Varec 2500, Installation And Operation Manual

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2500 Automatic Tank Gauge
72 Installation and Operations Manual
Corrosion Check
Check for signs of corrosion. Interior corrosion of the pipe carrying the tape may become
deposited in the mechanism and affect the accuracy.
Basic Maintenance
Basic maintenance should be conducted as required depending on the service conditions. The
basic maintenance kit provides all the recommended parts that may need replacing during
such a procedure. Follow the disassembly instructions in Chapter when replacing any parts
on the gauge head.
Extended Maintenance
Extended maintenance should be conducted as required depending on the service conditions.
The extended maintenance kit provides all the recommended parts that may need to be
replaced during such a procedure. Follow the disassembly instructions in Chapter when
replacing any parts on the gauge head.
Overhaul / Maintenance
A complete gauge head overhaul or refurbish should be conducted as part of an API 653 tank
overhaul. The overhaul maintenance kit provides all the recommended parts that may need to
be replaced during such a procedure. Follow the disassembly instructions in Chapter when
replacing any parts on the gauge head.
General Inspection
It is recommended that the you schedule the first inspection after the unit has been in service
for the end of the first thirty-day period. Subsequent inspections should be made every 90
days. The user may adjust the schedule for his own convenience and safety, depending upon
the product.
Varec maintenance service contracts are available. Please consult a sales or service
representative for further details.