Storage - Siemens SITRANS FC620 Operating Instructions Manual

Storage

5.2 Storage
Please note the following rules apply when storing the flow meter:
Risk of damage to the flow meter due to storage in a damp environment
NOTICE
▶ Protect flow meter from rain and humidity.
▶ Ensure that a relative humidity of 95 % is not exceeded.
Risk of damage to the flow meter due to mechanical wear during storage
NOTICE
▶ Store flow meter in a location that is secured against mechanical influences.
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Ensure compliance with the allowed storage temperature, see Specifications [} 190].
Protect flow meter against direct insolation to prevent exceeding the allowed storage
temperature.
Protect flow meter from rain and inappropriate humidity.
Keep protective materials such as protective stickers or covers on process
connections or re-apply them.
Prior to storing a used flow meter, completely drain all fluids from the measuring tube,
as well as from the process and heat tracing connections (if applicable), and
thoroughly clean the flow meter, see Dismantling and disposal.
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