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11.  For transparent gage, install gaskets and 

shields, if used, centered on vision slots.

12.  Install rubber band around each piece 

of glass and cushion, then place glass 
centered on gasket or shields, if used.

13.  Install covers in place being careful to 

maintain components alignment inside.

14.  Install nameplate, washer and nuts to 

bolts. Tighten nuts with fingers. Using 
a torque wrench, tighten nuts in 5 ft·lb 
(7 Nm) increments, following the sequence 
in Figure 1 until the torque values shown 
in Table 4 are reached.

14A. For transparent belleville style gages: 

install nameplate and three belleville 
washers under each nut with pointed 
end toward the nut (see Figure 2). Finger 
tighten nuts.

 

Note:

 the following procedure is to be 

done on only one side of the gage.

14B. For reflex belleville style gages: install 

nameplate and seven belleville washers 
under each nut with pointed end toward 
the nut (see Figure 2). Finger tighten nuts.

 

For quartz with belleville washers see 
instruction 15A.

15.  Using a torque wrench, tighten nuts in 

5 ft·lb (7 Nm) increments, following the 
sequence in Figure 1 until the torque 
values shown in Table 4 are reached.

Refer to Section 5 for installation and Section 6 
for operation of liquid level gage when 
returning to service.

PENBERTHY

 SERIES H FLAT GLASS GAGES

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Quartz is a brittle optical medium requiring 
virtually no variance in surface flatness. Stringent 
inspection of the seating surface and chamber 
tolerances should be exercised. Extreme care 
must be taken when compressing the belleville 
washer stack. This reduces breakage potential.

15A. Using a torque wrench, tighten nuts in 

5 ft·lb (7 Nm) increments. Start torquing 
procedure with the center set(s) of 
bolts and continue in an outward spiral 
pattern to the end bolts. Throughout gage 
assembly, allow at least 12 hours between 
each 5 ft·lb (7 Nm) increment to allow 
gaskets to set. Each set of bolts, from the 
center out, will have a different torque 
value. The center set(s) of bolts will have 
a final torque value of 35 ft·lb (47 Nm). 
The second two pair of bolts outward 
toward the end of the gage will be torqued 
to 30 ft·lb (41 Nm), the third two pair to 
25 ft·lb (34 Nm), etc. until all pairs have 
been torqued.

Refer to Section 5 for installation and Section 6 
for operation of liquid level gage when 
returning to service.

9 DISPOSAL AT END OF USEFUL LIFE

Penberthy gages are used in a variety of fluid 
applications. By following the appropriate 
federal and industry regulations, the user 
must determine the extent of preparation 
and treatment the gage must incur before its 
disposal. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 
may be required before disposal services 
accept certain components.
Metal, glass and polymers should be recycled 
whenever possible. Refer to order and 
applicable technical data sheets for materials 
of construction.

10 TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE

If you are having difficulty with your liquid level 
gage, contact your local Penberthy distributor. 
You may also contact the factory direct at 
(956) 430-2500 and ask for an applications 
engineer. So that we may assist you more 
effectively, please have as much of the 
following information available as possible 
when you call:
∙ Model #
∙ Name of the company from whom you 

purchased your liquid level gage

∙ Invoice # and date
∙ Process conditions (pressure, flow rates, 

tank shape, etc)

∙ A brief description of the problem
∙ Trouble shooting procedures that failed

If attempts to solve your problem fail, you 
may request to return your liquid level gage 
to the factory for intensive testing. You must 
obtain a Return Authorization (R.A.) number 
from Emerson before returning anything. 
Failure to do so will result in the unit being 
returned to you without being tested, freight 
collect. To obtain an R.A. number, the following 
information (in addition to that above) is 
needed:
∙ Reason for return
∙ Person to contact at your company
∙ 'Ship-to' address

There is a minimum charge for evaluation 
of non-warranty units. You will be contacted 
before any repairs are initiated should the cost 
exceed the minimum charge. If you return a 
unit under warranty, but it is not defective, the 
minimum charge will apply.

Summary of Contents for PENBERTHY H Series

Page 1: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Product warranty 1 1 About the manual 2 2 Introduction 2 2 1 System description 2 3 Available models 2 3 1 Design ratings at maximum and minimum operating temperatures 3 4 Inspection 4 4 1 Glass inspection 4 4 2 User rating inspection 4 5 Installation 4 5 1 Piping strain 4 5 2 Differential thermal expansion 4 5 3 Mirror viewing 4 5 4 Nut retorquing 5 5 5 Belleville washers 5 6 Op...

Page 2: ...e six basic components Each component may vary slightly depending on the desired physical and mechanical properties for the gage Use the exploded parts view in Section 11 as additional reference material Chamber provides a pressure retaining metallic channel for the liquid to enter and be viewed Slot s are machined into the chamber to provide direct visualization of the process fluid Gaskets seal ...

Page 3: ...kPa at 600 F 316 C Top chem 2000 4 9 1610 psig 11100 kPa at 20 F 29 C to 100 F 38 C 100 psig 690 kPa at 500 F 260 C 25 glass filled PTFE 4 9 650 psig 4480 kPa at 20 F 29 C to 100 F 38 C 150 psig 1030 kPa at 500 F 260 C NBR Buna N 4 9 300 psig 2070 kPa at 20 F 29 C to 100 F 38 C 225 psig 1550 kPa at 250 F 121 C FKM Viton 4 9 300 psig 2070 kPa at 20 F 29 C to 100 F 38 C 180 psig 1240 kPa at 400 F 20...

Page 4: ...be vulnerable to dust grit tools and any other objects which may scratch chip or break the glass WARNING DO NOT use glass that is chipped or even slightly scratched Glass surface defects weaken the glass which may result in glass breakage and fluid loss under pressure resulting in serious personal injury or property damage 4 2 User rating inspection The user should confirm that 1 The Series H liqu...

Page 5: ...BLE 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 PCT...

Page 6: ...ce with their specific application If bolting gasketing or glass on any section of a multi section gage is disturbed all sections must be checked for integrity and retorqued or repaired as necessary On all installations the following items should be evaluated regularly by the user for purposes of maintenance 1 Glass for cleanliness and signs of damage or wear 2 Shields if used for signs of cloudin...

Page 7: ...heck application to determine actual operating conditions and contact an authorized Penberthy distributor on how to proceed FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 Nut loosening sequence 1 Lay transparent style gage on cut pieces of wood as shown in Figure 3 to keep it from rolling on the opposite side s cover s or lay reflex style gage on bench so nut side of fastener is up 2 Hold gage firmly loosen nuts starting at b...

Page 8: ...ve all paint rust and scale Apply a light coat of oil to the threads 2 For transparent gages insert bolts through half the cover and lay out covers on cut 1 x 4 pieces of wood along the bench side by side with the liquid chamber Use chamber to space covers and line them up with vision slots 3 For reflex style and belleville reflex style gages lay out covers on cut 1 x 4 pieces of wood along bench ...

Page 9: ...fferent torque value The center set s of bolts will have a final torque value of 35 ft lb 47 Nm The second two pair of bolts outward toward the end of the gage will be torqued to 30 ft lb 41 Nm the third two pair to 25 ft lb 34 Nm etc until all pairs have been torqued Refer to Section 5 for installation and Section 6 for operation of liquid level gage when returning to service 9 DISPOSAL AT END OF...

Page 10: ...et 8 Cushion 9 Shield 100 Bolt U bolt 125 Washer 163 Nameplate 331 Band RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Item Description Qty 100 Bolt U bolt 2 per sect 4 Nut 2 per sect 48 Glass 1 7 Gasket 2 8 Cushion 2 9 Shield if used 2 FIGURE 5 Transparent FIGURE 6 Reflex 11 EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAMS NOTE Size 9 shown actual gage may be shorter and require fewer bolting components ...

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