Proper Mounting - Siemens SITRANS FC430 Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/mounting
4.1 Basic safety notes
Strong vibrations
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
● In plants with strong vibrations, mount the transmitter in a low vibration environment.
Strong vibrations
Damage to device
● In plants with strong vibrations, mount the transmitter in a low vibration environment away
4.1.3

Proper mounting

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 used.
● Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Construction
Loss of type of protection
Damage to device if the enclosure is open or not properly closed. The type of protection
specified on the nameplate or in Design (Page 235) is no longer guaranteed.
● Make sure that the device is securely closed.
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WARNING
CAUTION
from the sensor.
(Page 234) for installation torque requirements.
CAUTION
FC430 (From firmware 4.0)
Operating Instructions, 06/2017, A5E39789392-AA