Application Guidelines; Disassembly - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/mounting

5.3 Disassembly

5.2

Application Guidelines

Basic Requirements
For a more comprehensive guide on how to install the sensor read the FSS200 Installation
Manual
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• Determine pipe material and dimensions.
• Avoid vertical pipes flowing in a downward direction.
• Avoid installation of sensors on the top and bottom of horizontal pipes, if possible.
• Select a location with the longest straight run of pipe.
• Identify upstream piping configuration (elbow, reducer, etc.).
• Pipe surface should be smooth and, if necessary, free of paint.
• Avoid pressure reduction components upstream.
• Avoid mounting on or near weld seams.
• Pipe must be full to achieve proper operation.
5.3 Disassembly
Incorrect disassembly
The following risks may result from incorrect disassembly:
- Injury through electric shock
- Risk through emerging media when connected to the process
- Risk of explosion in hazardous area
In order to disassemble correctly, observe the following:
• Before starting work, make sure that you have switched off all physical variables such as
• If the device contains hazardous media, it must be emptied prior to disassembly. Make sure
• Secure the remaining connections so that no damage can result if the process is started
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WARNING
pressure, temperature, electricity etc. or that they have a harmless value.
that no environmentally hazardous media are released.
unintentionally.
Operating Instructions, 11/2021, A5E50387341-AA
SITRANS FST090