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●Always observe the following items.
1. When using this product in fluid control systems, always use
genuine KOGANEI parts or compatible parts (recommended
parts).
When conducting maintenance and repairs, always use
genuine KOGANEI parts or compatible parts (recommended
parts). Always observe the required methods and procedure.
2. Do not attempt inappropriate disassembly or assembly of the
product relating to basic construction, or its performance or
functions.
Koganei cannot be responsible if these items are not properly
observed.
●Do not use the product in locations that are subject to direct
sunlight (ultraviolet), dust, salt, iron powder, humidity and high
temperature, or with the media and/or in the ambient atmosphere
that include organic solvents, phosphoric ester type hydraulic oil,
sulfur dioxide, chlorine gas, or acids, etc. It could lead to early
shutdown of function or a sudden degradation of performance,
and result in a reduced operating life. For the materials used, see
Major Parts and Materials.
●When mounting the product, leave room for adequate working
space around it. Failure to ensure adequate working space will
make it more difficult to conduct daily inspections or maintenance,
which could eventually lead to system shutdown or damage to the
product.
●For mounting or transport of heavy products, use a lift, supporting
tool, or several people, to provide firm support, and proceed with
due caution to ensure personal safety.
●Do not bring floppy disks or magnetic media, etc., within one
meter [3.28ft.] of the energized proportional control valve. There is
a possibility that the data on the floppy disks will be destroyed due
to the magnetism of the magnet.
●Do not use the proportional control valve in locations subject to
large electrical currents or strong magnetic fields. It could result in
erratic operation.
●Oil material from the compressor (excluding the oil-free compres-
sor) can cause drastic deterioration in product performance that
may lead to a functional shutdown. Always install a mist filter
before pneumatic equipment to remove the oil material.
●If the media is a liquid, install a relief valve on the circuit to
prevent it from being a liquid-closed circuit. There is a possibility
that the valve may eventually fail to open.
●When considering the possibility of using this product in situations
or environments not specifically noted in the Catalog or User’s
Manual, or in applications where safety is an important require-
ment such as in an airplane facility, combustion equipment,
leisure equipment, safety equipment and other places where
human life or assets may be greatly affected, take adequate
safety precautions such as an application with enough margins for
ratings and performance or fail-safe measures. Be sure to consult
us with such applications.
●Always check the Catalog and other reference materials for
product wiring and piping.
●When handling the product, wear protective gloves and a mask,
safety glasses, safety boots, etc. to keep safety.
●When the product can no longer be used, or is no longer
necessary, dispose of it appropriately as industrial waste.
●Proportional control valves can exhibit degraded performance and
function over its operating life. Always conduct daily inspections of
the equipment, and confirm that all requisite system functions are
satisfied, to prevent accidents from happening.
●
Leaks from the
proportional control valve
are not zero. For
application of requiring holding pressure inside the pressure vessel,
consider adequate margin of capacity and holding time in design of
the system.
●
For inquiries about the product, consult your nearest Koganei sales
office or Koganei overseas department. The address and telephone
number is shown on the back cover of this catalog.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
electromagnetic waves when the device is turned off, affecting the
operations of surrounding equipment. Use solenoids with surge
suppression, or take countermeasures in the electrical circuits for
surges and electromagnetic waves.
●Do not use the product where ozone may be generated, such as
near ocean beaches or other places subject to direct sunlight or
mercury lamps. Ozone can cause rubber parts to deteriorate,
which can lead to degraded performance and functions, or to
equipment stoppages and functional shutdown.
●Do not throw the product into fire. The product could explode
and/or release toxic gases.
●Do not sit on the product, place your foot on it, or place other
objects on it. Accidents such as falling and tripping over could
result in injury. Dropping the product may result in injury, or also
damage or break the product resulting in abnormal or erratic
operation, or runaway etc.
●Repair work and maintenance, piping removal and installation,
other parts replacement, and any other kind of work operation
relating to the product, should be performed by a person or
persons with adequate knowledge and experience with the
product, media, fluid control systems, etc. Moreover, always
completely shut off the supply of media, and observe the
precautions listed below when performing these operations.
1. For gases, check that the pressure in the product and in the
piping connected to the product is down to zero prior to work
operations. In particular, be aware of the possibility of residual
air in the air compressor and air storage tank. Residual
pressure in the piping could cause the actuator to suddenly
move, resulting in injury.
2. For liquids, drain all liquids from the product and piping. With
corrosive fluids, in particular, there is a possibility of chemical
burns or contamination of surrounding areas.
3. For high-temperature media, in addition to the above
precautions, also check that the valve temperature has
dropped sufficiently. Accidentally touching the hot surface
could result in burn injuries.
●When it is necessary to keep the heat of the proportional control
valve using an antifreezing heater or thermal insulation material,
provide thermal insulation for pipes and the valve body only, and
do not attempt to insulate the solenoid area. That could lead to
coil burnout resulting in electric shocks, fire, or erratic operation.
●Use of the product under the conditions described below is
subject to regulation under the Japanese High Pressure Gas
Control Law. Be aware that violation of this law can result in
penalties to individuals or corporations:
Pressurized gases used at room temperature with gauge pres-
sures of 1MPa [145psi.] or more, or pressurized gases capable of
reaching pressures of 1MPa [145psi.] or more converted at a
temperature of 35°C [95°F]. (Acetylene gas and liquefied gas are
subject to even stricter standards.)
For details, see the Japanese High Pressure Gas Control Law.
●When the proportional control valve is mounted inside a control
panel or is continuously energized for long periods, take heat
radiation measures to ensure that the ambient temperature of the
proportional control valve always remains within the specified
temperature range. In particular, caution should be exercised
regarding the continuous energizing of a fully opened proportional
control valve, because that could result in operational failure of
the temperature compensation circuit used to stabilize the
electrical current value against increased resistance when the
solenoid temperature rises.
●When energized for long periods, the coil will become quite hot.
Accidentally touching it could result in burn injuries.
●After finishing wiring operations, always check to ensure no wiring
connection error before turning on the power.
●Design equipment systems so as to avoid equipment damage or
personal injury, even in the event of operational failure of fluid
control equipment due to an emergency stop, power outages, or
other system abnormalities, such as an unintentional return to
non-energized status.
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