RK Jig Guide

Abstract

A gas meter index repair apparatus with method for removing the gas meter index that has suffered broken attachment screws during the replacement or AMI\AMR upgrade process. Previously as this damage to the meter index occurred, the only alternatives available were to replace the gas meter or manually drill and tap the broken attachment screws which would allow a high risk of puncturing the gas meter case causing a rapid release of highly flammable and explosive gas. These alternatives would incur multiple premise visits with interrupting the flow of gas to the user. The RK Jig Guide apparatus connects to the available gas meter index attachment screws and aligns itself with the damaged index cover attachment screws offering perfect alignment to mechanically remove the broken attachment screws allowing their replacement without interrupting the flow of gas to the end user or creating a safety hazard. This apparatus can be adapted and utilized for most residential gas meter installations. The RK Jig Guide apparatus includes a mounting assembly plate, various index mounting screws, complete detailed written instructions as well as companion video. The RK Jig Guide is very user friendly and allows the entry level technician, such as a Meter Reader to successfully replace the meter index and cover on the first visit.

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