Mounting
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6.3
Mounting the device
6.3.1
Required mounting tools
• For mounting thread 3/4": Hexagonal wrench 36 mm
• For mounting thread 1-1/2": Hexagonal wrench 55 mm
• To shorten rod or coax probes: Saw
• To shorten rope probes:
– Allen key AF 3 mm (for 4mm ropes) or AF 4 mm (for 6 mm ropes)
– Saw or bolt cutter
• For flanges and other process connections: appropriate mounting tools
• To turn the housing: Hexagonal wrench 8 mm
6.3.2
Preparing the device for mounting
When shortening the probe: Enter the new length of probe into the Quick Setup which can
be found in the electronics housing behind the display module.
Shortening rod probes
Rod probes must be shortened if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less than
10 mm (0.4 in). The rods of a rod probe are shortened by sawing at the bottom end.
Rod probes of FMP52 can not be shortened as they are coated.
Shortening rope probes
Rope probes must be shortened if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less than
150 mm (6 in).
Rope probes of FMP52 can not be shortened as they are coated.
Levelflex FMP51, FMP52, FMP54
Endress+Hauser
A0014241
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