Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens SITRANS LH300 Kompaktbetriebsanleitung

4 Installing/mounting
4.1

Basic safety instructions

WARNING
Wetted parts unsuitable for the process media
Risk of injury or damage to device.
Hot, toxic and corrosive media could be released if the process medium is unsuitable for the wetted parts.
Ensure that the material of the device parts wetted by the process medium is suitable for the medium. Refer to the
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information in Technical specifications (Page 15).
Note
Material compatibility
Siemens can provide you with support concerning selection of sensor components wetted by process media. However, you
are responsible for the selection of components. Siemens accepts no liability for faults or failures resulting from incompatible
materials.
4.1.1 Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
WARNING
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Risk of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version, pressure limit and temperature rating. The
device can be damaged if the operating pressure is exceeded. Hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
Ensure that maximum permissible operating pressure of the device is not exceeded. Refer to the information on the
nameplate and/or in Technical specifications (Page 15).
NOTICE
Using a device with frozen process medium
Damage to the device through ice formation.
Prevent ice formation on the pressure transmitter. The process medium must not freeze.
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4.1.2 Proper mounting
NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper mounting.
Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device.
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Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
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Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Technical specifications (Page 15) for installation
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torque requirements.
CAUTION
Loss of type of protection
Damage to device if the enclosure is open or not properly closed. The type of protection specified on the nameplate or in
Technical specifications (Page 15) is no longer guaranteed.
Make sure that the device is securely closed.
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SITRANS LH300 (7MF1575..) Transmitter for hydrostatic level
A5E37897183-AA, 09/2016