Emerson Rosemount 3051 Reference Manual page 60

Hardware installation
August 2019
CAUTION
Electronics damage
Rotation between the sensor module and the process connection can damage the
electronics.
A
B
A. Sensor module
B. Process connection
Install high pressure coned and threaded connection
The transmitter comes with an autoclave connection designed for pressure applications.
Follow the steps below to properly connect the transmitter to your process.
Procedure
1. Apply a process-compatible lubricant to the gland nut threads.
2. Slip the gland nut onto the tube; then thread the collar onto the tube end.
3. Apply a small amount of process-compatible lubricant to the tube cone to help
4. Tighten the gland nut to a torque of 25 ft-lb.
Need help?
A weep hole has been designed into the transmitter for safety and leak detection. If fluid
begins to leak from the weep hole, isolate the process pressure, disconnect the
transmitter, and reseal until the leak is resolved.
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Do not apply torque directly to the sensor module.
To avoid damage, apply torque only to the hex-shaped process connection.
The collar is reverse threaded.
prevent galling and facilitate sealing. Insert the tubing into the connection and
tighten finger-tight.
Reference Manual
00809-0100-4007
Rosemount 3051