Badger Meter Recordall Disc Installation Manual

Recordall® Disc Series Meters

Cold Water Disc Meters, 5/8 in. to 2 in.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The installation of the Recordall® Disc Series Meters must
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules,
regulations, and codes.

Failure to read and follow these instructions can lead to
misapplication or misuse of the Recordall® Disc Series Meters,
resulting in personal injury and damage to equipment.

PRODUCT UNPACKING AND
INSPECTION

Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the
product and applicable accessories for any physical damage
such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of
damage that may have occurred during shipment.

OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by

the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery
and file a claim with the carrier. A claim for
equipment damage in transit is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser.

METER PREINSTALLATION

Take into account the following considerations before you
begin an installation:

• Inspect the piping around the meter for suitable
conditions. The service line, valves, connections and
meter must be watertight. Repair the piping system if
pipes are corroded or damaged.

• Install the meter in the pipeline in a horizontal position
so that the flow arrow on the meter housing points in
the same direction as water flow. Registration should be
upright and protected from damage, freezing,
and tampering.

• Position the meter so it is accessible for installation,
removal and reading.

• Verify that a suitable electrical grounding wire is properly
attached to the upstream and downstream pipe
connections of the meter. The grounding wire provides an
alternative path for any electrical current that may exist
across the opening in the line.

• Close the curb (shutoff) valve to relieve water pressure in
the line before starting the cutting operation. Provide a
high-quality upstream shut-off valve with a low
pressure drop.

• When cutting into a new section of service pipe,
flush the pipe to clear chips, pipe dope or other
plumbing residue.

• The installed meter must not be an obstacle or a hazard
to the customer or interfere with public safety.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY METER AS A LEVER OR
CROWBAR TO STRAIGHTEN A MISALIGNED METER
POSITION. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE METER.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A METER INTO AN
OPENING THAT IS TOO LONG BY FORCING THE PIPING
INTO PLACE WITH THE METER'S COUPLING NUTS. THIS
WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE THREADED ENDS
OF THE METER AND HOUSING.

RDM-UM-00059-EN-05 (January 2018)

• TO AVOID POTENTIAL PROBLEMS, CORRECT ANY
IRREGULARITIES IN PIPE SPACING AND MISALIGNMENT
BEFORE PLACING THE METER INTO ITS POSITION.

Installation Manual

Recordall® Disc Series Meters, Cold Water Disc Meters, 5/8 in. to 2 in.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING A METER

DEPRESSURIZE THE LINE BEFORE STARTING ANY DISASSEMBLY OPERATION. REMOVING A METER THAT IS UNDER LINE
PRESSURE CAN RESULT IN COMPONENTS BECOMING PROJECTILES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

SPECIAL FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES

To accommodate 5/8 in., 3/4 in. and 1 in. meter installations, special fittings and accessories are available. Metal meter setters,
re-setters, horns and meter yokes are available for holding the service pipe in proper alignment to the meter and laying
length spacing. The metal setters and meter yokes can provide an electrical continuity to protect meters and consumers from
electrical shocks.

NL bronze connections are available from Badger Meter. To compensate for minor service pipe and setting misalignment for a
5/8 in., 3/4 in. and 1 in. meter, plastic swivel connections are also available.

Cast iron or NL bronze companion flanges are available for a 1-1/2 in. and 2 in. meter.

INSTALLING RECORDALL DISC SERIES METERS

Outdoor Installations

When installed outdoors in a meter box, the disc meter should have a two- to three-inch clearance
to avoid damage or strain to the service piping or meter, and to accommodate any "settling" that
may occur after installation.

The service pipe in the meter box should be properly bedded to ensure that it is not axially
misaligned and that it lays evenly on the bottom of the pipe trench. The backfill material covering
the pipe should be placed appropriately to maintain pipe alignment in the event of eventual
ground shifts. This will prevent damage to the pipe.

The service lines and the water meter must be protected from freezing. The earth covering the service line must be adequate
to prevent frost penetration. Due to the smaller volume of water, service line pipes will freeze sooner than the main
distribution line.

For those locations in which a remote possibility of freezing exists, thermoplastic or lead-free bronze alloy meters with cast
iron bottoms are recommended.

The meter box pit should be excavated below the frost line. Even though the meter itself may be positioned above the frost
line, the warmer air rising from the earth below the frost line will reduce the possibility of freezing.

Indoor Installations

As a precautionary measure when working with metallic pipes, indoor settings must be checked
for electrical continuity through the service pipe before you remove or service a meter. American
Water Works Association (AWWA) policy specifies that service pipes must not be used as an
electrical ground. Check your local codes and practices. A permanent ground strap or metal setter
must be used if electrical grounding to water services is required in your community.
This is especially important for the engineered polymer meter.

To prevent floor damage, close the valve downstream from the meter before installing or removing a meter.

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