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Summary of Contents for Knick WA111
- Page 1 WA111 User Manual Retractable Fitting Read before installation. www.knick.de Keep for future use.
- Page 2 WA111 Supplemental Directives READ AND SAVE THIS DOCUMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT, PLEASE ENSURE A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE INSTRUC- TIONS AND RISKS DESCRIBED HEREIN. ALWAYS OBSERVE ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.2.3 Disconnecting/Connecting the Process Connection from/to the Drive ......22 6.2.4 Removing and Installing the Rinsing Chamber................24 6.2.5 Removing and Installing the Immersion Tube ................26 6.2.6 Seals ................................27 6.2.7 Knick Repair Service ..........................29 7 Troubleshooting ........................... 30... - Page 4 WA111 8 Decommissioning......................... 31 8.1 Retractable Fitting: Removal..........................31 8.2 Return..................................31 8.3 Disposal ................................... 31 9 Spare Parts, Accessories, and Tools..................... 32 9.1 Accessories ................................32 9.2 Tools..................................32 10 Dimension Drawings ........................33 11 Specifications..........................35 Index .............................. 39...
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Page 5: Safety
1.1 Intended Use The WA111 (the “product”) is a retractable fitting for installation in boilers, tanks, and pipes. The product is used to mount sensors for measuring process parameters. The sensor is immersed in the process medium by the WA111. -
Page 6: Hazardous Substances
Tools, p. 32 ➜ Spare Parts For professional corrective maintenance of the product, only use Knick genuine spare parts. Usage of any other spare parts shall constitute an unintended use of the product. Repair Service The Knick Repair Service offers professional corrective maintenance for the product to the original quality. -
Page 7: Product
The product code is stated on the nameplate, the delivery note, and the product packaging. Nameplates, p. 9 ➜ 2.2.1 Example of a Version Retractable fitting WA111 – N 1 B P C 0 B 1 A W 1 – 0 0 0 Explosion protection Without approval – Sensor Sensor, Ø... -
Page 8: Product Code
WA111 2.2.2 Product Code Retractable fitting WA111 – _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ – _ _ _ Explosion protection Without approval – Sensor Sensor, Ø12 mm, with PG 13.5 – Seal material – EPDM –... -
Page 9: Nameplates
WA111 2.3 Nameplates The WA111 is identified by a nameplate on the drive. The information provided on the nameplate varies according to the version of the WA111. 1 Manufacturer’s address with designation of origin 5 Manufacturer 2 Safety alert symbol: Observe the product... -
Page 10: Design And Function
WA111 2.5 Design and Function Retractable Fitting Note: The figure shows an example version of the WA111. Product Code, p. 8 ➜ 1 Drive unit/ambient side 9 Protection sleeve 2 Process connection 10 Drive with cylinder 3 Process unit/process side... -
Page 11: Changes For Different Conditions
It is recommended that changes to the WA111 be carried out by the Knick Repair Service. After making the necessary changes, a functional and pressure test is carried out and, if necessary, a modified name- plate is attached. -
Page 12: Service And Process Position
WA111 2.7 Service and Process Position The WA111 can assume two positions (service or process position). Note: The WA111 only disconnects the sensor in service position. Service Position (SERVICE Limit Position) • The piston is in the upper cylinder position. -
Page 13: Installation
Check to ensure that the WA111 package contents are complete. Package Contents, p. 7 ➜ Check the WA111 for damage. Fasten the WA111 with process connection to the connection point, e.g., the tank. ✓ WA111 is fastened to the process. 3.2 Inlet and Outlet Hose: Installation Loosen the screw (4) - Page 14 WA111 180° Installation Angle If installing the WA111 at 180° (i.e., upside down), lay the outlet hose in an arc above the level of the rinsing chamber so that gravity prevents the rinsing chamber from draining. Height of rinsing chamber...
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Page 15: Drive Medium: Installation
WA111 3.3 Drive Medium: Installation Note: The drive media connection hoses have different colors. • Process connection hose: yellow • Service connection hose: green Tightly screw the hose coupling (5) into the opening (1). Push the process position connection hose (3) fully into the hose coupling and tighten the coupling nut (4). -
Page 16: Commissioning
WA111 4 Commissioning WARNING! If the WA111 fitting is damaged or improperly installed, process medium, poten- tially containing hazardous substances, may escape. Follow the safety instructions. Safety, p. 5 ➜ Note: Upon request, Knick will provide safety briefings and product training during initial commis- sioning of the product. -
Page 17: Operation
5 Operation 5.1 Moving into the Service and Process Position Note: When used as intended, the WA111 can only be moved if the sensor is mounted. Moving into Process Position Moving into the process position is triggered by pressurization with drive medium. The yellow hose is pressurized. -
Page 18: Installing And Removing A Sensor
5.2.1 Safety Instructions when Installing and Removing Sensors WARNING! Process medium, potentially containing hazardous substances, may escape from the WA111. Only replace the sensor in the service position. Secure the WA111 against unintended restart. Follow the safety instructions. Safety, p. 5 ➜... -
Page 19: Cleaning And Rinsing The Sensor
Move the WA111 into the service position. Moving into the Service and Process Position, p. 17 ➜ Supply the cleaning or rinse medium to the WA111 via the inlet hose (1). Perform cleaning or rinsing in line with operational requirements. As necessary, move to the process position. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Interval Work Required First inspection after a few days/ Move the WA111 into the service position and observe the outlet. If the product weeks is not tight, process medium will escape from the outlet hose. Troubleshooting, p. 30 ➜... -
Page 21: Corrective Maintenance
CAUTION! Risk of cutting injuries from broken sensor glass. Handle the sensor with care. Follow the safety instructions in the sensor manufacturer’s documentation. 6.2.2 Removing the Check Valve The check valve must be removed in order to check the inlet channel inside the WA111 for contamina- tion and clean it if necessary. ... -
Page 22: Disconnecting/Connecting The Process Connection From/To The Drive
Move the WA111 into the service position. Moving into the Service and Process Position, p. 17 ➜ Depressurize the process and drain it to below the installation level of the WA111. Shut off and remove the drive media. Drive Medium: Installation, p. 15 ➜... - Page 23 Fit the loose flange (7) on the flange bushing. Attach the WA111 to the process. Install the sensor. Installing and Removing a Sensor, p. 18 ➜ Install the outlet and inlet hoses. Inlet and Outlet Hose: Installation, p. 13 ➜...
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Page 24: Removing And Installing The Rinsing Chamber
Move the WA111 into the service position. Moving into the Service and Process Position, p. 17 ➜ Depressurize the process and drain it to below the installation level of the WA111. Shut off and remove the drive media. Drive Medium: Installation, p. 15 ➜... - Page 25 Installation NOTICE! A loosened screw joint between the piston rod and the immersion tube may cause process medium, potentially containing hazardous substances, to escape from the WA111. Prior to every in- stallation, fully tighten the screw joint. Removing and Installing the Immersion Tube, p. 26 ➜...
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Page 26: Removing And Installing The Immersion Tube
WA111 6.2.5 Removing and Installing the Immersion Tube Note: The immersion tube needs to be removed for procedures such as maintenance, cleaning, or troubleshooting. Troubleshooting, p. 30 ➜ Removal Remove the rinsing chamber (3) with the piston rod (1) and immersion tube (2). -
Page 27: Seals
WA111 Installation Screw the immersion tube (2) into the piston rod (1). Insert the face pin spanner wrench (3) into the openings (4) of the piston (1). Recommended tool: ZU1155 tool set Accessories, p. 32 ➜ Insert the face pin spanner wrench into the opening of the immersion tube (2). Recommended tool: ZU1155 tool set Accessories, p. - Page 28 WA111 Process Media Wetted: Cylinder/drive Rinsing chamber Immersion tube 1 O-ring 60 x 2.5 mm 4 O-ring 33 x 2 mm 2 O-ring 4 x 2 mm 5 O-ring 20 x 2 mm (dynamically loaded) 3 O-ring 10 x 1.5 mm 6 O-ring 11.91 x 2.62 mm...
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Page 29: Knick Repair Service
WA111 6.2.7 Knick Repair Service The Knick Repair Service offers professional corrective maintenance for the product to the original quality. Upon request, a replacement unit can be obtained for the period of the repair. Further information can be found at www.knick.de. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Medium constantly escapes from Rinsing chamber O-rings damaged Replace the O-rings. Seals, p. 27 ➜ the outlet hose. or missing. Send the WA111 to your local contact for repair. knick.de ➜ Sensor glass shattered. Mechanical impact on the sensor Replace faulty sensor. -
Page 31: Decommissioning
8 Decommissioning 8.1 Retractable Fitting: Removal WARNING! Process or rinse medium, potentially containing hazardous substances, may escape from the WA111 or the process port. Follow the safety instructions. Safety, p. 5 ➜ Drain process medium to below the installation level of the WA111. -
Page 32: Spare Parts, Accessories, And Tools
WA111 9 Spare Parts, Accessories, and Tools 9.1 Accessories RV01 Check Valve The RV01 check valve prevents process medium or calibration, cleaning, or rinse media from flowing back into the inlet. The check valve is selected using a product code. -
Page 33: Dimension Drawings
WA111 10 Dimension Drawings Retractable Fitting for Solid-Electrolyte Sensor, Short Immersion Depth Note: All dimensions are given in millimeters [inches]. - Page 34 WA111 Immersion Depth in Process Position Flange, loose, PN10/16, DN 50 … DN 100, ANSI, 150 Ibs, 2″ … 4″...
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Page 35: Specifications
WA111 11 Specifications Permissible process pressure/process temperature Pressure/Temperature Diagram, p. 37 ➜ Pneumatic drive type Material: PP-H 6 bar (90 psi) 0 … 30 °C (32 … 86 °F) Falling linearly to 1 bar (14.5 psi) 30 … 80 °C (86 … 176 °F) Material: PVDF 6 bar (90 psi) -10 … 60 °C (14 … 140 °F) Falling linearly to 2 bar (29 psi) 60 … 120 °C (140 … 248 °F) - Page 36 Degree of protection according to IP66 EN 60529 Product Code, p. 8 Sensors ➜ Product Code, p. 8 Process connection ➜ Dimension Drawings, p. 33 Immersion depths/dimensions ➜ Depending on material and version. More information is available from Weight Knick or your local contacts.
- Page 37 WA111 Pressure/Temperature Diagram bar (psi) Pneumatic drive 6 (87) 4 (58) PP-H PVDF 2 (29) °C (°F) Process temperature bar (psi) Water-hydraulic drive 6 (87) PP-H PVDF 4 (58) 2 (29) °C (°F) Process temperature...
- Page 38 WA111 Abbreviations Width across flats ANSI American National Standards Institute Diamètre nominal (nominal size) EPDM Ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber U.S. Food and Drug Administration FFKM Perfluoro rubber Fluoro rubber International Protection / Ingress Protection International Organization for Standardization PEEK...
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Page 39: Index
WA111 Index Accessories Lubricants, approved Ambient temperature Maintenance Causes, malfunctions Lubricants 21 Changes, retractable fitting Maintenance intervals 20 Cleaning Malfunction states Coding, product code Markings Commissioning Model code Connection point Model designation Cylinder Modifications Declaration of decontamination Notes on safety information... - Page 40 WA111 Remedies, malfunctions Tools Removal Accessory tools 32 Immersion tube 26 Safety 6 Rinsing chamber 24 Troubleshooting Sensor 19 Removal, retractable fitting Repair Service Versions Residual risks Retractable fitting Changes 11 Return form Warnings Returns Weight Rinse medium, temperature Rinsing Inlet 36...
- Page 41 WA111 Notes...
- Page 42 Knick Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG Headquarters Beuckestraße 22 • 14163 Berlin Germany Phone: +49 30 80191-0 Fax: +49 30 80191-200 info@knick.de www.knick.de Local Contacts www.knick-international.com Translation of the original instructions Copyright 2023 • Subject to change Version 1 • This document was published on January 09, 2023.
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