VEGA VEGAFLEX series 80 Rod and cable components - Manual (Page 14)

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2 Mounting
Rod and cable components • for VEGAFLEX series 80
44968-EN-131107
L
x
ø 16 mm
(0.63")
1
2
3
Fig. 12: Mounting of the extension rod
1 Extension rod
2 Lock washer
3 Extension rod
L Order length
x Thread length
1. Slip one of the lock washers (Nordlock) onto the thread of the
extension rod.
Use new lock washers when mounting rod segments.
2. Screw the rod extension onto the bow-shaped segment or the
extension rod.
3. Exert counterforce with a second fork spanner (SW 13) and tight-
en the rod on the flat surfaces with a torque of 10 Nm (7.37 lbf ft).
Tip:
Please maintain the specified torque so that the max. tensile strength
remains.
2.4 Application examples
If it is not possible to install the probe from above, you can also install
the probe from the side with a bow-shaped segment.
Depending on the vessel and the installation situation, there are
several possibilties for side mounting.
Lateral installation