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MECHANICAL DIESEL METER
AMFM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Macnaught AMFM Mechanical
Diesel Meter.
The AMFM meter is a mechanical nutating disc meter
providing a reliable, accurate method of measuring diesel. The
meter has two totals available (resettable batch total and non-
resettable total).
Macnaught manufacture a full range of pumps, meters and
accessories to suit most of your fluid transfer needs. Please
consult your local Macnaught reseller for more information.
Please read and retain this instruction manual to assist you in
the operation and maintenance of this quality product.
This manual assists you in operating and maintaining your
new Mechanical Diesel Meter. The information contained will
help you ensure many years of dependable performance and
trouble free operation.
Your in-line nutating meter is designed to accurately measure
low viscosity fluids and water. This nutating disc meter is
ideal for use on low pressure in-line applications, mobile
installations and electric diesel pumps, generally fitted close
to the dispensing nozzle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
OPERATION
CAUTION
Observe precautions against fire or explosion when
dispensing flammable liquid. Do not operate the meter in the
presence of any source of ignition including running or hot
engines, lighted cigarettes or gas or electric heaters.
Ensure that you follow all the correct earthing and grounding
procedures before use.
Inspect seals and connections for leaks weekly
when using flammable liquids.
Do not use Teflon tape on any connections when using
flammable liquid.
Do not use this meter with gasoline or any fluid other than
the compatible fluid specified in this manual.
Do not use the meter above the maximum pressure of 3.5
bar.
Both the batch total and accumulative total will turn
simultaneously when fluid passes through the meter.
Turn the reset knob to reset the batch total to zero.
The meter has been manufactured for standard horizontal
fitting with a flow direction from left to right. The orientation
can be changed using the following procedure.
1. Remove the 4 screws that hold meter cover.
2. Remove the 2 screws that hold register.
3. Remove the 8 screws that hold meter aluminium top.
4. Turn the body to the desired location, ensure you do
not damage the sealing body o-ring.
5. Tighten the 8 screws that hold meter aluminium top, do
not exceeds max torque of 4,5 Nm.
6. Carefully fit the register to the meter body, ensure you
do not bend the pinion shaft.
7. Tighten the 2 screws that hold register, do not exceeds
max torque of 2 Nm.
8. Carefully place the meter cover.
9. Tighten the 4 screws that hold meter cover, do not
exceeds max torque of 2 Nm.
NOTE: When fitting meter, ensure direction of flow is the
same as the arrow cast to underside of the meter.
Macnaught recommends that a filter screen of at least 40
mesh is installed prior to the flow meter. Macnaught has a
HA1S (10 micron) fuel filter available if required.
DO NOT exceed a maximum pressure of 3.5 bar (50psi).
INSTALLATION