11
UK
6 Installation
►
Before installing and removing the unit make sure that no pressure is
applied to the system and there is no medium in the pipe�
►
Note dangers related to extreme machine / medium temperatures�
Information about the available adapters at www�ifm�com�
►
Observe the instructions of the adapter�
►
Use a lubricating paste which is suitable and approved for the
application�
6.1 Installation of units with G1 / Aseptoflex Vario process
connection
The following options are possible for fitting to the process connection:
• installation using an adapter with metal-to-metal seal
• Installation using an adapter with sealing ring
• Installation to G 1 flange:
The sealing ring on the sensor is used as process seal� The upper sealing
area on the process connection must be flush with the tapped hole and have a
surface characteristic of min� Rz 6�3�
Recommended tightening torque: 35 Nm�
For use of adapters with leakage port:
►
Mount the sensor horizontally or slightly diagonally (positions 2 to 4, see Figure
)
►
Align the leakage port so that it is located at the lowest possible point�
6.2 Units with process connection G ½ sealing cone
Adaptation to the process connection: Installation using an adapter with met-
al-to-metal seal
Recommended tightening torque: 30���50 Nm�
