Probe Installation
Connecting Probes to the Console
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Figure 12. Epoxy Sealing Connections
Connecting Probes to the Console
WARNING
The equipment is used in location where lethal voltages and explosive vapors
or flammable fuels may be present.
Care must be taken when installing, servicing or replacing parts in the system
or serious injury or death from explosion, fire or shock may occur.
For this system:
1. Comply with the latest National Electric Code, federal, state, and local
codes, and any other applicable safety codes. In addition, take necessary
precautions during installation, service, and repair to prevent personal
injury, property loss and equipment damage.
2. Refer servicing to trained and qualified personnel only.
3. Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
4. Be sure AC power is “OFF” before opening the console panel cover and
connecting probe wires. Do not short any voltage across any barrier
terminal including probes.
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To console
Tie wrap
Wire nuts
From probe,
sensor, or
transducer
A
C
B
Make sure that
the ends of cable
sheathing are sub-
merged in sealant
Instructions:
NOTE: When temperature is below 50˚F (10˚C), keep
resin in a warm place prior to mixing (e.g., in an
inside pocket next to body).
1. Open epoxy sealant package, and remove resin pak.
2. Holding resin pak as shown in A, bend pak along long
length.
3. As shown in B, firmly squeeze the RED SIDE of the
resin, forcing it through the center seal and into
BLACK SIDE.
4. Mix thoroughly to a uniform color by squeezing
contents back and forth 25-30 times.
5. Squeeze mixed, warm resin into one end of bag and
cutoff other end.
6. Slowly insert wiring connections into sealing pack
until they fit snugly against the opposite end as
shown in C.
7. Twist open end of bag and use tie wrap to close it off
and position the tie wrapped end up until the resin
jells.
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