Badger Meter Flo-tech PFM Series User Manual

September 2012 Page 19
PFM Portable Hydraulic Testers PFM6, PFM6BD, and PFM8
Burst Disc Procedure for PFM6 and PFM8 Testers
1. Position the tester block to expose the internal burst disc body as shown in Figure 7.
2. Loosen the burst disc body from the ow meter block.
3. Remove the burst disc body from the ow meter block.
4. Remove the ruptured burst disc from the ow meter block and discard.
5. Clean out the burst disc port. Remove any debris from the sealing surfaces.
6. Rotate the tester to face the burst disc port upwards and drop in a new burst disc. Make sure it lies at on the sealing surface
entrance. Lubricate the O-ring on the burst disc housing and insert it back into the block. Tighten the burst disc housing down to
form the disc against the sealing surface.
7. Using a torque wrench, tighten the burst disc body in the block to 35 foot-pounds (50.8 Nm).
CAUTION
Caution - Do not over torque the burst disc housing. Applying too much torque will damage the burst disc and cause
the disc to rupture prematurely.
Burst Disc Body (1)
Burst Disc (1)
Figure 7: PFM6 and PFM8 Burst Disc

Badger Meter Flo-tech PFM Series Specifications

General

Brand	Badger Meter
Model	Flo-tech PFM Series
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English