Recalibrating the Meter (FIG. 14)

The meter is shipped from the factory with the default calibration factor for 10W30 motor oil - at 70°F (21°C). This calibration factor is sufficiently accurate for most oils. If other fluids are used or if greater accuracy is required, the meter can be recalibrated by performing one of the following recalibration methods.

1.Choosing a Calibration Factor From the Calibration Table 1

Calibration factors provided in Table 1 (page 16), are only approximate, but sufficient for most appi- cations. For the most accuracy, use method 2,

Manual Calibration Procedure.

1.Use LEFT or RIGHT ARROW to move the curser to the Calibration Factor Field (K) .

2.Use the UP or DOWN ARROWS to manually adjust the Preset Calibration Factor up or down until the number displayed matches the calibration factor you have chosen from Table 1.

3.Press center, ENTER button to confirm new setting. New setting displays in Calibration Factor field (J).

4.Use the RIGHT ARROW button to move curser over Wrench icon.

5.Press center, ENTER button, to return to Main Setup Screen.

OR

2. Manual Calibration Procedure

See FIG. 14, page 16 for the Calibrate Screens 1 and 2 referenced in the following instructions.

•When an English unit (gallon, quarts, pints) is set as the measurement unit on the Units/Limit Screen, page 15, use a one quart graduated cylinder to calibrate the meter.

•When a System International Unit (SI) (Liter) is set as the measurement unit on the Units/Limit Screen, use a one Liter graduated cylinder to calibrate the meter.

1.Use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROWS to select START

(L) on Calibrate Screen 1.

2.Press the center, ENTER button to confirm selec- tion. Calibrate Screen 2 will appear.

Setup Mode Screens

3.Dispense exactly 1 quart (or 1 liter) of fluid into a calibrated 1 quart (or 1 liter) container.

The Calibration Factor will appear on the screen in the Calibration Factor field (J).

4.Use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROWS to select END

(L) on Calibrate Screen 2.

5.Press the center, ENTER button to confirm selec- tion. Calibrate Screen 1 will appear.

6.When you have finished making changes, use the RIGHT ARROW button to move curser over Wrench icon.

7.Press center, ENTER button, to return to Main Setup Screen.

To attain the most accurate calibration:

•Use the manual calibration procedure (Method 2).

•Use a certified, graduated cylinder; either 1-Quart or 1-Liter volume in the system of Units to be used (either English or SI) for real-time dispenses.

•Calibrate using the exact fluid to be dispensed, at the temperature expected during dispense.

•After calibration check your results by measuring a dispense.

•Be sure to remove all fluid from graduated cylinder between calibration attempts.

•Be sure meter is set to proper system of units for container you are using.

Once the meter has been calibrated, the unit of measure can be changed to any other unit, without the need for recalibration.

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