Installation Location Requirements - Siemens SITRANS FC430 Operating Instructions Manual

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 41).
External stresses and loads
Damage to device by severe external stresses and loads (e.g. thermal expansion or pipe
tension). Process media can be released.
● Prevent severe external stresses and loads from acting on the device.
4.1.2

Installation location requirements

SITRANS F flowmeters with minimum IP67/NEMA 4X enclosure rating are suitable for indoor
and outdoor installations.
Process pressure and medium temperature
If applicable, make sure that specifications for rated process pressure (PS) and medium
temperature (TS) plus ambient temperature that are indicated on the device nameplate / label
will not be exceeded.
Aggressive atmospheres
Ensure that the device is suitable for the application and that it is installed where there is no
risk of penetration of aggressive vapors.
Direct sunlight
Prevent the device from overheating or materials becoming brittle due to UV exposure by
protecting it from direct sunlight. Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient
temperature is not exceeded. Refer to the information in Operating conditions (Page 238).
Equipment used in hazardous areas
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
Special requirements apply to the location and installation of the device. See Installation in
hazardous areas (Page 20).
FC430 (From firmware 4.0)
Operating Instructions, 06/2017, A5E39789392-AA
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CAUTION
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Installing/mounting
4.1 Basic safety notes
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