Emerson Rosemount 5408 Quick Start Manual page 2

Quick Start Guide
1.0 About this guide
This Quick Start Guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 5408 and
5408:SIS Level Transmitters.
Refer to the Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS
instructions. The manual and this guide are also available electronically on
Emerson.com/Rosemount.
Failure to follow safe installation and service guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
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Make sure the transmitter is installed by qualified personnel and in accordance with applicable code of
practice.
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Use the equipment only as specified in this guide and the Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS
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For installations in hazardous locations, the transmitter must be installed according to the Rosemount 5408
and 5408:SIS Product Certifications
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Repair, e.g. substitution of components etc. may jeopardize safety and is under no circumstances allowed.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
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Verify that the operating environment of the transmitter is consistent with the appropriate hazardous
locations certifications.
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Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure the instruments in the
loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring practices.
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Do not remove the transmitter covers in explosive atmospheres when the circuit is alive.
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Both transmitter covers must be fully engaged to meet explosion-proof requirements.
Electrical shock can result in death or serious injury.
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Avoid contact with the leads and the terminals. High voltage that may be present on leads can cause
electrical shock.
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Make sure the main power to the transmitter is off and the lines to any other external power source are
disconnected or not powered while wiring the transmitter.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
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Make sure that the transmitter is handled carefully. If the process seal is damaged, gas might escape from
the tank.
Hot surfaces
The flange and process seal may be hot at high process temperatures.
Allow to cool before servicing.
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