Rosemount 3051SFC_A User Manual

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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4809, Rev DA
Section 2: Installation
September 2015
Installation
2.5 Mounting
2.5.1 Tools and supplies
Tools required include the following:
 Open end or combination wrenches (spanners) to fit the pipe fittings and bolts:
9
/16-in.,
5
/8-in., and
7
/8-in
 Adjustable wrench: 15-in. (1
1
/2-in. jaw)
 Nut driver:
3
/8-in. for vent/drain valves (or
3
/8-in. wrench)
 #1 Phillip’s screwdriver
 Standard screwdrivers:
1
/4-in. and
1
/8-in. wide
 14-in. Pipe wrench
 Wire cutters/strippers

7
/16-in. box wrench (required for the ferry head bolt design)
Supplies required include the following:

1
/2-in. tubing or
1
/2-in. pipe (recommended) to hook up the electronics to the sensor
probe. The length required depends upon the distance between the electronics and the
sensor
 Fittings including (but not limited to)
– Two tube or pipe tees (for steam or high temperature liquid) and
– Six tube/pipe fittings (for tube)
 Pipe compound or PTFE tape (where local piping codes allow)
2.5.2 Mounting brackets
Mounting brackets are provided with any flowmeter order with a remote mounted transmitter to
facilitate mounting to a panel, wall, or 2-in. (50.8 mm) pipe. The bracket option for use with the
Coplanar flange is 316 SST with 316 SST bolts.
When installing the transmitter to one of the mounting brackets, torque the bolts to 125 in-lb.
(169 N-m).
2.5.3 Bolt installation guidelines
The following guidelines have been established to ensure a tight flange, adapter, or manifold
seal. Only use bolts supplied with the instrument or sold by the factory.
The instrument is shipped with the coplanar flange installed with four 1.75-in. (44.5 mm) flange
bolts. The following bolts also are supplied to facilitate other mounting configurations:
 Four 2.25-in. (57.2 mm) manifold/flange bolts for mounting the coplanar flange on a
three-valve manifold. In this configuration, the 1.75-in. (44.5 mm) bolts may be used to
mount the flange adapters to the process connection side of the manifold.
 (Optional) If flange adapters are ordered, four 2.88-in. (73.2 mm) flange/adapter bolts
for mounting the flange adapters to the coplanar flange.

Rosemount 3051SFC_A Specifications

General

Brand	Rosemount
Model	3051SFC_A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English