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:
Acidic liquids or gases that may
attack metals or solvents that may affect polymeric materials.
b.
Suitable precautions:
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. 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.
b. 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 2555
language versions.
Hazardous area safety
Product Certifications document
has safety
instructions and control drawings for hazardous area installations. See
October 2020
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
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