KROHNE OPTISWITCH 6600 C EN - Manual (Page 10)

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INSTALLATION
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OPTISWITCH 6600 C
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3.1 General notes on installation
3.2 Installation requirements
• For the hygienic version, use only the recommended sleeves or adapters. If other systems are
used, no guarantee can be given for proper functionality or leak-tightness.
• The connection thread must have direct electrical contact with the threaded sleeve and the
metal tank or pipe.
• At the hygienic connection G½ do not use Teflon or paper gaskets between switch and
hygienic adapter. The PEEK sensor together with the Stainless Steel adapter will perform a
hygienic tightening. Assumed that the requirements have been followed.
• The tightening torque for the sleeve should be 25...30 Nm.
3.3 Process connection
The hygienic ½" process sleeve is easy to weld into tanks or pipes. This kind of assembly allows
installation in conformity with standards of hygiene (to 3A, FDA). The G½ and G1 connections can
be mounted in any counter thread acc. to ISO 228.
Various hygienic adapter sleeves are available for fitting to other process connections. For more
information please refer to chapter "Order code".
The sensor can be installed in any desired position.
INFORMATION!
Inspect the cartons carefully for damages or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the
carrier and to the local office of the manufacturer.
INFORMATION!
Do a check of the packing list to make sure that you have all the elements given in the order.
INFORMATION!
Look at the device nameplate to ensure that the device is delivered according to your order.
Check for the correct supply voltage printed on the nameplate.