Installation
All Badger Meter Model 1100 turbine meters use stainless steel and tungsten carbide construction materials . Make sure the
operating fluid is compatible with these materials . Incompatible fluids can cause deterioration of internal components and
cause a reduction in meter accuracy .
The measured liquid should be free of any large particles that may inhibit rotation of the turbine blades . If particles are
present, install a mesh strainer upstream before operating the flow meter . See
Table 1
for strainer recommendations .
Part Number
Strainer Mesh
Clearance
Filter Size
B110-375
60
0 .0092 in .
260 μm
B110-500
60
0 .0092 in .
260 μm
B110-750
60
0 .0092 in .
260 μm
B110-875
60
0 .0092 in .
260 μm
B111-110
60
0 .0092 in .
260 μm
B111-115
20
0 .0340 in .
0 .86 mm
B111-120
10
0 .0650 in .
1 .6 mm
B111-121
20
0 .0340 in .
0 .86 mm
B111-130, B117-130
8
0 .0900 in .
2 .3 mm
B111-140, B117-140
10
0 .0650 in .
1 .6 mm
B111-160
4
0 .1875 in .
4 .8 mm
B111-180
8
0 .0900 in .
2 .3 mm
B111-200
4
0 .1875 in .
4 .8 mm
Table 1: Strainer mesh installation details
The preferred plumbing setup is one containing a bypass line (see
Figure 3 on page 6
) that allows meter inspection and
repair without interrupting flow . If a bypass line is not used, it is important that all control valves be located downstream of
the flow meter (see
Figure 4 on page 6
) .
STRIKING AN EMPTY METER WITH HIGH VELOCITY FLOW STREAM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
ATTENTION
DES DOMMAGES PEUVENT ÊTRE PROVOQUÉS EN FRAPPANT UN MÈTRE VIDE AVEC UN JET D’ÉCOULEMENT DE VITESSE
ÉLEVÉE.
Any restriction in the flow line may cause the liquid to flash . If necessary, install air eliminators so that the meter is not
incorrectly measuring entrained air or gas .
Badger Meter recommends installation of a minimum straight pipe length, equal to ten (10) pipe diameters on the upstream
side and five (5) diameters on the downstream side of the flow meter . Otherwise, meter accuracy may be affected . Piping
should be the same size as the meter bore or threaded port size .
Severe pulsation and mechanical vibration affect accuracy and shorten the life of the meter . If this condition is present,
consider using a flow meter possessing superior resistance to pulsation and vibration like the Badger Meter QuikSert . Do not
locate the flow meter or connection cable close to electric motors, transformers, sparking devices, high voltage lines, or place
connecting cable in conduit with wires furnishing power for such devices . These devices can induce false signals in the flow
meter coil or cable, causing the meter to read inaccurately .
If problems arise with the flow meter, consult the
Troubleshooting Guide on page 12
. If further problems arise, consult
the factory .
Replace damaged internal components of the turbine flow meter with a turbine meter repair kit available from Badger Meter .
See
Turbine Replacement on page 8
.
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