INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASHCROFT®

TYPE 91 SERIES ADAPTER KIT

The Type 91 Series Adapter Sets were designed to INSTALLATION

provide a simple means of installing a bimetal dial Assemble the adapter nut into the well and tighten
thermometer into an existing industrial glass ther- securely. (See Figure 3.)
mometer well.
The adapter set consists of: Before installing the Bimetal Dial Thermometer into
1. A metal liner and spring assembly. the adapter and well, coat the lower 3˝ section of the
2. An adapter nut. thermometer with a layer of heat conducting medium.
3. A small supply of heat conducting medium. This will improve the temperature response of the
thermometer.
METHOD OF SELECTING THE SET The metal liner is then slipped over the end of the
thermometer stem and a coating of heat conducting
The Adapter Sets are available in four different sizes,
medium is applied to the outside wall of the liner.
to cover various depths of wells. The “Selection Chart”
shows the Adapter Set number and the Bimetal Dial The thermometer and the liner are then inserted into
Thermometer stem length to use for any well depth the well and tightened in position. Do not tighten more
from 35⁄8˝ up to 251⁄8.̋ than is necessary to prevent the thermometer from
turning.
To select the proper Adapter Set and Bimetal Dial
Thermometer stem length, measure first the well Where service temperatures exceed 350°F the heat
depth by inserting a pencil, or any small diameter rod conducting medium may smoke when first subjected
or stiff wire until it reaches the bottom. (See Figure 1.) to a high temperature. This is caused by the vehicle, in
Be sure the rod does not hang up on any shoulder the heat conducting medium, vaporizing and leaving
inside the well. Using your thumb as an index, with- the dry solids behind. This should not be cause for
draw the rod and measure the distance from the end alarm. The dry solids will act equally well as a heat
of the rod to the index point. (See Figure 2.) conducting medium for temperatures up to 1000°F.
Then use the chart to select the Adapter Set and the
Bimetal Dial Thermometer stem length to fit the well.
Note that one stem length of thermometer covers several
different well depths by using the correct Adapter Set.
For example, a thermometer with a 9˝ long stem can
be used for well depths between 71⁄8˝ and 101⁄8,̋ by
choosing the correct Adapter Set.
The liner is tapped with a 5⁄16˝ - 18 machine thread so it
can be removed from the well if desired.
Figure 3
SELECTION CHART
WELL WELL WELL
STEM STEM STEM
DEPTH ADAPTER DEPTH ADAPTER DEPTH ADAPTER
LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH
IN SET NO. IN SET NO. IN SET NO.
“S” “S” “S”
INCHES INCHES INCHES

10 18
91B
18
91D 91A
3 11 19
91C
12
4 12 20
91B 91B
4
91A 91A
5 13 21

Figure 1 91C
91D
6 14 22
91B 6
91C
91D
91A 15
7 15 23
91B
91C
91D
24
8 91A
16 24 91B
91C
9 91D 91A
9 17 25
91B 18
91C Note: If the measured well
depth falls on the dividing line
between two stem lengths
91A and/or two Adapter Sets choose
10 18 the stem and/or Adapter Set
Figure 2 above the line.

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 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASHCROFT®
BIMETAL DIAL THERMOMETERS
GENERAL
In removing the thermometer out of the packing box,
handle it by the case or case outlet. Avoid handling it by
the stem.
INSTALLATION OF THERMOMETERS
The thermometer should be mounted at any convenient
location where it will be subjected to the average tem-
perature variations to be indicated.
Avoid bending the stem as this will cause misalignment
of the internal parts, resulting in undue frictional errors.
To tighten the thermometer to the apparatus, use a
wrench applied to the hexagon head of the threaded
connection located just outside of the case.
INSTALLATION
Locate the stem so that at least two inches will be sub-
jected to the average temperature to be measured.
Exposing the stem to a temperature in excess of the
highest dial reading should be avoided.
The thermometer is normally provided with a threaded
connection. To tighten the thermometer to the appara-
tus or into the well, use an open-end wrench applied to
the hexagon head of the threaded connection.Turn until
reasonably tight, then tighten still further in the same
manner as a pipe elbow or similar pipe fitting until the
scale is in the desired position for reading. DO NOT
TIGHTEN BY TURNING THE THERMOMETER CASE.
Install the dry type thermometer so that the maximum
case temperature is kept below 200°F at all times.
Install the liquid filled type thermometer so that the
maximum case temperature is kept below 150°F at all
times.
When a thermometer is equipped with a well, the well
should be installed onto the apparatus first. The stem of
the thermometer should then be coated with a heat
conducting medium (a mixture of glycerin and graphite
or vaseline or any other heavy lubricant may be used),
after which the thermometer stem is inserted, and tight-
ened into the well.
XC2 INSTALLATION
The XC2 variation meets the NSF/ANSI standard 2
(2002E) guidelines for non-exposed applications.
Please refer to the NSF guidelines for certified installa-
tion instructions and approved materials.
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CAUTION: Thermowells should be used on all pres-
surized applications, to protect the thermometer
from corrosion or physical damage, and to facilitate
removal of the thermometer without disturbing the
process.
TESTING
Ashcroft Bimetal Dial Thermometers are carefully cali-
brated at the factory and under most operating condi-
tions will retain their accuracy indefinitely. However, as
in the case of all instruments, it is well to make period-
ic checks for accuracy against known standards.
ADJUSTMENT
If it is necessary to make an adjustment to the ther-
mometer proceed as follows:
On thermometers fitted with an “External Adjustment”
– Use a small wrench, small screwdriver or a coin to
turn the slotted hexagon head in the back of the case
until the pointer indicates the proper temperature on
the dial.
MAINTENANCE OF
DIAL THERMOMETERS
Aside from occasional testing, little or no maintenance
is required.
Be sure that the gasketed glass cover is on the case at
all times, as moisture and dirt inside the case will even-
tually cause the thermometer to lose its accuracy. (See
caution note below.)
If the thermometer is used for measuring the tempera-
ture of a material that may harden and build up an
insulating layer on the stem, the thermometer should
be removed from the apparatus occasionally, and the
stem cleaned. Observe this precaution to ensure the
sensitivity of the instrument.
CAUTION:
Bimetal Thermometers operating below freezing must
have a perfectly tight case to prevent entrance of moisture
which eventually will condense and freeze inside the stem.
This condition shows up as a failure of the thermometer to
read accurately below 32°F or 0°C. For this reason it is
important to avoid damage to the glass front while the
stem temperature is at freezing or below. All thermometers
are hermetically sealed in a dry atmosphere at the factory
and require no further maintenance.