WIKA A-10 Manual De Instrucciones página 4

6. Packaging / 7. Starting, operation
6. Packaging
Has everything been supplied?
Check the scope of supply:
Completely assembled pressure transmitters
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Ordered accessories
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 Inspect the pressure transmitter for possible damage during transportation. Should
there be any obvious damage, inform the transport company and WIKA without delay.
 Keep the packaging, as it offers optimal protection during transportation (e.g. chan-
ging installation location, shipment for repair).
Ensure that the pressure connection thread and the connection contacts will not be
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damaged.
7. Starting, operation
Required tools: wrench (flats 27), screw driver
Diaphragm test for your safety
It is necessary that before starting the pressure transmitter you test the instrument visual, as
the diaphragm is a safety-relevant component.
Pay attention to any liquid leaking out, for this points to a diaphragm
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!
damage.
Use the pressure transmitter only if the diaphragm is undamaged.
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Warning
Use the pressure transmitter only if it is in a faultless condition as far as the
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safety-relevant features are concerned.
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7. Starting, operation
Mechanical connection
max.
50 Nm
 For Model A-10 with straight thread the sealing ring is included in delivery.
Please refer to our data sheet "Pressure gauge sealing washers AC 09.08" in WIKA's
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product catalog Pressure and Temperature Measurement or our website
www.wika.de for details about sealing washers.
When mounting the instrument, ensure that the sealing faces of the instrument and
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the measuring point are clean and undamaged.
Screw in or unscrew the instrument only via the flats using a suitable tool and the
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prescribed torque. The appropriate torque depends on the dimension of the pressure
connection and on the sealing element used (form/material). Do not use the case as
working surface for screwing in or unscrewing the instrument.
 When screwing the transmitter in, ensure that the threads are not jammed.
 For tapped holes and welding sockets please see Technical Information IN 00.14 for
download at www.wika.de -Service
Types of sealings
according to EN 837
NPT, R and PT are self-sealing thread types.
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Product label (example)
Power Supply
Signal
Serial No.
S #
P #
Product No.
Coded manufacture date
PIN assignment
according to DIN 3852-E
GB
according to NPT
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