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SYSTEM-20 BTU METER
Insertion of the Hot Tap Thermowell
1. Calculate the insertion force (lbs) required by multiplying the system pressure
(psig) by 0.11. The person inserting the thermowell should ensure adequate
footing for the force required prior to opening the valve.
2. After applying thread seal tape, thread the hot tap adapter into the valve.
Firmly grasp the wiring enclosure, loosen the position clamping nut, open
the valve, and carefully push the thermowell into the flow stream. Use the
attached gauge to set the insertion depth.
CAUTION (14)
Excessive vibration can damage the thermowell. Insert the thermowell to the
proper depth using gauge supplied as shown. Reduce the insertion depth as
necessary if strong vibrations are felt during insertion, making certain that
the tip of the thermowell remains fully in the flow stream.
Carefully tighten the position clamping nut that is located at the top of the 1"
NPT hot tap adapter fitting. Do not release the wiring enclosure until the position
clamping nut has been tightened.
CAUTION
(15)
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE POSITION CLAMPING NUT. If fluid leaks, do
not attempt to correct by tightening this nut further. An internal o-ring seals
the fluid. Contact ONICON for assistance in the event of a leak.
7/8” DIA MIN
HOLE SIZE
WITHDRAWAL
STOP
1” NPT WELDED
BRANCH OUTLET
1” CLOSE
NIPPLE
1” FULL PORT
BALL VALVE
HOT TAP ADAPTER
“O” RING SEAL
POSITION CLAMPING NUT
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
5-1/2”
THERMOWELL SHOWN WITHDRAWN
INTO HOT TAP ADAPTER
NON-REMOVABLE
CONDUIT BOX
INSTALLATION KIT COMPONENTS