Installation, Operation – Badger Meter Portable Hydraulic Testers User Manual
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INSTALLATION
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR GENERAL APPLICATION ONLY. ANY GUIDELINES FURNISHED BY THE
MANUFACTURER OF THE MACHINE’S HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. SPECIFIC SYSTEMS MAY
REQUIRE SPECIFIC TEST PROCEDURES.
Install the PFM6, PFM6BD or PFM8 tester at any location in the hydraulic circuit with the flow from IN to OUT as marked near
the ports of the flow meter . The IN and OUT ports on the PFM6BD indicate the primary flow direction . It is advisable to keep
any elbows, tees, valves, or other obstructions, at least 12 inches (31 cm) away from the inlet and outlet ports to preserve the
accuracy of the flow measurement . Use quick disconnect couplings for easy connections and to keep tester sealed and clean
when not in use .
See
for typical test placement .
OPERATION
ALL TESTERS ARE SHIPPED WITH THE LOADING VALVE IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE LOADING VALVE MUST BE
OPENED FULLY BEFORE INITIATING FLOW AND TESTING OF THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT. TURN THE LOADING VALVE
HANDLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. FAILURE TO OPEN THE LOADING VALVE FULLY CAN
RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
The PFM6 and PFM6BD testers use a three position, single toggle switch to turn on the power and select to display either flow
or temperature readings . These models are factory calibrated for either U .S . or metric readings .
The PFM8 testers can be changed in the field between U .S . and metric readings via a slide switch located in the center of the
front panel . Use a small pointed object to slide this switch to the desired position .
After selecting U .S . or metric, select power and display options are made via the membrane switches . Press ON to display
pressure on the left side and flow on the right side . Press TEMP to display the temperature on the right side . Press PWR to
display the power on the left side .
Toggle Switch
Figure 4: PFM6 and PFM6BD toggle switch
Display
Function
F
Flow
T (stylized)
Temperature
H
Horsepower
P
Kilowatt
OTEE:
N
If no flow has been present for five minutes, the power saver circuit will automatically shut the PFM8 off . Press ON to
restore power .
Installation
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August 2014
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