Badger Meter EPM Installation & Operation Manual

Model EPM

Installation &

Electronic Preset Meter - Advanced Series

Operation Manual

IMPORTANT !!!! This manual contains important warnings

and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.

BadgerMeter,Inc.

®

Bulletin No. IOM-079-01

Part No. 53400-079

February 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Definitions ......................................................................2

Installation ...................................................................... 3

Operating the Meter .......................................................3

Programmin g the Meter ................................................. 4

Operational Functions ................................................... 5

Service ...........................................................................6

Dimensional Drawing ....................................................8

Specifications ................................................................. 8

Parts Drawi ng ........................................................... 9 -11

Factory Settings

Each meter is preprogrammed and calibrated at the factory.
Unless otherwise specified at the time of the order, each
meter is programmed in quarts for use with motor oil. The
meter is shipped in the Manual Mode. If you need to change
the factory settings, see page 6.

1000 psi (67 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
8 gpm (30 Lpm) Maximum Flow Rate

This Meter is designed specifically to dispense motor oils
(S.A.E. 5-50), gear oils (S.A.E. 80-240), automatic
transmission fluid, antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol) solution,
and hydraulic fluid. This meter is NOT designed to
dispense brake fluid, or windshield wiper fluid.

12. Do NOT dispense valves towards any person or any
part of the body.

13. Do NOT place hands or fingers over the end of or into
the dispense valve.

14. Comply with all local, state, and federal fire, electrical,
and safety regulations

15.Use of this product in a manner other than specified
in this manual may result in impaired operation or
damage to equipment.

SYMBOLS

This symbol is an alert to the possibility of serious injury
or death if the instructions are not followed.

This symbol is an alert to the possibility of damage to or
destruction of equipment if the instructions are not followed.

Equipment Misuse Hazard

1. This equipment is for professional use only.

2. Read all instructions, tags, and labels before
operating the equipment.

3. Use the equipment only for its intended purpose.

4. Do NOT modify or alter the equipment.

5. Do NOT leave equipment unattended while
dispensing.

6. Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or
damaged parts immediately.

7. Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure level
of the lowest rated system component.

8. Use only extensions and nozzles that are designed
for use with this equipment.

9. Use only fluids and solvents that are compatible with
the equipment. Read all fluid and solvent
manufacturer’s warnings.

10. Tighten all fluid connections before operating this
equipment.

11. Do NOT stop or deflect leaks with hands, body,
gloves, or rags.

Overhead view of Display and Keypad

Keypad Buttons

In Auto and Programming Mode, used to enter the
quantity to be dispensed.

History

Used to scroll through the five previous batches during
the normal operating mode.

Flow Rate

Used to indicate the rate of flow while the fluid is being
dispensed.

Total

Used to display the accumulated total of fluid, as well as
the resettable total during normal operating mode.
Used to scroll through the menu options in the auto mode.

Auto

Used to enter and exit the auto mode to program batch
types and sizes.

Reset

Used in normal operating mode to clear the previously
programmed batch and to reset the meter. Used to reset
the resettable total after pressing the TOTAL button.
Used to advance through the programming screens in
the programming mode.

Shut-Off

Used to stop the flow through a mechanical override.

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Installation

Pre-Installation Procedure

1.Relieve the system pressure:

a. Turn off the power supply to the pump or close the

shutoff valve.

b. Dispense any fluid in the system into a waste

container by opening the dispense valve.

c. Open all bleed-type master air valves and fluid

drain valves in the system.

d. Leave the drain valve open until ready to

pressurize the system.

2.Close the shutoff valve.

3.Ground hoses and reels:
Grounding reduces the risk of static sparking;

ground all system components according to local,
state, and federal code. Consult the user's manual
of the pump and other system components to
ground the following:

i. Pump: follow manufacturer's recommendations
ii. Air and Fluid Hoses: use only grounded hoses
iii. Air Compressor: follow manufacturers

recommendations

iv. Fluid Supply Container: Follow the local code

Do not use Teflon® tape on pipe joints; it may cause a
loss of grounding across the joint.

Installation Procedure

1. If this is an existing installation, go directly to step 6.

Steps 2 through 5 are for flushing the system prior to
installing the meter.

2. Close fluid dispense valves at every dispense position.

3. Once the main fluid outlet valve at the pump is

closed, the air pressure to the pump motor is
properly adjusted, and the air valve is open, slowly
open the main fluid valve.

4. Place the hose end in a waste container. Make sure

hose is secure so no fluid will leak during flushing.

5. Slowly open the dispense valve and allow enough oil

to pass through to ensure that the system is clean.
Close the valve and repeat for all dispense positions.

Note: If the system has multiple dispense positions,

begin at the position farthest from the pump, and
move towards the pump.

6. Relieve the Pressure (see Relieve the System

Pressure, above).

7. Insert the metal end of the hose into the swivel

located at the end of the handle, and tighten
completely with an open ended, adjustable wrench.

Note: The threaded end of the meter will always have

female threads, so the metal end of the hose must
have male threads. Apply thread sealant to the male
end. The inlet and outlet connections are both 1/2"
NPT or 1/2" BSPP depending on meter model.

8. Thread the new nozzle onto the opposite end of the
meter and screw in tightly with an open ended,
adjustable wrench.

Installing the nozzle

9. Open all dispense position shut-off valves, and start
the pump to pressurize the system.

10. To ensure accuracy, purge all air from the fluid lines
and dispense valve before use.

Operating the Meter

Manual Mode

1. Program the meter to manual mode by selecting
option ‘0’ in the batch-programming mode. (See
Programming the Preset Batch Function)

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Manual Mode

2. Pull the trigger to begin the flow.

3. When the desired amount has been pumped,
release the trigger to stop the flow. Press

reset counter display to zero.

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Attaching the hose

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Programming the Preset Batch Function

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1.To enter the batch-programming mode, press and hold
the

AUTO (approx. 2 seconds.). The following screen will
appear:

button until the digit and colon appear next to

a. Press the button to toggle between the two

options, count up or count down. Press the
button to select either count up or count down

mode for all batches and to return to the
options.

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AUTO

AUTO

Auto Mode, Option 1

2.The meter is now ready to be programmed. The ‘1’
before the colon will be flashing. This is the option
icon. Option ‘0’ is for manual mode (see Manual
Mode). Options ‘1’-‘5’ are for auto batching amounts up
to 99.9 units. Different batch amounts can be stored in
each option. Option ‘6’ is for batches between 1 and

999 units. Press the
options.

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key to cycle through the

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AUTO

Auto Mode, Option 3

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Note: In the count-up option, the meter counts up to the
preprogrammed batch amount. In the count down option,
the meter counts from the programmed batch amount
down to zero. (Batch #6 will always be in the countdown
mode.)

5.Once finished programming the batch sizes, press the
button to exit this option. The screen will flash,

and then, if the meter is in the count down mode, the
desired batch size will appear on the display. If the
meter is in count up mode, the display will show zeros.

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Count Down Mode

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3.When the desired option appears on the screen,
change the batch size by pressing the

and buttons.

a. Pressing the 10 button will increase the

batching amount in increments of 10 units.

b. Pressing the 1 button will increase the batching

amount in increments of 1 unit.

c. Pressing the 0.1 button will increase the

batching amount in increments of 0.1 units.

Note: When programming in option 6, the 10 button will
increase the batching amount in increments of 100,
whereas the 1 button will increase the batching amount
in increments of 10 units. The 0.1 button will increase
the batching amount in increments of 1 unit.

AUTO

Auto Mode, Option 6

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Count Up Mode

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4.Press the
arrows will flash in the display.

key and the count up/ count down

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