Mounting
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NOTICE
The housing cannot be unscrewed fully.
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Loosen the external locking screw by a maximum of 1.5 turns. If the screw is
unscrewed too much or completely (beyond the screw anchor point), small parts
(counter disk) can become loose and fall out.
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Tighten the securing screw (hexagon socket 4 mm (0.16 in)) with maximum
3.5 Nm (2.58 lbf ft)±0.3 Nm (±0.22 lbf ft).
Closing the housing covers
NOTICE
Thread and housing cover damaged from dirt and fouling!
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Remove dirt (e.g. sand) on the thread of the covers and housing.
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If you continue to encounter resistance when closing the cover, check the thread again
for fouling.
Housing thread
The threads of the electronics and connection compartment can be coated with an
anti-friction coating.
The following applies for all housing materials:
Do not lubricate the housing threads.
Post-mounting check
Is the device undamaged (visual inspection)?
Are the measuring point identification and labeling correct (visual inspection)?
Is the device properly secured?
Does the device comply with the measuring point specifications?
For example:
• Process temperature
• Pressure
• Ambient temperature
• Measuring range
5.3
Post-mounting check
Is the device undamaged (visual inspection)?
Does the measuring device meet the measuring point specifications?
For example:
• Process temperature
• Process pressure
• Ambient temperature
• Measuring range
Are the measuring point number and labeling correct (visual inspection)?
Is the device adequately protected from wet conditions and direct sunlight?
Is the device properly secured?
Liquiphant FTL63
Endress+Hauser