INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DWG. NO.
REV.
SHEET OF
DRAWN BY
DATE
APPROVED
KING-GAGE
®
MODEL 5993 INDICATOR
PNEUMATIC COLUMN DISPLAY
1 2
D. Kennedy
K-1000-51
B 8/09 Revised top connection block
A 5/97 Released
1/22/10
C
C 1/10 Caution! Contains Liquid
Indicator Identication
(Model & Serial No.)
The label on the front of the cover has the model number which
species case material, range and type of indicating liquid (uid
ll) used. See Detail 1.
If scales have been installed, tank designation appears on top
or side of scale. This should correspond to the applicable tank
installation. See Detail 2.
5993S - xx x
Indicating Liquid:
M - Mercury
R - No. 294 Red
P - No. 175 Purple
Range in Inches
600
700
800
60
70
WATER
K-xxx-1
Tank
Designation
Serial
Number
Detail 2 - Indicator Scale
Detail 1 - Model Number Designation
Dimensions by Indicator Range:
Range Dim. "A" Dim. "B"
20 ..................26-1/4 ...............25-3/8
35 ..................42-1/4 ...............41-3/8
43 ..................50-1/4 ...............49-3/8
51 ..................58-1/4 ...............57-3/8
66 ..................74-1/4 ...............73-3/8
81 ..................90-1/4 ...............89-3/8
Overow Check Valve
This check valve will prevent uid ll from escaping if
the indicator is overpressured.
B-1. Thread the vent plug into the top of the
check valve
B-2. Install this assembly into the front center
connection (Detail 4).
4
20
40
50
EACH MARK = 1 GALLONK-123-1
60
70
80
90
100
110
GALLONS
100
200
300
400
500
EACH MARK = 10 GALLONSK-123-1
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
1600
1700
GALLONS
AB
3-5/16 in.
84 mm
2-7/8 in.
73 mm
4-1/2 in.
108 mm
®
®
KING-GAGE
LIQUID LEVEL INDICATING SYSTEM
Overflow
Check Valve
7/16 in.
11 mm
5/16 in. DIA
(2 pls)
ADJUST AIR
INSIDE BARS
1-1/16 in.
27 mm
1/4 NPT
Detail 3 - Removing Sealing (Shipping) Plugs
9/16 in. Hex
Sealing Plug
(discard)
Overflow
Check Valve
Vent Plug
Detail 4 - Overow Check Valve and
Fitting Installation
Installation
This KING-GAGE column indicator has a uid ll which is
sealed during shipment and installation. Do not remove seal
plugs until the indicator has been physically mounted as out-
lined below.
Note: Trapped air may prevent uid ll from showing in the
glass tube until seal plugs have been removed.
A-1. Mount indicator in a vertical position to a wall or other
rigid structural member. Indicator should be located to
ensure visibility of the display with adequate overall
clearance for connections at the top and bottom of the
housing. Refer to mounting dimensions shown.
A-2. Remove front cover and discard any packing material.
A-3. Remove and discard metal seal plug from center connec-
tion. Remove white vent plug from left hand connection
and save for nal installation. Remove and discard well
tube plug (Detail 3).
A-4. Parts bag includes tube tting and overow check valve to
complete the installation (Detail 4).
CAUTION! Contains Liquid
This item contains a uid ll as the
indicating medium. DO NOT REMOVE
seal plugs at the top of the case until
the indicator has been mounted in a
vertical position.
¡CUIDADO! Contiene Líquido
