2
Mechanical installation
2.1
Mounting considerations
Before mounting the level switch on a silo (or other vessel), review the safety
and pre-mounting sections.
2.1.1
Safety
General safety
1. Installation of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained
personnel, in accordance with the applicable code of practice.
2. If equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive
substances, it is the user’s responsibility to take suitable precautions
that prevent it from being adversely affected, thus ensuring the type
of protection is not compromised.
a. Aggressive substances: e.g. acidic liquids or gases that may
attack metals or solvents that may affect polymeric materials.
b. Suitable precautions: e.g. regular checks as part of routine
inspections or establishing from a material's data sheet that it
is resistant to specific chemicals.
3. It is the responsibility of the installer to:
a. Ensure the mechnical force exerted on the paddle by the bulk
solids does not exceed the maximum permitted for that
paddle. Refer to the technical specifications in the
Rosemount 2501
for further information.
b. Take protective measures, such as fitting an angled shield
(reverse V shape) to the silo or selecting an extension tube
option, when there are high mechanical forces.
c. Ensure that the process connection is tightened by the
correct amount of torque and sealed to prevent process
leaks.
4. Technical data
a. The Rosemount 2501
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