Operating Instructions

Table Of Contents
Installing/mounting
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4.1 Basic safety notes
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.
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.
WARNING
Unsuitable connecting parts
Risk of injury or poisoning.
In case of improper mounting, hot, toxic, and corrosive process media could be released at the
connections.
Ensure that connecting parts (such as flange gaskets and bolts) are suitable for connection
and process media.
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 data (Page 125).
SITRANS LR260 with mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E32337683-AD 23