Flowline LU29-1 EchoSonic II - Manual (Page 16)

16 of 24 EchoSonic II 31 MAR 11
MN300610 Rev B
Installation
The EchoSonic II should always be mounted perpendicular to the liquid surface and installed using the
provided Viton mounting gasket. Make sure that the fitting and transmitter threads are not damaged or
worn. Always hand-tighten the transmitter within the fitting. Perform an installed leak test under normal
process conditions prior to system start up. Note: The preferred mounting fitting for the LU27 series is the
LM52-1400 (2” thread x 1” thread) reducer bushing.
Mounting Guide
1. Do not mount at an angle
2. Liquid should never enter the dead band
3. Side Wall:
a. For LU27 Series - mount at least 2” from the side wall
b. For LU23, LU28 & LU29 Series - mount at least 3” from the side wall
4. Do not mount where obstacles will intrude on sensor’s beam width
a. See Specifications on page 8
5. Do not mount in a vacuum
6. Avoid mounting in the center of a dome top tank.
7. In cone bottom tank, position the sensor over the deepest part of the tank.
Do not install at
angle relative to the
liquid.
Do not install within
3” of tank sidewall.
Do not install with
objects in the beam.
Do not install in
applications with
vacuum.