Insert Fitting/KF series Safety Instructions 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.
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Insert Fitting/KF series Safety Instructions Caution 1. The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary.
2. Specific Product Precautions (1) Design/Selection pressure. (5) When using the swivel elbow, particles may be Warning generated by rotation for positioning after (1) Check the specifications. connecting. If you are concerned about the The product in this catalog is designed to be used effects on machinery and equipment, check the in compressed air systems (including vacuum) particle generation with your machine before...
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2. Specific Product Precautions (2) Mounting/ Piping 4) When the union nut is loose, tighten it additionally, temporarily by hand. (3) Check the model, type and size before 5) After fixing the body with the tightening tool, tighten installation. Also, confirm that there are no the union nut with an appropriate wrench, applying scratches, gouges or cracks on the product.
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2. Specific Product Precautions (3) Air Supply Operating Environment Warning Warning (1) Do not use in an atmosphere having corrosive (1) Type of fluids gases, chemicals, sea water, water, water steam, Please consult with SMC when using the product in or where there is direct contact with any of applications other than compressed air.
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2. Specific Product Precautions (4) Connection Thread Tightening Method Maintenance Fittings with sealant: R Warning First, tighten the fitting by hand, then use a wrench appropriate for the hexagon flats of the (1) Perform maintenance inspections according to the body to tighten it a further two or three turns. For a procedures indicated in the operation manual.
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Position the wrench as close to the thread as Caution possible. Using a wrench of an incorrect size can crush the (1) When using the KF series with tubing other hexagon flats. than those from SMC, the products are not subject to warranty.
Wear Resistant Tubing 4. Troubleshooting KF series Insert fitting cannot be disassembled or repaired in order to quality maintenance. When failure such as "Non-removable tubing", "Union nut cannot be tightened" or "Leakage does not stop after additional tightening of union nut" occurs, please replace the whole product.
5. Construction Male connector Male elbow Male connector Male elbow Description Material Body C3604, C3771 Union nut C3604 Resin sleeve, plug Nylon 66 Brass sleeve C2700...
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Revision history A -: Fluid N Turbine oil class1 (ISO VG32) add 、 Specifications:Note 3,4,5) add Applicable Tubing : TUZ add 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 JAPAN Tel: + 81 3 5207 8249 Fax: +81 3 5298 5362 http://www.smcworld.com NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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