SSM
®
& SSMR
®
Multi-Jet Meter Installation Instructions
1. Flush the line thoroughly after plumbing changes to eliminate the
In addition to the multi-jet meters, a reed
possibility of foreign contaminants reaching the meter.
switch is supplied which is set to activate every
time a gallon of water passes through the meter. 25 feet of wire is
2. Install meter horizontally with the register facing up and the inlet port
provided to allow mounting the non-resettable remote reader in an
facing the supply water line.
easily read, convenient location. Additional wire is available.
The remote reader furnished with the meter is battery operated, self
3. Operating pressure maximum of 150 psi.
powered with an 8 digit LCD display. It receives the signal from the
reed switch on the meter and is connected by using the two-wire, no
4. It is recommended that if there is any possibility that the water
polarity cable provided.
supply contains foreign contaminants, a
Carlon
strainer be installed
between the water supply and the meter.
Display:
Liquid Crystal, 8 Digit, .315" high
Housing:
NEMA-1
5. It is not recommended that the meter be run for long periods of
Dimensions:
Depth 3½", Width 2½", Height 1¾"
time at the maximum flow rating as excess wear will result and
Operating Temperature:
35
°
to 122
°
F
the life of the meter will be reduced.
6. To reduce potential harmful effects to equipment from water
hammer caused by quick closing valves, it is suggested that you
1.
Locate the remote in a convenient location. If outdoors; note
purchase and install a
Carlon
slow-closing solenoid valve.
temperature range. Protect remote from direct exposure to the
elements.
7. Protect the meter from freezing and from heat in excess of 122° F.
2.
Wire remote reader to electric contact meter.
8. Protect meter from any backflow of water opposite indicated direction
of flow.
3.
It is recommended that the remote reader be kept away from
solenoids, contactors, fans and any other inductive devices.
9. For outdoor installation, protect meter (and remote counter) from
direct exposure to the elements.
4.
If the SSMR
®
remote style meter is installed outdoors; the meter
and counter must be protected from direct exposure to the
■
The straight, unobstructed pipe section in front of the meter
elements.
should be as follows:
One Bend = 10 x Diameter of pipe
5.
The remote reader advances 1 digit for each contact received
Valves (check, gate, etc.) = 12 X Diameter of pipe
from the meter*.
Two Bends or One Tee and one bend(s) at random =
25 X Diameter of pipe
*Exception: The remote reader for the 1½" and 2" meters registering in
Liters will advance 1 digit for every 10 Liters of water that passes through
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Straight, unobstructed pipe section downstream of meter =
the meter.
5 X Diameter of Pipe
SSMR
®
Remote Reader Installation:
SSMR
®
(Remote Reader) Meters: