ABB Kent-Taylor AquaProbe, Installation Manual

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3.6

Setting the Insertion Depth

3.6.1

Centre Line Method for Pipe Diameters 

≤

1m

(

≤

40in ) – Fig. 3.12

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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

3.6.2

Centre Line Method for Pipe Diameters >1m

≤

2m (>40in 

≤

80in) – Fig. 3.13

Open Fully

Lower probe to
touch bottom 
of pipe

Retract probe fully

Slide positioning collar 
down to nut and lock

Slacken

Tighten

to 40Nm

(30ft lbf)

Determine

internal

diameter

(D)

Unlock, slide 
positioning collar down
and lock at distance:    

– 30mm (1.181in)

– 30mm (1.181in)

D 

2

D 

2

Insert probe
to position 
collar 
depth

Warning. When inserting or removing the

AquaProbe suitable restraining equipment must be
used to prevent the probe being forced out under
pressure.

Information.  Safety restraint omitted for clarity.

Warning. When inserting or removing the

AquaProbe suitable restraining equipment must be
used to prevent the probe being forced out under
pressure.

Information.  Safety restraint omitted for clarity.

Fig. 3.13 Setting the Insertion Depth – Centre Line

Method for Pipe Diameters >1m 

≤

2m (>40in 

≤

80in)

Measure to top

of valve plate (VP)

Open Fully

Lower probe to 
touch valve plate

Retract probe fully

Slide positioning collar 
down to nut and lock

Slacken

Tighten

to 40Nm

(30ft lbf)

Determine

internal diameter

(D)

Insert probe
to position 
collar 
depth

Unlock, slide positioning collar up and lock at distance:

D 

2

+ VP + 30mm (1.81in) + pipe thickness