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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This manual assists you in operating and maintaining your new PGE-55 Electronic Control
Handle. The information contained will help you ensure many years of dependable
performance and trouble free operation.
Please take a few moments to read through this manual before installing and operating
your new control handle. If you experience problems with this product, refer to the trouble
shooting sections of this manual. If you require further assistance please contact your local
Balcrank distributor or Balcrank authorized service center.
SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy:
+ - 0.5% (of Reading)
Flow Range
:
0.26 – 8 gal/min
Maximum Operating Pressure:
1,500 PSI
Weight:
2.55 lbs
Inlet:
1/2” NPT
Outlet:
3/8” NPT (prior to May 2003)
3/8” NPS (straight thread) (after May 2003)
Operating Temperature:
32
0
– 122
0
F
Storage Temperature:
14
0
- 122
0
F
Battery:
2 x 1.5 volt alkaline AA
Wetted Parts:
Aluminium, Acetal, Steel, Nitrile Rubber
Fluid Compatibility:
Engine Oil, Diesel Oil, Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Anti-freeze
Pressure Loss:
14.4PSI at 3.2 US gal/min with calibration fluid
(6 Centipoise viscosity) without extension.
Dimensions:
10 inch Long x 3.7 inch Wide, 4.33 inch High
(Dimensions without extension)
ASSEMBLY
Use Teflon
®
tape (or suitable thread sealant)
when connecting the control handle to the hose
connection.
Outlet Extension
The outlet extension can be fitted either inline
(forward) or on the outlet port “pistol style”
located under the meter.
Note:
The threaded plug removed from the
outlet port on the underside of the
meter, is
used to seal the outlet port not in use.
Threaded
Plug
Threaded
Plug
831335
Kit
(Not Included with
control handle)
831336
O-Ring
Manual tip cannot be used on
PGE-55 control handle. An auto
tip or semi-auto tip must be used.
Use of manual tip can result in overpressurization,
which can cause control handle to crack.
WARNING
!
(Included with
models prior
to 5/03)
