Varec 2500, Installation And Operation Manual

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Figure 5: Manhole Cover and Inspection Hatch
Guide Wire Bottom Anchors
Varec supplies an anchor bar for in-service installations (Part Number BA4481) that must be
ordered separately. It is for normal service only. The guide cables fasten to the anchor bar with
cable clamps (see Figure 6). For severe or extreme service installations, contact Varec. The
Bottom Anchor Bar is made of solid metal and weighs 52 lbs. (22.2 kg).
Figure 6: Typical Anchor Installment with Cable Clamps on Left View.
In-service Float & Guide Wire Installation
1. Refer to appropriate tank configuration and if required install top anchors less long nipple
and cap.
2. Thread the float guide cables into the tank through the top anchor fittings and pull the
ends back through the inspection hatch.
3. Fasten the bottom anchor to the guide cables (see Figure 6) and lower the anchor slowly
through the inspection hatch into the tank.
4. When anchor bar is resting on tank bottom, remove cable slack by hand. Tighten cable
locking nut to secure cable in place.
Existing Manhole Cover Modifications
Gasket
Hex head cap screw
Hex nut
Frame Assembly
Cover
1
2
3 4
5
A
[4.8]
.25[6]
2X ø Thru
1.75
[44.5]
ø2.50 Thru
[63.5]
DETAIL: B
8.5
[216]
8.5
[216]
Guide cable
anchor nipple
.25
[6]
3.31
[84]
.19
3 Places
1-1/2 Inch coupling
by customer
(6.00 [152])
10.00 [254]
14 Places
19.75 [502]
2.75 [70]
Assembled
14 Places
15.75 [400]
Cover cutout
DETAIL: C
6.00 [152]
Cover cutout
2
3
1
5
4