Safety Instructions; Exemption From Liability - SMC Networks IZH10 Series Quick Start Manual

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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 a label of "Caution",
"Warning" or "Danger". To ensure safety, be sure to observe ISO 4414
practices.
Note 1) ISO 4414 : Pneumatic fluid power --General rules relating to systems
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 a specific
pneumatic system must be based on specifications, post analysis and/or tests to meet the 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.
Since the product generates high voltage, handling it incorrectly can be dangerous. Assembly, handling, and
repair of pneumatics systems should be performed only by trained and experienced operators.
3. Do not service the machinery/equipment or attempt to remove components until
safety is confirmed.
1. Inspection and maintenance of the machinery/equipment should only be performed after confirming that safety
precautions such as grounding, electric shock prevention, and various other types of damage prevention have
been taken.
2. When equipment is to be removed, confirm the safety process as mentioned above. Turn off the supply pressure
for this equipment and exhaust all residual compressed air in the system.
3. Before the machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent short circuiting and others such electical
failures.
4. Avoid using the product in the following conditions or environments. However, if the
product must be used in these conditions, please contact SMC first and be sure to
take all necessary safety precautions.
1. Conditions and environments beyond the given specifications, or if the 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, clutch and brake circuits in press
applications, or safety equipment.
3. An application which has the possibility of having negative effects on people, property, requiring special safety
analysis.

 Exemption from Liability

1. SMC is exempted from liability for any damages caused by earthquakes, fire for which SMC is not
responsible for, actions by a third person, accidents, customer error with or without intention, product
misuse, and any other damages caused by abnormal operating conditions.
2. SMC is exempted from liability for any accompanied damages, such as profit loss and discontinuation
of business operation, caused by the operation or incompetency to operate our products.
3. SMC is exempted from liability for any damages caused by operations, which the catalogues and
instruction manuals have not introduced, and operations outside of the specification range.
4. SMC is exempted from liability for any damages caused by malfunctions of our products when
combined with other devices or software in which SMC is not involved in.
IZH10
Caution :
Operator error could result in injury or equipment damage.
Warning :
Operator error could result in serious injury or loss of life.
Danger :
In extreme conditions, there is a possible result of serious injury or loss of life.
Warning
Note 1) and other safety
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