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Installation
Mounting
Notes:
• Installation shall be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with local
governing regulations.
• Do not bend, shorten or extend the tines.
• Position the tines using a 50 mm open-end wrench when installing the process
connection (do not turn the housing). When side mounting SITRANS LVS200,
position the tines vertically, with the tine orientation marking facing up or down.
• In pressure applications, use PTFE tape or other appropriate sealant to seal
tapered threaded connections.
• After mounting, ensure the cable entries point downward to prevent water entering
the housing.
• For the SITRANS LVS200 extended model, the torque due to material loading at the
mounting point may not exceed 250 Nm.
• Mounting torque for the 1½" thread connection may not exceed 80 Nm.
WARNINGS:
• This product is designated as a Pressure Accessory per Directive
97 / 23 / EC and is not intended for use as a safety device.
• Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure.
SITRANS LVS200 is normally mounted into the vessel top for full detection, or through the
tank wall at the detection level, for full, demand, or empty detection.
Protection in case of
high material loading.
Cable gland faces
downwards to avoid
water penetration.
*
max. deviation
from vertical
max. length L
α
5º 4 m
45º 1.2 m
>45º 0.6 m
7ML19985FT61
*
L
α
SITRANS LVS200 – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Position tines vertically to avoid
product build-up: use a 50 mm
open-end wrench to turn the
process connection until the
tine orientation marking faces
up or down.
Tine orientation marking
facing sideways.
Use angle mounting for flowing
material only.
If angle mounting is required with
high material loading, customer-
supplied protection from falling
material must be in place.
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