MODEL 813

3/4" Universal Digital Flowmeter

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
The 813 positive displacement flowmeter has
incorporated the oval rotor principal into its design.
This has proven to be a highly reliable and highly
accurate method of measuring flow, providing
exceptional repeatability and high accuracy.

The 813 meter can be connected to an oil dispensing

nozzle or can be installed and used as an in line meter.

Please read and retain this instruction manual to assist

you in the operation and maintenance of this quality
product.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual assists you in operating and maintaining your
new positive displacement flowmeter. The information
contained will help you ensure many years of dependable
INSTALLATION
performance and trouble free operation. 1) Do not over tighten connections.

Please take a few moments to read through this manual METER OPERATION
before installing and operating your new meter. If you TOTAL BUTTON
experience problems with this product, refer to the
Maintenance and Trouble Shooting sections of this manual. Each press of the TOTAL button will allow you to scroll
If you require further assistance please contact your local through the meter options
Lincoln Distributor, or Authorised Lincoln Service Center.
Resetable Batch Total
Non Resetable Accumulative Total

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RESET BUTTON

The RESET button allows you to reset the Batch Total.
Lincoln recommends, that if you are using your meter as an SLEEP
in-line application you should install a filter before the inlet
of the meter. Contact your local Lincoln distributor for If NO flow goes through the meter for 60 seconds the
further details. display will go into sleep mode (Blank). The display will
automatically wake if the buttons are pressed or flow
occurrs.

CHANGE UNITS (e,g: ltr, gal, qrt)

1) Press and hold down RESET for 5 seconds until

2) Press Reset to scroll through the settings “ltr, gal,

3) Press and hold down RESET until “Program”

4) Press “RESET” for five seconds to return the meter

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SLEEP MODE 2) Lightly grease the o’ring (3) and place it on the meter
body.
If NO flow goes through the meter for 60 seconds the
display will go into sleep mode (Blank). The display will 3) Clean the meter cover plate (2) and place it on the body.
automatically wake if the buttons are pressed or flow Take care not to damage the o’ring (3).
occurs. The Rotor with Magnets

BATTERY REPLACEMENT
All data will be saved when the batteries are removed.

Note: Replace the batteries as soon as the

battery indicator on the LCD is displayed + - (fig 2)

1) Remove the plastic protector shroud from the meter body 4) Install the 8 screws (1) and tighten in a diagonal pattern
(fig 1). to 2nm (1.5 ft.lb). Visual check the cap has been pulled
down evenly.
2) Remove the battery cover.
5) Test the meter by turning the rotors with a finger or by
3) Replace the 2 x (AAA) Alkaline batteries. (Refer to the
applying low air pressure (No more than a good breath) to
front of the meter for correct battery orientation).
the inlet port of the meter. This will confirm the meter is
4) Replace the battery cover and re-fit the plastic shroud. operating correctly.

Note: Only use Alkaline batteries. PARTS DIAGRAM

Protector Shroud
Not included

(fig 1)
3
magnets
CAUTION 2

Ensure the fluid supply to the meter is disconnected

and the line pressure is released before disassembly.

METER DISASSEMBLY
1
Note: The electronic computer module is non-repairable.
The meter will need to be replaced if found to be damaged
or faulty.
1) Remove the 8 x socket head screws (1) from the meter
cover.
2) Remove the meter cover (2) and o’ring (3).
3) Remove both rotors (4). PARTS LIST
4) Clean and inspect all parts. Replace any suspect, worn
or damaged components. 3 ROTOR SET 2
2 O-RING 1
METER REASSEMBLY 1 SCREW 8
NOTE: Ensure the rotor with the magnets is assembled on
the same side to the batteries. The magnets in the rotor
4 276025 BATTERY COVER KIT 1
must face towards the electronic display.

1) Replace both rotors (4) so as they are at 90O to each 276026 PROTECTOR SHROUD KIT BLACK* 1
other (see fig 2). Check the rotor rotation by turning either
of the rotors. If the rotors are not in mesh correctly or do not
* Protector Shroud kit not included.
rotate freely remove one of the rotors and replace it
correctly at 90 degrees to the other rotor. Re-check the
operation of the rotors.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

a) Remove rotors and remove any dirt and
No fluid passing through the meter. a) Dirt particles jamming the rotors. contamination.
The meter is not registering a) Flat battery. a) Replace battery.
fluid output. b) Check magnets and replace rotors if
b) No signal from rotor or the magnet. required.
c) Damaged computer (reed switch
unit). c) Replace meter.
a) Flowrate outside recommended a) Adjust flow rate to within 0.8 to 21.1
Meter not accurate. Flowrate. GPM.

SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy +/- 0.5% of Reading

Type Oval Gear
Flowrate 0.8 to 21.1 GPM
Maximum Pressure 1500 psi
Suitable for use with: Engine Oil, Diesel Oil, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Maximum Viscosity SAE 140),
Ethelene Glycol Based Anti-Freeze/Anti-Boil mixture (Max 50% water)
Wetter Materials Acetal, Aluminum, Steel, Nitrile Rubber
Battery Type 2 x AAA Alkaline
Resettable Totalizer 99999.9 (gal or ltr)
Non-Resettable Totalizer 999999 (lgal or ltr)
Connections 3/4 NPT
Maximum Temperature 131° F (55° C)
Minimum Temperature 23° F (-5° C)

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or replacement, you must ship the equipment, transportation charges prepaid, with proof of purchase to a Lincoln Authorized Warranty and
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