5
PENBERTHY
SERIES H FLAT GLASS GAGES
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 1
Nut tightening sequence
5.4 Nut retorquing
Nut re-torque is vital to the operation of a liquid
level gage because gaskets take permanent
'set' under initial bolt loading at assembly.
Tightening of nuts before installation to values
specified in Table 4 is necessary to insure
pressure retaining capabilities of liquid level
gage to specific design ratings. The user
must refer to the liquid level gage model and
assembly number and to the purchase order
or tag to determine materials of construction.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before placing liquid level gage into operation,
torque values must be verified. From factory
testing to installation, gasketing may take 'set'
reducing closure force. Retorquing before
operation reduces chance of leakage or gasket
'blow out'.
Using a torque wrench, tighten nuts in 5 ft·lb
(7 Nm) increments following the 'Z' pattern
sequence in Figure 1, until the torque values
shown in Table 4 for the specific liquid level
gage are reached. For multiple section
gages, torque the center section(s) and work
progressively toward the ends of the gage.
If bolting, gasketing or glass on any repaired
section of a multi-section gage is disturbed,
all sections must be checked for integrity and
retorqued as necessary.
WARNING
Failure to comply with the proper torquing
sequence or force value can lead to leakage,
gasket blow-out or glass breakage resulting in
gage failure, serious personal injury or property
damage.
Note:
depending on gage size there may be
less bolting than shown in Figure 1. Start at the
center and follow the 'Z' pattern outward to the
limit of bolting on a specific gage.
TABLE 4 - BOLT TORQUE VALUES
Gage models and gasket material
Bolt torque
ft·lb (Nm)
RH, RHR, TH and THR w/Grafoil
®
(standard)
30 to 35 (41 to 48)
RH, RHR, TH and THR w/non-asbestos (optional)
45 to 50 (61 to 68)
Top-chem 2000
®
30 to 35 (41 to 48)
PTFE (Teflon
®
) and PCTFE (Kel-F
®
)
20 to 25 (27 to 34)
25% glass filled PTFE (Teflon
®
)
19 to 22 (26 to 30)
All models with FKM (Viton
®
) or elastomeric (optional)
10 to 15 (14 to 20)
TH, THR with PCTFE (Kel-F
®
) shields (optional) 0.063" (1.6 mm)
20 to 25 (27 to 34)
5.5 Belleville washers
Belleville washers are used to reduce the need
to retorque nuts. This is especially important
for gages subject to pressure and/or thermal
cycling. The conical washers allow for material
expansion and contraction while maintaining
axial bolt loading and, therefore, compression
on the gasket.
Model RH and RHR gages require 7 washers
per nut, model TH and THR gages require
3 washers per nut (6 per bolt). Washers should
be assembled with the cupped side facing the
gage cover. Refer to Figure 2 for proper washer
assembly.
Note:
the following procedure is to be done
on only one side of a transparent gage.
Using a torque wrench, tighten nuts in 5 ft·lb
(7 Nm) increments following the 'Z' pattern
sequence found in Figure 1 until the torque
values shown in Table 4 are reached.
6 OPERATION
Before initializing liquid level gage operation,
check that all installation procedures
have been completed. Use only qualified,
experienced personnel who are familiar with
liquid level gage equipment and understand
the implications of the tables and all the
instructions thoroughly. Check to determine
that all connections are pressure tight. Assure
that nuts have been retorqued to their proper
values as specified in Table 4. Remove self stick
caution tape from the glass and inspect to be
sure that glass is clean and free of any damage
such as cracks, scratches, pits and chips.
FIGURE 2
Belleville washer position
Belleville
washer
Cover
