Mounting - Liquid Applications (Cont' D ); Installation - Siemens XPS Operating Instructions Manual

Mounting – Liquid Applications (cont' d )
Blind Flange
Flanged
Customer flanged standpipe. If a metal flange must be welded to pipe, refer
to Liquid Applications - Standpipes in the

Installation

Installation shall only be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with
Note:
local governing regulations.
• Do not route cable openly. For optimum isolation against electrical noise, run cable
separately in a grounded metal conduit. Seal all thread connections to prevent
ingress of moisture.
• Do not run cable near high voltage or current runs, contactors, and SCR control
drives. For pressure tight applications, install transducers hand tight plus ½ to 1½
turns.
• PTFE tape or other appropriate sealant may be used to aid in sealing the threads for
use in pressure applications.
Never attempt to loosen, remove, or disassemble process connection
WARNING:
while vessel contents are under pressure.
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nipple welded to blind flange
coupling
flange, gasket, and hardware
supplied by customer.
coupling
factory flanged transducer
bolt
gasket
customer flange, flat face only
nut
Transducer Applications Manual
Tighten the flange bolts
Note:
evenly in order to ensure a good
seal between the mating flanges.
Caution: Overtightening can
cause performance
degradation.
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