MIL-HDBK-1164
Table 30
Maintenance Checklist for Water Meters
Frequency (1),(2)
Inspection
Action
Volume meters
Check operation; check for noise.
M
Check mounting and alignment.
A
Velocity-type meters Check operation; check for noise.
M
Meter pit
Clean, remove water before freezing
SA
season.
Exterior
Paint as necessary.
A
Interior
Check for worn parts; repair or replace
V
as necessary.
Proportional meters
Check on same program as velocity
V
meters.
Compound meters
Check large-flow component on same
M
schedule as velocity-type meters.
Magnetic flow
Check electrical connections.
A
meters
Meter pit
Check, clean, remove water to protect
A (Fall)
against freezing.
Measuring unit
Check for possible hot water damage.
A
Unit parts
Check for worn parts, repair or replace
V
as necessary; clean and brighten.
(1) A-Annually; M-Monthly; SA-Semiannually; V-Variable, as conditions may indicate.
(2) The frequencies shown are suggested frequencies that may
be modified by local command, as individual installation conditions warrant.
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