MAINTENANCE 
 
Part No.: 4417340 Revision 1  Service Manual    265 
  954 SmartServo FlexLine 
  Removing the measuring drum  
Removing the drum from the housing requires no tools. Keep the drum, 
the outer magnet and the outside of the magnet cap thoroughly clean.   
To remove the drum, proceed as follows:   
1.  Issue the Calibrate command to raise the displacer • If 
applicable close the ball valve and release the pressure 
gently.  
2.  Give Unlock command to lower the displacer from tank 
top position.  
3.  Issue a Freeze command when the displacer comes 
within reach.  
4.  Switch-off the mains.  
5.  Remove the drum compartment cover.  
6.  Remove the displacer from the measuring wire. Attach a 
small weight on the wire to keep it positioned in the 
groove. Do not damage the measuring wire.  
7.  Pull out the drum and fix the wire to the drum with a 
rubber band.  
8.  Do not kink the measuring wire and handle drum 
carefully.   
If the displacer cannot be accessed through an opening the gauge must 
be removed from its mounting position:    
9.  Raise the displacer to maximum height, at least above 
the ball valve, when present.  
10.  Switch-off the mains.   
11.  If applicable close the ball valve and release the 
pressure gently.  
12.  Remove the drum compartment cover.   
13.  Take off the 954 SmartServo FlexLine, raising the 
displacer above the connecting flange.   
14.  Remove the displacer from the measuring wire.   
15.  Pull out the drum and fix the wire to the drum with a 
rubber band.