Service And Maintenance; Basic Safety Notes - Siemens SITRANS F Series Compact Operating Instructions

Service and maintenance

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Basic safety notes

Note
The device is maintenance-free.
The device is maintenance-free. However, a periodic inspection according to pertinent
directives and regulations must be carried out.
An inspection can include, for example, check of:
● Ambient conditions
● Seal integrity of the process connections, cable entries, and cover
● Reliability of power supply, lightning protection, and grounds
Impermissible repair and maintenance of the device
● Repair and maintenance must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
Dust layers above 5 mm
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
Device may overheat due to dust build up.
● Remove dust layers in excess of 5 mm.
NOTICE
Penetration of moisture into the device
Device damage
● Make sure when carrying out cleaning and maintenance work that no moisture penetrates
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Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2019, A5E39940293-AB
WARNING
WARNING
the inside of the device.
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