Baker Hughes Panametrics Aurora H2O, User Manual

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2.7.2 Installation
Note that the optional insertion probe/regulator can be
installed only on unpressurized lines. There is no hot-tap
installation for this device.
This procedure is broken down into two steps:
• Installing the housing
• Installing the insertion probe/regulator assembly
2.7.2a Installing the housing
The housing, as shown in Figure 10 below, is supplied with
a locking mechanism to ensure that housing can only be
removed intentionally.
Slots
Locking
mechanism
Foot valve
Vertical set screws
Horizontal
set screw
Horizontal
set screw
Locking mechanism
Figure 10: Installing the housing and locking mechanism
1. Turn the locking mechanism counter-clockwise until it
is at its extreme upper position. Apply thread sealant
to the threaded area below vertical slots in the threads
(see Figure 11 below). Do not allow the thread sealant to
enter the slot, as it may interfere with the mechanism.
Thread sealant
Figure 11: Applying thread sealant
2. Confirm that the pipeline has been unpressurized. Refer
to Figure 12 below and insert the housing into the pipeline
through a ¾” NPTF thread-o-let (The minimum ID of the
thread-o-let is 0.91”).
Housing
3/4” NPTF
thread-o-let
Figure 12: Inserting housing into pipeline
3. Using a wrench on the wrench flats, turn the housing
until it is secure and sealed (see Figure 13 below).
This will require between three and five turns. Do not
overtighten ! The housing may be damaged if it is
over-tightened, causing the housing to deform.
Wrench flats
180° apart
Figure 13: Tightening the housing
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