Emerson FB1100 - Mounting the Solar Panel (Remote Mount)

FB1100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301752X012
November 2023
36 Installation
1. Apply Loctite
®
380™ Black Instant Adhesive to threads of elbow pipe (Item 15).
Attach elbow pipe (Item 15) to the flow computer conduit opening (Item 16); torque
to 50 in-lbs (5.6 N m).
2. Apply Loctite 380 adhesive sparingly to threads of pipe (Item 14).
3. Attach pipe (Item 14) to elbow pipe (Item 15). Torque to 50 in-lbs (5.6 N m).
4. Attach pipe cap (Item 11) to top of pipe (Item 14). Torque to 50 in-lbs (5.6 N m).
5. Apply Loctite 222 threadlocker removable adhesive sparingly to threads of U-bolt
(Item 12).
6. Attach solar panel assembly to pipe (Item 14) using U-bolt (Item 12).
7. Attach a ground wire at the back of the solar panel. For more information on
grounding, refer to Site Considerations for Equipment Installation, Grounding, and
Wiring Manual (D301452X012).
8. Adjust swivel and tilt angle for maximum solar exposure (see Section 2.12.5).
2.12.3 Mounting the Solar Panel (Remote Mount)
DANGER
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-
hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion.
Restriction
The solar panel and lead acid battery combination cannot be used with ATEX/IECEx
applications.
1. Apply Loctite 222™ threadlocker sparingly to threads of U-bolt (Item 12 in Figure 2-
22.)
2. Attach solar panel assembly to pole using U-bolt (Item 12). Torque to 30 in-lbs (3.4 N
m).
3. Adjust swivel and tilt angle for maximum solar exposure (see Section 2.12.5).