Transmitter Installation; Introduction - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/mounting

4.4 Transmitter installation

4. Make sure that the pressure guard does NOT touch any of the parts inside the sensor.
5. Check that the pressure guard has been correctly mounted and thoroughly tightened
4.4 Transmitter installation
4.4.1

Introduction

This chapter describes how to install the transmitter on a wall or pipe (remote configurations
only). The chapter further describes how to turn the transmitter or the local display in order to
optimize the viewing angle.
The following installation steps must be carried out:
1. Install the mounting bracket (Page 45) on a wall or pipe.
2. Install the transmitter on the mounting bracket (Page 46).
3. Turn the transmitter (Page 46) and/or turn the local display (Page 48) (optional).
Aggressive atmospheres
Damage to device through penetration of aggressive vapors.
 Ensure that the device is suitable for the application.
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CAUTION
Lack of proper sealing
Soft metal sealing rings only maintain a hermetic seal within the enclosure with single
use.
 Ensure that soft metal sealing rings are not reused.
Maximum of 20 mm (0.79") insertion can be accommodated.
(torque: 80 Nm).
WARNING
Operation in proximity with pressure guards
Prevent personal injuries by assuring that operation in close proximity with pressure
guards cannot take place.
CAUTION
SITRANS FC430 with HART
Operating Instructions, 03/2012, A5E03361511-01