
Seeflex Gauge Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions. Issue 4. 17.03.2008. G31INS
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INSTALLATION OPERATING &
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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BODIES
GAUGE TYPE OPTIONS.
CLOSED CIRCUIT GAUGES.
These gauges are mounted such that both ends of the gauge penetrate the tank wall. In this way the gauge forms
a closed link or circuit with the tank contents.
VALVE AT BOTTOM, VALVE AT TOP (see Figure 1)
This allows the column to be removed at any time. The tank connections are able to seal the tank even when
the level of liquid is above the gauge top fitting. This is the most common configuration.
Note: Both valves must be opened to obtain true reading of liquid level in tank.
VALVE AT BOTTOM, VALVELESS RETURN AT TOP (see Figure 2)
The top fitting does not seal the tank from the gauge but provides a continuously open link. The top fitting
must always be above the maximum filling level of the tank. Valveless top return configuration must not be
used where the tank is pressurised.
VALVE AT BOTTOM, PIPE UNION TO TANK AT TOP (see Figure 3)
The top fitting is connected to the tank top. This is useful when the tank is pressurised i.e. the small amount of
gas above the liquid in the gauge is pressurised to the same level as the gas above the liquid in the tank. The
column can only be removed when level of liquid in the tank is below the top fitting and the pressure has been
released.
OPEN CIRCUIT GAUGES
These gauges are mounted such that only the bottom fitting,which must be a push button valve, penetrates the
tank wall.
VALVE AT BOTTOM, PIPE UNION TO TANK VENT AT TOP (see Figure 3)
Similar configuration to Valve bottom, pipe union to tank top, except the top fitting is connected to the tank
vent.
VALVE AT BOTTOM, AUTO SAFETY VENT VALVE AT TOP (ASVV) (see Figure 4)
The top fitting is connected to atmosphere through an ASVV. This unit allows air to enter or exit the top of the
gauge but does not allow liquid to leave the gauge.
HYDRAULIC ACTUATION (see Figures 5 & 6)
Long gauges with valves top and bottom may be fitted with hydraulic actuation so that both vales are operated
simultaneously from a single location. The hydrualic actuation system may be fitted to existing gauges. For
further information on the hydraulic systems see the section starting on page 17.