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682 Piston Meter - Operations &
Storage
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RATE |
When installing a meter into a system,
several factors must be considered. The flow rate of the system must be within
the meter's capability. The 682 Meter can operate between 0.2 and 40 gallons
per minute. The flow rate of the system is dependent upon the system's pump
capabilities, and the plumbing configuration, and the product to be measured.
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OPERATING
PRESSURE |
Similarly, the operating pressure of the
system must be considered. The 682 Meter can operate at pressures up to 150
PSI.
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| COMPATIBILITY |
Products with suspended solids in them will
scratch the piston liners and tear the plunger cups. The liquid to be metered
must also be compatible with the meter.
- The 682-15SP is for service in petroleum applications.
- The 682-15AF is for many industrial and agricultural
products.
- The 682-15SS is for service on products which require
316 stainless steel for proper handling
Note that the 682 Meter is not a water meter. Water has no
lubricity and will drastically shorten the meter's service life.
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OPERATING
TEMPERATURE |
The temperature range of the product to be
metered must be within the meter's range. The SP meter can operate between
-20°F and 200°F. The AF and SS meters can operate between -20°F
and 400°F. (A heat extension is required for temperatures above
200°F).
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| REGISTRATION |
The 682 Meter normally uses a Veeder Root
5-wheel resettable register in U.S. gallons. Liters, ounces, pounds or nearly
any other unit of measure can be accommodated.
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STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS |
Short periods of non-use of the meter (a
week or less) will present no problem, provided that the meter remains full of
product. For long periods of non-use, such as winter storage, the following
procedure is recommended. Before long term storage, a good practice is
calibration of the meter to determine that it is functioning properly.
- To store the meter when it is left in line, flush the
system with clean water until 40-50 gallons have gone through the meter.
- Pump a 50% anti-freeze / 50% water solution through the
entire system (100% RV antifreeze may be used instead). With the pump running,
shut off a valve downstream from the meter, making sure that anti-freeze
solution is present at that point. Then close an upstream valve, such that the
meter remains full of anti-freeze solution.
- Remove the register from the meter, and lubricate the
drive coupling shaft. After lubricating it, replace the register onto the
meter.
- When starting the system after a period of storage,
rechecking the meter's calibration as detailed in the calibration guide is
recommended.
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