Installing/mounting
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4.1
Basic safety instructions
DANGER
Pressure applications
Danger to personnel, system and environment will result from improper disassembly.
● Never attempt to loosen, remove, or disassemble process connection while vessel
contents are under pressure.
CAUTION
Direct sunlight
Device damage.
The device can overheat or materials become brittle due to UV exposure.
● Protect the device from direct sunlight.
● Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature is not exceeded. Refer to
the information in Technical specifications (Page 27).
WARNING
Wetted parts unsuitable for the process media
Risk of injury or damage to device.
Hot, toxic and corrosive media could be released if the process medium is unsuitable for the
wetted parts.
● Ensure that the material of the device parts wetted by the process medium is suitable for
the medium. Refer to the information in Technical specifications (Page 27).
Note
Material compatibility
Siemens can provide you with support concerning selection of sensor components wetted by
process media. However, you are responsible for the selection of components. Siemens
accepts no liability for faults or failures resulting from incompatible materials.
SITRANS P220
Compact Operating Instructions, 02/2019, A5E03304437-AB
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