Meters

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Product must be installed

and used in strict conformance with NFPA Pamphlet 58 and/or
NFPA Pamphlet 54 and all other codes, regulations and
manufacturer recommendations.

Failure to follow these codes, regulations and recommendations

could result in hazardous installation, bodily injury and/or death.

PRODUCT TRAINING SCHOOLS AVAILABLE. Contact a GEC

customer service representative for more information.

WARNING: LP Gas is extremely flammable and explosive.

Devices used for handling LP Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia must
be installed and used in strict conformance with NFPA Pamphlet
58 and 54 and all other codes, regulations and manufacturer
recommendations.

WARNING: Before disassembly of any meter or accessory

component, ALL INTERNAL PRESSURES must be relieved.
Pressure must be at 00 (zero) PSI. Close all liquid and vapor lines
between the meter and vapor lines between the meter and liquid
or gas pressure source, such as supply tank, supply lines and
discharge lines.

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Liquid Controls MA Series Meters

Precise, volumetric, positive displacement liquid
measuring principle with minimum intrusion to
the liquid flow:
• No metal-to-metal contact within measuring chamber Whatever your LP Gas requirement, Liquid Controls has a meter
assures sustained accuracy over service life. for the job - fleet fueling, bulk truck, terminal, pipeline, and
• Carbon insert bearings reduce friction and wear for extended refinery applications.
service life.
All meters meet the accuracy requirements of the National
• Low Pressure Loss increases maximum flow rate system.
Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) and numerous interna-
• No planned obsolescence means you can rebuild rather than
tional weights and measures specifications, and comply with
replace.
the safety standards established by the NFPA
• Synchronized rotary measurement principle offers the longest
service life in the industry.
• Precision machined parts produce unequaled accuracy and
are totally interchangeable.
• Ratio gear train is located in the base of the counter where the
lack of product lubricity doesn’t affect gear train wear.

MA Series Meters
For operation at any non-shock working pressure up to 350 PSI
(25 bar) and at ambient temperatures up to 160°F (71°C).
• Size for size, LC MA Series Meters are lighter and provide
greater mounting flexibility.
• Accessories may be rotated 180 degrees or covers swapped
to reverse direction of flow from L to R or R to L. No
additional parts or special tools required.

MA 4 Meters
For LPG Motor Fuel Applications
Rate of flow 5 to 30 GPM (20-1 15 L/min.) capacity range.
Choice of 3⁄4", 1 1⁄2", and 2" companion flanges. UL listed.
Model # Description
Standard meter w/air eliminator, strainer
MA-4-CX-10
differential valve & counter
Same as MA-4-CX-10 except: w/temperature
MA-4-CY-10
volume compensator
MA-4-GX-10 Same as MA-4-CX-10 except: w/printer
Same as MA-4-CX-10 except: w/printer &
MA-4-GY-10
temperature volume compensator

MA 5 Meters
For Truck & High Speed Motor Fuel Applications MA-4-CX-10, MA-5-CX-10
Rate of flow 12 to 60 GPM (45-225 L/min.) capacity range. Shipping wt. 95 lbs.
Choice of 1 1⁄2" standard, and 2" optional companion flanges.
Model # Description
Standard meter w/air eliminator, strainer,
MA-5-CX-10
differential valve, and counter.
Same as MA-5-CX-10 except:
MA-5-CY-10
w/temperature volume compensator
MA-5-GX-10 Same as MA-5-CX-10 except: w/printer
Same as MA-5-CX-10 except:
MA-5-GY-10
w/printer & temperature volume compensator

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Liquid Controls MA Series Meters

MA 7 Meters
For Truck & Bulk Loading Applications
Rate of flow 20 to 100 GPM (75-380 L/min.) capacity range.
Choice of 2" NPT standard, 1 1⁄2" optional companion flanges.
UL listed.
Model # Description
Standard meter w/air eliminator, strainer
MA-7-CX-10
differential valve & counter
Same as MA-7-CX-10 except:
MA-7-CY-10
w/temperature volume compensator
MA-7-GX-10 Same as MA-7-CX-10 except: w/printer
Same as MA-7-CX-10 except:
MA-7-GY-10
w/printer & temperature volume compensator

MA-7-GY-10
Shipping wt. 110 lbs.

A2883 Inlet Back Check

Used on MA-4/MA-5/MA-7

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Parts — LC M-5, MA-5 & MA-4 Meter Covers & Element

Item # Old Part # New Part # Qty Description AL
CAUTION
SHA FT
W IT H S
LOT
IVE
IGN COUNTER DR

110 48271 482711 1 Housing, Aluminum 202

0
0
2
1
6
Adjuster assy.
123 49446 48272 1 Cover, Front 1
2 3 4
5

124 49447 48273 1 Cover, Rear 609

Screw, mounting plate (2) 364
126 49434 49582 1 Bracket, Counter Adapter Plate, adjuster mounting

144 47671 1 Bearing Plate, Front

613
Screw, adjuster 126
146 47670 1 Bearing Plate, Rear Bracket, counter adapter
153 48079 48919 1 Blocking Rotor Assy
366 310
155 48078 48920 2 Displacement Rotor Assy Plate, dust cover Shaft, adjuster
336
161 48090 1 Gear Blocking Gear
574
163 48089 2 Gear, Displacement Pinion Ring, retaining
202 49403 1 Adjuster - Standard
250 49561 1 Pack Gland Assy, Kit
310 41786 47862 1 Bushing W/Adjuster Drive Shaft LIQUID
CONTR
LAKE BLU OLS CORP.
FF, IL, US
MODEL
NO.
A

318 40665 4 Pin, Dowel SERIAL

®
NO.

VOL/REV
ACCURA
CY

336 40122 1 1:1 Delrin, Gear FLOW

RATE
TEMP ERA

MAX PRES
TURE

PRODUC SURE
T
UK81
342 48276 1 Gear, Output 1783

343 48257 1 Pinion, Output 165

Gear, packing gland
366 49390 1 Plate, Cover Adjuster 250 705
Packing gland assy. Washer, flat (4)
375 48208 1 Retainer, Adjuster Shaft Bush. 673
Screw (4)
430 O9123 2 O-Ring, Buna-N 463
O-Ring
463 O6856 1 O-Ring, .875 Buna-N
780
566 O6790 2 Pipe Plug Seal wire

574 O2188 1 Retainer Ring 630

310
Bushing
Screw (2)
575 48277 1 Washer lock, Output Pinion
603
603 O6845 2 Screw, #10-24 X .375 Screw (2)

611 O9079 8 Screw, #10-24 X .625

566
627 O9080 18 Screw, .312-18 X 1.375 Plug, pipe-hex socket
(2, one for each cover)
630 O9093 2 Screw, #10-32 X .50
635 48275 1 Screw, Shoulder 125
672 O9110 4 Screw, #8-32 X .640 Cover, rear

673 O9084 4 Screw, .250-20 X 1" 627

Torque bolt
(20, for both covers)
705 O6743 4 Washer, Flat
771 48319 3 Washer Lock, Rotor Gear
772 48345 3 Key, Stainless Steel
780 48864 1 Seal Wirer Kit

Rear cover ➔ ➔ Front cover

343
Pinion, 672
M5 output Screw, cap-(3)

773
772 Washer
575
Keys, (3) Washer, pinion
611
Screw, cap-(8) 153
Rotor, blocking 635
161 Screw, shoulder
Gear, blocking rotor
342
672 Gear, output
Screw, cap-(3)

144
Plate, front bearing
430
771 O-ring, meter cover (2)
Washer, 155
rotor gear-(3) Rotor,displacement (2) 110
Housing, M5-Aluminum
163 318
Gear, Pins, dowel-(4)
displacement pinion (2) 146
Plate, rear bearing

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Parts — LC M-7, MA-7 & M-10 Meter Covers & Housing

Item # Old Part # New Part # Qty Description CAUTION
SHA FT LOT
W IT H S
AL IVE

110 49445 494451 1 Housing Aluminum

IGN COUNTER DR

202
0
Adjuster assy.
123 49449 48301 1 Cover, Front 0
1
2
2
1

4
5
6

125 49450 48302 2 Cover, Rear

609
126 49434 49582 1 Bracket, Counter Adapter Screw, mounting plate (2) 364
Plate, adjuster mounting
144 47668 2 Bearing Plate, Assy
153 48306 48927 1 Blocking Rotor Assy 613
Screw, adjuster 126
Bracket, counter adapter
155 48366 48928 2 Displacement Rotor Assy
161 47646 1 Blocking Gear 366 310
Plate, dust cover Shaft, adjuster
163 47647 2 Gear, Pinion 336
Gear
202 49403 1 Adjuster - Standard 574
250 49561 1 Packing Gland Assy Kit Ring, retaining

310 41786 1 Bushing, With Adjuster Shaft

318 40665 4 Pin, Dowel
LIQUID
326 48756 1 Packing Gland MODEL
CONTR
LAKE BLU OLS CORP.
NO.
FF, IL, US
A
SERIAL
NO.

336 40122 1 1:1 Delrin Gear ®

ACCURA
VOL/REV
CY
TEMP ERA
TURE
366 49390 1 Plate, Cover Adjuster PRODUC
T
FLOW
RATE
MAX PRES
SURE
UK81
1783
375 48208 1 Bushing Retainer
165
430 O6850 O9258 1 O-Ring 6.25 ID Buna-N Gear, packing gland
463 O6856 417862 2 O-Ring .88 ID Buna-N 250 705
Packing gland assy. Washer, flat (4)
528 48332 3 Key, Stainless Steel 673
Screw (4)
566 O6790 20 Pipe Plug 463
O-Ring
574 O2188 1 Retainer Ring
780
603 O6845 2 Screw, #10-24 X .375 Seal wire

611 O9079 10 Screw, #10-24 X .625 310

630 Bushing
627 O9080 2 Screw .312-18 X 1.375 Screw (2)
603
630 O9093 2 Screw, #10-32 X .50 Screw (2)
673 O9106 O9027 2 Screw, .25-20 X 75 lg
566
673 O9084 4 Screw, .250-20 X 1" Plug, pipe-hex socket
(2, one for each cover)
675 O7483 1 Screw
705 O6743 4 Washer, Flat
125
765 O6174 1 Washer Lock Cover, rear
771 48348 2 Washer, Rotor Gear 627
Torque bolt
780 48864 1 Seal Wire Kit (20, for both covers)

Front cover ➔ ➔ Rear cover

* For M-10 meter blocking rotor, #672 shown here replaces #675.
672 430
Screw, blocking rotor 570 O-Ring
Pipe plug (optional)

153
611 Rotor, blocking
Screw, hex head
w/lockwasher (6 per plate)
161 528
Gear, Key (3) (1 per rotor)
blocking rotor
326
Driver,
*675 packing gland
Screw,
cap socket head
RP.
LS CO
CONTRO A
LIQUID BLUFF, IL, US
LAKE L NO.
MODE

NO.
SERIAL

®
765
Washer, Lock

673 318
Screw, Pin, dowel (4)
hex washer head (2) 163
Gear, Plate, serial number
displacement pinion (2) 144 155
771 Plate, bearing (2) 110
Dome washer, rotor gear (2) Rotor, displacement (2)
Housing

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Parts — LC High Pressure Air Eliminator

For Use With MA-4, MA-5, MA-7 & MA-15 Meters.
Can be installed with FA-7 strainer. 110
Housing 134
Complete Assembly - part # A8340A 136 Valve plate
Valve plate
Ref. # P.art # Qty Description
434
110 49672 1 Housing, air eliminator Cover seal
122 48329 2 Cover, air eliminator outlet - aluminum
134 42822 1 Plate, valve; UL Buna Standard 122
Cover
136 42824 1 Plate, valve; UL Buna Limited Bleed
218 48421 1 Cup, baffle - plastic
230 501040 1 Float & reed assembly
434 42
2823 2 Seal ring outlet cover
618 06797 2 Screw
625 09080 12 Screw

618 625
Reed-to-housing Screw
screw

230
Float & reed assy.

218
Baffle cup

Parts — LC FA-7 Aluminum LPG Strainer

For Use With MA-4, MA-5, & MA-7 Meters
Complete Assembly - part # A2343A
Ref. # Part # Qty. Description
5 A2439 4 Basket, strainer F7 (200 Mesh)
620
110 A48297 Housing, F7 strainer Screws (4)
130 A45420 Thermowell assy. 140
Plate, strainer cover
428 06854* 1 O-ring, 2.88 ID Buna-N 750
Washers, flat
450 06844 O-ring, 2.62 ID Buna-N 458
O-ring
458 06847* O-ring, 4.75 ID Buna-N 5 110
Basket, strainer Housing, strainer
620 04444 Screw, .375-16 x 1.25 135
4 Flange
622 06851 Screw, .375-16 x 1.50

720 04498 8 Flat washer, .406 ID

428
O-ring
450
O-ring 632
Screws, (4)
720
Washers, flat
632
Screws, (4)
130
Cover, strainer basket 720
Washers, flat

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CAUTION
Diaphragm Replacement

Before removing any bolts from the cover, the threaded rod (3/8-16 UNC all-thread bolts 6” long), washer (1 1/2” diameter)
and 3/8” nut must be in place to keep spring compressed. The threaded rod is inserted through the cover center hole and
screwed securely into threaded hole in diaphragm nut. The washer is then placed onto the rod and the nut is screwed down
until spring pressure is felt. The cover bolts can now be removed and cover taken off.

The Diaphragm assembly can be removed from cover by slowly loosening the nut on the threaded rod until spring returns
to its free length and exerts no pressure on the assembly. CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN TO MAKE SURE THE THREADED
ROD DOES NOT UNSCREW FROM THE DAIPHRAGM NUT BEFORE SPING PRESSURE IS TAKEN OFF THE
ASSEMBLY. The nut and washer are then removed to take apart diaphragm assembly, spring and cover.

FOLLOW ABOVE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE VALVE.

A2843 Differential Valve

Used on MA-4/MA-5/MA-7/MA-15
Ref. # Part # Qty Description
235 47305 Spring

325 47306 1 Diaphragm

345 07838 O-ring

615 06851 Screw 235

4
715 04498 Flat washer

325

345

715
615

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Neptune Meters

Fill Station Meters

1" Aluminum LPG Meter - Type 4D MD
Includes vapor eliminator register, and differential valve. New
aluminum design is 40% lighter than previous ductile iron.

New Old
Model #
Description Capacity
Model #
RL100-108A1a 400051-VR With Veeder-Root register only
3-18 gpm
RL100-118A2b 400051-002 With register & ATC

400051
Shipping wt. 24 lbs.

Bulk Truck/Bulk Plant Meters

1 1/4" LPG Meter - Type 4D
Ideal for larger motor filling stations and small bulk trucks.
Available with printer/register and temperature compensation.
Rate Of Flow: 5-30 GPM.

New Old Description Capacity

Model # Model #
RL125-11RGD1 90040-001 With printer register

RL125-21RGD1 90040-101 With printer register & temperature compensation

5-30 gpm
RL125-11RGA1 90040-002 With register only (non-print)

RL125-21RGA1 90040-102 With register & temperature compensation

Bulk Truck/Bulk Plant Meters

1 1/2" LPG Meter - Type 4D
New Old Description Capacity
Model # Model #
RL150-11RGD1 90041-001 With printer register

RL150-21RGD1 90041-101 With printer register & temperature compensation

12-60 gpm
RL150-11RGA1 90041-201 With register only (non-print)

RL150-21RGA1 90041-302 With register & temperature compensation

Bulk Truck/Bulk Plant Meters

2" Aluminum LPG Meter - Type 4D MT
New Old
Model #
Description Capacity
Model #
RL200-118SRGD2 400069-001 With print register
20-100 gpm
RL200-218BRGD2 400069-101 With print register & temperature compensation

RL200-21RGD2
Shipping wt. 144 lbs.

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Temperature Compensator 1

1 1⁄4", 1 1⁄2" & 2" Type 4D & 4D-MT

Part #
Index Description
1 4 1 1/2"
1 /" 2"
1 Screw, cover 9287-003

2 Mounting plate & lever arm assy. 86649-003

3 Pin, lever arm lock 86661-001 2

4 1 16 3 8
Cotter pin, / " dia. x / ", brass 86973-000 86973-00 86973-000

5 Pin, thermostat 86648-000

6 Thermostat Bellows 86646-000

3

7 O-ring 100139-005 4

8 Thermometer well complete 1001906

9 Cover 600443-001

10 Screw, 1/4-20 x 2 1/2, fil hd steel 8302-107 7 6 5

11 1 4
Lockwasher, / " steel, small 88721-000

12 Adapter unit complete 86602-005

13 Star assembly 82976-001

14 Adapter 85006-000 —

15 Gear train complete 83501-000 84981-000 83502-000

16 Nut stuffing box 83536-000 9

17 U-cup, shaft seal 100025-002 8

18 Expander 83539-000

19 Stuffing box spring 83540-000

20 O-ring 100138-003

21 Mounting stud 84435-000

— Compensator complete 86600-201 86600-204 86702-301

13
21 14
10 17
18
19
11
20

12 15

13
16

Measuring Chamber
Part #
Index Description
1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2" 4
1 Gasket 4862-008 84806-000

2 Measuring chamber complete 4 3260-101 83271-101 45806-101

3 1
3 Diaphragm C43260-101 C83271-101 C45806-101

4 Roller, control 43275-000 42316-001

5 Diaphragm Roller Kit 43260-702 83271-702 45806-701

6 Complete Seal Kit 101757-001 101758-001

2

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Vapor Release & Strainer

1 1⁄4", 1 1⁄2" & 2" Type 4D & 4D-MT*
Part #
Index Description
1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2"
2 Gasket, o-ring 100139-022

2 Valve assy. bypass 100237-001

3 O-ring, 1/16" sect x 11/16" ID 100138-006

4 Main valve complete 89274-006

5 Sleeve, valve 82446-005

6 Piston, seal 83179-000

1 1
7 Cotter pin, /16" dia x /2", brass 41402-000

8 Float, complete 82476-001

9 Strainer & gasket assy. (80-mesh) 101433-704 101405-004

10 Gasket, strainer, o-ring 100139-032 100139-038

Inlet check valve,

11 84983-704 84813-702
complete (soft seal)

12 Gasket, o-ring 100139-010 200139-018

Strainer cover
13 83485-702 400074-001
(with thermometer well)

Strainer cover
83486-705 600103-000
(without thermometer well)

Valve, vapor return check

14 84828-000
(straight type)
*4D= Steel Case
4D-MT= Aluminum Case

CAUTION - Diaphragm Replacement

Before removing any bolts from the cover, the threaded rod (3/8-16 UNC all-thread bolts 6” long), washer (1 1/2” diameter) and
3/8” nut must be in place to keep spring compressed. The threaded rod is inserted through the cover center hole and screwed
securely into threaded hole in diaphragm nut. The washer is then placed onto the rod and the nut is screwed down until spring
pressure is felt. The cover bolts can now be removed and cover taken off.
The Diaphragm assembly can be removed from cover by slowly loosening the nut on the threaded rod until spring returns to its
free length and exerts no pressure on the assembly. CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN TO MAKE SURE THE THREADED ROD
DOES NOT UNSCREW FROM THE DAIPHRAGM NUT BEFORE SPING PRESSURE IS TAKEN OFF THE ASSEMBLY. The
nut and washer are then removed to take apart diaphragm assembly, spring and cover.
FOLLOW ABOVE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE VALVE.

Differential Valve
Part #
Index Description
1 4
1 /" 1 1/2" 2" 1
1 Spring, valve 83775-000 2 3
7 4
Diaphragm, complete 1001571 1001569
8 5
2 Screw, diaphragm 83774-002 9 6
3 Lockwasher, 7/16" steel 41012-002

4 Retainer, spring 83773-000

5 Retainer, diaphragm 83772-002

6 Diaphragm 1000624

7 Gasket, o-ring 100139-001

8 Valve stem assembled 83768-002 83927-002

9 Gasket, flang 82060-000 100139-018

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3
⁄4" & 1" Fill Station Type 4D & 4D-MD 1
⁄4" Type 4D
3

24
Part #
Index Description 2
3
/4" 1"
9
1 Register complete 600 series/ga..l 100498-009 100498-016

2 Coupling & key assy. 100711-004 82976-001

10 4
3 Main case gasket 4861-016
3
4 Gear train complete 80905-012 80905-017
11
5 Measuring chamber complete C42075-101 C01748-001 5
23
6 Seal pin 42792-000 6
22 8
7 Control roller 42086-000 7
8 Diaphragm 42791-000 5
8A Diaphragm Kit, Includes # 7 & 8 42075-702 16
9 O-ring 100139-012 20
21 13
10 Float assy. — 400026-001 14
18
11 Strainer 87185-000 101738-001 17
15
12 Differential valve kit complete 100028-001
12
13 Piston 1 00160-002
16
19

1" With 3⁄4" FPT Connections 1

Type 4D & Type 4D-MD
24
Part #
Index Description
3 4 /" 1" 2
9
14 U cup, seal 100025-002

15 Spring 100024-001 10
4
16 Cover o-ring 100139-007

17 Sleeve sealing o-ring 100139-006 3

18 Valve sleeve 100027-003 23
19 Cover flange 400020-002 6
22 8 5
20 Flange, inlet or outlet 600057-000 600057-001 7
21 Tube assembly 87196-001

2.2 Thermometer well assy. 1001906

16
23 Cover, thermometer well 600443-001
21 13 20
24* Change gear 81230-XXX 14
18
25 Strainer cover — 400025-701 17
15
— Complete gasket set 101756-00 12 16
11
16 16
19 25

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Registers
Veeder-Root Registers
Large Numeral Counter (Register)
A large numeral Counter registers the amount of each delivery
or batch and provides a five-figure reset totalizer.
Part # Description
789002-002 Register/printer for Neptune style ticket
788700-002
788700-002 Register only Register only
789002-002
E788700-002 Exchange register

E789002-002 Exchange print register

E788702-004 Exchange register with pulsar

Exchange Service Available
Adapters & Gear Plates To Convert 1 1/4" Through 2"
Neptune Meters To Veeder-Root Register Heads
Make the switch to Veeder-Root registers
• Greater reliability
• Lower torque
• Much lower cost
Print Register
Part # Description
117900-232 Adapter for 1 1/4" through 2" Neptune meter
Adapter for 1 1/4" through 2" Neptune meter with
117900-233
temperature compensation
310450-421 Gear plate for 1 1/4" through 2" Neptune meter
Gear Plate
Gear plate for 1 1/4" through 2" Neptune meter with
310450-422
temperature compensation
Adapter and gear plate to convert 1" Neptune w/600 Series
370020-017
register to Veeder Root
Veeder-Root Adapter
Adapter and gear plate to convert 1" Neptune w/600 Series
370020-018
register to Veeder Root with temperature compensator
Apapter and gear plate to convert 3/4" Neptune to Veeder
312020-747
R oot.
Neptune Style
Mounting

Change Gears
When ordering change gears, the last two numbers of the part
number need to be the number of teeth on the gear.
(ex. Veeder-Root change gear 32996-024)

Description Part #

Veeder-Root c hange gear 32996-0_ _

Neptune c hange gear 81230-0_ _

Neptune Registers
Neptune registers provide high reliability and readability.
Model # Part # Register Type Description
100498-009 Non-print register for 3/4"
631 Direct read
100498-016 Non-print register for 1"
Direct read w/
833 880030-000 Print register for 1 1/4 " and above
ticket printing
833 100447-101 – Weather Shield

631 Series 833 Series

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 Troubleshooting Guide - Neptune Meters

To guarantee that your neptune meter performs at its best, always use Genuine Neptune Parts.

Register Does Not Run When Meter Is In Operation B. While the register is off the meter, check the star drive gear
A. Loosen the two square-head clamp screws at the front on the meter to make sure it is not slipping on the gear train
base of the register. Remove the register & look into the shaft. If loose, tighten the alien set screw. Also, check the
bottom at the change gears. Each change gear has a shear gear train by rotating the star gear with your fingers. You
strip in the center hub. If broken, replace complete gear should be unable to turn the star gear a full revolution
with another that has the same number of teeth (part unless the gear train is broken and must be replaced.
#81230 - Teeth No.)

Meter Flow Rate Decreasing Or Completely Stopped

The Differential Valve on the discharge side of the meter is After the trapped LPG in this line has been expelled, there
designed to require AT LEAST 18 POUNDS MORE PRES- should be no evidence of LPG. If LPG continues to escape
SURE on the inlet side of the meter than the discharge side. from the differential side of this line, the diaphragm, U-cups
This “Differential Pressure” must be present for the meter to on 3⁄4", in the differential is ruptured and needs replacement.
operate properly. Check by installing pressure gauges on both If LPG continues to escape from the vapor release side, the
sides of the meter and comparing the readings. Insufficient rubber seat of the main valve is worn or has trash on it and
differential pressure can be caused in the following ways: needs replacing. Or, the float ball could be collapsed from
A. 1) A worn pump, indicated by fluctuating needle on shock pressure or is filling up with liquid, & it needs to be
pressure gauge. replaced.
2) Wrong size pump. C. Clogged strainer in the vapor release. This can cause
3) Pump bypass not set properly. excessive vaporization of the LPG which would prevent the
4) Restrictions in suction or supply lines. vapor release from closing. Cleaning or replacement of the
CAUTION: Before opening any part of the meter, close valve between supply strainer will correct this problem;
tank and meter. Disconnect coupling in vent line in vapor release cover. Perform
the following outdoors, away from building or sources of ignition: Open valve D. Improper vapor return line routing. The vapor line should
slowly at end of delivery hose or other outlet piping. After pressure is be connected only to the vapor space of the supply tank.
dissipated, unscrew vent valve (hex. nut) slowly (maximum 3 turns) on top of Connection with other vapor lines should be done as close
vapor release to depressurize product in meter.
to supply tank as possible. Never connect the vapor return
B. A defective float or main valve in the vapor release, or line to the pump bypass as this can cause erratic meter
ruptured diaphragm (U-cups on 3/4") in the differential performance.
valve. To check for either of these possibilities, engage
pump as if a delivery is to be made and shut off vapor line to
storage by disconnecting backcheck coupling on top of the
vapor release or by manual shutoff valve (if one is installed in
the line). Then disconnect the tubing that connects the top of
the differential valve to the top of the vapor release.

Measuring Chamber Repair

If none of these checks correct flow rate decrease or stoppage, WHEN PLACING CHAMBER BACK IN THE METER HOUS-
check the measuring chamber in the meter for foreign matter ING, BE SURE TO GET THE LOCATING PIN IN THE
that caused sticking or jamming of the piston. Clean out all HOUSING ALIGNED PROPERLY WITH LOCATING SLOT
foreign matter and smooth down any score marks on the ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CHAMBER TO PREVENT
piston and chamber housing with a 3-sided machinist scraper, CHAMBER DAMAGE.
and then lightly polish both assemblies with very fine emory
cloth. Check the center control roller, the diaphragm, and the
seal pin (Ref. Meter Parts List) for wear, and replace those parts
as needed. Then reassemble chamber and rotate piston to
assure there are no sticking points remaining.

Register Creeping
If the meter creeps a few tenths when the pump is engaged, it If the problem exists after replacing the inlet, check valve as-
is probably caused by a worn out or metal-seat inlet check sembly, check the delivery hose and nozzle for leaks. If the
valve. This assembly is found where the supply piping enters meter creeps continuously with the pump engaged and delivery
the vapor release unit. Replace old assembly with a new rubber nozzle closed, the diaphragm (U-cups on 3⁄4") in the differential
seat assembly, which gives a positive seal that prevents bleed valve most likely has a hole in it and needs replacing. This hole
back of LPG from the meter. would allow LPG to circulate through the meter & back to
storage through the connector and vapor return line (see above).
NOTE: IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO REUSE OLD GASKETS

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Vapor Meter

Actaris Vapor Meter

The Will-Call delivery is a top-of-the-list concern of propane The METRIS250 temperature compensated vapor meter
dealers. Installing vapor meters will enable you to set your provides enhancements and unmatched performance not
own delivery time. A vapor meter not only gives you the ability found in traditional meters. The compact size, reduced
to deliver gas when you want, but extends weight, long-term proof retention, and a
your bulk storage muscle to the capacity of rating of a full 250 CFH (natural gas at .60 sp.
each tank in your inventory gr., 202 CFH propane at 1.53 sp. gr.), make
this the meter of choice.
Vapor Meters -
The seamless single convolution diaphragm,
INCREASE CASH FLOW – customers will
lubrication-free bearing surfaces, and direct
enjoy invoicing on a monthly basis of only
diaphragm support found in the module all
the gas used.
contribute to the METRIS's long-term proof
ALLOW FOR MORE EFFECTIVE GAS retention. Further, since the measurement
PURCHASING – with the increased used module is completely removable, meters can
of your tank inventory for storage, you be remanufactured in record time by simply
will be able to buy gas when the time is replacing the module. No more three-week
right. lead times when repair is needed.
ALLOW FOR GREATER CUSTOMER The METRIS meter has a Lifetime Case
RETENTION – leasing both the tank and Warranty and a 20-year Accuracy Assurance.
the meter helps ensure customer loyalty.
All of this is accomplished without the customer being aware
you ever filled their tank.

Meter
Part # Description Connection Weight
Temperature Compensated
METRIS250TC Vapor Meter 20LT 8#
(Industry Standard)
Maximum Working Pressure 5#

Accessories
Part # Description
METRIS-CONNECT 3/4” Nipple (2 Required) X 20LT
METER-BAR-R 3
⁄4” x 1” Polyester coated meter bar

Meter Capacity at Various Inlet Pressures for Propane 1.53 sp. gr.
Replacement
Inlet Pressure Capacity CFH Approx. BTU
Index Face
11" w.c. 202 508,000 Metris Index 11
2 psi 534 1,343,000 Metris Index 2
5 psi 607 1,528,000 Metris Index 5

* Specific Gravity Cubic Feet BTU METER-BAR-R

Natural Gas 0.6 250 250,000
Propane 1.53 156 392,496
To convert cubic feet of propane to gallons, divide cubic feet by 36.39
(assuming 1.53 sp.gr.)

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