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8.3 Cleaning and maintenance
Use a non-aggressive cleaning agent when cleaning; ventilation valve should be closed and in accordance with the
protection category of the device.
9 Faults
9.1 Safety
Defective or faulty pressure gauges put the operational safety and process safety of the plant at risk, and can lead to a
risk or injury to persons, the environment or the plant.
9.2 Conduct in the event of faults
All defective of faulty devices must be taken out of service. If a repair is required, the device must be sent directly to
our Repairs Department. We request that all returns of devices are agreed with our Service Department.
9.3 Fault table
Possible situations indicating a fault:
Jerky or random movement of the pointer
Pointer does not set to zero for pressure less display
Indications that the measurement system seal is
imperfect (discoloration of dial display)
Bent or loose pointer
Cracked window
Damage to housing or electrical termination
No or wrong output signal, Zero offset
Replacement of the pressure gauge is required in the event any of the above exist.
9.4 Conduct following fault rectification
See Chapter 7.3 Mounting/Installation
10 Removal, disposal
10.1 Safety
Residue from process media either within or on uninstalled gauges can constitute a risk to people, the
environment and equipment. Adequate precautionary measures must be adopted. If necessary, the devices
must be cleaned thoroughly (see advice in safety data sheets).
10.2 Removal
When undertaking servicing of the device, the pressure lines must be depressurized, the electrical connections
isolated from the mains supply, and the plant secured against being switched on again.
Take care to uninstall the gauge using a suitable tool.
10.3 Disposal
Please help protect the environment by disposing or recycling the device in accordance with the applicable
regulations.
11 Appendix
11.1 Data sheet for Bourdon tube pressure gauge with integrated transmitter T5500E
Detailed data sheet is available from supplier’s website (see 1.6 Manufacturer’s address, customer services)
This table refers to specific documents:
Model
Description
Document
T5500E
Stainless steel pressure gauge with integrated transmitter model
T5500E
G1.T5500E
