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11 EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM

PARTS LIST

Item

Description

1

Cover

2

Chamber

3

Stud

4

Nut

7

Gasket

8

Cushion

48

Glass

100

Screw

125

Washer

163

Nameplate

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
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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.

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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