Improper Device Modifications; Safety Precautions - Siemens XRS-5 Compact Operating Instructions

Safety notes
2.1 Preconditions for use
2.1.3

Improper device modifications

Improper device modifications
Risk to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
• Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure
2.1.4

Safety Precautions

The ST-H transducer body is a two part design molded in PVDF or ETFE with internal parts
potted in epoxy. The joint between the upper and lower sections is not a hermetic seal. The
structural integrity of the transducer will be compromised if the joint is exposed to an
environment that attacks epoxy. As a result, the top section will separate from the main body
of the transducer.
For environments that are compatible with PVDF or ETFE but may degrade epoxy, the
transducer must be mounted through a flange or stub mount using the 2" thread on the lower
section of the transducer. The joint between upper and lower sections of the transducer must
be isolated from the corrosive environment.
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②
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WARNING
to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product
approvals.
Suitable for use in a corrosive environment
Not suitable for use in a corrosive environment
Compact Operating Instructions, 01/2018, A5E43390688_AA
Transducers