Operating; Basic Safety Notes - Siemens SITRANS L Operating Instructions Manual

Operating

6.1

Basic safety notes

Toxic gases and liquids
Danger of poisoning when venting the device: if toxic process media are measured, toxic
gases and liquids can be released.
• Before venting ensure that there are no toxic gases or liquids in the device, or take the
Hot surfaces
Risk of burns resulting from hot surfaces.
• Take corresponding protective measures, for example by wearing protective gloves.
Hazardous contact voltage
Risk of injury through hazardous contact voltage when the device is open or not completely
closed.
The degree of protection specified on the nameplate or in Approvals data (Page 152) is no
longer guaranteed if the device is open or not properly closed.
• Make sure that the device is securely closed.
Loss of explosion protection
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas if the device is open or not properly closed.
• Close the device as described in Installing/mounting (Page 22).
SITRANS LR200 with PROFIBUS PA
Operating Instructions, 07/2021, A5E32337680-AF
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