ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters IMPORTANT: This manual contains important information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. ORI-I-56 (1-11) 62014-097 Rev.
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Installation Data CONTENTS DISCLAIMER......................................................................................................................................5 QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE............................................................................................5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION..............................................................................................................5 SCOPE OF MANUAL................................................................
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Installation Data DISCLAIMER The user/purchaser is expected to read and understand the information provided in this manual, follow any listed safety precautions and instructions and keep this manual with the equipment for future reference. Misuse, mishandling and/or inadequate maintenance may impair performance and/or compromise safety. QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE If you have questions regarding the product or this document contact: Badger Meter, Inc. P.O.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION NOTE: If damage to the shipping container is evident upon receipt, request the carrier to be present when the product is unpacked. Carefully open the shipping package, follow any instructions that may be marked on the exterior. Remove all cushioning material surrounding the product and carefully lift the product from the package.
Installation Data AMERICAN GAS METERS Gas meter models: AL, AC, AT, AM, AR with suffixes: 175, 210, 225, 250, 310, 350, 425, 630 Meter and Indexes Before Endpoint Odometer Style Index Dial Index Index Removal from an American Gas Meter 1. Use a large screwdriver to puncture and remove tamper plugs, if present. Tamper Plug 2. (1-11) Tamper Plug Use a large screwdriver to remove and discard the four (4) mounting screws and the cover.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters 3. Completely remove and discard the old gasket. Use a putty knife to clean the meter surface of all gasket remnants that might limit the effectiveness of the new gasket. Use a putty knife to clean the meter surface of all gasket remnants that might limit the effectiveness of the new gasket. 4. Page 8 Use a small screwdriver to remove the index. Discard the two (2) screws.
Installation Data Shown below is an American gas meter with the tamper plugs, index and gasket removed.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters ASSEMBLE THE ORION ENDPOINT AND INDEX Endpoint Gaskets Attachment The gaskets should be attached to the endpoint at the factory. If the gaskets are not attached: 1. Place the rear gasket on the back of the endpoint. Place the rear gasket so the tab is at the top of the endpoint, the drain slots are pointing down, facing towards the gas meter. Tab on Top Drain Slots Pointing Down Drain Slots Towards Gas Meter 2.
Installation Data • Be certain that the stepped edge is toward the endpoint boot and seated between the endpoint sealing face and the alignment tabs. Endpoint Sealing Face Endpoint Boot Stepped Edge Alignment Tabs Place Four (4) Screws Into the Endpoint 1. Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8" screws through the endpoint and rear gasket from the front. 2. The screws are temporarily held in place by the rear gasket.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters INDEX INSTALLATION There are two (2) index capacities, ONE-FOOT and TWO-FEET; and two (2) index mounting styles, slots and holes. Place Screws in Slotted Index Place two (2) #8 X ½" self-tapping screws between the top metal dial and the lower plastic frame and into the holes on each side of the index.
Installation Data Drive Pawl Engagement and Index Installation 1. Use care when handling the ORION endpoint and index to insure the endpoint rear drive pawl and the mating drive pawls are not subjected to any physical abuse. Abuse may cause the spindles to become bent, misaligned or otherwise inoperative. When attaching an index to a ORION endpoint, make sure the index mounts securely to the endpoint. The front and rear drive pawls must mate without causing any binding or potential for disengagement. 2.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters 3. Tighten the two (2) screws (6 in-lbs max). 4. Test the drive pawl connection by turning the shaft on the rear of the endpoint several times. If dragging or friction is felt, reposition the index to eliminate any drag. The dials should turn smoothly. Testing the Drive Pawl Connection PLACE THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX ON AN AMERICAN GAS METER Verify that the rear gasket does not interfere with the endpoint drive shaft.
Installation Data Placing a Two-Feet Dial Align the rear endpoint drive pawl and the gas meter pawl. Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8" endpoint screws against the holes in the gas meter. Endpoint Pawl Gas Meter Pawl Placing a One-Foot Index Place the endpoint against the gas meter. Place the endpoint drive pawl so it is around the gas meter pawl. Gas Meter Pawl Endpoint Pawl Tighten the four (4) endpoint screws (20 in-lbs max).
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters PLACE THE COVER OVER THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX 1. Verify the front gasket is set properly. 2. Place the cover on the gas meter and tighten it with the four (4) remaining screws (15 in-lbs max). The endpoint unit is now ready for programming.
Installation Data PROGRAM THE ENDPOINT Badger Meter uses a handheld programmer/data collector system to process and display screens. Trimble Ranger and IR Read Head and Cable Please reference the Programming Guide for ORION gas endpoints and the manual for the handheld system, ORI-IOM-52 Trimble Ranger Installation and Operation Manual. Programming Procedure To program the endpoint, position the handheld optic read head with the endpoint IR port.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters INSERT TAMPER PLUGS After programming the endpoint is complete and for security purposes, insert the four (4) red tamper plugs (supplied) in the screw holes and push them in. Tamper Plug INSTALLATION COMPLETE Installation of ORION for American residential gas meter with dial or odometer index is now complete.
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ORION® is a registered trademark of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities. Copyright © 2011 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved. Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists. Badger Meter | P.O.
