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1. Introduction
1.1 Receiving and Inspection at time of delivery:
1.
Check the packing list to account for all items received.
2.
Inspect the shipping container for damage. Record any visible damage or shortages
on the delivery record.
3.
File a claim with the carrier.
4.
Notify your ROOTS
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Prover supplier immediately.
Do not accept any shipment with evidence of mishandling without making an immediate inspection for
damage prior to signing the carrier’s delivery record. Do not attempt repairs or adjustments, as doing
so may be a basis for voiding all claims for warranty or insurance claim with carrier.
1.2 General Information
The Model 5 ROOTS Prover is an integrated computer controlled system designed for shop or field
proving of rotary and diaphragm-type positive displacement gas meters (80M for shop use only). The
Prover is designed for transfer proving utilizing air only as the test medium, and electric blowers mounted
on a manifold or a skid provide the test air flow (vacuum).
The Prover system consists of the following major components: Master Meter(s) as the measurement
reference standard; pressure and temperature Transducers; Blower(s); flexible hose(s); electronic cables
and accessories with a storage case; a Flow Rate Controller for automatic flow rate adjustment and test
sequencing; and computer software for calculations and presentation of the flow test data. The Prover also
has the unique capability to test ROOTS meters equipped with the Integral Micro Corrector (IMC/W2).
A personal computer (not included) is required to run the software.
The software program stores predetermined Field Meter test configurations. It performs all calculations
at the end of each test run and displays the pressure and temperature differentials, Field Meter proof,
Field Meter accuracy, and percent error. Test reports may be saved to diskette, the PC hard drive, and/or
may be printed. You can configure the software for Imperial or Metric display and storage of data.
The Model 5 10M, 2M/10M ROOTS Prover and Mobile 5M ROOTS Prover are portable units. They may be
transported into the field for on-site testing. The Prover is a precision instrument - operate and maintain
it in accordance with factory recommendations as outlined in this manual to ensure accurate and repeatable
results. Transport it with care and ensure that it is properly secured and covered for protection from moisture
and dirt.
The blowers are not explosion proof. Do not operate them when testing in a hazardous area.
Do not operate the Prover in the presence of explosive or flammable gasses or an explosion may result.
The Prover system is not designed for intrinsic safety.
