Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens SITRANS DS III Series Compact Operating Instructions

WARNING
Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge
To prevent the build-up of an electrostatic charge in a hazardous area, the key cover must be closed during operation and
the screws tightened.
The key cover may be opened temporarily at any time for the purposes of operating the transmitter, even during plant
operation; the screws should then be tightened again.
3 Installing/mounting
3.1

Basic safety instructions

WARNING
Wetted parts unsuitable for the process media
Danger of injury or damage to device.
Hot, toxic and corrosive media could be released if the process medium is unsuitable for the wetted parts.
● Ensure that the material of the device parts wetted by the process medium is suitable for the medium. Refer to the
information in "Technical data" (Page 36).
WARNING
Incorrect material for the diaphragm in Zone 0
Danger of explosion in the hazardous area. In the case of operation with intrinsically safe supply units of category "ib" or
devices of the flameproof enclosure version "Ex d" and simultaneous use in Zone 0, transmitter explosion protection
depends on the tightness of the diaphragm.
● Ensure that the material used for the diaphragm is suitable for the process medium. Refer to the information in the
section "Technical specifications (Page 36)".
WARNING
Unsuitable connecting parts
Danger of injury or poisoning.
In case of improper mounting hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released at the connections.
● Ensure that connecting parts (such as flange gaskets and bolts) are suitable for connection and process media.
Note
Material compatibility
Siemens can provide you with support concerning selection of sensor components wetted by process media. However, you
are responsible for the selection of components. Siemens accepts no liability for faults or failures resulting from incompatible
materials.
WARNING
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Danger of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version. The device can be damaged if the operating
pressure is exceeded. Hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
● Make sure that the device is suitable for the maximum permissible operating pressure of your system. Refer to the
information on the nameplate and/or in "Technical specifications (Page 36)".
SITRANS P, DS III series (7MF4.33.. 7MF4.34.. 7MF4.35..)
A5E03434656-02, 12/2012
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