Installation – KROHNE OPTIBAR P 2010 C EN User Manual
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INSTALLATION
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3.3.4 Installation steps for dairy pipe connections
• Ensure that the O-ring is positioned in the slot provided in the fitting.
• Centre the dairy connection in the corresponding fitting.
• Screw the union nut onto the fitting.
• Then tighten it with a hook wrench.
3.3.5 Installation steps for clamp and Varivent connections
Notes for versions acc. to 3A standard
The device has to be installed in the way that drainability (E1.8.1) and demands acc. to L1.1 are
met. The device must be installed with the pressure port downwards or to the side.
The user is responsible for:
• using a suitable sealing material
• defining adequate service intervals
• using an elastomer sealing material according to 3A standard 18-03 and 21CFR177.2600
• the right dimension of the gasket
Make sure that welding sockets are mounted flush inside the tank.
General procedure
• When sealing, use a suitable gasket that corresponds to the product and pressure to be
measured.
• Place the gasket on the corresponding fitting.
• Centre the clamp or Varivent connection over the corresponding fitting and gasket.
• Then use a suitable connecting element (e.g. half ring or clamp ring connection) to attach the
device according to the manufacturer's specifications.
3.3.6 Installation steps for flange connections
• When sealing, use a suitable gasket that corresponds to the product and pressure to be
measured (e.g. a fibre gasket)
• Put the gasket between connecting flange and counter flange.
• Then fasten the device using 4 or 8 screws (depending on flange version) to the counter flange.
INFORMATION!
The device must be assembled according to 3A standard 74-06.