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Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent a hazardous situation and/or
equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard by
labels of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger". To ensure safety, be sure to
Note 1)
observe ISO 4414
Caution :
Warning :
Danger :
Note 1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power — General rules relating to systems.
Note 2) JIS B 8370 : Pneumatic system axiom.
1.
The compatibility of pneumatic equipment is the responsibility of the person
who designs the pneumatic system or decides its specifications.
Since the products specified here are used in various operating conditions, their compatibility for the specific
system must be based on specifications or after analysis and/or tests to meet your specific requirements.
The expected performance and safety assurance will be the responsibility of the person who has determined
the compatibility of the system. This person should continuously review the suitability of all items specified,
referring to the latest catalogue information with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of
equipment failure when configuring a system.
2.
Only trained personnel should operate pneumatically operated machinery
and equipment.
Compressed air can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Assembly, handing or repair of pneumatic systems
should be performed by trained and experienced operators.
3.
Do not service machinery/equipment or attempt to remove components until
safety is confirmed.
1. Inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after confirmation of safe
locked-out control positions.
2. When equipment is to be removed, confirm the safety process as mentioned above. Cut the supply pressure
and electric power for this equipment and exhaust all compressed air in the system.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent shooting-out of cylinder piston rod, etc.
4.
Contact SMC if the product is to be used in any of the following conditions:
1. Conditions and environments beyond the given specifications, or if product is used outdoors.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railway, air navigation, vehicles, medical
equipment, food and beverages, recreation equipment, emergency stop circuits, press applications, or safety
equipment
3. An application which has the possibility of having negative effects on people, property, or animals, requiring
special safety analysis.
Note 2)
, JIS B 8370
and other safety practices.
Operator error could result in injury or equipment damage.
Operator error could result in serious injury or loss of life.
In extreme conditions, there is a possible result of serious injury or loss of life.
Warning
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