SmartLine Multivariable Transmitter
8
Quick Start Installation Guide
December 2015
CONDUIT ENTRY CONNECTORS, PLUGS AND ADAPTERS
Procedures
It is the user/installer’s responsibility to install the transmitters in
accordance with national and local code requirements. Conduit entry
plugs and adapters shall be suitable for the environment, shall be certified
for the hazardous location when required and acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction for the plant.
CONDUIT ENTRY PRECAUTIONARY NOTICE
THE CONDUIT/CABLE GLAND ENTRIES OF THIS PRODUCT ARE
SUPPLIED WITH PLASTIC DUST CAPS WHICH ARE NOT TO BE USED
IN SERVICE.
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE THE DUST CAPS
WITH CABLE GLANDS, ADAPTORS AND/OR BLANKING PLUGS WHICH
ARE SUITABLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT INTO WHICH THIS PRODUCT
WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS INCLUDES ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH
HAZARDOUS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF
OTHER GOVERNING AUTHORITIES AS APPLICABLE.
Use the following procedures for installation.
Table 1 - Conduit Entry Connectors and Plugs
Step
Action
1
Remove the protective plastic cap from the threaded conduit
entry.
2
To ensure the environmental ingress protection rating on
tapered (NPT), a non-hardening thread sealant may be used.
3
Thread the appropriate size conduit connector or plug (M20
or ½” NPT) into the conduit entry opening. Do not install
conduit entry connectors or plugs in conduit entry openings if
adapters or reducers will be used.
4
Tighten plugs according to the following table.
Description
Tool
Torque
M20 Conduit
Entry
10mm Hex Wrench
32 Nm
24 Lb-ft
½” NPT
Conduit Entry
10mm Hex Wrench
32 Nm
24 Lb-ft