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THERMO/PROBES PRODUCTS
OIL WICKING SEAL FITTING
Thermocouple (TC)
&
Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
Installation Instructions
The Oil Wicking Seal Fitting will accept one [1] Dual or two [2] Single (TC’s), or it will accept one [1] Dual 6-wire or two [2] 3-wire (RTD’s).
The (TC) or (RTD) leads are easily connected to the Oil Wicking Seal Fitting.
To change out (TC’s) or (RTD’s) from an installed fitting:
*1. Leaving the Male Plug mounted, back-out the large Jam Nut from the Body Housing. This will also back-out the O-Ring Seal Plug, from the body.
*2. On the Instrument side, unscrew the knurled Male Plug.
*3. Loosen the mounting screws of the Lead Wire output side [instrument side] and remove the old (TC’s) or (RTD’s)
*4. Insert the new (TC’s) or (RTD’s).
*5. In the O-Ring Seal Plug, change out the two [2] O-Rings and insert it back into the Body Housing. [Recommended each time the Inspection Plate is removed.]
*6. Before closing the Inspection Plate, replace the Inspection Plate gasket. [Recommended each time the Inspection Plate is removed.]
*7. Tighten the Jam Nut onto the O-Ring Plug to push it back into sealing position in the Body Housing.
*7. Screw the O-Ring Seal Plug back onto the mounted Male Plug.
Installation is now complete.
The maintenance of replacing (TC’s), (RTD’s) or O-Rings does not require the shut down of your turbine, motor, generator, or pump.
Thermo/Probes, Inc. will special design and manufacture a Stainless Steel Oil Reservoir Box to fit your needs, as well as assisting with the installation [placement] of the Oil Wicking Seal Fitting.
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