80-5212-322 Datasheet, PDF (8/28 Pages) Magnetrol International, Inc. – RF Point Level Switches

Clamp
Teflon
Retaining
Bushing
Lower Probe
Mounting Gland
Probe Connection
Screw
Mylar Housing
Insulator (slips
over clamp)
Socket Head
Clamp Screws (2)
Upper Probe
Mounting Gland
Flexible
Probe
Probe
Termination
Optional Weight
Tank Bracket
Connection
Probe Locking
Set Screw
Optional
Mounting
Bracket
(Used w/
Insulated
Probes)
Figure 7
Flexible Probe Assembly
2.5.2 Integral Mount with Flexible Probe
Caution: Flexible probes are shipped with the cable clamp and the
probe nut hand tightened. The end of a flexible probe
MUST be secured to the bottom of the tank by either
attachment to a bracket or to a heavy weight in order to
keep the probe taut.
1. Unscrew probe from probe housing. Remove Mylar^® hous-
ing insulator located over the clamp. Refer to Figure 7.
Caution: Do not discard Mylar housing insulator.
2. Attach weight (if used) to probe end.
3. Insert probe end through tank mounting bushing and feed
cable into the tank. Do not allow probe insulation to be
damaged by scraping against the bushing threads.
Caution: Probe cable must not be in contact with anything metallic
in its final installation position.
4. Secure lower end of probe (or optional weight) to tank
bracket if one is used. Refer to Figure 7.
5. Apply thread sealant to mounting nut.
6. Screw mounting nut into tank bushing until tight.
Caution: Apply wrench to lower probe nut only.
NOTE: Do not allow the probe to fall in the tank while following steps
7 through 11.
7. Loosen both socket clamp screws.
8. Pull clamp and Teflon^® retaining bushing off probe.
9. While holding probe cable, loosen upper probe nut.
10. Pull excess cable up through probe nuts until cable is taut.
11. Tighten the probe nuts.
12. Cut off cable 1.35 inches (34 mm) above top of upper
probe nut and strip off 1.25 inches (32 mm) of insulation.
13. Slide Teflon retaining bushing onto cable and seat it into
the upper probe nut.
14. Slide clamp onto cable and seat it in the Teflon retaining
bushing.
15. Tighten both socket head clamp screws to approximately
35 in./lbs. torque.
16. Slip Mylar housing insulator over clamp.
17. Screw housing onto probe and tighten. Make sure conduit
connection is properly aligned for wire entry.
Caution: Check probe terminal connection carefully to be certain
lug will not short to packing gland or interfere with assem-
bly of amplifier housing to probe.
18. Proceed to Section 2.7, Wiring on page 8.
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50-605 Kotron RF Point Model 80/81 Level Switches