Installation (Mounting Considerations) - FlowLine EchoWave LG10 Series Manual

Installation
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EchoWave is mounted vertically into the tank via its connection thread. It is then screwed directly into a
standard threaded tank connection, i.e. tank adapter, bushing, weld-in socket, or it can be
screwed into a flange which is connected to a tank nozzle.
Always use metal fittings with the Rod Probe (LG10-0 series) and Cable Probe (LG11-
2 series. The Coaxial Probe (LG10-1 series) can use any type of fitting material.
LG10/LG11 series should not be welded directly into the tank. Neither should flanges be
welded onto the sensor. Welding on the metal parts of EchoWave
damage to the transmitter.
Do not lift or handle the EchoWave
probe connection. EchoWave
housing. Do not screw in the sensor by its housing. It should be tightened only via its
hexagon (wrench size 32mm).
The end user has to ensure proper sealing of the sensor connection; based upon process
conditions, i.e. temperature, pressure and resistance against the process liquid's
atmosphere.
For NPT thread connections, pressure-tight joints require a sealant directly on the threads.
In the case that the LG10/LG11 series is delivered with a detached probe (cable version only), attach the probe
onto the small threaded stud below the hexagon. Make sure to avoid cross threading or misaligning the
threads.
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
The probes should be installed so that they are not directly impacted by liquids flowing out of the filling inlet.
They should neither touch nor sway towards other objects inside the tank or the tank/nozzle walls; e.g. by
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by its probe: This will cause excessive stress on the
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should be handled by the hexagon or the lower section of the
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will cause serious
agitator or mixer swirls. In
applications with very strong fluid
movements which can also cause
excessive lateral force on the
probe, it is recommended to
anchor the probe. The anchoring
fixtures are end user supplied.
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