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5. INSTALLATION
⚠ WARNING: The Special Conditions for Safe Use as detailed in section 10 CERTIFICATION
APPENDIX must be followed at all times.
Normally the unit is used to confirm whether or not a pig has passed a known point of interest
on a pipeline such as a bend or valve. The unit should be mounted approximately 5m after the
point of interest and a test run completed to confirm successful installation and reliable detection.
If the main housing is exposed to direct sunshine, then it is recommended that a sunshade is
installed to prevent unnecessary heating of the unit which may shorten the lifespan of the
equipment. See sections 5.5 SUNSHADE POST MOUNTING and 5.6 SUNSHADE PIPELINE
MOUNTING.
5.1. MAIN HOUSING MOUNTING PLATE
The unit is supplied with a mounting plate as shown
which is suitable for use with ratchet straps or steel
banding and for mounting the unit onto pipelines,
posts and walls.
If the unit is post mounted, then 4x M8x120 coach
bolts should be fitted as per 5.2 MAIN HOUSING POST
MOUNTING prior to attaching the mounting plate.
The mounting plate is attached to the main housing as
shown using 2x M8x16 bolts / 2x M8 spring washers /
2x M8 plain washers / mounting plate / 2x M8x5
spacers / main electronics housing.
5.2. MAIN HOUSING POST MOUNTING
The post mounted unit is supplied with a post mounting assembly as
shown.
1.
Prior to fitting the mounting plate as per 5.1 MAIN HOUSING
MOUNTING PLATE pass the 4x M8x120 coach bolts through the
mounting plate.
2.
Hold the assembly in position on the post and secure using 4x M8
nuts / 4x M8 washers / post mount clamp / post / mounting plate
/ 4x M8x120 coach bolts as shown (view from above).
3.
If equipotential bonding, or earthing is required, then the M4
threads around the perimeter of the display endcap may be used.
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