
Quick Installation Guide
00825-0200-4585, Rev AA
January 2009
Flanged Flo-Tap 585 Annubar
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STEP 8: MOUNT THE TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Mounting, Direct Mount Head without Valves
1. Place O-rings into grooves on the face of head.
2. Orient the equalizer valve(s) so they are easily accessible. Install a manifold with the
smooth face mating to the face of the head. Tighten in cross pattern to a torque of 400
in•lb (45 N•m).
3. Place O-rings into grooves on the face of the manifold.
4. Align the high side of the transmitter to the high side of the sensor (“Hi” is stamped on the
side of the head) and install.
5. Tighten the nuts in a cross pattern to 400 in•lb (45 N•m).
6. If the DV option is selected, Double Instrument Valves will be provided. Repeat Steps 1-4
to install the redundant transmitter.
Transmitter Mounting with Remote Mount Head
Temperatures in excess of 250 °F (121 °C) at the sensor module diaphragms will damage
the transmitter. Remote mounted transmitters are connected to the sensor by means of
impulse piping, which allows service flow temperatures to decrease to a point where the
transmitter is no longer vulnerable.
Different impulse piping arrangements are used depending on the process fluid and must be
rated for continuous operation at the pipeline design pressure and temperature. A minimum
of 1/2in. (12 mm) outer diameter stainless steel tubing with a wall thickness of at least 0.035
in. (1 mm) is recommended. Threaded pipe fittings are not recommended because they
create voids where air can become entrapped and create leakage points.
The following restrictions and recommendations apply to impulse piping location:
• Impulse piping that runs horizontally must slope at least one inch per foot (83 mm/m).
• Slope downward (toward the transmitter) for liquid and steam applications
• Slope upward (toward the transmitter) for gas applications.
• For applications with temperature below 250 °F (121 °C), impulse piping should be as
short as possible to minimize temperature changes. Insulation may be required.
• For applications above 250 °F (121 °C), impulse piping should have a minimum length
of one foot (0.3048 m) for every 100 °F (38°C) temperature increase over 250 °F
(121 °C). Impulse piping must be non-insulated to reduce fluid temperature. Any
threaded connections should be checked after the system reaches the intended
temperature because connections may come loose with contraction and expansion
caused by temperature change.
• Outdoor installations for liquid, saturated gas, or steam may require insulation and heat
tracing to prevent freezing.
• When impulse piping is longer than six feet (1.8 m) the high and low impulse lines must
be positioned together to maintain equal temperature. They must be supported to
prevent sagging and vibration.
• Impulse lines should be positioned in protected areas or against walls or ceilings. Use
appropriate pipe sealing compound rated for the service temperature on all threaded
connections. Do not place the impulse piping near high temperature piping or
equipment.
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