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Before installation these instructions must be read fully and understood

Product warranty

Emerson warrants its Penberthy products 
as designed and manufactured to be free 
of defects in the material and workmanship 
for a period of one year after the date of 
installation or eighteen months after the date 
of manufacture, whichever is earliest. Emerson 
will, at its option, replace or repair any products 
which fail during the warranty period due to 
defective material or workmanship.

Prior to submitting any claim for warranty 
service, the owner must submit proof of 
purchase to Emerson and obtain written 
authorization to return the product. Thereafter, 
the product shall be returned to Emerson with 
freight paid.

This warranty shall not apply if the product has 
been disassembled, tampered with, repaired or 
otherwise altered outside of Emerson's factory, 
or if it has been subject to misuse, neglect or 
accident.

The responsibility of Emerson hereunder is 
limited to repairing or replacing the product 
at its expense. Emerson shall not be liable 
for loss, damage or expenses related directly 
or indirectly to the installation or use of 
its products, or from any other cause or 
for consequential damages. It is expressly 
understood that Emerson is not responsible 
for damage or injury caused to other products, 
buildings, personnel or property, by reason of 
the installation or use of its products.

This is Emerson’s sole warranty and in lieu of 
all other warranties, expressed or implied which 
are hereby excluded, including in particular all 
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a 
particular purpose.

This document and the warranty contained 
herein may not be modified and no other 
warranty, expressed or implied, shall be made 
by or on behalf of Emerson unless made in 
writing and signed by the company's general 
manager or director of engineering.

PENBERTHY 

SERIES U FLAT GLASS GAGES 

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

valves.emerson.com

© 2017 Emerson. All rights reserved.

VCIOM-04042-EN 17/05

1 ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual has been prepared as an aid and 
guide for personnel involved in installation or 
maintenance. All instructions must be read and 
understood thoroughly before attempting any 
installation, operation or maintenance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Emerson does not have any control over the 
manner in which its gage is handled, installed 
or used and Emerson cannot and does not 
warrant or guarantee that a gage is suitable for or 
compatible with the user's specific application.

WARNING

Contained fluids may be pressurized and can exit 
vessel connections unexpectedly due to apparatus 
or material failure. Safety glasses should be worn 
when installing a liquid level gage. Failure to 
follow instructions could result in serious physical 
injury or property damage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product warranty ................................................ 1
1.  About the manual .......................................... 1
2. Introduction ................................................... 2
  2.1 System description .................................. 2
3.  Available models ........................................... 2
  3.1 Design ratings .......................................... 2
4. Inspection ...................................................... 3
  4.1 Glass inspection ....................................... 3
  4.2 User's rating inspection .......................... 3
5. Installation ..................................................3-4
  5.1 Piping strain ............................................. 3
  5.2 Differential thermal expansion ............... 4
  5.3 Mirror viewing .......................................... 4
  5.4 Nut retorquing ......................................... 4
6. Operation ....................................................... 4
  6.1 Hydrostatic test ........................................ 4
7. Maintenance .................................................. 5
  7.1 Maintenance procedures ........................ 5
  7.2 Troubleshooting ....................................... 5
8.  Removal - disassembly - reassembly ......6-7
  8.1 Disassembly ............................................. 6
  8.2 Inspection of glass seating surfaces ...... 6
  8.3 Reassembly .............................................. 7
9.  Disposal at end of useful life ........................ 7
10. Telephone assistance ................................... 7
11. Exploded parts diagram ................................ 8

Tables and figures

Table 1  Design ratings .................................... 2
Table 2  Bolt torque values .............................. 4
Figure 1  Nut tightening sequence ................... 4
Figure 2  Nut loosening sequence .................... 6
Figure 3  Exploded parts diagram .................... 8

Summary of Contents for PENBERTHY Series

Page 1: ...essed or implied shall be made by or on behalf of Emerson unless made in writing and signed by the company s general manager or director of engineering PENBERTHY SERIES U FLAT GLASS GAGES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS valves emerson com 2017 Emerson All rights reserved VCIOM 04042 EN 17 05 1 ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual has been prepared as an aid and guide for personnel invo...

Page 2: ... 4 5 7 6000 psig 41370 kPa at 20 F 29 C to 250 F 121 C FKM Viton w 302 STS retainer 1 3 4 5 7 6000 psig 41370 kPa at 20 F 29 C to 400 F 204 C PTFE Teflon special chamber required 1 3 4 5 7 6000 psig 41370 kPa at 20 F 29 C to 500 F 260 C NOTE Lower temperatures are possible with metallic material variation e g 316 stainless construction PTFE Teflon gaskets cushions usable to 325 F 198 C To determin...

Page 3: ... construction of the liquid level gage are compatible with both the contained media and surrounding atmosphere in the specific application 5 INSTALLATION Installation should only be undertaken by qualified experienced personnel who are familiar with equipment of this type They should have read and understood all of the instructions in this manual The user should refer to applicable technical data ...

Page 4: ...pansion loops in the system Failure to allow for expansion or contraction can result in leaks or glass breakage 5 3 Mirror viewing For added safety a system of indirect viewing by means of mirrors should be installed to protect personnel from the hazards of possible gage failure 5 4 Nut retorquing Nut retorque is vital to the operation of a liquid level gage because gaskets take permanent set unde...

Page 5: ...er and a soft cloth Inspect the surface of the glass for any clouding etching or scratching or physical damage such as bruises checks or corrosion Glass that is damaged is weakened and may break under pressure 7 2 Troubleshooting Problem Glass becomes etched prematurely or clouded in service Cause Fluid being handled is not compatible with the glass Solution Check application to determine actual o...

Page 6: ...ING Once used cushions and gaskets are deformed permanently by compression and if re used may cause leaks and high stress points resulting in glass breakage Glass may contain hidden damage and internal stresses caused by previous usage If re used the glass may break under pressure causing severe personal injury or property damage FIGURE 2 Nut loosening sequence 8 2 Inspection of glass seating surf...

Page 7: ... Install nameplate washer and nuts to studs on the opposite side of the gage Tighten nuts with fingers Using a torque wrench tighten cap screws and nuts in 5 ft lb 7 Nm increments following the sequence in Figure 1 until the torque values shown in Table 2 are reached Note depending on gage size there may be less bolting than shown in Figure 1 Start at the center and follow Z pattern outward to the...

Page 8: ...plate 331 Band RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Item Description Min qty 3 Stud 2 per sect 4 Nut 2 per ect 48 Glass 1 100 Screw 1 per sect 7 Gasket 2 8 Cushion 2 FIGURE 3 U Transparent PENBERTHY SERIES U FLAT GLASS GAGES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Size 7 shown actual gage may be shorter and require fewer bolting components ...

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