Ball Valve Installation - Emerson Rosemount 5408 Reference Manual

Mechanical Installation
Figure 3-10:
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For more information and installation requirements, refer to the Guidelines for Choosing
and Installing Radar in Stilling Wells and Bypass Chambers
3.3.9

Ball valve installation

The transmitter can be isolated from the process by using a valve:
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Chamber Requirements
Min. 0.4 in. (10 mm)
Min. 6 in. (150 mm)
Max. 1°
Max. 0.2 in. (5 mm)
Use a full-port ball valve.
Ensure there is no edge between the ball valve and the nozzle or still pipe, the inside
should be smooth.
Valves can be combined with still pipes.
Technical Note.
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