Emerson Rosemount 3308, Reference Manual

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Reference Manual
00809-XXXX-4811, Rev AA
February 2012
4-11
Rosemount 3308
PRELIMINARY
MECHANICAL
INSTALLATION
Mount the transmitter with flange on a nozzle on top of the tank. The
transmitter can also be mounted on a threaded connection. Make sure only
qualified personnel perform the installation.
NOTE
If you need to remove the transmitter head from the probe, make sure that the
Process Seal is carefully protected from dust and water. See
“Service“ on
page 7-9 for further information.
Figure 4-7. Threaded tank
connection.
1. For tank connections with BSP/G threads,
place a gasket on top of the tank flange, or
use a sealant on the threads of the tank
connection.
2. Lower the transmitter and probe into the
tank.
3. Screw the adapter into the process
connection.
4. Loosen the nut that connects the
transmitter housing to the probe slightly.
5. Rotate the transmitter housing so the
cable entries/display face the desired
direction.
6. Tighten the nut.
7. Continue with the Power Module
Installation.
NOTE!
For adapters with NPT threads, pressure-tight
joints require a sealant.
Sealant on threads or
gasket (for BSP/G threads)
Nut
Tank connection
Probe