1.5.1 Vented Cable Connections

The Vented Cable ends terminate with female twist connections for the LevelVent 5 or AquaVent 5 logger and the Wellheads. Therefore, the Vented Cables are interchangeable (i.e. it does not matter which end is installed on the Wellhead or logger).

Note:

For diagnostic purposes, you may wish to install the end of the Vented Cable with the serial number, to the Wellhead connection at surface.

 

1.5.1.1 Connecting to the LevelVent Wellhead

connecting to the solinst levelvent wellhead

Remove the storage caps from the connectors on the Wellhead and Vented Cable.

 

Note:

Ensure you save all the storage caps for future use.

 

solinst levelvent alignment pin in the wellhead connector
keep your thumb in line with solinst levelvent alignment pin on wellhead
solinst levelvent alignment socket in the vented cable connectors

line up the alignment socket in the vented cable connector with the alignment pin in the wellhead connector

Line up the alignment pin and socket.

 

carefully push the connectors together twist the cable connector slightly until you will feel a small click when the properly aligned connection is made

Gently push the Wellhead and Vented Cable together and twist slightly until you hear/feel a small click when the properly aligned connection is made.

 

tighten the stainless steel coupling while holding the stainless steel cable connector body still

Only tighten the coupling. While holding the Vented Cable and Wellhead still. Tighten the coupling until it seats. Do not twist the Vented Cable or Wellhead.

Figure 1-11 Connecting a Vented Cable to the LevelVent Wellhead

 

Note:

Do not twist the Vented Cable when connecting to a Wellhead or LevelVent logger. Only twist the coupling.