Inspecting the rotor and bearings, Inspecting the rotor and bearings 15, Figure 5 – Badger Meter Water Conditioning User Manual

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CALIBRATION

LINKAGE

ARROW TIP

CAGE

INSERT

NOSE

CONE

TOP SIDE

SMALL HOLE WITH

CHAMFER UP

LARGE HOLE WITH

CHAMFER DOWN

INTO CAGE

THIS END

CALIBRATION RING

PIN

1-1/2", 2", 3" and 4" meters

RETAINING RING

TRANSMISSION

GEAR

CALIBRATION DRIVE

PLATE

CAGE INSERT

(TOP VIEW)

PIN OF

CALIBRATION

RING

6" meters

Figure 5: Calibration ring/linkage assemblies

Reassembling the Calibration Mechanism

1 Align the pin on the perimeter of the calibration ring with the arrow tip on the nose cone assembly (see

Figure 5

)

2 For 1-1/2", 2", 3" and 4" sizes, install the calibration linkage into the cage with the larger hole to engage the calibration

ring tab, with the side of chamfered edge of the hole towards the nose cone assembly (see

Figure 5

)

3 With the calibration linkage fully inserted to the cage stop, install the nose cone onto the cage and rotate it counter-

clockwise to engage the pin of the ring to the calibration linkage The hole of the calibration linkage has to be aligned

onto the calibration shaft, engaging it fully so that the calibration ring cannot vibrate during operation

4 Tighten the calibration shaft lock screw to securely hold the calibration ring in position

After servicing or replacing the calibration mechanism, check the accuracy and calibration according to the instructions in

"Calibration Check and Adjustment" on page 10

Inspecting the Rotor and Bearings

To inspect the rotor, remove the nose cone assembly from the measuring element insert as described in

"Removing the

Straightening Vanes/Nose Cone" on page 13

Check the rotor worm and blades for signs of damage and wear Also inspect the bearing bushings in the front and rear shaft

If damage or wear has occurred, replace the part (see

Figure 6

) If water deposits are found, remove any mineral deposits from

the rotor blade surfaces, cage insert interior disc, and nose cone vanes and mating surfaces
Inspect the rotor bearing pins in the straightening vane and nose cone assembly for signs of damage and wear (see

Figure 6

)

The spherical end of the bearing pin must not show any drag lines and/or wear

User Manual

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April 2014

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