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.
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When unloading packed goods upon delivery as well
as during internal transport, proceed carefully and
observe the symbols on the packaging.
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With internal transport, observe the instructions in
chapter 4.2 "Packaging and storage".
If the instrument is transported from a cold into a warm environment,
the formation of condensation may result in instrument malfunction.
Before putting it back into operation, wait for the instrument
temperature and the room temperature to equalise.
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: -40 ... +85 °C
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Humidity: 35 ... 85 % relative humidity (no condensation)
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Avoidance of 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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WIKA operating instructions model TFS135
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