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4 Preparing the Tank
a.
To avoid errors, the Tank Gauge Transmitter must sit in a vertical position
on top of the tank and have a direct perpendicular line of sight to the
liquid level in the tank, through the bottom ultrasonic cone, without any
interference from i.e. window configurations or tank braces.
b.
Install the supplied metal adapter into the pre-drilled 2” NPT opening on
the top of the tank. Apply pipe sealant on the adapter thread and tighten
appropriately. For basement tanks, temporarily place a rag/cover over
the adapter to minimize fuel odors until transmitter is synchronized.
Tanks with 1½ and 1¼ ” NPT openings or European style double-wall
tanks require adapters (see parts sold separately). Do not use an
extension pipe when mounting the adapter; this can cause inaccurate
measurement and malfunction.
c.
Installation Help:
Avoid tanks with braces, as it can reflect the ultrasound and cause
wrong readings.
4 Define Tank Height
Accurately measure the height of your tank from the liquid outlet at the bottom
of your tank to the bottom of the ultrasonic Sensor Transmitter. The sensor
measures the distance from the sensor to the level of the surface of the liquid
within the tank. Any setting for the shape of the tank, its content and the volume
of the tank are entered into the online setup of the Tank Monitoring website:
https://online.tankmonitoring.net
