GPI FM-530 Operating Manual

FM-530 Series
Owner’s Manual
5252 East 36th Street North Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205 TEL: 316-686-7361 FAX: 316-686-6746
“A Great Plains Ventures Subsidiary”
12/06 Rev. - 921524-01
www.gpi.net
1-800-835-0113
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ............................... 1
Installation .............................................. 1
Operation ................................................ 2
Calibration .............................................. 2
Maintenance ........................................... 3
Troubleshooting ..................................... 4
Specifications ......................................... 4
Illustrated Parts Drawing ....................... 5
Parts and Service .................................... 6
Great Plains Industries, Inc. is a member of the
Petroleum Equipment Institute.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on receiving your new meter. This manual should assist you in operating and maintaining your mechani­cal fuel meter. Please take a few moments to read these instructions before installing and operating your fuel meter. If you need assistance, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your meter. If you need fur­ther assistance, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-835-0113.
Safety Instructions
Please read, understand, and follow the safety instructions given here. It is your re­sponsibility to ensure that all equipment operators have access to adequate instruc­tions concerning safe operation and main­tenance.
1. This meter is designed for use only with thin viscosity petroleum fuels such as gasoline (up to 15% alcohol blends such as E15), diesel fuel (up to 20% biodiesel blends such as B20), biodiesel (B100) and kerosene.
2. Do not use this equipment for dispens­ing any fluids other than those for which it was designed. To do so may damage the meter and will void the warranty.
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3. Observe precautions against fire or explosion when dispensing fuel. Do not operate the meter in the presence of any source of ignition including run­ning or hot engines, lighted cigarettes, or gas or electric heaters.
4. Any components such as hose, nozzle, or pump added to your meter must be statically grounded and approved for use with petroleum fuels.
5. Avoid prolonged skin contact with petroleum fuels. Use protective goggles, gloves, and aprons in case of acciden­tal splashing or spillage. Change saturated clothing and wash skin contact areas promptly with soap and water.
The FM-530 Series of Mechanical Fuel Meters are designed for the field measure­ment of thin viscosity petroleum fuels only and are intended for use with pump systems in the 5 to 30 GPM or 19 to 114 LPM flow range (not intended for grav­ity flow systems). Using mechanical gears, these meters translate flow data from a nutating disc into calibrated units which are indicated on the face of the meter. This meter is factory calibrated for diesel fuel. Field calibration feature is available for other fluids, see Calibration section.
INSTALLATION
Before installing your meter, review the safety instructions given above. Examine your meter to make sure there are no vis­ible signs of shipment damage. Plan your meter installation by reviewing the follow­ing procedures. Your system must be mounted on a vented tank. If the tank is unvented, your local dealer or distributor can supply a pressure cap.
Prior to installation, determine the fitting angle desired and whether horizontal or vertical orientation is required.
Rotate Fittings
To rotate inlet and/or outlet fittings, remove the two nuts and bolts which secure each fitting. Rotate the fitting to the desired ori­entation. Make sure the O-ring is fully seated. Tighten the nuts and bolts snugly.
Change Orientation
1. Remove the two Phillips head screws which secure the cover to the cover­plate assembly.
2. Remove the eight pairs of nuts and bolts which hold the coverplate assem­bly to the housing. (Figure 1) Note the position of the reset button.
Figure 1
3. Rotate the coverplate assembly and counter to the desired orientation. Make sure the flow arrow in the housing points toward the outlet port. (Figure 2)
Figure 2
sealant at the inlet fitting in horizontal orientation.
3. Install the meter on the pump using an appropriately sized nipple. The meter’s flow path is marked on the housing exterior with an arrow pointing toward the outlet port.
4. Install other system components on the meter and tighten snugly.
OPERATION
Before use, review the safety instructions given above. Visually check the meter to ensure it is securely connected to other sys­tem components and there is no leakage. Promptly wipe spilled fuel from the meter’s exterior and other system components.
The large meter display represents the Batch Total for each fuel delivery. Before dispensing, reset the Batch Total to zero by pushing the reset button. (Figure 3)
Figure 3
4. Make sure the housing O-ring is fully seated and firmly tighten the eight nuts and bolts which secure the coverplate assembly.
5. Place the reset button in position. Secure the cover to the coverplate assembly with the two Phillips head screws.
Meter Installation
1. Remove protective plugs from the meter inlet and outlet ports.
2. Wrap threaded male connections with Teflon® tape or use a pipe sealant com­pound compatible with petroleum fuels. We recommend Lock-Tite thread
The small display represents the Cumula­tive Total of all fuel deliveries and cannot be reset.
CALIBRATION
The meter is accurately calibrated at the factory for use with diesel fuel. Due to dif­ferences in viscosity and flowrates, the meter may require recalibration to measure other fuels or to adjust for inaccuracies.
1. Purge air from the meter and fuel sys­tem by dispensing fuel into a container until a full flow occurs. Close the nozzle.
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2. Reset the meter counter to zero by pressing the reset button. (Figure 3)
3. Pump into a graduated calibration con­tainer to a specified quantity. For the greatest accuracy, be sure the container is placed on a level surface and a con­sistent flow rate is used. When topping off the calibration container, use a quick-open and quick-close method until the mark is reached.
NOTE: Your GPI dealer can supply a cali-
bration container designed for this pur­pose. (Figure 4)
b. If the meter registered less than the
quantity in the container, turn the calibration screw clockwise. If the meter display read more than the amount in the container, turn the calibration screw counterclock- wise.
5. Empty the calibration container and repeat steps 2 to 4 until the meter reg­isters the quantity in the container.
6. Install the nylon washer and calibra­tion screw cover.
Figure 4
4. Compare the meter display to the quan­tity in the container. If the display does not register the quantity on the con­tainer, adjust the meter by performing the following:
a. Gain access to the recessed calibra-
tion screw by turning the calibra­tion screw cover and seal counter­clockwise. Remove the cover and nylon washer. (Figure 5)
Figure 5
MAINTENANCE
The meter’s strainer should be cleaned at regular intervals, especially when low flow is detected.
Clean or Replace Strainer
1. Remove the nuts and bolts at the inlet fitting. Remove the fitting, O-ring, and strainer.
2. Using a fine brush, clean the strainer. Replace the strainer as necessary.
3. Wipe clean the inlet, housing, and O-ring groove. Coat the O-ring with oil or light grease. Make sure the O-ring is fully seated. Replace the strainer.
4. Position the inlet fitting in the desired orientation and tighten the nuts and bolts until snug.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action
A. Meter counter does 1. Broken counter assembly. Replace counter.
not operate. (Nor­mal fuel delivery)
B. Meter counter does 1. Clogged strainer in meter. Clean or replace strainer.
not operate. (Little or no fuel flow)
C. Fuel leakage. 1. Leakage at counter drive shaft. Replace coverplate assembly.
2. Foreign material in counter Remove and clean counter assembly or nutator assembly. assembly or nutator assembly.
3. Broken nutator disc pin or Install new nutator assembly. defective nutator assembly.
4. Jammed or broken gear train. Contact GPI Customer Service.
2. Other system components Check all system components malfunctioning. from tank to nozzle for clogs
and/or malfunctions. Repair as necessary.
3. Foreign material in nutator Remove and clean nutator assembly. assembly.
2. Leakage between coverplate and Remove coverplate and inspect housing. for damaged, missing or
incorrectly seated seal. Replace as required.
3. Leakage at fittings. Remove fittings and inspect for
4. Leakage at threads. Remove meter and reseal all
damaged, missing or incorrectly seated seals. Replace as required.
threaded connections with
®
Teflon
tape or pipe thread sealing compound approved for use with flammable liquids.
SPECIFICATIONS
Gallon Models Litre Models
Unit of Measure U.S. Gallon Litre Flow Range 5 to 30 GPM 19 to 114 LPM Typical Accuracy ± 2% ± 2% Type Nutating Disc Nutating Disc Housing Material Aluminum Aluminum Maximum Working Pressure 50 PSIG 3.4 bar Inlet/Outlet Fitting Size 3/4", 1" or 1-1/2" 3/4", 1" or 1-1/2" Threads NPT NPT or BSPP Maximum Batch Total 999.9 9999 Maximum Cumulative Total 999,999.9 9,999,999 Approximate Ship Weight 6.0 lbs. 2.7 kg Maximum Dimensions: Width: 8.7 inches 22 cm Height: 5.9 inches 15 cm Depth: 5.7 inches 14.5 cm
Note: Accuracy is factory calibrated using diesel fuel. Field Calibration is available on all models.
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS DRAWING
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
Item No. No. Part No. Description Req’d.
1 126514-05 Counter Assembly, Gallons ............................................... 1
126514-06 Counter Assembly, Litres .................................................. 1
2 126514-07 Coverplate Assembly, Gallons .......................................... 1
126514-08 Coverplate Assembly, Litres ............................................. 1
3 126010-1 Housing .............................................................................. 1
4 126013-11 Top Cover........................................................................... 1
5 12620239 Decal (Gallon) ................................................................... 1
12620240 Decal (Litre)....................................................................... 1
items not shown:
111014-3 Calibration Screw .............................................................. 1
111026-1 Seal, Calibration Screw ..................................................... 1
111039-2 Cover, Calibration Screw .................................................. 1
904006-16 Washer, Calibration Screw Cover ..................................... 1
Kits and Accessories
126514-03 Gear Assembly Kit, Gallons
A
126514-04 Gear Assembly Kit, Litres 126503-1 Nutator Assembly Kit
B
126509-1 Seal Kit (Housing O-Ring, Fitting O-Rings)
C
126512-1 Hardware Kit (Fitting O-Rings, Strainer, Screws, Nuts)
D
126501-1 Fitting Kit for 3/4-inch NPT (2 Fittings, 2 Fitting O-Rings)
E
126501-2 Fitting Kit for 3/4-inch BSPP (2 Fittings, 2 Fitting O-Rings) 126501-3 Fitting Kit for 1-inch NPT (2 Fittings, 2 Fitting O-Rings) 126501-4 Fitting Kit for 1-inch BSPP (2 Fittings, 2 Fitting O-Rings) 126501-5 Fitting Kit for 1-1/2-inch NPT (2 Fittings, 2 Fitting O-Rings) 126501-6 Fitting Kit for 1-1/2-inch BSPP (2 Fittings, 2 Fitting O-Rings)
PARTS AND SERVICE
For warranty consideration, parts, or other service information, contact your local dis­tributor. If you need further assistance, please contact GPI Customer Service De­partment in Wichita, Kansas during nor­mal business hours at 1-800-835-0113.
To obtain prompt, efficient service, always be prepared with 1.) the model number of your meter, 2.) the manufacturing date lo­cated on the back of the meter, and 3.) spe­cific information, as necessary, obtained from the Illustrated Parts List. For warranty work always be prepared with proof of pur­chase date.
Please contact GPI before returning any parts. It may be possible to diagnose the
trouble and identify needed parts without returning parts. GPI can also inform you of any special handling requirements you will need to follow covering the transpor­tation and handling of fuel transfer equip­ment. Before packing for shipment, make sure the meter is thoroughly drained and free of fuel and vapors.
CAUTION! Do not return meters or parts
without specific authority from the GPI Customer Service Department. Due to strict regulations governing shipment of flammable liquids, meters may be refused and returned to the sender if sent without authorization.
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Limited Warranty Policy
Great Plains Industries, Inc. 5252 E. 36th Street North, Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205, hereby provides a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all products manufactured by Great Plains Industries, Inc. This product includes a 2 year warranty. Manufacturer’s sole obligation under the foregoing warranties will be limited to either, at Manufacturer’s option, replacing or repairing defective Goods (subject to limitations hereinafter provided) or refunding the purchase price for such Goods theretofore paid by the Buyer, and Buyer’s exclusive remedy for breach of any such warranties will be enforcement of such obliga­tions of Manufacturer. The warranty shall extend to the purchaser of this product and to any person to whom such product is transferred during the warranty period.
The warranty period shall begin on the date of manufacture or on the date of purchase with an original sales receipt. This warranty shall not apply if:
A. the product has been altered or modified outside the warrantor’s duly appointed representative; B. the product has been subjected to neglect, misuse, abuse or damage or has been installed or oper-
ated other than in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions.
To make a claim against this warranty, contact the GPI Customer Service Department at 316-686-7361 or 800-835-0113. Or by mail at:
Great Plains Industries, Inc.
5252 E. 36th St. North
Wichita, KS, USA 67220-3205
The company shall, notify the customer to either send the product, transportation prepaid, to the company at its office in Wichita, Kansas, or to a duly authorized service center. The company shall perform all obligations imposed on it by the terms of this warranty within 60 days of receipt of the defective product.
GREAT PLAINS INDUSTRIES, INC., EXCLUDES LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCURRED IN THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT WARRANTED HEREUNDER.
The company herewith expressly disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular pur­pose other than for which it was designed.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from U.S. state to U.S. state.
Note: In compliance with MAGNUSON MOSS CONSUMER WARRANTY ACT – Part 702 (governs the resale availability of the warranty terms).
GPI is a registered trademark of Great Plains Industries, Inc. © 2006 GREAT PLAINS INDUSTRIES, INC., Wichita, KS. Printed in U.S.A.
5252 East 36th Street North Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205 TEL: 316-686-7361 FAX: 316-686-6746
“A Great Plains Ventures Subsidiary”
www.gpi.net
1-800-835-0113
Rev. - 921524-0112/06
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