Conduit Entry Plugs and Adaptors
Procedures
It is the User/Installer's responsibility to install the Transmitters in accordance
with national and local code requirements. Conduit entry plugs and adapters
shall be suitable for the environment, shall be certified for the hazardous location
when required and acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction for the plant.
CONDUIT ENTRY PRECAUTIONARY NOTICE
THE CONDUIT/CABLE GLAND ENTRIES OF THIS PRODUCT ARE SUPPLIED
WITH PLASTIC DUST CAPS WHICH ARE NOT TO BE USED IN SERVICE.
IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE THE DUST CAPS WITH
CABLE GLANDS, ADAPTORS AND/OR BLANKING PLUGS WHICH ARE
SUITABLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT INTO WHICH THIS PRODUCT WILL BE
INSTALLED. THIS INCLUDES ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH HAZARDOUS
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER GOVERNING
AUTHORITIES AS APPLICABLE
Figure 16: Electronic Housing Conduit Entries
Use the following procedures for installation.
Conduit Entry Plugs
Step
Remove the protective plastic cap from the threaded conduit entry.
1
To ensure the environmental ingress protection rating on tapered
thread (NPT), a non-hardening thread sealant may be used.
2
Thread the appropriate size conduit plug (M20 or ½" NPT) into the
conduit entry opening. Do not install conduit entry plugs in conduit
3
entry openings if adapters or reducers will be used.
Tighten adapters according to the following torque:
Torque: 32 Nm or 24 lb-ft
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Quick Start Installation Guide
December 2017