Emerson Process Management 5300 manual Mechanical Installation

Reference Manual

00809-0100-4530, Rev BA July 2009

Rosemount 5300 Series

Section 3 Mechanical Installation

SAFETY MESSAGES

Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-1 Mounting Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-3 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-15

Procedures and instructions in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.

Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or serious injury:

Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.

Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the protection provided by the equipment.

Do not perform any services other than those contained in this manual unless you are qualified.

Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.

Make sure that the transmitter is handled carefully. If the Process Seal is damaged, gas might escape from the tank if the transmitter head is removed from the probe.

High voltage that may be present on leads could cause electrical shock:

Probes covered with plastic and/or with plastic discs may generate an ignition-capable level of electrostatic charge under certain extreme conditions. Therefore, when the probe is used in a potentially explosive atmosphere, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent electrostatic discharge.

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