Siemens SITRANS FC430 with HART Compact Operating Instructions page 11

NOTICE
Loss of degree of protection
Damage to device if the enclosure is open or not properly closed. The degree of protection specified on the nameplate and
in the operating instructions is no longer guaranteed.
● Make sure that the device is securely closed.
3.2 Disassembly
WARNING
Incorrect disassembly
The following dangers may result through incorrect disassembly:
- Injury through electric shock
- Danger through emerging media when connected to the process
- Danger of explosion in hazardous area
In order to disassemble correctly, observe the following:
● Before starting work, make sure that you have switched off all physical variables such as pressure, temperature,
electricity etc. or that they have a harmless value.
● If the device contains dangerous media, it must be emptied prior to disassembly. Make sure that no environmentally
hazardous media are released.
● Secure the remaining connections so that no damage can result if the process is started unintentionally.
4 Connecting
4.1 Basic safety instructions
WARNING
Unsuitable cables and/or cable glands
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
● Only use suitable cables and cable glands complying with the requirements specified under technical data in the
operating instructions.
● Tighten the cable glands in accordance with the torques specified under technical data in the operating instructions.
● When replacing cable glands use only cable glands of the same type.
● After installation, check that the cables are seated firmly.
WARNING
Dangerous contact voltage
Danger of electric shock in case of incorrect connection.
● For the electrical connection specifications, see technical data in the operating instructions
● At the mounting location of the device observe the applicable directives and laws for installation of electrical power
installations with rated voltages below 1000 V.
CAUTION
Condensation in the device
Damage to device through formation of condensation if the temperature difference between transportation or storage and
the mounting location exceeds 20 °C (68°F).
● Before taking the device into operation let the device adapt for several hours in the new environment.
SITRANS FC430 with HART (7ME4613, 7ME4603, 7ME4623, 7ME4713)
A5E03736904-01, 03/2012
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