Installing/Mounting; Determining A Location - Siemens SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/Mounting

SITRANS F flowmeters with minimum IP65/NEMA 4 enclosure rating are suitable for indoor and
outdoor installations.
• Make sure that pressure and temperature specifications indicated on the device nameplate /
label will not be exceeded.
Installation in hazardous location
Special requirements apply to the location and interconnection of sensor and transmitter.
See Installation in hazardous locations (Page 14)
High pressure hazard
In applications with working pressures/media that can be dangerous to people, surroundings,
equipment or others in case of pipe fracture, we recommend that special precautions such as
special placement, shielding or installation of a pressure guard or a safety valve are taken when
the flowmeter is mounted.
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Determining a location

Note
The sensor must always be completely filled with liquid.
Figure 4-1
SITRANS FM MAG 3100
Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE
WARNING
WARNING
Correct installation with filled pipes
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