Installing/Mounting; Flowmeter Installation; Installation Safety Precautions - Siemens SITRANS FC410 Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/Mounting

SITRANS F flowmeters with minimum IP67/NEMA 4X enclosure rating are suitable for indoor
and outdoor installations.
● Make sure that specifications for rated process pressure (PS) and media temperature
(TS) plus ambient temperature that are indicated on the device nameplate / label will not
be exceeded.
4.1

Flowmeter installation

4.1.1

Installation safety precautions

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.
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Danger of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version. The device
can be damaged if the operating pressure is exceeded. Hot, toxic and corrosive process
media could be released.
• Make sure that the device is suitable for the maximum permissible operating pressure of
FC410 with Modbus
Operating Instructions, 02/2016, A5E33120874-AC
WARNING
Installation in hazardous location
Special requirements apply to the location and installation of the device. See Installation
in hazardous locations (Page 16).
WARNING
WARNING
your system. Refer to the information on the nameplate and/or in "Rated operating
conditions (Page 94)".
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