Mounting The Sensor - Siemens SITRANS F FCS400 Guide Rapide

Mounting the sensor

NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed or its functionality impaired through improper mounting.
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Before installing ensure there is no visible damage present on the device.
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Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
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Mount the device using suitable tools.
WARNING
Unsuitable connecting parts
Danger of injury or poisoning.
In case of improper mounting hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released at the connections.
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Ensure that connecting parts (such as flange gaskets and bolts) are suitable for connection and process media.
● Install the sensor in well-supported pipelines in order to support the weight of the flowmeter.
● Center the connecting pipelines axially in order to assure a stress-free installation. The flowmeter must not be used to
bring the rest of the pipework into line; make sure the pipework is correctly aligned before inserting the flow sensor.
● Install two supports or hangers symmetrically and stress-free on the pipeline in close proximity to the process
connections.
Note
Handling
Never lift the flowmeter using the housing, that is always lift the sensor body.
Avoid vibrations
● Make sure that any valves or pumps upstream of the sensor do not cavitate and do not send vibrations into the sensor.
● Decouple vibrating pipeline from the flow sensor using flexible tube or couplings.
Figure 4-1 Non-flexible pipes not recommended in vibrating environment
Figure 4-2 Flexible pipes recommended in vibrating environment
FCS400 sensor
A5E03649755-008, 05/2014
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