Removing The Liner Protectors - Siemens SITRANS F M MAG 3100 sensor Operating Instructions Manual

NOTICE
Do NOT mount the sensor with the terminal box sideways
This will position the electrodes at the top where there is possibility for air bubbles and at
the bottom where there is possibility for mud, sludge, sand etc.
Note
Empty pipe detection
For applications with empty pipe detection, the sensor can be tilted up to 45°, as shown
above.
4.4

Removing the liner protectors

NOTICE
Sensors with PTFE or PFA liners only!
The following information in only relevant for sensor types with PTFE or PFA liners!
Sensors with PTFE liner
At delivery the sensor is mounted with wooden blanks to hold the liner in place during
transportation and storage. After only a few hours without the blanks, the liner will creep
back towards its original shape and installation will be more difficult to carry out.
Figure 4-5
SITRANS F M MAG 3100 sensor
Operating Instructions, 09/2012, A5E03005599-02
Sensor with wooden blanks
Installing/Mounting
4.4 Removing the liner protectors
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