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Safety instructions
2. Safety instructions
piCOMPACT®23 SMART is intended to be
incorporated into machinery or to be assembled with
other machinery to constitute machinery covered by
Directive 2006/42/EC, as amended.
It is not allowed to put the product into service until
the machinery into which it is to be incorporated or
of which it is to be a component has been found and
declared to be in conformity with the provision of
Directive 2006/42/EC and with national implementing
legislation, i.e. as a whole, including the machinery
referred to in this declaration.
2.1 General safety
Warning!
Vacuum force
Warning!
Exhaust
Warning!
Unrestricted exhaust
The correct use of pneumatic equipment within a
system is the responsibility of the system designer or
the person who determines its technical
specifications.
2.2 Safe usage
Warning!
• Do not install or operate your product if it
is damaged during transport, handling or
use. Damage may result in bursting and
cause injury or property damage
• Vacuum and exhaust air can cause severe
injuries, keep hands, legs, hair and eyes
away from vacuum inlets and exhausts.
• Ensure that the compressed air line is
properly secured to avoid personal injury,
equipment damage and/or application
failure.
• Ensure that a filter is used for preventing
ejected objects if the product is used for
evacuating solid content..
• Ensure no foreign matters enter the
exhaust port due to the risk of ejected
objects, and damage of the product.
• Do not restrict or block the exhaust, to
avoid product damage and application
failure.
• In case of evacuation of hazardous
substances and/or gases the exhaust
flow must be contained and properly
treated.
• Ensure that the vacuum and exhaust
ports are not simultaneously blocked
when the unit is generating vacuum. This
is to avoid ejected objects and damage of
the product, and application failure.
• Do not evacuate liquids to avoid product
damage and application failure.
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
2.2.1 Assembly
Compressed air may be dangerous if used by
unskilled personnel. Assembling, using and
maintaining the product should solely be carried out
by experienced and specially trained personnel.
Prior to assembly and disassembly of the
components, cut off voltage and pressure. Install
and maintain the components only after thoroughly
reading and understanding this manual.
2.2.2 Maintenance
Warning!
Irresponsible use of compressed air may
cause injury. Compressed air must never be
used for anything else than designated
purposes. Remember to always shut off the
compressed air when cleaning or servicing
the modules.
Maintenance must be carried out in accordance with
the instructions in this manual. Prior to any
maintenance work, suspend compressed air/
electrical supply, and discharge residual pressure.