Proper Mounting - Siemens SITRANS VP300 Operating Instructions Manual

CAUTION
Unsuitable compressed air
Device damage. As a general rule, the positioner must only be operated with dry and clean compressed air.
● Use the customary water separators and filters. An additional dryer is required in extreme cases.
● Use dryers, especially if you operate the positioner at low ambient temperatures.
CAUTION
Prior to working on the control valve
Danger of injury.
● Before starting work on the control valve, move it into the safety position.
● Make sure that the control valve has reached the safety position.
● If you only interrupt the pneumatic auxiliary power to the positioner, it may be the case that the safety position is only
reached following a certain delay.
Note
Removing the protective foil
Remove the protective foil from the pneumatic connections before mounting the positioner.

Proper mounting

CAUTION
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed or its functionality impaired through improper mounting.
● Before installing ensure there is no visible damage present on the device.
● Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
● Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Chapter "Technical data (Page 27)", for example
installation torques requirements.
NOTICE
Loss of degree of protection
Damage to device if the enclosure is open or not properly closed. The degree of protection specified on the nameplate or in
Chapter "Technical data (Page 27)" is no longer guaranteed.
● Make sure that the device is securely closed.
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