Fitting The Electrode - Emerson Mobrey Hydratect 2462 Reference Manual

Reference Manual
24625020, Rev AA
2.2.3

Fitting the electrode

To avoid damage, electrodes should be kept in their packaging until they are installed.
They are supplied complete with fixing nut, termination nuts, and washers
Figure 2-3. Mobrey Series III Electrode
A. Threaded nut for fixing to an insert or manifold port.
B. Termination nuts and washers for electrical connections.
C. Ceramic insulators.
Electrode fitting procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Note
For a high pressure electrode, the final
between 28 lb.ft (35 Nm) and 47 lb.ft (60 Nm). The
tightening condition,
the minimum to achieve this. Failure to comply with this limitation may cause damage to
the port or to the electrode from over tightening.
Installing the electrodes
A
C
C
Carefully unpack the electrode, and then examine for external damage to the
ceramic insulators or the electrode seating.
If the electrode or the electrode insert seat is damaged in any way, contact your
local Emerson sales office.
To minimize thread seizure problems, lightly coat the insert thread with anti-seize
compound (part number 830007220).
Ease the electrode into the insert and then turn the electrode fixing nut, clockwise,
with your fingers to engage the threads
Use a long-reach 25 mm AF socket spanner to gradually tighten the electrode fixing
nut until the electrode does not rotate in its' seat.
Tighten the electrode fixing nut a further
procedure.
/ is the maximum allowable, and the tightening torque used must be
1
4
Installing the electrodes
B
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/ to / turn to complete the
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1
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