Emerson Rosemount 8750W - Handling and Lifting; Safety Recommendations for Mechanical Handling

March 2016
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Quick Start Guide
2.0 Handling and lifting
 Handle all parts carefully to prevent damage. Whenever possible, transport
the system to the installation site in the original shipping container.
 PTFE-lined sensors are shipped with end covers that protect it from both
mechanical damage and normal unrestrained distortion. Remove the end
covers just before installation.
 Keep the shipping plugs in the conduit connections until you are ready to
connect and seal them.
 The sensor should be supported by the pipeline. Pipe supports are
recommended on both the inlet and outlet sides of the sensor pipeline. There
should be no additional support attached to the sensor.
 Additional safety recommendations for mechanical handling:
- Use proper PPE (Personal Protection Equipment should include safety
glasses and steel toed shoes).
- Do not drop the device from any height.
 Do not lift the meter by holding the electronics housing or junction box.The
sensor liner is vulnerable to handling damage. Never place anything through
the sensor for the purpose of lifting or gaining leverage. Liner damage can
render the sensor useless.
 If provided, use the lifting lugs on each flange to handle the Magnetic
Flowmeter when it is transported and lowered into place at the installation
site. If lifting lugs are not provided, the Magnetic Flowmeter must be
supported with a lifting sling on each side of the housing.
 Flanged sensors 3-in. through 48-in. come with lifting lugs.
 Wafer sensors do not come with lifting lugs.
Figure 5. Support for Handling and Lifting
Without lifting lugs
With lifting lugs