Commissioning, Operation - WIKA R-1 Mode D'emploi

5. Transport, packaging and storage / 6. Commissioning, operation
5.3 Storage
Permissible conditions at the place of storage:
Storage temperature: -25 ... +85 °C [-13 ... +185 °F]
EN
WARNING!
Before storing the pressure transmitter (following operation), remove any residual media.
This is of particular importance if the medium is hazardous to health, e.g. caustic, toxic,
carcinogenic, radioactive, etc.

6. Commissioning, operation

CAUTION!
Prior to commissioning, the pressure transmitter must be subjected to a visual inspection.
Only use the pressure transmitter if it is in perfect condition with respect to safety.
6.1 Making the mechanical connection
The sealing faces at the pressure transmitter and the measuring
■
point always have to be clean.
Only ever screw in, or unscrew, the instrument via the spanner flats.
■
Never use the case or the cooling element as a working surface.
The correct torque depends on the dimensions of the process
■
connection and the gasket used (form/material).
When screwing in, do not cross the threads.
■
For information on tapped holes and welding sockets, see
■
Technical Information IN 00.14 at www.wika.com.
16 WIKA operating instructions pressure transmitter, model R-1
Spanner flats