
Installing/mounting
4.1 Basic safety information
SITRANS LR250 with FOUNDATION FIELDBUS
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Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E32221411-AH
4.1.1
Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs
WARNING
Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
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Use only cable glands/plugs that comply with the requirements for the relevant type of
protection.
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Tighten the cable glands in accordance with the torques specified in Installation
instructions (Page 30).
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Close unused cable inlets for the electrical connections.
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When replacing cable glands, only use cable glands of the same type.
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After installation, check that the cables are seated firmly.
WARNING
Incorrect conduit system
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas as result of open cable inlet or incorrect conduit
system.
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In the case of a conduit system, mount a spark barrier at a defined distance from the
device input. Observe national regulations and the requirements stated in the relevant
approvals.
4.1.2
Pressure applications
DANGER
Pressure applications
Danger to personnel, system and environment will result from improper disassembly.
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Never attempt to loosen, remove, or disassemble process connection while vessel
contents are under pressure.
WARNING
Pressure applications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from improper installation.
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Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure.