Solinst 101 Operating instructions

Brand: Solinst

Model: 101

Type: Operating instructions

Solinst 101 is a versatile water level meter designed for accurate depth measurements in groundwater monitoring wells. Its compact size allows easy insertion into narrow well casings, providing reliable water level data for various applications. With its sturdy construction and user-friendly interface, Solinst 101 is ideal for hydrogeological studies, environmental monitoring, and well maintenance.

High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation

Strain Relief Assembly Replacement

Model 101/107/122

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Instructions

Removing the Old Tape Seal

1. Use the side cutters to remove a portion of the strain relief

retainer from the assembly to expose the screw on the tape

seal plug.

Tools and Materials Needed

1. Tape Seal Kit (#116806), Includes:

• Strain Relief

• Strain Relief Retainer

• Silicone Grease

• Tape Seal Plug with O-rings

• 2 x #4 Self Tapping Screw

• Assembly Tool #T0596

• 2 x Brass Tape Terminations with O-rings

• Tape Seal Plug Spacer

• #4-40 Screw

2. Side-Cutter Pliers

3. Phillips Screwdriver

4. Silicone Sealant

5. Arbor Press or Rubber Mallet

Notes: If there is dirt or debris on the tape, you can use a mild

phosphate-free detergent (non-abrasive) to clean it.

If any amount of the tape needs to be cut/trimmed, you must

account for a new zero point accordingly.

Note: See separate Probe Replacement Instructions for removal and

re-attachment of the probe.

2. Remove the screw from the tape seal plug using the Phillips

screwdriver.

3. Pull the tape seal plug assembly off of the tape.

4. Slide the strain relief off of the tape.

Assembling the New Tape Seal

5. Slide the new strain relief retainer onto the new strain

relief. Lubricate the end of the strain relief with the silicone

grease.

6. Slide the strain relief and retainer onto the tape.

7. Ensure the three o-rings are installed on the tape seal plug

and slide tape into the tape seal plug.

Strain Relief

Retainer

Tape Seal Plug

Strain Relief

Retainer

Strain Relief

Tape Seal Plug

O-rings

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Strain Relief Assembly Replacement

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8. Before pushing the tape all the way into the tape seal plug,

apply silicone sealant to the top and bottom of the cut web

section of the tape.

9. Push the tape into the tape seal plug until it stops.

10. Slide the strain relief up the tape to the tape seal plug until

the angled faces meet.

11. Install a self tapping screw in the original position through

the opening in the tape seal plug furthest from the strain

relief. Flip the tape seal plug over and install the second

screw in the opening closest to the strain relief, piercing

both the tape and strain relief.

12. Apply silicone sealant around the tape seal plug, ensuring

all holes are ﬁlled.

13. Push the strain relief retainer over the tape seal plug as far

as it will go.

14. Place the assembly into Tool #T0596 with the tape seal

plug facing up.

15. Using an arbor press or rubber mallet, press or tap the

tape seal plug into the strain relief retainer until it locks into

place. Wipe off any excess silicone, once the strain relief

retainer is in place.

16. Ensure there are two o-rings installed on each of the two

brass tape termination contacts.

17. Push the tape termination contacts into the two holes in

the top of the tape seal plug as far as they will go.

Strain Relief

Tape Seal Plug

Tool #T0596

Arbor Press

Tape Termination Contact with

Two O-rings.

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June 21, 2023

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18. Slide the tape seal plug spacer over the tape termination

contacts with the countersink facing away from the plug.

19. Install the screw to hold the spacer into place on the tape

seal plug.

Tape Seal Plug

Spacer

Solinst 101 Operating instructions

Solinst 101 Operating instructions

Solinst 101 Operating instructions

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