Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive. The products’ use on other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be contacted to confirm the suitability of the product for the application being considered.
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PTFE particles can develop 'polymer fume fever'. 1.9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and/or consumables available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and/or others in the vicinity require any protective clothing to protect against the hazards of, for example, chemicals, high/low temperature, radiation, noise, falling objects, and dangers to eyes and face.
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1.16 Returning products Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk.
2. General product information 2.1 Description The Spirax Sarco CP30 probe is supplied in several nominal electrode lengths, and is cut to " BSP taper (UL version ½" the exact length required prior to installation. The probe has a NPT) connection and may be installed in a probe elbow, a screwed flange, or directly in a boiler connection.
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Probe body 4 off 18 AWG flying leads 300 mm (12") long 27 A / F " BSP ½" NPT Probe electrode Probe tip Fig. 1 Fig. 2 CP30 Standard version CP30 UL version IM-P403-34 AB Issue 9...
Damage will occur if the tip is turned forcibly, or removed without being turned at the same time. Probe tip CP30 body Fig. 4 To remove the probe tip: Turn the probe tip, and, at the same time pull the probe tip off the probe rod (see Figure 4).
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Step 1 Cut the electrode to the required length and chamfer the end. Fig. 5 Step 2 Cut back the PTFE sleeving 50 mm (2") from the end of the electrode (Figure 6). Fig. 6 50 mm (2") Step 3 Fit the probe tip and spring by winding it into the electrode (Figure 7).
The flexible conduit and terminal box are not to incorporate any other control wiring as this may damage or reduce the performance of the product. It is not possible to rotate the cable socket in 90° steps, as with the standard CP30. To do so may damage the internal wiring.
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See controller Installation and Maintenance Instructions for complete wiring details BC3200 / BC3210* BC3100* Terminal box Terminal box (Not required for (Not required for standard probe) standard probe) CP30 CP30 connector connector Internal links Internal links Probe tip Probe tip Earthed to Earthed to probe body.
Some Spirax Sarco controllers are available with a probe conditioning option (UK Patent No. 2276943) which minimises the effects of probe scaling, but this is not a substitute for adequate boiler water treatment.
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