KROHNE OPTIFLEX 1300C EN - Manual (Page 45)

INSTALLATION
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• Attach a union nut to each coaxial tube (middle and end tubes)
• Attach a middle tube segment to the coaxial probe stem. Do not use tools to tighten the
assembled parts.
• Assemble the next middle rod segment (with a pair of lock washers on the attached screw)
and the top rod segment. Use two 7 mm open-ended wrenches to tighten the assembled parts
to a torque of 2…3 Nm.
• Assemble the next coaxial tube segment and the top coaxial tube segment. Do not use tools to
tighten the assembled parts. Do steps (9) thru (10) again until the end rod segment and end
coaxial tube are attached.
• Use the 2 pipe wrenches to tighten the coaxial tubes in the lock nuts.
• Use a 2.5 mm Allen wrench to attach and tighten the two HC M5×5 screws (lock screws) to the
union nut.
Figure 3-35: How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe: part 2
WARNING!
Be careful when you use the pipe wrenches. Make sure that the measuring tubes have no
deformation.
CAUTION!
• Make sure that the screws are tight and the measuring tube cannot loosen.
• Make sure that the fitting for the lock screw is not aligned with a hole in the coaxial tube.