Transportation And Storage - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

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1.8

Transportation and storage

To guarantee sufficient protection during transport and storage, observe the following:
● Keep the original packaging for subsequent transportation.
● Devices/replacement parts should be returned in their original packaging.
● If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that all shipments are properly
packaged to provide sufficient protection during transport. Siemens cannot assume liability
for any costs associated with transportation damages.
Special conditions for storage and transportation of the device are listed in Technical data
(Page 123).
Protection of transmitter parts
The styrofoam parts in the transmitter are NOT packaging material.
● Do not remove styrofoam parts.
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Operating Instructions, 08/2018, A5E37367739-AD
NOTICE
Insufficient protection during storage
The packaging only provides limited protection against moisture and infiltration.
● Provide additional packaging as necessary.
CAUTION
Introduction
1.8 Transportation and storage
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