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Installation instructions
Installation position
Vertical, direction of flow
towards the top (recommended)
12.2 Installation instructions
Risk of injury during installation due to insufficiently trained personnel
WARNING
▶ Only have skilled personnel install the flow meter.
Risk of damage to the flow meter due to excessive mechanical stress
NOTICE
▶ The flow meter must not be used as a support for climbing (e.g. during installation
▶ The weight of the flow meter may generate additional mechanical forces on the
Risk of damage to the flow meter due to mechanical influences
NOTICE
▶ Protect the flow meter from vibration, shocks and mechanical strain.
Meet the environmental conditions of the respective Operating Instructions to prevent
NOTICE
disturbance of other sensitive electrical equipment due to increased electromagnetic
emissions.
12.2.1 Installation dimensions
Dimensions and installation lengths of sensor and transmitter are listed in the chapter
Mechanical specification.
12.2.2 Installation site
In order to ensure stability while operating the flow meter, the following rules regarding
placement must be followed:
Risk of injury during installation, if space for free movement is insufficient
CAUTION
▶ Select an installation site that offers enough space for installation, electrical
work on the tube system). The flow meter must not be used to support external loads
(e.g. as a support for pipes) or as a surface for depositing heavy tools (e.g. during
installation work on the pipe system).
piping that might lead to tensions at process connections. Design measures must be
taken to prevent the above.
installation, maintenance, etc.
Fluid
Description
The sensor is installed on a pipe with
the direction of flow towards the top.
Accumulation of gas bubbles or solids
Liquid/gas
is avoided. This position allows for
complete self-draining of the measuring
tubes.
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