Siemens SITRANS LR200 Quick Start Manual page 5

Pressure Application
WARNINGS:
• This product is designated as a Pressure Accessory per Directive 97 / 23 / EC,
and is not intended for use as a safety device.
• For pressure applications, it will be necessary to use PTFE paste or other
appropriate sealing compound, and to tighten the process connection beyond
hand-tight.
• Do not attempt to loosen, remove, or disassemble process connection or
instrument housing while vessel contents are under pressure.
• Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure.
Installation
WARNINGS:
• This product can only function properly and safely if it is correctly transported,
stored, installed, set up, operated, and maintained.
• Materials of construction are chosen based on their chemical compatibility (or
inertness) for general purposes. For exposure to specific environments, check with
chemical compatibility charts before installing.
• The user is responsible for the selection of bolting and gasket materials which will
fall within the limits of the flange and its intended use, and which are suitable for
the service conditions.
• Please handle the device using the enclosure, not the antenna, to avoid damage.
Mounting location
Recommendations
• Easy access for viewing the display and programming via the hand programmer.
• An environment suitable to the housing rating and materials of construction.
Precautions
• Avoid proximity to high voltage or current wiring, high voltage or current contacts, and to
variable frequency motor speed controllers.
• Avoid interference to the emission cone from obstructions or from the fill path.
• Avoid central locations on vessels.
Page EN-4 SITRANS LR200 (HART) – QUICK START MANUAL 7ML19985QL83