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Caution:
It is recommended that assembly and mounting of this transmitter
should not be done alone. To ensure proper and safe assembly of
the SoClean
®
transmitter, a minimum of two (2) individuals are
recommended. Gloves are also recommended. PPE is required for work
areas such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, and fire resistant
clothing.
Level Plus
®
SoClean
®
Operation Manual
Riser
Tank flange
(customer supplied
or ordered separately)
Float access
port
Fig. 6: Threaded flange mounting for flexible pipe
Fig. 7: Tri-Clamp mounting for pipe
Tri-Clamp mounting
The SoClean® transmitter can also be mounted to a Tri-Clamp as shown
in Figure 7. First, install float(s) onto the transmitter. Second, install the
float retaining hardware on the tip of the transmitter. To complete the
installation, mount the transmitter, Tri-Clamp and float(s) as a unit in to
the tank.
Threaded flange mounting
In some applications, the SoClean
®
transmitter can be mounted
directly to the tank or flange via a NPT or BSPP threaded fitting,
assuming there is a proper threaded connection available. If the float
will not fit through the flange opening when the flange is removed,
there must be some alternative means to mount the float on the
transmitter from inside the vessel; this may require an access port
nearby the entry point of the transmitter as shown in
Figure 6.
6. Installation and mounting
6.1 Training
Installation should only be conducted by qualified service personnel
according to IEC 60079-14 nd local regulations or MTS trained service
technicians. MTS offers web based and in person training for installation,
commissioning, maintenance, and repair. MTS also offers factory direct
services for these same functions. Contact MTS to discuss training or
factory direct services before starting.
6.2 Stilling wells and guide poles
Level Plus
®
transmitters can be mounted in slotted or unslotted stilling
wells but a slotted stilling well is always preferred. Using a unslotted
stilling well will negatively affect performance of any level device as the
level in the stilling well can differ from the level in the tank. The Level
Plus
®
transmitter can also be installed to one side of the stilling well to
also allow for sampling and manual gauging from the same opening as
the automatic tank gauging. Contact Technical Support for details.
Level Plus
®
transmitters do not require a stilling well for installation. Our
transmitters are installed in numerous tanks without stilling wells with no
loss in performance. A stilling well is highly recommended for agitated,
turbulent, and/or fast filling tanks.
6.3 Tools
»
Channel Lock pliers
»
Common head screwdriver
6.4 Installation steps
1. Consult Section 4.3 before starting.
2. Perform Commissioning Steps 1-9 in Section 8.4.
3. For CP end plug, remove hitch pin and install float. For DN end
plug, install float but be careful as float is not retained and will fall
off. For TB and DP end plugs, the float is already installed.
4. Secure the Tri-Clamp onto the mating connection on tank.
5. Tighten the Tri-Clamp to hold the transmitter in place.
6. Terminate the field wire cables noting proper wire orientation.
6.5 Mounting
The method of mounting the transmitter is dependent on the vessel
or tank in which it is being used, and what type of transmitter is being
mounted. There are two typical methods for mounting; threaded flange
mounting and welded Tri-clamp mounting.
Riser
NPT or BSPP fitting
Tank flange
(customer supplied
or ordered separately)
Float access
port
Tip of transmitter
