Installing/mounting
3.1 Basic safety notes
Transducers
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E43390688-AC
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WARNING
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Risk of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version, pressure limit
and temperature rating. The device can be damaged if the operating pressure is exceeded.
Hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
Ensure that maximum permissible operating pressure of the device is not exceeded. Refer to
the information on the nameplate and/or in Technical specifications (Page 38).
CAUTION
Hot surfaces resulting from hot process media
Risk of burns resulting from surface temperatures above 65 °C (149 °F).
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Take appropriate protective measures, for example contact protection.
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Make sure that protective measures do not cause the maximum permissible ambient
temperature to be exceeded. Refer to the information in Technical specifications
(Page 38).
CAUTION
External stresses and loads
Damage to device by severe external stresses and loads (e.g. thermal expansion or pipe
tension). Process media can be released.
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Prevent severe external stresses and loads from acting on the device.