Great Plains Industries, Inc. FM-530 Series Owner's Manual - Page 5
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Symptom
A. Meter counter does 1. Broken counter assembly.
not operate. (Nor-
mal fuel delivery)
B. Meter counter does 1. Clogged strainer in meter.
not operate. (Little
or no fuel flow)
C. Fuel leakage.
SPECIFICATIONS
Unit of Measure
Flow Range
Typical Accuracy
Type
Housing Material
Maximum Working Pressure
Inlet/Outlet Fitting Size
Threads
Maximum Batch Total
Maximum Cumulative Total
Approximate Ship Weight
Maximum Dimensions: Width:
Note: Accuracy is factory calibrated using diesel fuel. Field Calibration is available on all models.
Probable Cause
2. Foreign material in counter
assembly or nutator assembly.
3. Broken nutator disc pin or
defective nutator assembly.
4. Jammed or broken gear train.
2. Other system components
malfunctioning.
3. Foreign material in nutator
assembly.
1. Leakage at counter drive shaft.
2. Leakage between coverplate and
housing.
3. Leakage at fittings.
4. Leakage at threads.
Gallon Models
U.S. Gallon
5 to 30 GPM
± 2%
Nutating Disc
Aluminum
50 PSIG
3/4", 1" or 1-1/2"
NPT
999.9
999,999.9
6.0 lbs.
8.7 inches
Height:
5.9 inches
Depth:
5.7 inches
Corrective Action
Replace counter.
Remove and clean counter
assembly or nutator assembly.
Install new nutator assembly.
Contact GPI Customer Service.
Clean or replace strainer.
Check all system components
from tank to nozzle for clogs
and/or malfunctions. Repair as
necessary.
Remove and clean nutator
assembly.
Replace coverplate assembly.
Remove coverplate and inspect
for damaged, missing or
incorrectly seated seal. Replace
as required.
Remove fittings and inspect for
damaged, missing or incorrectly
seated seals. Replace as required.
Remove meter and reseal all
threaded connections with
®
Teflon
tape or pipe thread
sealing compound approved
for use with flammable liquids.
Litre Models
Litre
19 to 114 LPM
± 2%
Nutating Disc
Aluminum
3.4 bar
3/4", 1" or 1-1/2"
NPT or BSPP
9999
9,999,999
2.7 kg
22 cm
15 cm
14.5 cm
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