Emerson Process Management ROSEMOUNT 5300 - Manual (Page 45)

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4530, Rev BA
July 2009
3-15
Rosemount 5300 Series
MOUNTING Mount the transmitter with flange on a nozzle on top of the tank. The
transmitter can also be mounted on a threaded connection. Make sure only
qualified personnel perform the installation.
NOTE!
If you need to remove the transmitter head from the probe, make sure that the
Process Seal is carefully protected from dust and water. See “Removing the
Transmitter Head“ on page 7-28 for further information.
NOTE!
PTFE covered probes must be handled carefully to prevent damage to the
coating.
Flange Connection
Figure 3-10. Tank connection
with flange.
Transmitter head
Gasket
Flange
Tank flange
Nut
Probe
Bolts
The transmitter is delivered with head, flange, and probe
assembled into one unit.
1. Place a gasket on top of the tank flange.
2. Lower the transmitter and probe with flange into the
tank.
3. Tighten the bolts.
4. Loosen the nut that connects the transmitter housing to
the probe slightly.
5. Rotate the transmitter housing so the cable
entries/display face the desired direction.
6. Tighten the nut.