Patent ID: 8667980

Claim:
A method of replacing a preexisting meter that is in fluid communication with a pipeline having swivel fittings with a replacement meter, the method comprising the steps of: affixing a clamp assembly to the pipeline; drawing the clamp assembly to secure the preexisting meter to the pipeline; inserting a gasket removal collar between at least one gasket and at least one swivel fitting; connecting at least one case assembly to at least one of the preexisting meter and at least one swivel fitting; partially removing the preexisting meter from at least one swivel fitting and from the clamp assembly; activating a fluid bypass; fully removing the preexisting meter; inserting a gasket installation collar on at least one gasket of the replacement meter; placing the replacement meter in the clamp assembly; adjusting the replacement meter to fluid communication with at least one case assembly; deactivating the fluid bypass; adjusting the replacement meter to fluid communication with at least one swivel fitting; removing at least one case assembly; securing the replacement meter to the pipeline; and, removing the clamp assembly from the pipeline.