Omega Engineering FP-6000 Stud Sensor User Manual


 
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4. Remove brass sensor nut from sensor.
5. Thread brass sensor nut into pipe fitting.
3.4 Hot-Tap Fitting Installation
1. Install the pipe fitting on the outside diameter of
the pipe according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in bodily injury and/or product failure.
2. Install the pipe nipple and isolation valve (ball
or gate valve) onto the external pipe fitting using
pipe sealant on the threads.
3. Wearing safety face protection, install an
appropriate hole cutting tool per manufacturers
instructions (e.g. Mueller drilling machine) with a
1
1
/
4
in. (32 mm) drill onto the top of the isolation
valve, ensuring a tight fit. Use the recommended
drill bit size or damage to the isolation valve
may occur.
customer supplied
nipple; 1.25 x 2 in.
(32 x 50 mm) long
customer supplied
ball or gate valve
process pipe
(side view)
pipe fitting
brass sensor nut
process pipe
(Teflon tape recommended)