Transport, packaging and storage – WIKA DPGT40 User Manual

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WIKA operating instructions differential pressure transmitter, model DPGT40

14093267.01 03/2014 GB/D/F/E

5. Transport, packaging and storage

5.1 Transport

Check the transmitter for any damage that may have been caused by transport.

Obvious damage must be reported immediately.

5.2 Packaging

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).

5.3 Storage
Permissible conditions at the place of storage

Storage temperature: -40 ... +70 °C

In order to prevent damage, the following points should be noted for the

storage of the pressure transmitters:

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Leave the measuring instruments in their original packaging

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Following any possible removal of the measuring instruments, e.g. for testing,

the instrument should again be stored in its original packaging

Avoid exposure to the following factors:

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Direct sunlight or proximity to hot objects

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Mechanical vibration, mechanical shock (putting it down hard)

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Soot, vapour, dust, humidity and corrosive gases

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Potentially explosive environments, flammable atmosphere

WARNING!

Before storing the instrument, any residual media must be

removed. This is of particular importance if the medium

is hazardous to health, e.g. caustic, toxic, carcinogenic,

radioactive, etc.