Packaging And Storage; Commissioning, Operation; Mechanical Mounting - WIKA GDM-100 Manual De Instrucciones

4. Transport, packaging ... / 5. Commissioning, operation

4.2 Packaging and storage

Do not remove packaging until just before mounting.
Keep the packaging as it will provide optimum protection during transport (e.g. change
in installation site, sending for repair).
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Permissible conditions at the place of storage:
Storage temperature: -50 ... +60 °C [-58 ... +140 °F]
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Humidity: ≤ 90 % r. h. (non-condensing)
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Avoid exposure to the following factors:
Soot, vapour, dust and corrosive gases
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Hazardous environments, flammable atmospheres
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Store the instrument 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 instrument, along with the shock-absorbent material, in the packaging.
2. If stored for a prolonged period of time (more than 30 days), place a bag containing
a desiccant inside the packaging.

5. Commissioning, operation

5.1 Mechanical mounting

5.1.1 Requirements for the installation point
For outdoor applications, the selected installation location has to be suitable for the
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specified ingress protection, so that the instrument is not exposed to impermissible
weather conditions.
The sealing faces at the instrument and at the measuring location have to be
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undamaged and clean.
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WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment
caused by hazardous decomposition products
Before storing the instrument, any residual decomposition products must
be removed.
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For cleaning, see chapter 7.2 "Cleaning"
CAUTION!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment
through faulty instrument
Prior to commissioning, the instrument must be subjected to a visual
inspection. Only use the instrument if it is in perfect condition with respect
to safety.
WIKA operating instructions gas density monitor model GDM-100