User's Manual

7ML19985LY01 SITRANS LR560 (FF) – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 17
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Installation
Installation
Pressure Equipment Directive, PED, 97/23/EC
SITRANS LR560 Radar Level Measurement instrument falls below the limits of Article 3,
sections 1 & 2 of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED, 97/23/EC) as a category I pres-
sure accessory. However, in accordance with PED, 97/23/EC, Article 3, section 3, this
equipment has been designed and manufactured in accordance with Sound Engineering
Practice (SEP) (see EU Commission Guideline 1/5).
WARNINGS:
• Installation shall be performed only by qualified personnel and in
accordance with local governing regulations.
• SITRANS LR560 is to be used only in the manner outlined in this manual,
otherwise protection provided by the device may be impaired.
• Never attempt to loosen, remove, or disassemble process connection
or instrument housing while vessel contents are under pressure.
• The user is responsible for the selection of bolting and gasket materials
which will fall within the limits of the flange and its intended use and
which are suitable for the service conditions.
• Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure.
Notes:
• For European Union and member countries, installation must be according to ETSI
EN 302372.
• Refer to the device nameplate for approval information.
• Pressure rated versions of the SITRANS LR560 are pressure tested, meeting or
exceeding the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the
European Pressure Equipment Directive.
• The serial numbers stamped in each process connection body provide a unique
identification number indicating date of manufacture.
Example: MMDDYY – XXX (where MM = month, DD = day, YY = year, and
XXX= sequential unit produced)
Further markings (space permitting) indicate flange configuration, size, pressure
class, material, and material heat code.