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L505 DIP-TAPE VISUAL LEVEL INDICATOR
3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
The L505 Dip-Tape Visual Level Indicator is designed and manufactured for trouble-free operation over
a wide range of operating conditions. Common problems are discussed in terms of their symptoms and
recommended corrective actions.
3.3.1 Unit Causes
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION
THE OUTPUT IS INACCURATE. A COATING OR BUILD-UP IS PRESENT
ON THE FLOAT AND/OR STEM.
REMOVE THE INDICATOR FROM
SERVICE. CHECK THE FLOAT AND
STEM FOR A COATING OR BUILD-UP OF
DEBRIS. IF A COATING OR BUILD-UP IS
PRESENT, CLEAN THE STEM AND FLOAT
TO REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS.
THE OUTPUT IS INACCURATE. LIQUID IS NOT ENTERING THE VESSEL. CHECK TO ENSURE THAT LIQUID IS
ENTERING THE TANK OR VESSEL. A
CLOSED VALVE OR CLOGGED PIPELINE
MAY PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE
LIQUID IN THE VESSEL.
THE OUTPUT IS INACCURATE. THE TANK LEVEL IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH
TO HAVE THE FLOAT FUNCTION.
CHECK THE FLOAT TO MAKE SURE IT
IS BUOYANT IN THE LIQUID. THE TANK
OR VESSEL MUST HAVE AN ADEQUATE
LIQUID LEVEL.
THE FLOAT IS NOT BUOYANT. THE FLOAT IS COLLAPSED AND/OR
FILLED WITH LIQUID.
CHECK THE FLOAT FOR RUPTURES,
DEFORMATION, AND ANY LIQUID
TRAPPED INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY. IF
THE FLOAT IS FILLED WITH LIQUID
OR HAS COLLAPSED, IT MUST BE
REPLACED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR THE FLOAT.
If you are still in doubt about the condition or performance of your indicator, consult the factory for further instructions.
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