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3. Mechanical Installation
3.1 General Requirements
Installation of this product should only be carried out by suitably qualified/trained personnel
with an understanding of local regulations regarding electrical installations.
It is recommended that the instrument is installed in a location where it is shielded from
extreme varying weather conditions, and from chances of physical impact. Never install the
instrument in an area which will expose it to temperatures outside its specified operating
temperature range.
3.2 Electrical Entries
Each instrument is equipped with three electrical entries which are factory sealed to
maintain the IP rating of the enclosure. To gain access to an electrical entry remove the
threaded plug.
Always use IP rated cable glands when fitting cable to the instrument. Any unused electrical
entries must be sealed using an M16 threaded conduit plug with an appropriate IP rating (IP66
or IP67 is recommended)
3.3 Integral Meter Mounting
This instrument may be purchased as a meter mount display which will mount on the top of
any OM Series flow meter. For any instruments purchased as field mount, these may be
converted to a meter mount instrument by purchasing a new rear enclosure.
For mounting this instrument on an OM Series flowmeter with a process temperature of over
80
o
C/176
0
F there is a Cooling Fin Kit (part no. 1502015) available from the manufacturer which
will allow this; these may be retro-fitted in the field with minimal effort.
3.4 Wall and Pipe Mounting
Mounting of the instrument on a pipe or flat surface (such as a wall) can be accomplished
using the Wall Mount Kit (part no. 1522001) or Pipe Mount Kit (part no. 1522002).
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