Emerson Rosemount 2160 Quick Start Manual page 4

Quick Start Guide
WARNING
Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in
death or serious injury.
• Ensure the level detector is installed by qualified personnel and in
accordance with applicable code of practice.
• Use the level detector only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so
may impair the protection provided by the level detector.
• The weight of a level detector with a heavy flange and extended fork
length may exceed 37 lb. (18 kg). A risk assessment is required before
carrying, lifting, and installing the level detector.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Verify that the operating atmosphere of the level detector is consistent
with the appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
• Before connecting a handheld communicator in an explosive
atmosphere, ensure that the instruments in the loop are installed in
accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring practices.
• In explosion-proof/flameproof and non-incendive/type n installations, do
not remove the housing covers when power is applied to the level
detector.
• Both housing covers must be fully engaged to meet flameproof/
explosion-proof requirements.
WARNING
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
• Ensure the level detector is handled carefully. If the process seal is
damaged, gas might escape from the vessel (tank) or pipe.
4 Rosemount 2160 Wireless Level Detector
September 2020