Emerson Rosemount 5300 Series - Page 46

Note
If the screws are not tightened according to the required torque, the weight may
fall off. This is especially important for solid applications with high tensile loads on
the probe.
Postrequisites
After shortening the probe make sure to update the transmitter configuration to the new
probe length.
Related information
Probe length
3.3.2 Shorten the rigid single lead probe
Prerequisites
The minimum probe length is 15.7 in. (400 mm).
Note
The PTFE covered probes must not be cut in field.
Note
Make sure the lead is fixed while cutting.
Procedure
1. Mark where to cut the probe.
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2. Cut the probe at the mark.
Mechanical installation Reference Manual
April 2019 00809-0100-4530
46 Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter