Omega Engineering FP-6000 manual Chapter, Standard Sensor Removal, Hot-Tap Sensor Removal, Wearing

Chapter 4

Sensor Removal Procedures

4.1 Standard Sensor Removal

To remove the Standard FP-6000 Series sensor from a depressurized empty pipe, simply remove the cap nuts and upper hex nuts located above the sensor flange. Pull up on sensor flange with twisting motion.

4.2 Hot-Tap Sensor Removal

protector plate cap nuts

protector plate

protector plate hex nut

To remove the Hot-Tap sensor safely from a pressurized active pipe, the entire installation process must be reversed.

1.Remove the cap nuts, protector plate, protector plate hex nuts, and sensor cable grommet.

2.Thread installation tool in place and secure bearing plate in place of sensor protector plate.

3.Turn shaft of installation tool clockwise to lower tool into opening in sensor flange. Guide cable

into the port to prevent damage.

installation tool threaded shaft

upper hex nuts

and lock washers

sensor flange

14.2 in.	lower hex and
(361 mm)	jam nuts

4. Wearing

safety face protection,

loosen the upper

hex nuts and raise to 14.2 in.

(361 mm) from top of brass sensor nut to bottom of nut. This measurement is critical to maintain watertight seal in sensor while allowing clearance to close the isolation valve.

process pipe (side view)

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