Hach Flo-Dar - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Table of contents
Section 1 Specifications.................................................................................................................... 3
Section 2 General information......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Safety information........................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.1 Use of hazard information................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Precautionary labels ........................................................................................................... 5
2.1.3 Confined space precautions ............................................................................................... 6
2.1.4 FCC regulations.................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Product overview ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Theory of operation............................................................................................................. 8
Section 3 Installation........................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Unpack the instrument............................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Mechanical installation............................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Site location guidelines ..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Sensor installation............................................................................................................. 14
3.2.2.1 Assemble the clamps on the frame and wall bracket............................................... 17
3.2.2.2 Install the frame on the wall ..................................................................................... 19
3.2.2.3 Install the sensor on the frame................................................................................. 21
3.2.2.4 Align the sensor vertically—Flo-Dar without SVS.................................................... 21
3.2.2.5 Align the sensor vertically—Flo-Dar with SVS......................................................... 22
3.2.2.6 Align the sensor horizontally.................................................................................... 23
3.2.2.7 Make a final alignment check................................................................................... 24
3.2.2.8 Optional extended depth sensor installation............................................................ 24
3.2.3 Measure the sensor offset ................................................................................................ 26
3.2.4 Measure the pipe diameter ............................................................................................... 27
3.3 Electrical installation .................................................................................................................. 27
3.3.1 Wiring safety information ..................................................................................................27
3.3.1.1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) considerations ......................................................... 27
3.3.2 Connection to the logger or controller............................................................................... 28
Section 4 Operation.......................................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Install the Flo-Ware software on the PC.................................................................................... 29
4.2 Set up the FL900 Series Logger, Flo-Logger or Flo-Station...................................................... 29
Section 5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Preventative maintenance ......................................................................................................... 32
5.2 Cleaning the instrument............................................................................................................. 32
5.3 Cable replacement..................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Changing the sensor dessicant.................................................................................................. 33
5.4.1 Desiccant replacement procedure .................................................................................... 33
5.5 Hydrophobic filter description..................................................................................................... 34
5.6 Hydrophobic filter replacement procedure................................................................................. 35
Section 6 Replacement Parts and Accessories......................................................................... 37
6.1 Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................... 37
6.2 Accessories................................................................................................................................ 37
Section 7 Contact Information....................................................................................................... 39
Section 8 Limited warranty............................................................................................................. 41