Siemens SITRANS TS100 Compact Operating Instructions page 26

Installing
4.1 Basic safety notes
Figure 4-1
Loss of IP protection
Do not unscrew the device housing from the mounted parts with NPT threaded connection.
NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper
mounting.
• Before installing, ensure there is no visible damage to the device.
• Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are
• Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Technical data
• Avoid temperature or mechanical shocks during mounting.
• Avoid excessive force or damaging of the on-site mechanical connections.
• Do not deform or adapt the thermowells.
• The use of additive seal or sealant (not in scope of delivery) is recommended between
• Thermowells from carbon steel are protected against corrosion. Clean the thermowell
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Mounting angle of plastic head type BM0
CAUTION
used.
(Page 45) for installation torque requirements.
sensor and thermowell.
before mounting to avoid poisoning of the sensor and mounting problems.
TS100/TS200/TS300/TS500/TSinsert/TSthermowell
Compact Operating Instructions, 01/2018, A5E03920348-AE