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PLLD Grounding Clamp Manual No: 577014-012 • Revision: A
Installation Guide
Introduction
This guide contains instructions to install a grounding clamp onto an installed PLLD Transducer.
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576013-902 PLLD Installation Guide
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Safety Precautions
The following safety symbols may be used throughout this manual to alert you to important safety hazards and
precautions.
EXPLOSIVE
Fuels and their vapors are extremely explosive if
ignited.
ELECTRICITY
High voltage exists in, and is supplied to, the
device. A potential shock hazard exists.
WARNI N G
Heed the adjacent instructions to avoid damage
to equipment, property, environment or personal
injury.
READ ALL RELATED MANUALS
Knowledge of all related procedures before you
begin work is important. Read and understand all
manuals thoroughly. If you do not understand a
procedure, ask someone who does.
WARNING
This product is to be installed and operated in the highly combustible environment
of a gasoline tank where flammable liquids and explosive vapors may be present.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT,
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual, including all safety warnings.
2. To be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and
the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages (NFPA 30A).
3. Before installing this device, turn Off, tag/lock out power to the system,
including console and submersible pumps.
4. To protect yourself and others from being struck by vehicles, block off your
work area during installation or service.
FLAMMABLE
Fuels and their vapors are extremely flammable.
TURN POWER OFF
Live power to a device creates a potential shock
hazard. Turn Off power to the device and associated
accessories when servicing the unit.
USE SAFETY BARRICADES
Unauthorized people or vehicles in the work area are
dangerous. Always use safety cones or barricades,
safety tape, and your vehicle to block the work area.
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Kit Contents
Veeder-Root parts required to install the PLLD Transducer grounding clamp are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. PLLD Grounding Kit (Part Number 330020-285)
Item Qty. Description P/N
1 1 Clamp grounding 331285-002
2 1 Ring terminal - 1/4”, 12-10 AWG 576048-061
3 1 1/4”-20 x 1.00 “ bolt 514100-407
4 1 1/4”-20 nut hx sst w/lock washer 511000-251
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Installation Steps
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY, CAUSE
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
1. Before installing this device, turn Off, tag/lock out power to the system, including console and
submersible pumps.
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2. A separate 4mm
(minimum) wire must be run from the site earth ground to the STP sump in a nonintrinsically safe conduit or duct (see Figure 1). DO NOT CONNECT THE CLAMP OR BODY OF
THE PLLD PRESSURE SENSOR TO ANY INTRINSCALLY SAFE WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO
THE TLS CONSOLE.
3. Using the ring terminal supplied in the kit, insert the stripped ground wire into the barrel of the ring
terminal.
4. Use a properly sized crimping tool to ensure a good tight bond (see Figure 2).
5. Place the clamp around the sensor and attach the ring terminal to the clamp with the clamp bolt.
6. Securely tighten the clamp bolt until the clamp tightly grips the sensor body and no longer can be
rotated by hand.
7. Confirm continuity between the PLLD sensor body and ground at the electrical panel and between
the electrical panel to the TLS console chassis (reference Figure 3).
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