Installing The Pneumatic Components; Laying The Hoses - Festo VIFB-02- Series Manual

VIFB1 – 02

INSTALLING THE PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS

Laying the hoses

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4. Installation
WARNING
Before installation or maintenance work is
carried out the following must be switched off:
•
the operating voltage for electronic
components and/or inputs.
•
The operating voltage for outputs.
PLEASE NOTE
A suitable seal should be placed under each
screw connection or each silencer.
If elbow connectors or multiple distributors
are used the air flow will usually be reduced.
General
• Connecting
1. Push the hose as far as it will go into or
over the screw connection.
2. Pull the locking ring over the hose connec-
tion or tighten the locking screw.
3. For reasons of clarity the hoses should be
grouped together with:
– hose straps or
– multiple hose holders.
• Disconnecting
1. Loosen the locking screw or locking ring
on the connection.
2. Remove the hose.
3. If necessary, replace the screw connection
by blind plugs.
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