WIKA TF35, Operating Instructions Manual

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11442042.05 04/2020 EN/DE/FR/ES
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WIKA operating instructions model TF35
4. Transport, packaging and storage
4.1 Transport
Check the instrument for any damage that may have been caused by transport.
Obvious damage must be reported immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage through improper transport
With improper transport, a high level of damage to property can occur.
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When unloading packed goods upon delivery as well as during
internal transport, proceed carefully and observe the symbols on the
packaging.
▶ With internal transport, observe the instructions in chapter 4.2
“Packaging and storage”.
If the instrument is transported from a cold into a warm environment, the formation of
condensation may result in instrument malfunction. Before putting it back into operation,
wait for the instrument temperature and the room temperature to equalise.
4.2 Packaging and storage
Do not remove packaging until just before mounting.
Keep the packaging as it will provide optimum protection during transport (e.g. change
in installation site, sending for repair).
Permissible conditions at the place of storage:
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Storage temperature: -40 ... +85 °C
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Humidity: 35 ... 85 % relative humidity (no condensation)
Avoidance of exposure to the following factors:
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Direct sunlight or proximity to hot objects
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Mechanical vibration, mechanical shock (putting it down hard)
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Soot, vapour, dust and corrosive gases
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Hazardous environments, flammable atmospheres
Store the threaded thermometer in its original packaging in a location that fulfils the
conditions listed above. If the original packaging is not available, pack and store the
thermometer as described below:
1. Wrap the instrument in an antistatic plastic film.
2. Place the instrument, along with the shock-absorbent material, in the packaging.
3. If stored for a prolonged period of time (more than 30 days), place a bag containing a
desiccant inside the packaging.
4. Transport, packaging and storage