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Ashcroft ART Installation And Maintenance Instruction Manual

6.3 Description of the components

6.3.1 Stem
The stem with a diameter of 6 mm - 9.6 mm and a length of 63 mm - 1500 mm contains the bimetallic coil on the side
facing away from the housing. To ensure proper functioning of the thermometer, a minimum immersion length of the
stem in the media of 65 mm to 100 mm, depending on the measuring range, must be ensured.
If the process medium is also subject to pressure or flow during temperature measurement, a
thermowell has to be used.
6.3.2 Dial with pointer
The thermometer is equipped with a dial and pointer pursuant to EN 13190 or ASME B40.200.
6.3.3 Instrument connection
The instrument connection is located at the back of the instrument and is designed as a threaded or compression
connection. Instrument connections with an every angle connection allow the housing to be aligned according to the
installation situation.

6.4 Accessories

Please contact the manufacturer for information on special sealing materials and accessories.

7 Transportation

The device must be protected against impact. Transport must be carried out exclusively in the glass-break-proof
packaging provided for transport. The device shall only be transported in a cleaned condition (free of residual media).

7.1 Delivery

The delivery is to be checked for completeness and transport damage. In case of transport damage, the delivery is not
to be accepted or only with reservation, the extent of damage is to be noted and, if necessary, a complaint is to be
initiated. In these cases, please contact our service department.

7.1 Storage

The storage of the devices should exclude external influences as far as possible to avoid damage to the devices.
Vibrations or impact effects must be avoided, and the limit values of the storage temperatures must be taken into
account.
Permissible storage temperature: -40 to +60°C
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