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1100 SERIES Level Eye® BULLETIN 1100-SB16-01 Service Bulletin
1100 SERIES Level Eye® BULLETIN 1100-SB16-01 Service Bulletin
LEVEL EYE®
BULLETIN 1100-SB16-01
SERVICE BULLETIN
System drawings shown in this bulletin are for illustration purposes only. Refrigeration systems should only be serviced by a qualified technician. Always
observe proper safety procedures when servicing a refrigeration system. For more information see the latest revision of Phillips Safety Bulletin SGRV.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pressure Rating: 1000 psig/69 bar
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1 1/2”
See Last Page for New Level Eye Tools!
Figure 1: Lens Options and Optical View Length The Level Eye assemblies are suitable for ASME code vessels
such as receivers, intercoolers, suction accumulators, oil separa-
Table 1: Common Level Eye Configuration Information tors, surge drums and oil pots.
Housing Style/Material
Assembly Connection Weight The 1100 Series Level Eyes can also be used in refrigeration col-
Number * Geometry (lbs.) umns or liquid line indicators, and other non-code applications.
1100 Square End 1.5
1100A Square End 2.0 The Level Eye assemblies are suitable for R717 (ammonia), R-22,
R-134a, R-404a, R-410a, R-507a and many other common refrig-
Weld SA36 1100C Saddle Milled 1.5 erants.
1100L Square End 3.0
1100LC Saddle Milled 3.0 GASKET MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
1100S Square End 1.5
Weld 304SS The standard Neoprene gasket (1103) is compatible with most
1100LS Square End 3.0
1100AT 1-1/2” MPT 2.0 common refrigerants. Buna-N gasket material (1103B) is recom-
Threaded SA36 mended for use with Propane (R-290) and CO2 (R-744); Teflon
1100T 1-1/2” MPT 3.0
gasket material (1103T) is recommended for use with R-22.
Threaded Steel
1100V 2” MPT 1.5
Forging
For more information on gasket material compatibility with refriger-
Threaded 304SS 1100SL 1-1/2” MPT 3.0 ants and refrigerant oils please contact H.A. Phillips & Co.
* See Page 3 for more info on assembly part numbers
Housing 1100CH
Threaded 1100VH 1-1/2” long housing, 2” MPT
Steel Forging 1105
Housing
Threaded 1100LSTH 4” long housing, 1-1/2” MPT
304SS
3
1101 clear lens, borosilicate glass 4
Lenses 1100TH
1101R reflex lens, borosilicate glass
or
Retainer 1102SH retainer, forged 416SS hex 1100ATH
1100LSTH
1103 ** gasket standard, neoprene **
1100VH
Gaskets ** 1103B ** gasket, Buna-N **
& 1103T ** gasket, Teflon (PTFE) ** 2” MPT 1-1/2” MPT 1-1/2” MPT
O-Rings 1104 gasket, vulcanized fiber
1106 O-ring, Neoprene
Figure 5: Level Eye Housings and Dimensions
frost shield, Lucite, standard
1105
length (1-1/2”)
Frost Shields frost shield, Lucite, extended ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
1105L length (2-1/2”); use for refriger- *When ordering please specify the assembly configuration num-
ant temps. below -20°F/-29°C.
ber using the assembly configuration number Identifier table be-
includes 1101 clear lens, 1103 neath:
K1100** Neoprene gasket** and 1104 Assembly Configuration Number Examples:
Lens fiber gasket 4” stainless steel Level Eye® (housing part number
Replacement 1100LSH) with reflex lens, extended frost shield and Teflon
Kits includes 1101R reflex lens,
K1100R** 1103 Neoprene gasket** and gasket is: 1100LS-RNXT
1104 fiber gasket
If the exploded assembly (Figure 4; shown with a 1100H
** See GASKET MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY section and custom lens
housing) had a Neoprene gasket (1103), a reflex lens
replacement instructions under the Service and Maintenance section.
(1101R, as pictured) and a standard length frost shield
(1105), then its configuration part number would be:
1100-RN.
If the housing threads (female threads) are stripped out, with to the socket (θ = 90°) , then the amount wrench
handle
insufficient thread material for the reforming process, or if the of torque applied will be true. If you cannot
thread contact area is insufficient (due to a severely warped hous- hold the wrench perpendicular to the tool
ing resultant from excess heat input during the welding process) then use the beneath graph to determine a correction factor to
then do not attempt to reuse the housing! If this is the case please account for the additional amount of torque being applied.
contact Phillips to discuss your options.
Example: To tighten a retainer to a true value of 45 ft-lbs, with
1. Prior to using the tap to chase your female housing threads, θ = 0° & Lwrench = 1 ft., we should set our torque wrench to click at
first clean the existing threads by removing any dirt, rust 36.5 ft-lbs: (0.81 correction multiplier times 45 ft-lbs = 36.5 ft-lbs)
scale, grease or other contaminants to the best of your ability.
A small bristle brush and refrigerant oil can assist in this pro-
cess.
2. Apply a generous amount of refrigerant oil to the housing
threads and to the tap.
3. Hold the tap in line with the hole and carefully insert the
thread chaser into the hole. It is designed to have undersized
tap heads that enable it to start in the hole with much accura-
cy. Initially hand tighten the thread chaser whenever possible.
4. Use an adjustable wrench (needs to open up to about 1.35”)
to turn the thread chaser clockwise through the hole a little bit
at a time. Counter rotate the thread chaser to lift grime and
debris off the surface. Pull out and clean tap with a rag or
brush. Repeat steps one through four until threads are com-
pletely chased.