Flow monitor
SI5012
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5 Installation
CAUTION
During installation or in case of mechanical failure, high pressure or hot media can leak
from the system.
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Risk of injury caused by pressure or burns.
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Ensure that the system is free of pressure during installation.
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Ensure that no media can leak at the mounting location during installation.
5.1 Installation position
5.1.1 Immersion depth
≥
12 mm
Fig. 5: Immersion depth
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The sensor tip must be completely surrounded by the medium.
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Recommended immersion depths: minimum 12 mm.
5.1.2 Recommended mounting position
Fig. 6: Recommended mounting position
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For horizontal pipes: mounting from the side.
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For vertical pipes: mounting in the rising pipe.
5.1.3 Conditionally possible installation position
Fig. 7: Conditionally possible installation position
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For horizontal pipes, if the pipe is free from build-up: mounting from below.
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For horizontal pipes, if the pipe is completely filled with medium: mounting from the top.