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RESIDUAL PRESSURE EXHAUST
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of "Caution," "Warning" or
"Danger."
They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards
(ISO/IEC)
, and other safety regulations.
*1)
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines (Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
etc.
Caution
Warning
Danger
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or decides its
specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific equipment must
be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on necessary analysis and test
results.
The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who has
determined its compatibility with the product.
This person should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog information, with
a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be performed by an
operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to be used in any of
the following conditions.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,
vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and
beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or
other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety
analysis.
4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure by using a mechanical
3 PORT VALVE
Safety Instructions
Caution
indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Warning
indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Danger
indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Warning
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