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5.2 Storage
Please note the following rules apply when storing the flow meter:
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the flow meter due to storage in a damp environment
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Protect flow meter from rain and humidity.
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Ensure that a relative humidity of 95 % is not exceeded.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the flow meter due to mechanical wear during storage
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Store flow meter in a location that is secured against mechanical influences.
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Ensure compliance with the allowed storage temperature, see
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Protect flow meter against direct insolation to prevent exceeding the allowed storage
temperature.
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Protect flow meter from rain and inappropriate humidity.
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Keep protective materials such as protective stickers or covers on process
connections or re-apply them.
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Prior to storing a used flow meter, completely drain all fluids from the measuring tube,
as well as from the process and heat tracing connections (if applicable), and thor-
oughly clean the flow meter, see
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