Brodie BiRotor BA-89, Installation And Operation Manual

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Symptom Possible Cause Service Required
Faulty Register.
Remove register and see if output shaft on adjustor rotates with
metered fluid flow. If output shaft on adjustor rotates, replace register.
Remove adjustor and see ff output shaft on counter base plate rotates
with metered fluid flow. If output shaft of counter base plate assembly
rotates, then inspect the following:
1. Check coupling on input shaft of adjustor to see if it's broken. If
broken, replace coupling.
2. If coupling is not broken, replace adjustor.
Meter is not timed properly.
Check rotor clearances as described in Section 4-6. If discrepancy is
found, re-time rotors.
Damaged rotors.
Remove rotors as described in Section 4-3A and 4-3B. It rotors are
scored or galled, clean them as described in Section 4-4. If rotors are
damaged beyond repair, replace with a new set. Install rotors as
described in Section 4-5.
Worn ball bearings.
Remove ball bearings as described in Section 4-3A and 4-3B. Check
to see if ball bearings turn freely with no free play. If discrepancy is
found, replace ball bearings and install as described.
Damaged gears in counter
base plate assembly.
Disassemble counter base plate assembly. Check for worn or
damaged gears. Replace gears as necessary and re-assemble.
Meter runs but is
noisy.
Meter runs but
counter does not
register.
Faulty adjustor or broken
coupling between adjustor and
counter base plate.
Table 5.1 Troubleshooting
5.0 Troubleshooting
Table 5.1 has been provided to aid in basic troubleshooting. Disassembly procedures are coverd in
Section 4.0 Maintenance. If the flowmeter is found to be in need of repair, it is important that
servicing be preformed by trained and qualified service personnel and it is recommended the user
contact the Brodie Meter Co., LLC Repair Department.
6.0 Parts List
This section contains the necessary parts required to make up any standard unit that is covered in
this bulletin. Each parts list also contains the recommended spare and replacement parts denoted
by an asterisk. For items that are not listed, or additional information consult factory. When
ordering, the following information must be furnished:
1. Part number and description
2. Model number of flowmeter
3. Serial number of flowmeter
4. Quantity required
When ordering items of a material or special construction not indicated in the Parts List, furnish the
following information so that the part number of the item can be determined.
1. Item number and description
2. Specific material of item
3. Model number of flowmeter
4. Serial number of flowmeter
5. Quantity required