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GILBAR PR%OBE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTTO* =4-a j jb®r<:a IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WIRE A MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PROBE INTO A NEW EMC INSTALLATION BASED SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INSTALLATION AND WIRING PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONLY A MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PROBE! FOR COMPLETE SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS, REFER TO THE APPLICABLE "SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLA- TION INSTRUCTIONS" MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE MONITORING SYSTEM. SECTION I. INTRODUCTION SECTION II. MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PROBE A. GENERAL INSTALLATION 1_ This manual contains procedures for the installation of magnetostrictive probes for underground storage tanks in antlt WARNING: TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND EMC Monitoring System designed and manufactured for OTHERS FROM BEING STRUCK BY VEIII- Gilbarco. This manual assumes all preliminary site prepara- CLES DURING WORK, BLOCK OFF YOUR tion is completed, and that field wiring from the monitor to WORK AREA DURING INSTALLATION the probe junction box is in place. AND SERVICE. If this is a new installation and site preparation is necessary, WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL refer to the appropriate Site Preparation and Installation SHOCK WHICH COULD KILL YOU, BE Instructions or contact your Gilbarco representative for SURE AC POWER TO THE TIS MONITOR assistance. IS OFF DURING INSTALLATION. 2. When a vertical bar I appears adjacent to text or illustra- tions, information has been added or changed at the last revision date. CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL PROBE IN A . DAMAGE CLAIMS {�I, TANK'S FILL/DROP TUBE. FAILURE TO COM- DAMAGE WITH THIS CAUTION CAN RESULT IN 1. Thoroughly examine all components and units as soon as EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, INACCURATE INVEN- received. The magnetostrictive probe is a precision instru- TORY CONTROL, OR UNDETECTED POTEN- ment. Because internal damage sustained in transit may not TIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH HAZ- be visible, carefully inspect the exterior of the probe for ARDS. dents. A. TANK DIAMETER MEASUREMENT 0.1 NOTE: Insist that the carrier's agent verify the inspec- Perform the following procedure to ensure that probes are tion and sign the description. installed in the proper tanks (see Figure 1, "Tank Diameter Measurement"). Inaccurate readings will result if probes are 2. Immediately notify the delivering carrier of damage or not the correct length for the given tank diameter. loss. This notification may be given either in person or by telephone. Written confirmation must be mailed within 48 1. Measure the distance from the bottom of the tank to the hours. Railroads and motor carriers are understandably top of the probe riser pipe (a). reluctant to make adjustments for damaged merchandise 2. Measure the distance from the bottom of the probe riser unless inspected and reported promptly. pipe to the top of the probe riser pipe (b). 3. Risk of loss,or damage to merchandise remains with the 3. Subtract (b) from (a) to determine the correct tank buyer. It is the buyer's responsibility to file a claim with the diameter (c). carrier involved. 4. Make sure the probe Length (see Figure 2, "Magnetostri- 4. Immediately advise your Gilbarco representative,distribu- dive Probe Dimensions") is correct for the tank diameter. tor,or the factory so that we may assist you. CAUTION: INSTALLATION OF MAGNETO- C. RETURN SHIPPING. All shipments of Gilbarco I STRICTIVE PROBES IN MAGNETIZED RISER products must be prepaid. If the probe is damaged, return YYY PIPES WILL RESULT IN IMPROPER OPER- it in the original shipping container with shock absorbing ATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS material provided. Gilbarco will accept no liability for CAUTION CAN RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAM- damage caused by improper packing. Address the shipment AGE, INACCURATE INVENTORY CONTROL, o Gilbarco Inc., 7300 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro,NC OR UNDETECTED POTENTIAL ENVIRONMEN- 7420 TAL AND HEALTH HAZARDS. 1