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Service and maintenance
9.2 Service and maintenance
SITRANS VP300 with or without HART
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Operating Instructions, 03/2011, A5E01258666-03
WARNING
Enclosure open
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas as a result of hot components and/or charged
capacitors inside the device.
Proceed as follows to open the device in a hazardous area:
1.
Isolate the device from power.
2.
Observe the wait time specified in Chapter "Technical data (Page 155)" or on the
warning sign before opening the device.
Exception: Devices having the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may also be opened
in an energized state in hazardous areas.
WARNING
Dust layers above 5 mm
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas. Device may overheat du to dust build up.
Remove any dust layers in excess of 5 mm.
Cleaning the enclosure
● Clean the outside of the enclosure and the display window using a cloth moistened with
water or a mild detergent.
● Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents. Plastic components or painted
surfaces could be damaged.
9.2
Service and maintenance
The positioner is maintenance-free to a large extent.