Common Precautions
Be sure to read before handling.
For detailed precautions on every series, refer to main text.
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Warning
1. Confirm the specifications.
Products represented in this catalog are designed for use in compressed air appllications only (including vacuum), unless otherwise indicated.
Do not use the product outside their design parameters. Please contact SMC when using the products in applications other than compressed air (including vacuum).
Mounting
Warning
1. Instruction manual
Install the products and operate them only after reading the instruction manual carefully and understanding its contents. Also keep the manual where it can be referred to as necessary.
2. Securing the space for maintenance
When installing the products, please allow access for maintenance.
3. Tightening torque
When installing the products, please follow the listed torque specifications.
Piping
Caution
1. Before piping
Make sure that all debris, cutting oil, dust, etc, are removed from the piping.
2. Wrapping of pipe tape
When screwing piping or fittings into ports, ensure that chips from the pipe threads or sealing material do not get inside the piping. Also, when the pipe tape is used, leave 1.5 to 2 thread ridges exposed at the end of the threads.
Air Supply
Warning
1. Operating fluid
Please consult with SMC when using the product in applications other than compressed air (including vacuum). Regarding products for general fluid, please ask SMC about applicable fluids.
2. Install an air dryer, aftercooler, etc.
Excessive condensate in a compressed air system may cause valves and other pneumatic equipment to malfunction. Installation of an air dryer, after cooler etc. is recommended.
3. Drain flushing
If condensate in the drain bowl is not emptied on a regular basis, the bowl will over flow and allow the condensate to enter the compressed air lines.
If the drain bowl is difficult to check and remove, it is recommended that a drain bowl with the
For compressed air quality, refer to “Air Preparation Equipment” catalog.
If the compressed air supply is contaminated with chemicals, cynthetic materials, corrosive gas, etc., it may lead to break down or malfunction.
Operating Environment
Warning
1.Do not use in environments where the product is directly exposed to corrosive gases, chemicals, salt water, water or steam.
2.Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
3.Do not use in a place subject to heavy vibrations and/or shocks.
4.Do not mount the product in locations where it is exposed to radiant heat.
Maintenance
Warning
1. Maintenance procedures are outlined in the operation manual.
Not following proper procedures could cause the product to malfunction and could lead to damage to the equipment or machine.
2. Maintenance work
If handled improperly, compressed air can be dangerous. Assembly, handling and repair of pneumatic systems should be performed by qualified personnel only.
3. Drain flushing
Remove drainage from air filters regularly. (Refer to the specifications.)
4.
Before attempting any kind of maintenance make sure the supply pressure is shut of and all residual air pressure is released from the system to be worked on.
5.
Apply operating pressure and power to the equipment and check for proper operation and possible air leaks. If operation is abnormal, please verify product
6. Do not make any modifications to be product.
Do not take the product apart.
