User's Manual

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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
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.
4. Wearing
safety face
protection,
loosen the upper
hex nuts and raise to 14.2 in.
Chapter 4
Sensor Removal
Procedures
(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.
installation tool
threaded shaft
process pipe (side view)
14.2 in.
(361 mm)
upper hex nuts
and lock washers
sensor flange
lower hex and
jam nuts
protector plate
hex nut
protector plate
cap nuts
protector plate