Siemens SITRANS FS230 Operating Instructions Manual page 20

5 Commissioning
5.1 Basic Safety Notes
5.1.1 Toxic gases and liquids
DANGER
Toxic gases and liquids
Danger of poisoning when venting the device: if toxic process media are measured, toxic gases and liquids can be
released.
Before venting ensure that there are no toxic gases or liquids in the device, or take the appropriate safety measures.
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WARNING
Commissioning and operation with pending error
If an error message appears, correct operation in the process is no longer guaranteed.
Check the gravity of the error.
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Correct the error.
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If the error still exists:
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– Take the device out of operation.
– Prevent renewed commissioning.
5.1.2 Improper commissioning in hazardous areas
WARNING
Improper commissioning in hazardous areas
Device failure or risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
Do not commission the device until it has been mounted completely and connected in accordance with the information
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in Technical data (Page 21).
Before commissioning take the effect on other devices in the system into account.
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5.1.3 Opening device in energized state
WARNING
Opening device in energized state
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
Only open the device in a de-energized state.
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Check prior to commissioning that the cover, cover locks, and cable inlets are assembled in accordance with the
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directives.
Exception: Devices having the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may also be opened in energized state in hazardous
areas.
CAUTION
Loss of type of protection
Damage to device if the enclosure is open or not properly closed. The type of protection specified on the nameplate or in
Technical data (Page 21) is no longer guaranteed.
Make sure that the device is securely closed.
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SITRANS FS230
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