KROHNE BM 26 A EN User Manual
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Installation and Operating Instructions BM 26 A
• Additional anchoring points between the BM 26 A and the tank are recommended for very high
installations (above 6 metres length for stainless steel). The standard anchor is a set of collars
welded to a plate. This is available on demand from KROHNE. See figure below for side and
plan view and dimensions in millimetres (inches).
1.5 Start-up
procedure
WARNING
Take the necessary safety precautions when working with
pressurized tanks.
Step Action
1
Close drainage plugs and/or drainage cock .
2
Open shutoff elements at lower and upper connecting flange.
3
Adjust the position of the local measuring scale so that scale
level corresponds exactly to true level, see section 1.6.
WARNING
• The user must take the necessary steps to protect the installed instrument from
shock waves (water hammer). A pressure limiting valve must equally protect the
installation.
• The instrument must regularly undergo servicing to conform to the rules and
regulations applicable to the site that it is installed on.
• High Temperature versions - precautions must be taken to avoid burns to
operators.