Tuthill FILL-RITE 900DB Use and care manual

Digital Liquid Meter
Series 900 – High Flow
Models
900DB, 900DB1.5, 900DBBSPT, 900DB1.5BSPT
Owners Installation, Operation, and Safety Manual

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IMPORTANT! These boxes contain information that illustrates a point that may
save time or may be key to proper operation, or clarifies a step.
Table of Contents
Owners Installation, Operation, and Safety Manual .............................................................. 1
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 2
Thank You! ............................................................................................................................ 2
About This Manual ................................................................................................................ 2
Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 3
Installation ............................................................................................................................. 3
Procedure for Meter Calibration ............................................................................................ 4
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................... 5
Low Battery Warning ............................................................................................................. 6
Storage .................................................................................................................................. 6
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 6
Fluid Compatibility ................................................................................................................. 7
Assembly and Disassembly .................................................................................................. 7
Illumination ............................................................................................................................ 8
Repair .................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Testing Approvals ...................................................................................................... 8
Replacement Parts Information ............................................................................................. 9
Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of the Fill-Rite 900 Series Digital Meter! Your Fill-Rite
product comes with over 80 years of fluid transfer experience behind it, providing you the
value that comes with superior performance, user friendly design, long service life, and
solid, simple engineering. Experience that gives you peace of mind.
Excellence at Work. Excellence in Life
About This Manual
From initial concept and design through its final production, your Fill-Rite meter is built to
give you years of trouble free use. To insure it provides that service, it is critical that you
read this entire manual prior to attempting to install or operate your new meter.
Become familiar with the terms and diagrams, and pay close attention to the highlighted
areas with the following labels:
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CAUTION! Failure to observe a “Caution” can cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING! Emphasizes an area in which personal injury or even death could
result from failure to follow instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also
occur.
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Safety Information
Installation
Meters are furnished for horizontal piping with left to right flow
(facing the front of the meter). The display can be rotated to any
of four positions for horizontal or vertical piping and for either
direction of flow.
1. Determine direction for fluid to flow.
2. Install meter observing directional arrow on casting on
back of meter (circled). Liquid MUST flow in the direction of the arrow for proper
operation.
3. Once the meter is plumbed into place, remove
four screws (circled) on corners of meter face
(Torx T25 bit required).
4. Rotate meter face assembly to desired
orientation.
5. Replace four screws.
6. Complete installation by making sure the joints
are properly sealed and meter is positioned for
easy viewing and use.
WARNING! This product shall not be used to transfer fluids into any type of
aircraft.
WARNING! This product is not suited for use with fluids intended for human or
animal consumption or fluids containing water. Nickel plated meters are approved
for use with non-potable water, antifreeze, certain agricultural chemicals, and
other s
p
ecialized water a
pp
lications.
WARNING! To insure safe and proper operation of your equipment, it is critical to
read and adhere to all of the following safety warnings and precautions. Improper
installation or use of this product can cause serious bodily injury or death!
1) NEVER smoke near the meter, or use the meter near open flames when
metering a flammable liquid! Fire can result!
2) A “Fill-Rite” Filter should be used on the meter outlet to insure no foreign
material is transferred to the fuel tank.
3) Threaded pipe joints and connections should be sealed with the appropriate
sealant or sealant tape to minimize the possibility of leaks.
4) Storage tanks should be securely anchored to prevent shifting or tipping
when full or empty.
5) To minimize static electricity build up, use only static wire conductive hose
when metering flammable fluids, and keep the fill nozzle in contact with the
container being filled during the filling process.
6) DO NOT exceed 50 psi/ 3.5 BARS line pressure.
7) DO NOT install additional foot valve or check valve without a pressure relief
valve; otherwise the meter may rupture.
CAUTION! Threaded pipe joints and connections should be sealed with the
appropriate sealant or sealant tape to prevent the possibility of leaks.
Flow Direction

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Totalize
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Meter Calibration
Meter calibration is required upon installation, after disassembly, after significant wear, or
when dispensing a different viscosity fluid. Calibration must be done between 6 and 40
GPM (23 and 151 LPM). Meter calibration can be easily changed by following the
calibration procedure. A container of KNOWN volume will be needed for the calibration
procedure. For the 900 series digital meter, a five gallon container or larger, or a 20 liter
container or larger should be used.
Procedure for Meter Calibration
Unit of measure and calibration is configured using a 3-step process.
1) Select the desired unit of measure
2) Fill a container with a known volume using the desired fluid.
3) Enter the amount of fluid dispensed.
Prior to calibration, the unit must be placed in calibration mode. Simultaneously press and
hold the CAL and TOTAL buttons for 5 seconds to enter Calibration Mode.
1) The unit will default to the last unit
of measure used.
2) Press and release the TOTAL
button to toggle through the
available units of measure.
3) Press and hold the CAL button for 2
seconds to move to the next step.
4) If the meter is left untouched for 2
minutes or the RESET button is
pressed, the unit will automatically
exit Calibration Mode and ignore
any changes in volume.
1) CAL 2 will be displayed.
2) Begin dispensing fluid into the container.
3) FILL will begin to blink after fluid flow is detected.
4) Dispense the desired amount fluid; stop flow as soon as desired level is reached.
5) Press and hold the CAL button for 2 seconds to move to the next step.
IMPORTANT! If you have purchased this meter as part
of a “Kit”, the meter flange base is drilled with 4 holes.
This allows the meter to be used with 300 and 700
series pumps. Line the meter bracket up for installation
and insert the bolts in the two holes that align with the
corresponding holes on the pump outlet. Once the
meter bracket is bolted securely in place install the two
plugs in the holes that were not used to prevent
moisture from entering them.
IMPORTANT! When calibrating, the totalizers will not increase in value.
IMPORTANT! Dispensing into a container with a known volume allows the unit
to automatically calculate the internal scaling value to compensate for fluid
viscosities and the system flow rate.
IMPORTANT! If left untouched for 2 minutes, or the RESET button is pressed,
the meter will exit Calibration Mode and any dispensed fluid will be ignored.

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1) Pressing and holding the CAL
button for 2 seconds before
dispensing into a container will
cause the meter to skip a fill
operation and only change the
unit of measure.
1) The left-most digit will begin
blinking.
2) Use the TOTAL button to scroll from 0 to 9 until the desired number has been
selected.
3) Press and release the CAL
button to move to the next digit.
4) Repeat Steps 2 - 4 until the
amount of dispensed fluid has
been entered.
5) If you make a mistake entering a
digit, press and release the CAL
button repeatedly until the digit
is active again.
6) Press and hold the CAL button
for 2 seconds to complete the
calibration process regardless of
the current digit selected.
7) If at the last digit and the CAL
button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the process should roll back to the left-most
digit, but retain the current value. This allows the user to edit an incorrect value.
8) An error check for gross calibration errors (+/- 15%) will be performed unless USER
units are selected. If an error is detected, the meter will display Err0 until a button is
pressed and the calibration process is aborted.
9) If the meter is left untouched for 2 minutes or the RESET button is pressed, the unit
will automatically exit Calibration Mode and ignore any changes.
Operating Instructions
For accurate measurement and to
prevent meter damage, dispenser and
piping must always be filled with liquid
and be free of air. The meter portion of
your dispenser should be calibrated per
instructions in this manual prior to its
use.
The Fill-Rite 900 Series Digital Meter
face incorporates three buttons that
control all the operation and calibration
functions.
To turn the display on, or wake the
meter from “Sleep” mode, simply press
any button on the face. The display will
turn on and you can proceed with the
function you desire. Dispensing fluid will also turn the meter display on.
IMPORTANT! For maximum
accuracy, try to get as close as
possible to the dispensed
volume without changing flow
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The last count and selected totalizer is retained and displayed when the meter is
turned on.
Pressing and releasing the TOTAL button will switch between the resettable and non-
resettable totalizers. (The R icon will be displayed when the resettable total is
displayed).
Pressing and holding the RESET button for 2 seconds will reset the counter.
Pressing and holding the RESET button and TOTAL buttons for 2 seconds will reset
the totalizer. The resettable totalizer must be active in order to reset it.
Pressing and holding the RESET button and CAL buttons for 2 seconds will display
the software version for 2 seconds and then perform a segment check for 3 seconds,
and then restore the display.
Pressing and holding the CAL button for 5 seconds will place the meter into a deep
sleep mode. Pressing any button twice will bring the meter out of deep sleep mode.
After 30 seconds of inactivity, the display will blank to conserve battery power.
If the meter is connected to the external power source, the display will not blank
unless forced into deep sleep mode.
If external power is removed, the meter will revert to battery only operating
characteristics and vice-versa.
The counter and totalizer 2 can be reset even if fluid flow is detected. The meter will
continue counting during the 2 second RESET button press, then reset to 0, then
resume counting.
Low Battery Warning
The digital display includes a “Low Battery”
warning indicator. When the battery reaches a
level low enough to require replacement, the
display will show “BAT” as a reminder to change
the battery. When necessary, replace batteries
per procedure on page 7.
Storage
If your meter is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly. This will help protect
the meter from possible damage.
Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting guide is designed to help you with basic digital diagnostics
and repairs if you should encounter abnormal service from your 900 series meter. We
recommend you use only genuine Fill-Rite parts. These parts, and additional service
information is available through your authorized Fill-Rite dealer.
IMPORTANT! When the meter is in the “Deep Sleep” mode, dispensing fluid
will NOT turn the meter on. The meter will not display or accumulate any fluid
that is dispensed while in “Deep Sleep” mode.
IMPORTANT! “Deep Sleep” mode is designed to maintain a status of
operational readiness while offering battery conservation. The meter should
be placed in this mode when:
Flushing the unit so the dispensed volume is not counted.
Traveling over rough surfaces (off-road) where fluid is being jostled and
you don’t want volume from the motion to be counted.
Extending battery life; there is no penalty for repeatedly placing it in deep
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Concern Possible Cause Recommended Repair
Counter inaccurate. Meter mis-calibrated. Check calibration and recalibrate as
necessary (directions on page 4).
Air in lines or metering
chamber.
Check line seals and joints for
leakage; seal leaks appropriately.
Measuring disc is
sticking.
Clean or replace internal metering
components as necessary.
Low flow capacity. Clogged meter
chamber.
Clean meter chamber; clean or
replace screens and filters in piping.
Meter body cracks. Excess line pressure. Install pressure relief valve to allow
high pressure to bleed back to the
tank. Replace meter.
Nutating Disc Broken. Sudden high pressure
fluid hitting disc.
Avoid surge flows by installing a shut-
off valve on outlet of meter; install
meter as close to the pump as
possible, keep piping full of liquid.
Replace meter chamber assembly.
Fluid Compatibility
The 900DB series meter IS compatible with the following fluids:
Diesel Fuel Bio-Diesel (up to B20) Mineral Spirits Heptane Hexane Gasoline, E15
The 900DB series meter IS NOT compatible with the following fluids:
Bleach Hydrochloric Acid Ink Sulfuric Acid Salt Water
Assembly and Disassembly
The 900 Series Digital Meter consists of a chamber housing, measuring chamber, drive
shaft, digital counter assembly, and cover. The design of the meter is such that it can be
completely disassembled without disturbing the piping (refer to diagram on page 9 for item
number parts).
Accessing the Battery
For access to the batteries (2 AA batteries) (figure 1):
1) Remove the four screws at the top and bottom of the front
bezel (Torx #T25).
2) Lift bezel off. Batteries
are located on the back
side of the display; use a
Phillips head screwdriver
to remove the cover
screws to access the
batteries.
3) Reassemble by
reversing this procedure.
CAUTION! If in doubt about compatibility of a specific fluid, contact supplier of
fluid to check for any adverse reactions to the following wetted materials:
Aluminum Stainless Steel Fluorocarbon Buna N Polyester Nickel Acetal
Figure 1

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WARNING! To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable explosive atmosphere,
batteries MUST be chan
g
ed ONLY in a location known to be non-hazardous.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of explosion DO NOT mix old batteries with new
batteries
,
or mix batteries of different manufacturers.
WARNING! Batteries may ONLY be replaced with the following:
Duracell MN1500
Duracell MX1500
Energizer E91
Meter Chamber Assembly
The Meter Chamber consists of upper and lower chambers, a
nutating disc, and four screws (figure 2).
1) To expose the meter chamber assembly and seal remove
the 4 screws.
2) The meter chamber can be dislodged by removing the 4
screws (see figure 2).
Reassemble by reversing this procedure.
Repair
Meters needing repairs should be taken to an authorized repair facility. Meters MUST be
triple rinsed before taking them in for repairs.
Safety Testing Approvals
The Fill-Rite 900DB series meters have been tested for compliance to the standards set
forth by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), UL Canada, ATEX, and other testing
organizations. To determine which specific compliances apply to your particular
meter, refer to the faceplate for information and compliance logos.
IMPORTANT! When returning a meter for service, it must be triple rinsed and
accompanied by a note stating what chemicals have been pumped through it.
Meters not adhering to these specifications may be refused for service.
IMPORTANT! If replacing any components of the meter chamber, the
complete assembly must be replaced due to its precision method of
construction. This will assure a proper fit, and correct operation of the
chamber.
Figure 2

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Replacement Parts Information
Replacement parts can be obtained through any authorized Fill-Rite dealer. Be sure to use
only genuine Fill-Rite replacement parts for your service and maintenance needs.
Models 900DB, 900DB1.5, 900DBBSPT, 900DB1.5BSPT
900 Series Digital Meter Replacement Parts Kit
Kit Number # Description Qty
900DBKT
1 Required Seal 3
2 Required Fasteners 6
3 Magnetic Driver 1
4 Chamber Assembly 1
KIT900PF
Meter to Pump
Flange Kit

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Electrical Installation Information
Internal Power (Battery Power)
All 900DB Series Digital Meters are battery powered. The meter is equipped with a battery
tray located behind the faceplate on the circuit board itself. Power on these units is
supplied by two alkaline “AA” batteries. With normal use, these batteries should provide 2
–4 years of use. The digital display contains an integral warning of low battery level (see
page 6 for details).
WARNING! To reduce the risk of explosion DO NOT mix old batteries with
new batteries
,
or mix batteries of different manufacturers.
WARNING! Batteries may ONLY be replaced with the following:
Duracell MN1500
Duracell MX1500
Energizer E91