AMETEK 7250 Digital Stick - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation
IMPORTANT
Be sure to read & understand all of the Instructions
before beginning.
Unpacking
Carefully remove the contents of the shipping
carton and check each item against the packing
list before destroying any packing materials.
Storage
Level gauge probes should be stored in their original
shipping containers until ready for installation.
Damage that occurs in storage is not covered under
manufacturer warranty.
Mounting Conditions
CAUTION
• When installing probes, do not bend rigid
probes, permanent damage may result.
• Longer rigid probes need to be supported at
both ends while handling.
• Probes are sealed at the factory and
contain no user serviceable components.
• Do not attempt to open probe or weld the
tube.
• Level gauge probes are designed for industrial
applications, but should be mounted in a
location as free as possible from vibration,
corrosive atmospheres, or any possibility of
mechanical damage.
• Place the level gauge in a reasonably accessible
location, ambient temperature should be
between -40°F and 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).
• Mount the Level gauge probe perpendicular with
gravity.
• Float should have free movement along probe.
• Float retention clip should be in place at base of
probe.
Mounting Considerations
Mounting considerations may vary (Flanges,
Compression Fitting, etc.) depending on the
application. For underground tanks, the probe is
generally mounted in the riser, resting on the bottom
of the tank. Spacers are used to hold the sensor in
the center of the riser. While most underground tanks
are horizontal and fairly standard in design, above
ground tanks vary considerably. The requirements
for mounting these probes are fairly simple. Since the
probe requires a float to provide level position, there is
a minimum size required for insertion of the float into
the tank.
It is recommended that a minimum of a 2” NPT pipe
opening be used.