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To get a CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) reading from an Intelis digital gas meter for a particular time frame to determine accurate appliance usage, you'll need to follow a few steps. The Intelis meter typically provides cumulative gas usage in cubic feet, but you can calculate the flow rate (CFM) over a specific time period. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Locate the Meter:
   • Find the Intelis digital gas meter, which is usually installed outside your home or in a utility area.
2. Access the Display:
   • The meter has an LCD display that shows various information, including gas usage.
3. Record the Initial Reading:
   • Press the button on the right side of the LCD display to cycle through the different display screens until you find the gas usage reading.
   • Note down the initial gas usage reading in cubic feet (CF).
4. Start the Appliance:
   • Turn on the appliance you want to measure (e.g., furnace, water heater).
5. Record the Final Reading:
   • After the desired time period (e.g., 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes), press the button again to cycle through the display screens and note down the final gas usage reading in cubic feet (CF).
6. Calculate the Gas Used:
   • Subtract the initial reading from the final reading to determine the amount of gas used during the time period.
   • [ \text{Gas Used} = \text{Final Reading} - \text{Initial Reading} ]
7. Convert to CFM:
   • To convert the gas used to CFM, divide the gas used by the time in minutes.
   • [ \text{CFM} = \frac{\text{Gas Used (CF)}}{\text{Time (minutes)}} ]

1. Initial Reading:
   • Initial Reading: 1234.5678 CF
2. Start the Appliance:
   • Turn on the furnace.
3. Final Reading:
   • After 5 minutes, Final Reading: 1235.7678 CF
4. Calculate the Gas Used:
   • [ \text{Gas Used} = 1235.7678 , \text{CF} - 1234.5678 , \text{CF} = 1.2000 , \text{CF} ]
5. Convert to CFM:
   • [ \text{CFM} = \frac{1.2000 , \text{CF}}{5 , \text{minutes}} = 0.2400 , \text{CFM} ]

• Consistency: Ensure that no other gas appliances are in use during the measurement to get an accurate reading for the specific appliance.
• Repeat Measurements: For more accurate results, you can take multiple measurements and average them.
• Safety: Always ensure that the appliance is operating safely and that you follow all safety guidelines provided by the manufacturer and your utility company.

If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact your utility company or a qualified professional.

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