Spirax Sarco LP20 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual
Spirax Sarco LP20 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Spirax Sarco LP20 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Capacitance level probe

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4024650/9
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
IM-P402-37 AB Issue 9
Printed in the UK
LP20
Capacitance Level Probe
IM-P402-37
1. Safety information
2. General product
information
3. How the LP20
probe works
4. Installation
5. Wiring
6. Maintenance
© Copyright 2012
AB Issue 9
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  • Page 1 IM-P402-37 4024650/9 AB Issue 9 LP20 Capacitance Level Probe Installation and Maintenance Instructions 1. Safety information 2. General product information 3. How the LP20 probe works 4. Installation 5. Wiring 6. Maintenance IM-P402-37 AB Issue 9 Printed in the UK © Copyright 2012...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    1. Safety information Safe operation of the product depends on it being properly installed, commissioned and maintained by a qualified person (see Section 1.11) in compliance with the operating instructions. It is essential to comply with general installation and safety instructions for pipeline and plant construction, as well as to make proper use of tools and safety equipment.
  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow. iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be induced by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer to consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to minimise them.
  • Page 4: Pressure Systems

    'polymer fume fever'. 1.9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that suitable tools and / or consumables are available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and/or others in the vicinity require any protective clothing to protect against the hazards of, for example, chemicals, high / low temperature, radiation, noise, falling objects, and dangers to eyes and face.
  • Page 5: Returning Products

    1.16 Returning products Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk.
  • Page 6: General Product Information

    It can also be used for Vent adjustable on / off control. holes The LP20 may be used with one or more controllers or transmitters to provide level control, level alarms, Body and / or outputs to a building management system.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Fig. 2 4. Installation WARNING: The LP20 probe must not be cut to length. Do not install the probe outdoors without additional weather protection. Do not block the drain or the vent holes. A protection tube of 80 mm (3") nominal bore is required for boilers, or in tanks where turbulence is likely.
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    Carry out an electrical continuity check to ensure that the resistance between the probe body and the boiler or tank is less than 1W. An 'O' ring is supplied with both the LP20 and PA20. Ensure only one 'O' ring is fitted between the probe and the PA20 preamplifier (see Figure 2).

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