KAM Simple Precision IT User manual

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User Manual
KAM®IT INSERTION TOOL
™
ITMANUAL-0115
An ISO 9001 certified company

ITMANUAL 0115 KAM CONTROLS, INC.
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CAUTION:
When installing any product in a pipeline containing petroleum products,
petro-chemicals, waste waters with the presence of pressure & temperature, and high-pressure
steam refer to the Pipeline Operators’ “Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Procedures” to
ensure safe installation.
KAM CONTROLS, INC. reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice.
Utilize the KAM®IT Insertion Tool in pipeline installations where pressure exceeds 100 psi. It can
be used with all KAM® insertable instruments.
INSTALLATION
Socket Cap Screws
Shaft Collar
Housing Clamp
Instrument Seal Housing
Threaded Rod
Instrument Shaft
IT Shaft Lever
Holdback Nut
Mechanical Stop
7/16" Bolts
Front
Back

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Prior to using the IT Insertion Tool, instrument should be mounted on pipeline per instructions
in manual. DO NOT loosen Socket Cap Screws or attempt to insert probe tip to the insertion
line until the IT installation is complete.
Ensure that the Socket Cap Screws on the instrument seal housing are tightened.
Turn Holdback Nut counter-clockwise until it reaches Mechanical Stop on Threaded Rod.
(See Inset.)
Spread open the Housing Clamp and place around the instrument Seal Housing with the
Threaded Rod aligned with the back of the instrument. (See Inset.)
Close the Housing Clamps and tighten the 7/16" bolts using a 5/8" wrench. The IT should now
be mounted on the instrument with the Threaded Rod parallel to the Instrument Shaft.
Slide the IT Shaft Lever up to Holdback Nut, and install the provided 1” Shaft Collar on the
instrument’s shaft Just below the Shaft Lever. The Shaft Collar should be installed with
screws facing towards the right side of the instrument’s enclosure when looking to enclosure
lid. The groove in the Shaft Lever should automatically fit over the Shaft Collar.
Turn the Holdback Nut clockwise until it comes into contact with the Shaft Lever.
Loosen the Socket Cap Screws on the instrument Seal Housing and open the ball valve.
Using a pipe wrench, turn the Holdback Nut clockwise until calculated insertion mark (see
individual product manual for directions) reaches the top of the Seal Housing.
Tighten Socket Cap Screws with a hex wrench.
Turn the Holdback Nut counter-clockwise until there is enough space to remove the IT Lever.
Loosen 7/16" bolts on the Housing Clamp and remove KAM IT Insertion Tool from Seal
Housing.
NOTE: If, during insertion, the Shaft Lever reaches the Housing Clamps prior to the insertion
mark reaching the top of the Seal Housing, repeat steps 2-9 in order to fully insert the
shaft to the calculated insertion depth.
CAUTION: Loosening Socket Cap Screws at any time without a properly installed Insertion Tool
or the shaft already fully retracted from the pipeline could cause the shaft assembly to forc-
ibly eject due to pressure in the pipeline, potentially causing bodily injury and/or damage to the
instrument.
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REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT
To remove the instrument, first ensure that the Socket Cap Screws are tight.
Place the Shaft Collar on the Instrument Shaft approximately 3" below the bottom of the Shaft
Adapter.
Spread open the Housing Clamp and place around the instrument Seal Housing with the Threaded
Rod aligned with the back of the instrument.
Close the Housing Clamps and tighten the 7/16" bolts using a 5/8" wrench. The IT should now be
mounted on the instrument with the Threaded Rod parallel to the Instrument Shaft.
Slide the Shaft Lever down until it rests over the Shaft Collar.
Turn the Holdback Nut clockwise until it is tight against the Shaft Lever.
Loosen the Socket Cap Screws on the instrument's Seal Housing.
Using a pipe wrench, turn the Hold Back Nut counter-clockwise until the instrument is fully
retracted. (A mechanical stop prevents the shaft and probe from fully ejecting through the Seal
Housing). If the Holdback Nut reaches the Mechanical Stop at the top of the Threaded Rod before
the instrument is fully retracted, tighten the Socket Cap Screws and repeat steps 1-7.
Tighten the Socket Cap Screws.
Loosen 7/16" bolts on the Housing Clamp and remove KAM IT Insertion Tool from Seal Housing.
Close the ball valve.
Remove instrument from mounting.
CAUTION: Loosening Socket Cap Screws at any time without a properly installed Insertion Tool or
the shaft already fully retracted from the pipeline could cause the shaft assembly to forcibly eject
due to pressure in the pipeline, potentially causing bodily injury and/or damage to the instrument.
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