4.Transport, ... / 5. Commissioning, operation
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Permissible conditions at the place of storage:
Storage temperature: -40 ... +60 °C
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Humidity: 45 ... 75 % r.h. (non-condensing)
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Avoid exposure to the following factors:
Soot, vapour, dust and corrosive gases
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Hazardous environments, flammable atmospheres
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Store the instrument in its original packaging in a location that fulfils the conditions
listed above. If the original packaging is not available, pack and store the instrument as
described below:
1. Place the instrument, along with the shock-absorbent material, in the packaging.
2. If stored for a prolonged period of time (more than 30 days), place a bag containing
a desiccant inside the packaging.
5. Commissioning, operation
5.1 Mechanical mounting
5.1.1 Requirements for the installation point
For outdoor applications, the selected installation location has to be suitable for the
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specified ingress protection, so that the instrument is not exposed to impermissible
weather conditions.
The sealing faces at the instrument and at the measuring point have to be undam-
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aged and clean.
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WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment
caused by hazardous decomposition products
Before storing the instrument, any residual decomposition products must
be removed.
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For cleaning, see chapter 7.2 "Cleaning"
CAUTION!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment
through faulty instrument
Prior to commissioning, the instrument must be subjected to a visual
inspection. Only use the instrument if it is in perfect condition with respect
to safety.
WIKA operating instructions, models GDM-100-TI, GDM-100-TA