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MN01047
Issue/Rev. 0.0 (10/18)
Rotor to Shelf Clearance
The Rotor to Shelf clearance is the distance between
the Shelf of the Housing and the bottom of the rotor.
This clearance is best checked using a Feeler Gauge.
Note:
A Spider has a smaller Rabbit than the cover.
Note:
The Spider is not present in the photos to provide clarity of
the clearance.
Blade to Slot Clearance
The Blade to Slot clearance is the clearance between the
Blade and the Rotor.
All four Blades should be checked for the clearances on
both sides of the Blade, for a total of 8 measurements.
The clearances should be measured with the Blade at
transition, meaning half way through the Blade’s travel
(Figure 14).
Blade Top End Below Rotor Clearance (Rotor Re-
moved)
The Blades need to be equal to the Rotor height or
slightly shorter (see Table 4A). If the Blade is too short
or taller than the Rotor, it can affect meter performance.
The best way to effectively check this clearance is with a
Depth Micrometer (Figure 15). The Blade Retainer may
need to be removed to allow the Micrometer to sit flat.
Blade Bearing to Cam Clearance (Rotor Removed)
This clearance checks the wear between the Cam and
Blade Bearings.
When parts are replaced, the clearance assures that the
assembly is not too tight or loose for the rotating assembly.
The most effective way to check this clearance is with
a dial indicator with a magnetic base (Figure 16). When
checking this clearance, make sure to push and pull on
the extended portion of the Blade to ensure the clearance
is properly acquired.
Figure 14 – Blade to Slot Clearance (Spider Should
be Installed)
Section III – Disassembly and Inspection (continued)
Figure 13 – Rotor End Clearance
Figure 15 – Top End Clearance
Blade
Rotor
Depth Micrometer
Figure 12 – Rotor to Shelf Clearance (Spider Should
be installed)
Feeler Gauge
Spider should be installed
Spider should be installed
Tension Spring
Rotor to Cover
Rotor to Shelf