Levelflex M FMP40 and FMP45 Maintenance
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8Maintenance
The Levelflex M measuring instrument requires no special maintenance.
Exterior cleaning
When cleaning the Levelflex M, always use cleaning agents that do not attack the surface of the
housing and the seals.
Repairs
The Endress+Hauser repair concept assumes that the measuring devices have a modular design and
that customers are able to undertake repairs themselves. Spare parts are contained in suitable kits.
They contain the related replacement instructions. All the spare parts kits which you can order from
Endress+Hauser for repairs to the Levelflex M are listed with their order numbers on Page 60 ff.*.
* Excepted from this is the exchange of an electronics according to MVTFN0341. Please contact
Endress+Hauser Service for further information on service and spare parts.
Repairs to Ex-approved devices
When carrying out repairs to Ex-approved devices, please note the following:
• Repairs to Ex-approved devices may only be carried out by trained personnel or by
Endress+Hauser Service.
• Comply with the prevailing standards, national Ex-area regulations, safety instructions (XA) and
certificates.
• Only use original spare parts from Endress+Hauser.
• When ordering a spare part, please note the device designation on the nameplate. Only replace
parts with identical parts.
• Carry out repairs according to the instructions. On completion of repairs, carry our the specified
routine test on the device.
• Only Endress+Hauser Service may convert a certified device into a different certified variant.
• Document all repair work and conversions.
Replacement electronics module
After a complete electronic module has been replaced, the parameters can be downloaded into the
instrument not again via the communication interface.
After a probe or electronic has been replaced, a new basic setup must be performed by the
Endress+Hauser service.