5. Transport, packaging, ... / 6. Commissioning, operation
5.3 Storage
Permissible conditions at the place of storage:
Storage temperature: see chapter 3 "Specifications"
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Humidity: 45 ... 75 % relative humidity
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Avoid exposure to the following factors:
Mechanical vibration, mechanical shock (putting it down hard)
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Soot, vapour, dust and corrosive gases
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Potentially explosive environments, flammable atmospheres
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Store the pressure transmitter in its original packaging in a location that fulfils the conditions listed
above. If the original packaging is not available, pack and store the instrument as described below:
1. Place the protection cap on the process connection
2. Place the instrument, along with shock-absorbent material, in the packaging.
WARNING!
Before storing the instrument (following operation), remove any residual media. This is of
particular importance if the medium is hazardous to health, e.g. caustic, toxic, carcinogenic,
radioactive, etc..
6. Commissioning, operation
CAUTION!
Prior to commissioning, the pressure transmitter must be subjected to a visual inspection.
Leaking fluid is indicative of damage.
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Check the diaphragm of the process connection for any damage.
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Only use the pressure transmitter if it is in perfect condition with respect to safety.
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WIKA operating instructions pressure transmitter, model S-11