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LAR180212 Rev. E
IV. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
The following precautions should be observed when installing and operating a Roto-Bin-Dicator PRO device:
• Theinstallationandwiringofthisproductmustcomplywithallnational,federal,state,municipaland
local codes that apply.
• Handlecarefullytopreventdamage.
• Donotallowmoisturetoentertheelectronicsenclosure.Conduitshouldslopedownwardfromthe
housing.Installdriploops(ordraintting)andsealconduitwithsiliconerubberproduct.
• Forhorizontallymountedunits,theconduitopeningsmustfacedownward.
The unit must be located at the position where level indication is desired. The unit may be mounted through the
top or side wall of the vessel. To ensure reliable operation, observe the following guidelines when choosing the
mounting location.
• DONOTmounttheRoto-Bin-DicatorPROinanareawherethepaddleorshaftcancontactthevessel.
• DONOTmounttheRoto-Bin-DicatorPROwherethepaddleorshaftaredirectlyintheowofmaterial.
Thematerialshouldbeabletoowontoandawayfromthepaddle.Ifnecessary,useabafetoprotect
thepaddleandshaftfromfallingmaterial(ie.avalanche,massowandin-comingowstream).The
bafeshouldbeplaced6to12inchesabovethepaddle,distancedependonpaddlesize.
WARNING: FOR PRODUCTS MARKED AS TYPE 4X, USE TYPE 4X HUB FITTING; FOR IP66 USE IP66
HUB FITTING.
WARNING: IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SAFE OPERATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, THE
INTEGRITY OF THE ALUMINUM CASTING AND THE EPDM SEALS MUST BE MAINTAINED. THE
USER/INSTALLER MUST AVOID INSTALLATIONS WHERE AGGRESSIVE SUBSTANCES MAY BE
PRESENT AND COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE MATERIALS. CARE MUST BE
EXCERCISED WHEN REMOVING AND REPLACING THE COVER, SO NO MARRING, SCRATCHING
OR DAMAGE OCCURS TO THE FLANGES.
CAUTION: WHEN MOUNTING UNITS, NEVER ADJUST THE ORIENTATION BY TURNING THE HOUSING.
USE 2-1/4 IN. WRENCH FOR PROCESS FITTING UNITS, OTHERWISE A STRAP WRENCH SHOULD BE
USED TO TIGHTEN INTO PLACE.
WARNING: FOR UNITS INSTALLED IN HAZAROUS LOCATIONS, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IGNITION OF
HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES, CONDUIT RUNS MUST HAVE A SEALING FITTING CONNECTING WITHIN
18 IN. OF THE ENCLOSURE.
WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING, OR MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS.
