Reference Manual
00809-0100-4148, Rev BA
July 2010
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Rosemount 148
Section 4
Operation and Maintenance
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-1
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-2
SAFETY MESSAGES
Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to
ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that
potentially raises safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please
refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation
preceded by this symbol.
Warnings
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or
serious injury.
• Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not remove the connection head cover in explosive atmospheres when the
circuit is live.
• Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure
the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
• When sending or requesting data that would disrupt the loop or change the output
of the transmitter, set the process application loop to manual.
• Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
• All connection head covers must be fully engaged to meet explosion-proof
requirements.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not remove the thermowell while in operation.
• Install and tighten thermowells and sensors before applying pressure
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
• Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.