General Installation Instructions Mounting Kits
Factory Installed Mounting Kits
Mounts
Brackets
Steam and Electric Heaters
Mounting Steam Heaters
Wiring Electric Heaters
Mounting Electric Heaters
Installing Fittings Without Plates
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VIPAK
INSTRUCTIONS
®
Contents
INSTRUCTIONS
The VIPAK® is designed for maximum flexibility in mounting. This flexibility prevents specific instructions for every
possible configuration. These instructions provide the general procedures to be followed.
General Instructions
Mounting Hardware Installation
1. Use model number on tag to identify options supplied.
1. VIPAK mounting consists of interior instrument
BRACKETS and exterior enclosure MOUNTS
connected by metal to metal supports.
2. Read all instructions which apply prior to beginning the
assembly of the unit.
3. Drill holes in enclosure with wood working tools.
2. Mount instruments on bracket.
4. Use silicone RTV to seal field openings if necessary.
Available from O'Brien as option SK.
3. Position instrument and bracket in enclosure as
required and mark holes in bottom of bracket on
enclosure.
5. Level enclosure before tightening set screws on
enclosure mount.
4. Check hole placement with exterior mount before
drilling.
6. Process lines must be supported independently of
enclosure.
5. Drill 11/16" (18mm) holes as marked.
7. By repositioning the retainer, VIPAK
hinges can be disengaged to
Retainer
remove the lid or door.
8. Hinges may also be adjusted by
loosening the two screws attaching
the hinge arm to the lid or door,
pushing the two halves together and
retightening the mounting screws.
Installing Surface Plates
To adjust
hinge
9. VIPAK enclosures are not intended to support heavy
loads or exposure to high temperatures. Support all
instrumentation, manifolds, piping and heaters with an
appropriate O'Brien bracket.
10.Do not exceed maximum inside or outside
temperatures:
Inside Maintain: 180ºF (80ºC) Max
Outside Maintain: 200ºF (95ºC) Max
6. Assemble BRACKET and MOUNT from the outside as
shown. DO NOT OMIT SPACERS.
1. Locate as desired with a minimum
of 11/4″ (34mm) from all edges and
parting plates on enclosure. Use
surface plate as template to mark
outlline and screw holes.
2. Measure1″ (25mm) inward
from ouline for cutout. Use
1/2″ inside radius corners.
1″ (25mm)
/ ″ (13mm)
radius
1 2
3. Make cut out with wood
working saw and drill 7/32″
(6mm) screw holes.
4. Assemble surface plate from outside.
5. Place screws through the plate from the outside and
thread into 1″ wide SS pierced and tapped plate
inside. Face pierce points into wall of enclosure.
Installing Split Surface/Parting Plates
nAdditional RTV sealant should be applied to the split
and tube bundle for a weathertight seal.
RTV
Sealant
2
RTV
Sealant
MOUNTING KITS
MK1
MK2
UB Universal Bracket
MSB Manifold Support Bracket
Top may be adjusted up & down to
position instrument in enclosure.
Top may be adjusted up & down to
position instrument in enclosure.
Nut
Nut
Lock Washer
Lock Washer
Metal Spacer
Metal Spacer
FM Flat Mount
FM Flat Mount
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
Set Screw
Set Screw
MK3
MK4
IPBOF12 Internal
Pipe Bracket Offset
SRPBO Removable
Pipe Bracket Offset
Nut
Nut
Lock Washer
Lock Washer
Metal Spacer
Metal Spacer
FM Flat Mount
SM Slant Mount
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
Set Screw
Set Screw
3
MK5X
2VPMXX Vertical
Pipe Mount
MK6X
Metal Spacer
Metal Spacer
PMB Panel
Mounting Bracket
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
Lock Washer
Lock Washer
Nut
Nut
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
RBX Rail Bracket*
RBX Rail Bracket*
*Size varies with enclosure
MK7
*Size varies with enclosure
MK8
14VB Vertical
Bracket
21SVB
Vertical
Bracket
Nut
Nut
Lock Washer
Lock Washer
Metal Spacer
Metal Spacer
FM Flat Mount
FM Flat Mount
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
Set Screw
/ " x 2" Bolt
5 16
Set Screw
4
PMB
PMB Panel
Mounting Bracket
/ " x 2 1/2" Bolt
5 16
Lock Washer
Metal Spacer
Nut
Nut
Fender
Washer
Lock
Washer
Panel not supplied
FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING KITS
"OMB" On Line Mounting Bracket
"UMB" Universal Mounting Bracket
"FMB" Flange Mounting Bracket
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MOUNTS
"FM" Flat Mount
"D10FM" Dual Flat Mount
"T95FM" Triple Flat Mount
"SM" Slant Mount
"D7FM" Dual Flat Mount
"T7FM" Triple Flat Mount
"FPM" Flat Plate Mount
BRACKETS
"UB" Universal Bracket
"2VPM" Vertical Pipe Mount
"WM" Wall Mount
"IPB" Internal
Pipe Bracket
"14VB" Vertical Bracket
"RB" Rail Bracket
"FPB" Flat Plate Bracket
"MSB" Manifold
Support Bracket
"RPBO" Removable
Offset Pipe Bracket
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"IPBO" Internal
Offset Pipe Bracket
"SRPBO" Removable
Offset Pipe Bracket
"22PB" Panel Bracket
"21SVB" Vertical Bracket
"HB" Heater Bracket
STEAM
Steam
andHEATERS
Electric Heaters
S Series
Mounting Steam Heaters
S140, S190, or S240 Heater
S30,
S80
Heater
S30, S60
S60, and
or S80
Heater
Clip
Clip
Nut
Nut
Maximum steam pressure – 150 PSIG.
Nut
Lock
Lock Washer
washer
CAUTION: Steam heaters may cause overheating of the
enclosure under certain conditions; consult catalog data for
resulting temperatures in various enclosures.
Flat Washer
m and Electric Heaters
p
S140, S190, and
S140, S240
S190,Heater
or S240 Heater Bracket
Bracket
S30, S60, Instrument
orInstrument
S80 Heater
Nut
Nut
Nut
Lock washer
LE Series
FlatWasher
Washer
Flat
Bolt
CAUTION:
a minimum of 1” (25mm) from any enclosure wall.
DualDual
Clip Clip
Heater Installation
Nut
Washer
Offset nut
2. Steam heaters are mounted to the base plate of the instrument mounting bracket inside the enclosure. Mount
the dual clip under one of the mounting studs using the
nut and washer provided with the mounting bracket.
supply and return with 3/8” MNPT compression
fittings (not provided).
Spacer
Washer
1. Assemble the mounting feet as illustrated.
Dual Clip
150 PSIG maximum pressure. Steam heaters
cause
3. may
Maintain
overheating of the enclosure under certain conditions;
consult catalog data for resulting temperatures in various
enclosures.
4. Connect
Instrument
Instrument
Washer
Bracket
Bracket
ket
1. Assemble mounting feet and insulating spacers as
illustrated
2. Bolt heater mounting feet to inside bracket using
mounting hardware bolts provided with enclosure
mount or HB bracket.
3. Position heater on bracket as required maintaining a
minimum of 1″ (25mm) from any enclosure wall and
ELECTRIC HEATERS CAUTION:
E Series
Bolt
Washer
Washer
Bolt
1″ clearance for
cover removal
Spacer
Nut
Washer
er
Nut
Washer
Offset nut
Offset nut
N or L2
keeping
theheaters
fins in amay
vertical
position
150 PSIG maximum pressure.
Steam
cause
overheating of the enclosure
under certain conditions;
4. Steam heaters- Connect to supply and return with
consult catalog data for resulting
temperatures
3/8″ MNPT
fittings. in various
enclosures.
Thermostat
Wiring Electric Heaters
Electric heaters- Connect heater to power in a
manner consistent with local codes using type THHN
wire or wire rated for 90°C service and connectors
nFor
connecting line use "THHN" wire or equal
rated for 105°C. Refer to heater name
plate for
Heater Installation
power supply voltage, thermostat set point,
and
minimum
and connectors rated for 105ºC.
surface spacers
temperature.
1.Black
Assemble mounting feetmaximum
and insulating
as
for 90ºC
nRefer to heater's name plate for temperature setting, heater
watts and supply voltage.
illustrated Inside Junction
2. Bolt heater mounting feet to inside bracket using
Block
Washer
mounting
hardware bolts Heater
provided
with enclosure
mount
or HB bracket.
Spacer
3. Position heater on bracket as required maintaining a
minimum of 1″ (25mm)Red/White
from anyStripe
enclosure wall and
keeping the fins in a vertical position
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White ortoBlack
4. Steam heaters- Connect
supply and return with
3/8″ MNPT fittings.
Green
L1
Ground
Washer
Instrument
Bracket
Electric heaters- Connect heater to power in a
manner consistent with local codes using type THHN
wire or wire rated for 90°C service and connectors
rated for 105°C. Refer to heater name plate for
power supply voltage, thermostat set point, and
maximum surface temperature.
Bolt
Mounting Electric Heaters
Screw
(8/32 x 5/8")
Washer
Spacer
nut
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nMounting feet can be used with any of the heater's base
holes.
nThe offset nut can be rotated and adjusted for increased
mounting positions.
nKEEP FINS VERTICAL.
Teflon
Spacer
Offset
Nut
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INSTALLING FITTINGS WITHOUT PLATES
Installing Bulkhead Fittings
Installing ES4S, ES4S, ES5, ES6X Entry Fittings
Metal surface plate must be used to support bulkhead fittings
for process temperatures exceeding 150°F (65°C).
1. With the appropriate diameter hole saw
(refer to sizing chart below), drill hole
from the inside of the box.
1. From inside of enclosure, drill a
hole using a wood working spade
bit large enough for the socket
required to tighten the jam nut on
the bulkhead fitting. DO NOT
USE A SPADE BIT WITH
OUTSIDE SPURS!
2. Stop the hole at the inside
surface of the ABS shell.
Model
Mounting Hole
Diameter
Bundle Size
Min
Max
ES4
2 / 50
0.75 20
1.6 / 40
ES4S
2- /8 / 60
0.75 / 20
2.1 / 54
ES5
3-3/8 / 85
1.43 / 36
2.75 / 70
ES6X
4.5 / 114
1.5
3.7
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3. Drill the mounting hole for the
fitting and install it as usual.
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