot or cold water supplied to Check that both hot and cold water stabilize.
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