Installation; Application Guidelines - Siemens SITRANS F Serie Guide De Mise En Route

Installation

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Application Guidelines

Basic Requirements
● Determine pipe material and dimensions.
● Avoid vertical pipes flowing in a downward direction.
● Avoid installation of transducers on the top and bottom of horizontal pipes, if possible.
● Select a location with the longest straight run of pipe.
● Identify upstream piping configuration (elbow, reducer, etc.).
● Pipe surface should be smooth and, if necessary, free of paint.
● Avoid pressure reduction components upstream.
● Avoid mounting on or near weld seams.
Additonal Requirements for Liquid Applications
● Pipe must be full during set-up.
Additonal Requirements for Gas Applications
● Pipe must be fully pressurized during set-up.
SITRANS FUS1020 IP65 NEMA 4 Quick Start
Operating Instructions (Compact), 4/2009, CQO:QSG006 Revision B
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