User`s manual

Temperature Transmitter Installation E-3
December 2003
Assembling the Clamping Fixture (cont.)
5. Each RTD has a securing post (located on the rounded portion
of the RTD) that secures the RTD in place when it is mounted
on the pipe. Place the RTD on the strap by sliding the strap
under the securing post.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you place the RTD on the strap so
when the strap is wrapped around the pipe, the
flat surface of the RTD sits against the pipe.
6. Secure the feeder buckle to the other end of the strap by
placing the strap through the buckle and folding the strap (the
folded section should be approximately 1/2 inch).
7. Crimp the strap closed to secure the feeder buckle in place.
Repeat steps 1 through 7 for the remaining RTD and clamping
fixture. When you have completed assembly, proceed to the next
section to fasten the RTD to the pipe.
Mounting the RTD to the Pipe
Use the steps below to fasten the RTD to the pipe:
1. Prepare the pipe where you intend to place the RTD. The area
should be clean and free of loose material.
2. Apply couplant (GE Panametrics part number 401-001) to the
copper face of the RTD. Use enough couplant to cover the
face of the RTD, but not so much that the couplant oozes out
from underneath.
3. Position the RTD on the pipe and wrap the clamping fixture
around the pipe.
4. To secure the RTD, you place the feeder buckle into the screw
buckle and use a screwdriver to tighten. Turn the screw
clockwise until the strap is set securely against the RTD.
Proceed to the following section to make electrical connections.