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of
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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Step
Three
About
this
Manual:
PLEASE
READ
THE
ENTIRE
MANUAL
PRIOR
TO
INSTALLING
OR
USING
THIS
PRODUCT.
This
manual
includes
information
on
the
LVU2800
Series
Ultrasonic
Level
Switch
from
OMEGA
ENGINEERING.
Please
refer
to
the
part
number
located
on
the
switch
label
to
verify
the
exact
model
configuration,
which
you
have
purchased.
User’s
Responsibility
for
Safety:
OMEGA
ENGINEERING
manufactures
a
broad
range
of
level
sensing
technologies.
While
each
of
these
sensors
is
designed
to
operate
in
a
wide
variety
of
applications,
it
is
the
user’s
responsibility
to
select
a
sensor
model
that
is
appropriate
for
the
application,
install
it
properly,
perform
tests
of
the
installed
system,
and
maintain
all
components.
The
failure
to
do
so
could
result
in
property
damage
or
serious
injury.
Proper
Installation
and
Handling:
Only
professional
staff
should
install
and/or
repair
this
product.
Install
the
switch
with
the
included
FKM
gasket
and
never
over
tighten
the
switch
within
the
fitting.
Always
check
for
leaks
prior
to
system
start
‐
up.
Wiring
and
Electrical:
A
supply
voltage
of
12
to
28
VDC
is
used
to
power
the
LVU2800
Series.
Electrical
wiring
of
the
transmitter
should
be
performed
in
accordance
with
all
applicable
national,
state,
and
local
codes.
Material
Compatibility:
The
enclosure
is
made
of
Polycarbonate
(PC).
The
transducer
is
made
of
Polyvinylidene
Fluoride
(PVDF).
Make
sure
that
the
model,
which
you
have
selected,
is
chemically
compatible
with
the
application
media.
Enclosure:
While
the
switch
housing
is
liquid
‐
resistant
the
LVU2800
Series
is
not
designed
to
be
operational
when
immersed.
It
should
be
mounted
in
such
a
way
that
the
enclosure
and
transducer
do
not
come
into
contact
with
the
application
media
under
normal
operational
conditions.
The
enclosure
has
a
flip
cover
with
dual
1/2”
NPT
female
conduit
ports
and
an
internal
terminal
strip
for
wiring.
To
open
the
enclosure,
you
will
need
a
small
insertion
tool
such
as
a
screwdriver.
Loosen
the
locking
screw
located
at
the
top
front
of
the
enclosure.
Rotate
the
hinged
cover
up
for
135°
access
to
the
faceplate
and
terminal
strips.
Before
closing
the
enclosure,
make
sure
that
the
enclosure
gasket
is
properly
seated,
and
that
any
conduit
fittings,
cable
connectors
or
plugs
are
installed
correctly
and
sealed.
Handling
Static
‐
Sensitive
Circuits/Devices:
When
handling
the
transmitter,
the
technician
should
follow
these
guidelines
to
reduce
any
possible
electrostatic
charge
build
‐
up
on
the
technician’s
body
and
the
electronic
part.
1.
Always
touch
a
known
good
ground
source
before
handling
the
part.
This
should
be
repeated
while
handling
the
part
and
more
frequently
after
sitting
down
from
a
standing
position,
sliding
across
the
seat
or
walking
a
distance.
2.
Avoid
touching
electrical
terminals
of
the
part
unless
making
connections.
3.
DO
NOT
open
the
unit
cover
until
it
is
time
to
calibrate.
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