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4 Mounting
VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire
30011-EN-230510
Install rod probes in such a way that the probe projects freely into the
vessel. When the instrument is mounted in a tube or nozzle, buildup
can form which impairs the measurement. This applies mainly to
adhesive products.
20°
Fig. 6: Horizontal mounting
The probe should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup. For that
reason, avoid using mounting bosses for flanges and screwed fittings.
This applies particularly to use with adhesive products.
To compensate the material-specific preload loss due to sealing ma
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terials, you have to additionally use disc springs for fastening flange
screws on PTFE coated flanges. Tighten the screws moderately with
the torque stated in the technical data. Depending on the process and
ambient conditions, this value can vary. In individual cases you should
occasionally check the tightness on site.
Nozzle
Torque with PTFE plated
flanges
