Sierra Instruction Manual
MaxTrak 180
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While holding the fitting body steady with a backup wrench, tighten the nut 1-1/4 turns, watching the
scribe mark make one complete revolution and continue to the nine o’clock position. For 1/16-inch, 1/8-
inch and 3/16-inch (2, 3 and 4 mm) sizes, tighten only 3/4 turns from finger-tight.
Do not over-tighten!
4
If you use flexible tubing (Example: Polyflow) use an “Insert” (see www.swagelok.com)
5
Check the system’s entire flow path thoroughly for leaks.
2.3.2
VCO Fittings
1
Position the instrument with the flow direction arrow pointing in the direction of flow.
2
Tighten the nut finger-tight, and then 1/8 turn tighter with a wrench.
Do not over-tighten!
3
Check the system’s entire flow path thoroughly for leaks.
2.3.3
Female NPT
1.
Position the transducer with the flow direction arrow pointing the direction of flow.
2.
Use a good quality Teflon tape. Apply to the male fittings. Alternatively, use a high quality paste pipe
thread sealant suitable for the application and gas and apply this compound to the inlet and outlet fittings.
Avoid getting the tape or the thread sealant onto the first two threads to keep it out of your process gas.
3.
Tighten each fitting by hand. Then, tighten no more than one (1) turn.
Do not over-tighten.
4.
Check the system’s entire flow path thoroughly for leaks
2.4
Installing Your Instruments-Mechanical Mounting
2.4.1
Mounting Your Instrument
The base plate or bottom of the instrument has 4 mounting holes. Two are SAE thread and two are metric thread.
For location and dimensions, please see Appendix B. Remember to properly support the weight of your instrument.
2.5
Installing Your Instruments-Electrical Connections
WARNING:
Do not apply power to the output loop on units equipped and calibrated for a 4-20 mA output signal.
This is
not
a loop-powered device. Damage will occur.
All electrical connections for your MaxTrak instrument are made on the left (inlet) side panel. There are 3 options
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