Faults - WIKA F73.100 Mode D'emploi

5. Commissioning, operation / 6. Faults
5.2 Thermal contact medium
When using thermowells, they must be filled with a thermal contact
medium in order to reduce the heat transfer resistance between the
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outer wall of the probe and the inner wall of the thermowell. The working
temperature of the thermal compound is -40 ... +200 °C.
WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to equipment due to oil
spraying out
When pouring a thermal contact medium into a hot
thermowell, there is a danger of physical injuries and damage
to equipment due to oil spraying out.
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6. Faults

Personnel: Skilled personnel or service personnel
Tools: Suitable spanner
CAUTION!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the
environment
If faults cannot be eliminated by means of the listed
measures, the instrument must be taken out of operation
immediately.
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Do not fill hot thermowells
Ensure that pressure or signal is no longer present and
protect against accidental commissioning.
Contact the manufacturer.
If a return is needed, please follow the instructions given
in chapter 8.2 "Return".
WIKA operating instructions models 73, 74, 75