INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FT-1 Series

IM-L541-5E

FLOAT-TAPE TYPE TANK GAUGE

APR. 2013E

This is the Instruction Manual for FT-1 Series

Float-Tape type Tank Gauge. Read through before
installation and operation.

1. NOTATION RULES

2. OPERATIONAL NOTES

Safety Symbols

General Notes

This manual classifies safety notes using the following symbols:

This product is delivered after manufacturing and adjustment. Inspections have been conducted
based on the optimum quality control method for industrial
instruments. If any attempt is made to modify or change this

If this indication is disregarded and this instrument is operated

incorrectly, serious injury or fatal accident may result.

instrument, it may fail to perform as intended, or incompatibility or accidents may result. Do not modify or change this
instrument in any way. If it is necessary to modify or change

If this indication is disregarded and this instrument is operated

incorrectly, injury or property damage may result.

it, contact Tokyo Keiso Co.

Be sure to operate the instrument within

General Information Symbols

the ranges of the specifications for fluid pressure and temperature

This operation manual classifies general information notes

using the following symbols:

listed in the Approval drawing. If the instrument is operated out

of these ranges, it may become defective or be damaged.
During transportation and storage, en-

Indicates procedures or information required to operate this

product.

sure to prevent moisture, dirt or sand from entering the instrument as such will cause damage or render the instrument
defective.

Indicates information that should be understood to enable this

product to be operated safely and comfortably.
(-P.)
The indicated page contains information other than notes that
should be referenced.

When connecting the instrument to

your process, center the pipes appropriately, set the flanges
correctly, and match the sizes of the joints. If there is an error
in size stress may occur in this product, causing defects, malfunction or damage.

Use this product only as an industrial

instrument.

3. SCOPE OF DESCRIPTION AND

RELEVANT INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Material
The material of this product is de-

This instruction manual covers FT-1 Series FloatTape

type Tank Gauges. This manual describes the mechanical portion of tank gauge. Alarm and analog and other transmitters
are integrated as an option. In these case, refer to separate instruction manuals for such transmitter/alarm portion as follows;

scribed in the Approval drawing. Although we make every

effort to select the optimal material for the customers specifications, it may not be perfect due to the presence of foreign
matter. Thus you are responsible for checking for anticorrosivity and compatibility.

Maintenance and Inspections

Type of Transmitter

Model Applicable

Instruction Manual

Alarm Transmitter

TR-10-

IM-L541(1)-E

TR-21-

IM-L541(2)-E

TR-22-

IM-L541(3)-E

AT-101W

IM-L541(4)-E

Analog
(DC4 - 20 mA)
Transmitter
Alarm+Analog

When removing this product from your

process for maintenance or inspection, make sure there is no
object to be measured remaining in the instrument. If the ob-

(DC4 - 20 mA)

ject is corrosive or toxic, the operator may be adversely af-

Transmitter

fected.

Pneumatic output
Transmitter

The frequency and contents of the

maintenance and inspection of this product vary depending on

4. PRODUCT OUTLINE

the operational conditions. See the relevant selection of this

FT-1 is a series of Float-Tape type Tank Gauges. Liquid

level in tanks are detected by the float and the level is indicated by indicator. The detection and indication are done by
pure mechanical motion and no power / utility supply is required.
In addition to Local indication type, different types of transmitters are able to integrated.

manual or check the actual operational conditions.

Control Safety
Although this product is delivered after
manufacturing, adjustment and inspections have been conducted based on the optimum quality control method for industrial instruments, an unexpected defect may occur. If this
product is used for process control that may result in a critical
safety problem, take all necessary actions to maintain safety.

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5.OPERATION PRINCIPLE
As shown in Fig. 1, The FT-1000 Series Level Gauge consists of a level detecting float, connecting parts (tape, guide elbow, etc.)
and the indicator. The indicator body comprises the sprocket pulley, tape winding pulley, constant torque spring (Conston Spring),
gear mechanism, pointer and scale plate. When a transmitter is provided for the level gauge, the transmitter is connected to the
sprocket pulley shaft of the indicator body through the coupling mechanism.
The float is kept afloat on the surface of the liquid with a constant draft line, and follows any changes in the liquid level.
The float is connected to a tape winding pulley through the stainless steel tape, which is punched at regular intervals. The constant torque spring is incorporated in the tape winding pulley in order to apply a constant torque in the tape winding direction.
This constant torque is balanced with the weight of the float on the surface of the liquid.
When the float rises and lowers, according to the change in the liquid level, the tape which is interlocked with the float rotates the
sprocket pulley, which in turn is engaged with the punched tape. The rotation corresponds to the upward or downward movement
of the float. Thus, any change in the level of the liquid is converted to the change in the rotation angle of the sprocket pulley shaft.
This rotation angle of sprocket pulley is transferred to transmitter unit. i.e. Microswitch alarm, pneumatic, electric, digital BCD
etc. through coupling unit for remote data transmission.

Fig. 1. OPERATION PRINCIPLE OF FT-1000

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 Floating Roof Tanks

6. ACCEPTANCE AND STORAGE

6.1 Acceptance
Check the following on arrival of goods. Contact your sales
agent or Tokyo Keiso in case that any discrepancy and / or
problem is found.
Model of product
Quantity of product
Accessories
Damages during transportation

6.2 Storage
Observe the following for the location of storage;
Free from corrosive vapour
Free from dust, sand and others

Temperature is stable and within -10 - +50C.

Free from mechanical vibration and stress
Free from rain water
Take care for introduction of rain water from cable entry
holes for transmitters versions. Introduction of water into
electronics housing will cause breakage of internal circuit.

No.
1

10

11

12

7. STANDARD SUPPLY SCOPE

Standard supply scope and typical installation by tank types
are shown below. The supply scope may differ depending on
specification and others. Confirm such supply scope in Approval Drawing.

Part Description
Indicator
90 guide elbow
Guide bush
Measuring tape
Tape-wire joint
Measuring wire
Float
Wire guide
Indicator support
Pipe support
Pipes
Union

Qty
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1

Note: Specify the measuring wire length so that the

tape-wire joint travels in the operational range of
H mm, inside of vertical section of the tape protection pipe.

General Cone Roof Tanks

Spherical (Ball) Tanks

No.
1

10

11

Part Description
Indicator
90 guide elbow
Guide wire knob
Guide wire
Measuring tape
Float
Bottom piece
Gauge support
Pipe support
Pipes
Union

No.
1

10

11

12

13

14

Qty
1
2
2
2
1
1
2

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Part Description
Indicator
Measuring tape
135 guide elbow
90 guide elbow
Float
Tape-wire joint
Measuring wire
Guide wire knob
Guide wire
Bottom piece
Pipe support
Indictor support
Tape protection pipe
Shut-off valve

Qty
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2

 Gas Holder Tanks

8. INSTALLATION
8.1 Preparation of Installation
Installation nozzles are to be prepared onto the tank.
Location, dimension and connection standard are to be confirmed in Approval drawing.

Two different diameters of float are available as standard

(300 mm and 400 mm). The guide wire pitch also differs.
Confirm in Approval drawing before preparation of nozzles.
Tape protection pipe is to be installed strictly above the indicator and is to be strictly vertical. Inclination and/or vending of the pipe will cause the friction between tape and tube
and further result wrong accuracy and/or malfunction.

No.
1

10

Part Description
Indicator
90 guide elbow
Measuring tape
Measuring wire
Wire joint
Tape-wire joint
Wire guide
Indictor support
Pipe support
Pipes

Qty
1
2
1
1
1
1
1

Underground tanks, Tank Top Installation

8.2 Parts for Installation

The following parts for installation are customers scope of
supply unless otherwise agreed. Prepare suitable materials
referring to Approval drawing:
Tape protection pipes
Pipe supports
Indicator support
Bolt ,nuts and gaskets for process connection

8.3 Installation onto General Cone Roof Tanks

No.
1

Part Description
Indicator
Guide wire knob
Guide wire
Measuring tape
Float
Bottom piece
Pipes

(1) Mounting of guide wires

Install guide Wire Knobs onto tank nozzles. The connection is conducted through flanges, screws or by welding.
Confirm in Approval drawing.
Weld the bottom pieces on tank bottom. The location of
bottom pieces is to be strictly equal to the positions of
guide wire knobs.
Connect the upper end of guide wires to Guide Wire Knobs.
In this procedure, it is recommended to extract approx. 150
mm from the wire clip in guide wire knob and turn the guide
wire. Then, insert the guide wire end into rotating bolt of
guide wire knob to avoid loosening. This extra length of
guide wire is also useful for float replacement.

Qty
1
2
2
1
1
2

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 Connect the lower end of guide wires to Bottom Pieces.

Loosen the Hex headed bolt of bottom piece. Then pass
the guide wire through the hole on M12 bolt. Keep approx.
100 mm extra length of guide wire from the bolt to avoid
loosening.
Tighten the Hex headed bolt firmly. Loosening of this
Hex-headed bolt may result loosening of the guide wire
and further result wrong operation of float.
Give suitable tension onto guide wire by additional tightening of fixing nut in Guide Wire Knob.

Two guide wires are w be strictly parallel.

The guide wire plain and tape running plane are to be at
right angles.

(3) Mounting of Tape through Tape Protection Pipes

Measuring tape has been already mounted on the indicator
and covered by carton box with rubber protection.
1)
2)
3)

Take out the tape from the carton box.

Remove the rubber protection.
Extend the tape for whole length. Take care not to damage the tape during this procedure.

4)
5)

Open the cover of 90 Guide Elbows.

Hung down an Leading wire from the opening of the out
side 90 Guide Elbow into tape protection pipe.
Extract the edge of the Leading thread.
Connect to the tape. Do not forget insertion of Gasket for
Indicator.
Pull up the tape and whole length of tape is to be extracted from the out side 90 Guide Elbow.

(2) Mounting of Float onto Guide Wire

Remove Wire Guide on both side of Float.
Put Guide wires through the guide holes.
Fix the closing pieces of Wire Guide by screws and nuts.
In this operation, insert the screws from the bottom side of
the float and tighten the nuts on upper side of Wire Guide.

6)
7)
8)

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9)

(4) Connection of Tape to Float

1) Remove two screws of Tape Fixing Piece.
2) Insert tape from the top side of Tape Fixing Piece and
turn our upward.
3) Fix the piece by two screws.
4) Cut the remaining tape with Approx. 20 mm extra.

Install the indicator tentatively onto indicator support.

Also fix the tape protection pipes.

(5) Preparation for measurement

10) Put the tape into horizontal protection pipe to the inner
90 Guide Elbow direction.
11) Extract whole length of tape from the opening of the inner 90 Guide Elbow.
12) Confirm that the tape is properly located on the pulley of
out side 90 Guide Elbow.
13) Insert the tape into tank from the opening of inner 90
Guide Elbow.
14) After insertion of the tape, confirm that the tape is
properly located on the pulley of inner 90 Guide Elbow
15) Confirm that the taper is running without twisting and/or
vending for whole length

Be sure to carry out the following operations in the safe hands

that the float with tape connected has arrived at the bottom.
The winding-up mechanical section under a measurement indication part is changed from a transportation state to a measurement state.
1)

Hold a manual knob not to turn, pushing it by hand, and

remove the fixing screw for transportation. (This screw is
unnecessary.)

In this state, the power, drawing a slack of measuring tape to

the inside of a meter, works by the tension of the conston
spring (Conston tension spring) inside the meter.
2)

If the manual knob moves, move it gradually without

taking hands off, and when The manual knob stops moving, pull it out to the front, and it will be in the measuring
mode.

If the measuring tape is properly attached, the manual knob

hardly moves, nor the indication changes. In addition, in order
that the knob may not be inserted again after pulling it out to
the front, turn the lock lever counterclockwise seeing it from
the top, and lock to use.
In case the indicator is installed on the tank top, it will be in
reverse direction.

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8.5 Installation onto Spherical (Ball) Tanks

1)

When measuring: The lock lever is released (turning

counterclockwise seeing it from the top), and the manual
knob is pulled out.
When winding up: The manual knob is pressed into, and
the lock lever is locked (turning clockwise seeing it from
the top).

2)
3)

4)

A Shut Off Valve is provided at the top of tank for

maintenance of indicator during operation.
Two 135 Elbows and one 90 Elbow are provided to
connect tape protection pipes.
Tape-Wire Joint system is adopted for Floating Roof
Tank version. Refer to 11.6 for the details of Tape-Wire
Joint system.
Other installation procedures are identical to those of
Cone Roof Tank version.

8.6 Installation onto Gas HoIderTanks

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

6)

8.4 Installation onto Floating Roof Tanks

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

7)

8)
9)

Liquid level is measured at the chamber portion which

locates on the floating roof.
Guide wires, Guide Wire Knobs and Bottom Pieces are
not supplied.
Install Wire Guide below the Inner 90 Elbow.
Install Bushing onto specified location of Roof Chamber
Cover.
Pass the Measuring wire through Wire Guide and Bushing.
Tape-Wire Joint system is adopted for Floating Roof
Tank version. Refer to 11.6 for the details of Tape-Wire
Joint system.
The Tape-Wire Joint Piece should locate below the Out
side 90 Elbow even when the float shifts to bottom position. And, it is should also locate above the indictor even
when the float rises to the top position.
The measuring wire is to be connected to float.
Other installation procedures are identical to those of
Cone Roof Tank version.

7)

Float, Guide Wires and Guide Wire Knobs are not provided.
Wire Connecting Piece is provided which is welded on
the Gas Holder Roof.
Install Wire Guide below the Inner 90 Elbow.
Pass the Measuring wire through Wire Guide.
Tape-Wire Joint system is adopted for Floating Roof
Tank version. Refer to 11.6 for the details of Tape-Wire
Joint system.
The Tape-Wire Joint Piece should locate below the Out
side 90 Elbow even when the float shifts to bottom position. And, it is should also locate above the indictor even
when the float rises to the top position.
Other installation procedures are identical to those of
Cone Roof Tank version.

8.7 Tank Top and Underground tank Version

1)
2)
3)
4)

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The indicator is installed at the tank top.

No Tape Protection Pipes and elbows are provided.
The direction of indicator is so called up side down than
the tank side installation.
Other installation procedures are identical to those of
Cone Roof Tank version.

8.8 Internal Chamber Guide Version

3)

1)
2)
3)

4)

4)

5)

Float is guided by internal chamber (6 pipe standard).

Standard diameter of float is 135 mm in this version.
Guide Wires, Guide Wire Knobs and Bottom Pieces are
not provided.
The internal chamber is normally customers scope of
supply. Vending and inner welding bars will be the cause
of wrong operation. Arrange proper and suitable internal
chamber.
Other installation procedures are identical to those of
Cone Roof Tank version.

5)

6)
7)

8)

Install Seal pot as per the description in Approval Drawing.

Take care for direction of Seal pot. The material construction may differ.
After completion of installation and indication adjustment, inject sealing liquid. the sealing liquid is normally
scope of supply of Tokyo Keiso and delivered with the
instruments.
Please prepare the sealing liquid by a customer.
Sealing liquid sticks to the surface of tape. Therefore a
little sealing liquid enters in a tank by all means. And
sealing liquid is mixed with the liquid in a tank. Therefore choice of the sealing liquid which is no influence to
the liquid in a tank is essential.
In addition, please always watch consumption of sealing
liquid. The lack of the sealing liquid causes the serious
damage of the tank gauge. The volume of the sealing liquid is required about one liter.

If necessary, you can buy the sealing liquid as follows;

Silicon oil
Liquid paraffin

8.9 Installation of Seal Pots

1)

2)

8.10 Other special installations

Sealing pot is provided for corrosive vapour producing

application on request to avoid introduction of corrosive
vapour into indicator.
V shaped and U shaped seal pot are available. (See below
sketches)

8.10.1 Anchor Weight + Guide wires

1) For additional installation onto existing tank and when
no welding is possible, Anchor Weight + Guide wires
will be delivered. Bottom pieces are already welded on
the Anchor Weight and Guide Wire Knobs are welded on
Manhole cover.
2) Other installation procedures are identical to those of
Cone Roof Tank version.

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9. INDICATION ADJUSTMENT
9.1 When no actual liquid is available and
float stays on tank bottom
1)
2)
3)

Refer to Tank Design Drawing and get the float bottom

position.
Add Draft height of float.
Set obtained figure onto Dial or onto counter,

erator of the float winding mechanism, wind up the float

and check if the long pointer is carried every time when
the short pointer cross the 0 mm at one rotation. Check the
long pointer accords to the scale reading, If deviated, readjust the long pointer.
Install the front cover so that the vent hole of the cover
looks downward before completion of the adjustment.

9.2 When actual liquid is available in tank

1)
2)

Conduct dipping and obtain the actual liquid level.

Set obtained figure onto Dial or onto counter.

9.3 Adjustment of pointer indication version

(FT-11)
Uncover the front cover of the indicator.
Remove the cap nut located at the center of pointer carefully by unscrewing it in the anti-clockwise direction using
a suitable tool like long-nose pliers.
Pull forward the short pointer in the following manner. The
short pointer has been inserted firmly into the tapered axis.
Insert a flat screw driver or the like from the side between
the short and long pointers. Pull forward and remove the
short pointer gradually and carefully not to damage any
parts by using the flat screw driver.
The long pointer can be adjusted as in the installed position without removing it because of the difficulty of removing.
Lets adjust the short pointer first as the followings.
The scales for the short pointer are printed as Min. 1 mm
to Max. 100 mm (from 0 to 360 one rotation).
Set the short pointer to the scale corresponding to the last 2
digits of the target figures, namely 10 mm and 1 mm digit.
Insert the short pointer and fix it as follows.
Set the cap nut. Fasten the cap nut firmly by your fingers.
Then fasten it by long-nose pliers gently. Do not fasten the
cap nut too strongly. Too strong fastening leads to make
the long and short pointers rotate together because of the
fixing of them.
Lets adjust the long pointer next as the followings.
The scales for the long pointer is printed as Min. 100 mm
to full scale height such as 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m and
so on, corresponding to the specified tank height.
Find the location of the long pointer on the scale for the
figure more than the 100 mm digit and guess the location
somewhere between two scales for the figure 10 mm and 1
mm digit already set with the short pointer.
Before adjusting the long pointer by your finger, unfasten
the fastening screw and make sure the long pointer moves.
Set the long pointer to the above location and fasten it with
the fastening screw. Make sure the long pointer adjustment
gears fit smoothly or the fastening screw does not touch
the base plate or other mechanism.
After above setting, check the carrying from the short
pointer indication to long pointer indication. With the op-

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9.4 Adjustment of Digital Counter Indication

Version (FT-12)

10. OPERATION

1)
2)

10.1.1 In case of Dial Pointer Indication version

(FT-11)
Red short pointer indicates mm unit and black long pointer
indicates m unit.

3)
4)
5)
6)

10.1 Indication of liquid level

Open the front cover of the indicator.

Loosen the set screw which Flat Gear A to rotating shaft
to make counter movement free (M3 Hex wrench).
Rotate the Bevel Gear to obtain required figure on counter.
Tighten the set screw which Flat Gear A to rotating shaft.
Confirm the smooth matching between Flat Gear A and
B.
Close the front cover of the indicator properly,

10.1.2 In case of Digital Counter version (FT-12)

Counter shows 10 cm unit and small dial indicates mm unit.
One rotation of small dial is for 100 mm.

10.1.3 In case of Volume Indication version

(FT-13)
Special graduation such as volume indication is also available
on request.
Confirm the description on indication in Approval Drawing.

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11. MAINTENANCE
11.1 Standard Maintenance Items
The following is standard maintenance items;
Function and repeatability check
1) By using hoisting mechanism, function and repeatability check can be conducted by the following procedure;
2) Record the present indication figure.
3) Insert Hoisting handle into Hoisting handle shaft.
4) Rotate the handle clockwise to hoist the float for several hundreds mm.
5) Rotate the handle counter-clockwise to place the float on liquid surface again.
6) Compare the new indication of liquid level to previous recorded figure.
7) In case the difference is within several mm, it is judged that the instrument is working properly.

11.2 Hoisting up of float

Float can be hoisted up by the following procedure;
1) Insert Hoisting handle into Hoisting handle shaft.
2) Hoist the float to top position.
3) Tighten lock lever.
The release of float is to be conducted by the following procedure.
1) Push the Knob and confirm.
2) Insert Hoisting handle into Hoisting handle shaft
3) Hold the handle firmly and rotate counter clock-wise. DO NOT RELEASE THE HANDLE.
4) Hoist down the Boat gradually to liquid surface.

11.3 Trouble shooting

Phenomena
No indication change

Wrong accuracy

Difference from the

dipping figure

Suspected cause
1 Tape brakage

2 Conston spring breakage

3 Float sinking

Float/guide wire problem

Mechanical breakage in indicator
Contamination on sprocket pulley and others
Problem in tape movement
Contamination on float
Float/guide wire problem
Torque change of Conston spring due to mechanical fatigue
4 Problem of 90 Guide Elbow

1 Tank deformation

2 Mechanical change of indicator

3 Contamination on dipping plate

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Countermeasure
1 Replace of tape

2 Replace of Conston spring

3 Replace of Float (Confirm the anti corrosive

capability)
4 Confirm the guide wire installation (Parallel)

5 Check the contamination on Guide Wire

6 Check the screw tightening

7 Resetting of tape, Cleaning inside

1 Check the float

2 Confirm the guide wire installation (Parallel)

3 Replace of Conston spring

Cleaning of 90 Guide Elbow

Investigation on error tendencies
Replacement of deteriorated parts
Removal of deposits

11.4 Replacement of Measuring tape

Replacement of tape can be done by the following procedure;
1) Open the rear cover of indicator.
2) In case of High Pressure version, the pressure in the indicator is equal to that in the tank. First, close the Shut Off Valve, then
release the pressure in indicator and in tape protection pipe by suitable method. Take care for toxic/corrosive vapour.
3) Remove Conston Spring from Conston Winding Pulley referring to the below sketch.
4) Remove Conston Pulley.
5) Remove Conston Winding Pulley.
6) Remove the screw on the tape end from Tape Winding Pulley.
7) Remove broken tape from the instrument.
8) Connect the one end of new tape to Tape Winding Pulley by the screw.
9) Give two rotation of spare winding.
10) Install Conston Pulley and Conston Winding Pulley onto proper position but do not insert setting screw yet.
11) Wind the Conston Spring onto Conston Winding Pulley. Tow times winding on Conston Pulley is to be reminded.
12) Lock the float.
13) Mount the tape through protection pipe and connect to float referring to the description in this Manual.
14) Insert the setting screw into Conston Pulley and Conston Winding Pulley to fix their angle.
15) Using Hoisting handle properly and give tension onto tape.
16) Conduct indication adjustment.
17) By using hoisting handle, check the smooth movement of float for all the span.
18) Close the rear cover of the indicator properly.

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11.5 Replacement of Conston Spring

1)

Remove Indicator housing rear cover. Take care for

jumping out of broken Conston Spring.
2) Remove the E ring Referring to the following sketch.
Remove Conston Pulley and Conston Winding Pulley.
3) Remove two screws on the end of Conston Spring and
remove the broken Conston Spring.
4) Connect the one end of new Conston Spring to Conston
pulley and wind it onto pulley.
5) After completion of winding, the other end of Conston
Spring is to be connected to Conston Winding Pulley referring to the sketch.
6) Hoist up the float to top position by using hoisting handle
and lock it at the top.
7) Wind 2 or 3 rotation for Conston Winding Pulley. for additional winding.
8) Insert the Knock pins to fix the angle of Conston Pulley
and Conston Winding Pulley.
9) Hold the hoisting handle and release the lock of float
movement. Descend the float to the bottom position.
10) Close the Indicator housing rear cover properly.

3)

Short wire version (Approx. 30 cm) is also manufactured

for High Pressure application and/or other special orders.
In this case, the tape is to be mounted normally and the
top end wire is to be connected to float.

In case that the Tape and/or wire is to be replaced, connect

them to Tape-Wire Joint Piece by the following procedure;

11.6 Connection of Tape-Wire Joint

Tape-Wire Joint type is delivered for Floating Roof Tanks,
Spherical High Pressure Tanks and Gas Holder Tanks. The
measuring tape is used for half way and stranded wire is used
for another half way.
Tape and wire have been already connected by Tape-Wire
Joint Piece for new delivery. Adjust the connecting length
observing the following;
1) The Tape-Wire Joint Piece is to locate below the outer
guide elbow even when the float stays at the bottom of
tank.
2) The Tape-Wire Joint Piece is to locate above the indicator even when the float stays at top of tank.

a. Connection of Tape
1) Remove two screws of Tape-Wire Joint Piece which locate tape connecting portion and remove the fixture.
2) Cut the tape at approx. 2 mm from the hole edge.
3) Fix the tape onto Tape-Wire Joint piece by using this inner hole first.
4) Insert suitable sharp device into second (outer) hole of
Tape -Wire Joint piece to make a hole on tape.
5) Insert and tighten the screw in second hole.

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b. Connection of Wire
1) First, the end of wire is to be arranged in turned shape. Turn the end of Measuring wire by approx. 30 mm and tighten by a
sleeve.
2) Remove the large screw of Tape -Wire Joint piece.
3) Insert the rounded portion of measuring wire into Tape-Wire Joint piece.
4) Observing from the screw hole, insert Spring Pin from the side of Tape -Wire Joint piece to hook the measunng wire.
5) Put and tighten the screw.

12. CAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

1)

2)

Install the float apart from the inlets of liquids and agitator blades to avoid the influences caused by the direct
contact with moving or splashing liquids.
If the situation does not permit, provide with baffle or
protective pipe.
Without these protective measures, the tape or wire might
be broken due to the stirring of the float caused by the
turbulences.
It is highly recommended to hoist the float not to be influenced from above during such occurrence.
For wet gases, the condensates may accumulate inside
the protection pipe.
Liquids or water accumulated inside the indicator might
cause corrosion and lead to malfunctioning of the instrument. Drain the condensates regularly using the drain
plug at the bottom of indicator.

13. SERVICE NETWORK

Contact the following for service and spare parts supply etc.
TOKYO KEISO CO., LTD.,
Overseas Department
Shiba Toho Bldg.,
1-7-24, Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8558.

TEL: +81-3-3431-1625
FAX: +81-3-3433-4922
Home page address:
http://www.tokyokeiso.co.jp
E-mail address:
overseas.sales@tokyokeiso.co.jp

14. PRODUCT GUARANTEE

Unless otherwise specified, the product warranty shall be as
follows:

Duration:
18 months after delivery or 12 months after start of operation
whichever comes first.

Scope of warranty:
Any damages arising from our design, manufacture and/or
materials.

Enforcement of warranty:
Our warranty shall be fulfilled when defensive parts have
been replaced by new ones or repaired.
We shall not be responsible for any secondary damages arising from the defects of this Product.

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