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ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters IMPORTANT: This manual contains important information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. Installation Data ORI-I-56 (1-11) 62014-097 Rev. 3...
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Installation Data CONTENTS DISCLAIMER .............................5 QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE ...................5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................5 SCOPE OF MANUAL .........................5 PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ..................6 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ........................6 INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS ..................6 LABEL INFORMATION ........................6 AMERICAN GAS METERS .........................7 Meter and Indexes Before Endpoint..........................7 Index Removal From an American Gas Meter ......................7 ORION AMERICAN METER INSTALLATION MATERIALS ..............9 ASSEMBLE THE ORION ENDPOINT AND INDEX ................10...
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Tag Number ___________________________________________ SCOPE OF MANUAL This manual contains installation instructions for the Badger Meter ORION® and the Badger Meter ORION® SE integral endpoint for American® Meter residential aluminum-case gas meters. Proper performance and reliability of the ORION gas meter system depends upon installation in accordance with these instructions.
No FCC license is required by a utility to operate an ORION meter reading system. Any changes made, but not approved by Badger Meter, can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION! In accordance with FCC Regulations, “Code of Federal Regulations” Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section 1091, transmitters (endpoints) pass the requirements pertaining to RF radiation exposure.
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 Use a large screwdriver to puncture and remove tamper plugs, if present.
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ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters 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...
Installation Data Shown below is an American gas meter with the tamper plugs, index and gasket removed. ORION AMERICAN METER INSTALLATION MATERIALS Rear Gasket Endpoint 4 Screws ¼-20 X 3/8" Front Gasket Index From Existing Meter 2 Screws #8-16 X ½" 2 Screws #8-16 X ¼"...
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: 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.
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 Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8"...
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 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.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters Tighten the two (2) screws (6 in-lbs max). 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...
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.
ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters PLACE THE COVER OVER THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX Verify the front gasket is set properly. 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.
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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Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right ORION® is a registered trademark of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in to change product or system specifications without this document are the property of their respective entities.