Installing/Mounting; Installation Safety Precautions - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instruction

Installing/Mounting

SITRANS F flowmeters with minimum IP67/NEMA 4X enclosure rating are suitable for indoor
and outdoor installations.
● Make sure that pressure and temperature specifications indicated on the device
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Installation safety precautions

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 security guard or a
security valve are taken when the sensor is mounted.
● Ensure that stresses and loading caused by earthquakes, traffic, high winds and fire
● Ensure that the flowmeter is installed such that it does not act as a focus for pipeline
● Provide adequate protection to minimise any risk of contact with hot surfaces.
SITRANS FCS200
Operating Instructions, 02/2011, A5E02508199-01
nameplate / label will not be exceeded.
WARNING
Installation in hazardous location
Special requirements apply to the location and interconnection of sensor and
transmitter. See "Installation in hazardous area" (Page 10)
WARNING
damage if appropriate are taken into account during installation.
stresses. External loadings are not taken into account during flowmeter design.
WARNING
Prevent personal injuries by assuring that operation below pressure guards cannot take
place, if working with vacuum or fluids boiling readily.
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