Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens Sitrans LH100 Compact Operating Instructions

4 Installing/mounting
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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".
See also
Technical specifications (Page 35)
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 ambient or process media temperature
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
Device damage.
● Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient and process media temperatures of the device are not exceeded.
Refer to the information in Chapter "Technical specifications (Page 35)".
WARNING
Open cable inlet or incorrect cable gland
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
● Close the cable inlets for the electrical connections. Only use cable glands or plugs which are approved for the relevant
type of protection.
See also
Technical specifications (Page 35)
NOTICE
Using a device with frozen process medium
Damage to the device through ice formation.
● Prevent ice formation on the pressure transmitter. The process medium must not freeze.
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