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Operating Instructions KDF-9/KDG-9
Page 13 KDF-9/KDG-9 K04/0922
Attention
If cleaning of the float or of the measuring cone is necessary due to contamination, please note following
items:

Before removing a device, make sure that the pipe line is empty (no product residues) depressur-
ized and cooled.

For devices that are used to measure corrosive or hazardous media, appropriate security precau-
tions have to be taken regarding any remaining liquid in the measuring unit

Avoid electrostatic charging of surfaces when cleaning non-conductive surfaces (e.g. protective
hood)

Having dismantled the device, dirt on the inside of glass measuring cones can be gently cleaned
with a brush and appropriate media.

When assembling and reinstalling the system always new gaskets have to be used.
Replacing the measuring cone
Removal:

Close valve in front and behind the unit
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Close needle valve of the device
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Shift protective cover upwards and remove to the front.
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By turning the adjusting ring at the unit base counterclockwise the measuring glass can be loos-
ened and removed.
Installation:

Installation has to be carried out in reverse order
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The measuring glass is fixed by clamping the adjusting ring on the unit base hand tightened
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With a 3 mm pin the clamping ring is fixed by 4, max. 5 120° turns clockwise.

The torque should be max 2.8 to 3 Nm.

Caution! To avoid breaking of the glass flow tube it has to be installed centrally between the
seals.
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Before re-commissioning the tightness of the measuring device has to be checked by suitable
means.
Clamping ring