Badger Meter Recordall Turbo Operating Manual

Recordall® Turbo Series Meters

Models 160 (1-1/2 in.), 200 (2 in.), 450 (3 in.), 1000 (4 in.), 2000 (6 in.), 3500 (8 in.), 5500 (10 in.) and 6200 (12 in.)

RTS-UM-00380-EN-10 (July 2016)

User Manual

Recordall® Turbo Series Meters

CONTENTS

Scope of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Related Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Preinstallation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Maintenance Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Periodic Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Shutdown Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Calibration Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Accuracy Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Servicing Parts and Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Removing the Meter Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Removing the Local Register or Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Removing the Measuring Element Assembly from the Cover Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Removing the Magnet Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Removing the Straightening Vanes/Nose Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Removing the Calibration Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Inspecting the Rotor and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Reinstalling the Turbo Meter Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Placing the Meter Back in Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1-1/2 in. to 12 in. Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Scope of this Manual

SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance procedures for the Badger Meter® Recordall® Turbo Series meters with magnetic drives. To ensure efficient operation of the meters, read and understand the instructions in this manual. Retain the manual in a location where it is readily available.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Description

The Recordall Turbo Series meters use proven design features such as thrust-compensated rotor geometry, direct drive magnetic coupling, and dual outboard rotor bearings to achieve high accuracy over a broad flow range. Extended product service life is achieved at higher levels of accuracy, in addition to lower meter maintenance costs. The Turbo meters are available in 1-1/2 in., 2 in., 3 in., 4 in., 6 in., 8 in., 10 in. and 12 in.

Incorporating unitized construction with corrosion-resistant assemblies, the basic components of the Recordall Turbo Series consist of the housing and the completely removable measuring element. The meter housing and cover plate are lead-free bronze (1-1/2…10 in. sizes). The 12 in. meter housings are cast iron with a heat fused epoxy coating. The measuring element is constructed of high-impact strength thermoplastics. Recordall Turbo Series meters are also equipped with an integral calibration mechanism for in-line accuracy calibration.

In the operation of a turbo meter, water flows through the straightening vanes and a nose cone at the inlet side of the meter so that the swirling effect of upstream piping is minimized. The water then strikes the rotor blades, causing the rotor to turn. A downstream nose cone includes straightening vanes to limit the downstream effects of flow profile distortions. Optional NPT test ports are provided for field performance testing.

Motion of the rotor is transferred by means of a worm drive to a vertical shaft driving a gear set, which transmits the rotation to the meter's registration device. The direct drive magnetic coupling provides accurate flow registration during line surges, and allows the permanently sealed register to be easily removed to facilitate in-line service.

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 provide years of reliable, accurate readings for a variety of applications. See details at www.badgermeter.com.

A strainer is recommended to provide optimal flow conditioning and protection for the measuring element. An integral strainer is available as an option for 1-1/2…4 in. meter sizes. The stainless steel strainer is built into the inlet end and includes a removable cover plate to permit easy access for routine cleaning. External strainers are available in sizes 2…12 in..

Related Literature

Related literature is available at www.badgermeter.com.

• The Recordall Turbo Series Meters Product Data Sheet contains information on operating principle, meter construction, materials, tolerances and specifications.

• The Recordall Turbo Series Meters Parts List contains illustrations of parts, part numbers, and part descriptions.

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Product Information

Safety Information

The installation of the Recordall Turbo Series meter 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 meter, resulting in personal injury and damage to equipment.

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:

OTE:N If damage to a shipping container is evident upon receipt of a meter, request that a representative of the carrier be

present when the meter is unpacked.

a. Carefully open the shipping container, following any instructions that may be marked on the container. Remove all

cushioning material surrounding the meter and carefully lift the meter from the container. Keep the container and all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage.

b. Visually inspect the meter and applicable accessory devices for any signs of damage such as scratches, loose or

broken parts or other physical damage that may have occurred during shipment.

OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery. Then file a claim with the

carrier. A claim for equipment damaged in transit is the responsibility of the customer.

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SERIES METERS

BY-PASS

UPSTREA

Installation

INSTALLATION

Procedures for installing Recordall Turbo Series meters are essentially the same for all meter sizes. Any special instructions required for the installation or connection of accessory devices such as AMR/AMI technologies or strainers is provided in the literature for those devices. Figure 1 shows a recommended meter installation.

(PERMANENT OR

TEMPORARY)

MINIMUM OF FIVE

VALV E (open)

DIAMETERS OF STRAIGHT PIPE

BADGER PLATE

STRAINER AND TURBO

Figure 1: Recommended meter installation

MINIMUM TWO

PIPE DIAMETERS

DOWNSTREAM

OF TURBO

METER

COUPLING

ADAPTOR

SERVICE SADDLE

TEST TEE

SHUT-OFF

VALV E

DOWNSTREA

Preinstallation Considerations

Before proceeding any further with the installation, rst read the instructions in the paragraphs immediately following to become familiar with the requirements and procedures involved.

OTE:N The Recordall Turbo Series meters are designed for operation in HORIZONTAL piping arrangements.

• Be sure that the meter flow range and size of the meter coincide with the intended service and demand for water.

THE LIFE OF THE TURBO METER WILL BE CURTAILED IF OPERATED AT FLOW RATES HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED.

• 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 meter. The strainer, in addition to protecting the meter from debris in the line, minimizes the effect of velocity profile distortions or turbulence caused by changes in pipe direction or valving resulting in more accurate registration.

• Avoid locating the meter in close quarters. Allow sufficient space to permit access for meter reading, testing, and maintenance.

• Because of the need to test large meters periodically to verify their performance, it is recommended that a bypass system be incorporated into the piping arrangement. This will also provide a means of performing periodic cleanout and routine maintenance without interrupting service to the customer. An optional test port is incorporated in the meter housing and can be used for field accuracy testing.

• The Recordall Turbo Series meter is accuracy and pressure tested prior to shipment, therefore no field adjustments are required. As turbine performance is directly related to the flow conditions of the water stream entering the meter, upstream fittings and piping changes can adversely affect flow registration. For valid registration and proper performance, consider the following installation considerations:

◊ When installing the meter with a separate plate strainer or integral strainer, a minimum of 5 pipe diameters of straight,

unobstructed pipe is recommended upstream of the meter. For optimum protection and accuracy, this straight pipe spool piece should be installed between the separate strainer and meter (see Figure 1). A minimum of 10 pipe diameters (minimum of 25 pipe diameters for smallest size) of straight unobstructed pipe is recommended upstream of a meter installed without a plate strainer. The deletion of a strainer, however, is not recommended. This allows for dampening of velocity profile distortions caused by elbows, pumps, and dirt traps upstream of the meter. Where spiral flows are created by three dimensional elbows or rotary pumps, additional distance to dampen the effect is beneficial. If a basket or Y-type strainer is used, place it 5 to 10 pipe diameters upstream of the meter to dampen velocity profile distortions created by this design.

◊ Do not install check valves or pressure reducing devices upstream of the meter.

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