
Float level gauge LT5 Table of contents
Endress+Hauser 3
Table of contents
1 Document information .............. 4
1.1 Document function ..................... 4
1.2 Symbols used .......................... 4
1.3 Documentation ........................ 6
2 Basic safety instructions ............ 7
2.1 Requirements for personnel ............... 7
2.2 Designated use ........................ 7
2.3 Workplace safety ....................... 7
2.4 Operational safety ...................... 8
2.5 Product safety ......................... 8
3 Product description ................. 9
3.1 Intended use .......................... 9
3.2 Technical data ......................... 9
3.3 List of material standards ................ 10
3.4 Delivery examples ..................... 11
4 Incoming acceptance and product
identification ..................... 12
4.1 Incoming acceptance ................... 12
4.2 Product identification ................... 12
4.3 Manufacturer contact address ............ 12
4.4 Storage and transport .................. 13
5 Installation ....................... 14
5.1 Dimensions of LT5 ..................... 14
5.2 Installation preparation ................. 21
5.3 Tools ............................... 22
5.4 Welding a gauge supporter .............. 23
5.5 Guide pipes .......................... 25
5.6 Top anchor and anchor hook ............. 27
5.7 Measuring tape and wire lengths .......... 28
5.8 Sealing for wetting liquid and gas parts ..... 31
5.9 Material certificates .................... 32
5.10 Installation reference diagram and order
codes ............................... 33
5.11 Mounting guide wires .................. 53
5.12 Mounting the measuring tape and measuring
wire ............................... 55
5.13 Liquid sealant for the seal pot ............ 64
6 Commissioning .................... 67
6.1 Dial display .......................... 67
6.2 Counter display ....................... 68
6.3 Indicator calibration .................... 69
6.4 Handling the gauge in water leak/
airtightness tests and at gauge startup ...... 75
7 Operation ......................... 76
7.1 Using a check handle ................... 76
7.2 Using a hoist handle ................... 76
8 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ... 79
8.1 General troubleshooting ................. 79
9 Maintenance ...................... 80
9.1 Maintenance work ..................... 80
9.2 Periodical inspection ................... 81
9.3 Replacement of o-rings for transmitters
(LT5-4/LT5-6) ....................... 82
9.4 Replacement of the check handle unit
(LT5-4/LT5-6) ....................... 83
10 Repair ............................ 85
10.1 General information on repairs ............ 85
10.2 Spare parts .......................... 85
10.3 Endress+Hauser services ................ 85
10.4 Return .............................. 86
10.5 Disposal ............................ 86
11 Accessories ....................... 87
11.1 Hoist handle ......................... 87
11.2 Seal pot ............................. 88
11.3 Gauge supporter ...................... 89
11.4 Guide pipes .......................... 91
11.5 Mounting / enclosed accessories .......... 92
11.6 Anchor weight ........................ 93
11.7 Wire guide metal, wire guide socket ........ 94
Index .................................. 95