User's Manual

Reference Manual
00809-0300-4248, Rev AA
Section 3: Installation
July 2014
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Installation
Section 3 Installation
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
Wireless consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22
Field Communicator connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23
Direct mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24
Remote mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24
3.1 Safety messages
Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety
of the personnel performing the operations. Information that potentially raises safety issues is
indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please refer to the following safety messages before
performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
3.1.1 Warnings
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury:
 Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury:
 Installation of this transmitter in an explosive environment must be in accordance
with the appropriate local, national, and international standards, codes, and practices.
Please review the approvals section of the 248 reference manual for any restrictions
associated with a safe installation.
 Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure the
instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field
wiring practices.
 Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Process leaks may cause harm or result in death.
 Do not remove the thermowells while in operation.
 Install and tighten thermowells and sensors before applying pressure.
Electrical shock can result in death or serious injury.
Avoid contact with the leads and terminals. High voltage that may be present on leads can
cause electrical shock.