Reference Manual
00809-0100-4004, Rev BA
August 2010
5-13
Rosemount 8800D
4. Use a
5
/32-in. (4 mm) hex wrench to loosen the housing rotation
screws (at the base of the electronics housing) by turning screws
clockwise (inward) until they clear the bracket.
5. Slowly pull the electronics housing no more than 1.5-in. (40 mm) from
the top of the support tube.
6. Loosen the sensor cable nut from the housing with a
5
/16-in. (8 mm)
open end wrench.
NOTE
Lift the electronics housing until the sensor cable nut is exposed. Do not pull
the housing more than 1.5-in. (40 mm) from the top of the support tube.
Damage to the sensor may occur if this sensor cable is stressed.
Install the Electronics Housing
1. Verify that power to the Rosemount 8800D is off.
2. Screw the sensor cable nut onto the base of the housing.
3. Tighten the sensor cable nut with a
5
/16-in. (8 mm) open end wrench.
4. Place the electronics housing into the top of the support tube.
5. Tighten the housing rotation screws with a hex
5
/32-in. (4 mm) wrench.
6. Place the access cover on the support tube (if applicable).
7. Tighten the screw on the access cover.
8. Connect conduit and wires.
9. Replace the terminal block cover.
10. Apply power.
Replacing the Sensor The sensor for the Rosemount 8800D is a sensitive instrument that should not
be removed unless there is a problem with it. If you must replace the sensor,
follow these procedures closely. Please consult the factory before
removing the sensor.
NOTE
Be sure to fully check all other troubleshooting possibilities before removing
the sensor.
Do not remove the sensor unless it is determined that a problem exists with
the sensor itself. The sensor may not fit on the post if it is removed and
replaced more than two or three times, or replaced incorrectly.
Also, please note that the sensor is a complete assembly and cannot be
further disassembled.