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FC6x0
Transport and storage
5 Transport and storage
5.1 Transport
The following rules apply when transporting the flow meter:
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Risk of injury from slipping or falling flow meter
WARNING
▶ Ensure that suspension points of the ropes are located above the flow meter's center
▶ Use a lifting device meeting local regulations.
▶ Attach lifting ropes to process connections.
▶ Do not suspend flow meter from transmitter housing, neck of sensor or flange holes.
The lifting ropes must always be attached to the sensor at the process connections
(except for the SITRANS FC1x0). The depictions that are crossed out in the figure below
show impermissible attachment types. This applies to the remote type, the remote type
with long neck and the compact type, independent of the design. If the process
connections are others than flanges, the holding ropes must be secured against slipping,
if necessary (for example, for the SITRANS FC5x0).
Fig. 1: Attachment of the transport ropes to the sensor independent of the design (impermissible attachment types are
crossed out)
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Observe the transport-related instructions on packaging.
In order to avoid damage, do not unpack the flow meter until it is at the installation
site.
Do not remove protective materials, such as protective stickers or covers from
process connections during transport.
Starting at a weight of 15 kg, have at least two persons and/or use suitable tools
(shoulder straps, lifting device, cart) to lift and transport the flow meter.
of gravity.
A5E52748375-AA, 2023/09
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