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4. Transport, packaging and storage

4. Transport, packaging and storage

4.1 Transport

Check the instrument for any damage that may have been caused by transport.
Obvious damage must be reported immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage through improper transport
With improper transport, a high level of damage to property can occur.
▶ When unloading packed goods upon delivery as well as during internal trans-
port, proceed carefully and observe the symbols on the packaging.
▶ With internal transport, observe the instructions in chapter 4.2 "Packaging
and storage".
Shocks can cause small bubbles to form in the fill fluid of filled instruments. This
has no effect on the function of the instrument.

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).
Permissible conditions at the place of storage:
Storage temperature: -20 ... +70 °C
Avoid exposure to the following factors:
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 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.
Pressure gauges with output signal, optionally for hazardous areas
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