Tools And Material; Preparation; Inspection And Storage; Safety And Preliminary Checks - Neptune TRICON E Installation And Maintenance Manual

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This chapter is designed to take you through the installation process for the TRICON transmitter.
T O O L S A N D M AT E R I A L S
The following equipment is required for the installation:
medium, flat-head screwdriver
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wire stripper
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hammer
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multi-conductor, solid, #22 AWG, copper cable
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P R E PA R AT I O N
Be sure to review the following sections before beginning the installation.

Inspection and Storage

Remove the assembly parts from the parts bag and inspect them for any damage. The transmitter arrives
partially assembled, with the terminal cover and mounting ring being the only separate parts. Once the
inspection is complete, store the cartons in a clean, dry environment. The temperature should remain
between -40° and 185°F (-40° and 85°C).

Safety and Preliminary Checks

Always follow your local electrical and safety codes, and observe the following guidelines for running wire
between your TRICON/E transmitter and the receiving device.
Avoid installing your TRICON/E instrumentation wiring near sources of electrical noise, such as:
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TRICON/E/E2/E3 TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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#4, or equivalent compound (optional)
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contactors, motor starters, and relays
radio transmitters and antennas
high-voltage power wiring and transformers
Whenever possible, separate your instrumentation wiring from other wiring by using a separate metal
conduit or metal wire tray.
Use the minimum length of cable required for the installation and cut off any excess. Do not coil
excess wire.
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