Recordall® Turbo Series Meters CONTENTS Scope of this Manual Product Information Product Description Accessories Related Literature Safety Information Unpacking and Inspection Installation Preinstallation Considerations Installing the Meter Performance Checks Maintenance Maintenance Equipment Preventive Maintenance Shutdown Instructions Calibration Check and Adjustment Servicing Parts and Assemblies Removing the Meter Head Removing the Local Register or Encoder...
Accessories Meters and encoders are compatible with Badger Meter AMR/AMI meter reading systems and other approved reading technologies All reading options can be removed from the meter without disrupting water service Badger Meter encoders www.badgermeter.com provide years of reliable, accurate readings for a variety of applications See details at A strainer is recommended to provide optimal flow conditioning and protection for the measuring element An integral strainer is standard with the 1-1/2 inch meter and an available option for 2…4 inch meter sizes The stainless steel strainer is...
Unpacking and Inspection To avoid damage in transit, Badger Meter Recordall Turbo Series meters are shipped to the customer in special shipping containers Upon receipt of shipment, be sure to follow these unpacking and inspection procedures: OTEE:...
• The meters are designed for use in cold water service (up to 120° F or 49° C) within the applicable flow requirements for Turbo meters For use with water at higher temperatures, consult Badger Meter Tech Support • If solid material is present in the water to be metered, a strainer must be installed in the service piping upstream of the...
Installation • Do not install check valves or pressure reducing devices upstream of the meter • Valves immediately upstream of the meter should only be fully-open gate valves Butterfly valves are acceptable if they are 5 pipe diameters or more upstream from the meter Downstream, fully open gate or butterfly valves can be used •...
Shutdown Instructions If the turbo meter is to be shut down for an extended period of time or if it is being removed from service, Badger Meter recommends that the meter and measuring components be thoroughly flushed to prevent the settling out of undissolved solids or the accumulation of corrosive deposits If there is an upstream strainer in the line, it also should be flushed at this time...
Maintenance Calibration Check and Adjustment The accuracy of the Recordall Turbo Series meters is tested at the factory before shipment However, after a long period of service, it may be necessary to recalibrate a meter The meter can be tested for accuracy using appropriate connections with either a test tank of known volume or a test meter The meter can be tested in the setting by running output flow through the optional test port, if so equipped The Recordall Turbo Series integral calibration mechanism can be adjusted under line pressure, simplifying and reducing calibration time The following instructions are provided to assist in performing a...
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Maintenance Calibration The meter's calibration ring is preset and sealed at the factory In normal service, it should not have to be reset If a retest is required in which a calibrated test stand reveals that the meter needs recalibration, proceed as follows (see Figure The total range of the calibration adjustment is about 10% Tested and calibrated at the factory, the calibration mechanism will allow for a ±5% adjustment in the field Due to the floating rotor design principle, the calibration mechanism contains...
Also see the Recordall Turbo Series Meter Parts List for part numbers of replaceable components and correct ordering information If satisfactory repair cannot be made, contact Badger Meter Removing the Meter Head...
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Servicing Parts and Assemblies Removing the Measuring Element Assembly from the Cover Plate OTEE: A cage seal is installed in the 1-1/2…8 inch Recordall Turbo Series so that the entire water volume flows through the measuring element Remove the O-ring and cage seal Check for damage and clean or replace prior to reassembly To remove the measuring element from the cover, remove the calibration shaft seal plug and the lock screw (for 1-1/2…4 inch sizes) See...
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Servicing Parts and Assemblies Removing the Calibration Mechanism To disassemble the calibration ring assembly (see Figure 3, "Removing the Meter Head" on page 10 "Removing the Straightening Vanes/Nose Cone" on page 11): For 1-1/2…4 inch sizes only, remove the calibration shaft seal plug and unscrew the calibration shaft lock screw from the cover plate Remove the calibration shaft thrust washer and calibration shaft Press the calibration shaft out of the cover plate from below...
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Servicing Parts and Assemblies Inspecting the Rotor and Bearings To inspect the rotor, remove the nose cone assembly from the measuring element insert as described in "Removing the Straightening Vanes/Nose Cone" on page 11 Check the rotor worm and blades for signs of damage and wear Also inspect the bearing bushings in the front and rear shaft Figure 5) If water deposits are found, remove any mineral If damage or wear has occurred, replace the element assembly (see...
Servicing Parts and Assemblies Holding the cover plate in one hand, align the thermoplastic cage bayonet-like tabs with the slots in the cover plate (1-1/2…4 inch only) Rotate the element clockwise until the cage setscrew hole is aligned Install and tighten the cage setscrews (quantity of 1 for 1-1/2…4 inch meters, quantity 4 for 6…12 inch meters) Reinstalling the Turbo Meter Head Assembly •...
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS 1-1/2 in. to 12 in. Meters Turbo Series 1000 2000 3500 5500 6200 Model 1-1/2 in (40 mm) 2 in (50 mm) 3 in (80 mm) 4 in (100 mm) 6 in (150 mm) 8 in (200 mm) 10 in (250 mm) 12 in (300 mm) Meter Flanges...
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