Service And Maintenance - Siemens SITRANS FS230 Notice De Service

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Service and maintenance

7.1 Basic safety notes
Note
The device is maintenance-free.
7.1.1 Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free. However, a periodic inspection according to pertinent directives and regulations must be
carried out.
An inspection can include check of:
● Ambient conditions
● Seal integrity of the process connections, cable entries, and cover screws
● Reliability of power supply, lightning protection, and grounds
NOTICE
Repair and service must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
Note
Siemens defines flow sensors as non-repairable products.
WARNING
Impermissible repair and maintenance of the device
Repair and maintenance must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
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WARNING
Impermissible repair of explosion protected devices
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
Repair must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
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WARNING
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.
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NOTICE
Penetration of moisture into the device
Device damage.
Make sure when carrying out cleaning and maintenance work that no moisture penetrates the inside of the device.
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CAUTION
Releasing button lock
Improper modification of parameters could influence process safety.
Make sure that only authorized personnel may cancel the button locking of devices for safety-related applications.
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SITRANS FS230
A5E38755607-AA, 02/2017
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