
Cageless 249 Series Sensors
Instruction Manual
Form 1803
September 2004
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on the displacer rod, the rod should not touch the
plate. If it does, remove the plate and choose a
position where the rod will not touch the plate.
5. Follow the procedure for replacing the displacer,
displacer rod assembly, cotter spring, stem end
piece, and displacer spud as necessary.
Replacing the Displacer, Cotter Spring,
Stem End Piece, and Displacer Spud
The cotter spring (key 11), the ball on the displacer
rod/driver assembly (key 7), and the stem end piece
or displacer stem connector (key 23) may be either
too worn for a secure connection or so clogged or
corroded that the displacer does not pivot properly.
Replace these parts, as necessary.
CAUTION
If the displacer is to be disconnected
from the displacer rod before being
removed from the process vessel,
provide a suitable means of
supporting the displacer to prevent it
from dropping into the process vessel
and being damaged.
1. After following the proper procedure to remove
the sensor head and the displacer from the process
vessel, move the sensor assembly to a suitable
maintenance area. Support the assembly to avoid
damage to the displacer, displacer stem, displacer
rod/driver assembly, and associated parts.
2. To help support the displacer on a unit without
travel stop (Type 249BP, 249P, 249CP), install the
stem and stem end piece (or a threaded rod) into the
0.25 inch-28 UNF threaded hole in the displacer
spud or stem connector. On the Types 249BP with
travel stop, the groove pin (key 42) will secure the
displacer as long as the travel stop plate (key 41) is
installed and the sensor head (key 2) is in position.
3. Reach the cotter spring, displacer spud, ball end
of the displacer rod/driver assembly, stem end piece,
or displacer stem connector as follows:
DTop-Mounted Type 249BP, 249CP, and 249P
Sensors—By removing the pipe plug (key 26).
DSide-Mounted Type 249V Sensor—By
removing the process vessel bolting and pulling out
the torque tube arm (key 3). The inside of the
process vessel wall will cause the displacer to swing
up so it can be pulled out through the vessel
opening.
4. Remove the cotter spring to free the displacer or
stem end piece from the ball end of the displacer
rod/driver assembly. Lift the displacer or stem end
piece from the ball.
5. Replace worn or damaged parts as necessary.
Return the displacer or stem end piece to the
displacer rod/driver assembly. Install the cotter
spring.
6. Install the sensor head and controller/transmitter.
Calibrate the controller/transmitter following the
procedures given in the controller/transmitter
instruction manual.
Replacing the Displacer Rod/Driver
Assembly
The ball on the displacer rod/driver assembly (key 7)
may be either too worn for a secure connection or so
corroded that the displacer does not pivot properly.
Replace the displacer rod/driver assembly, if
necessary.
CAUTION
If the displacer is to be disconnected
from the displacer rod/driver assembly
before being removed from the
process vessel, provide a suitable
means of supporting the displacer to
prevent it from dropping into the
process vessel and being damaged.
1. After following the proper procedure to remove
the sensor head and the displacer from the process
vessel, move the sensor assembly to a suitable
maintenance area. Support the assembly to avoid
damage to the displacer, displacer stem, displacer
rod assembly, and associated parts.
2. Remove the controller/transmitter and displacer
(key 10). Then, remove the hex nuts (key 20) that
hold the torque tube arm (key 3) to the sensor head
(key 2). Separate the torque tube arm from the
sensor head.
3. Using the proper tool, loosen and then remove
the upper bearing driver bolt (key 5). Lift the
displacer rod/driver assembly from the knife edge of
the driver bearing (key 4). Separate the displacer
rod/driver assembly from the end of the torque tube
assembly (key 9).
4. If necessary, remove the bearing driver by
removing the lower bearing driver bolt. Install a new
bearing driver and bolts.