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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 labels of “Caution”, “Warning” or “Danger”. To
ensure safety, be sure to observe ISO 4414
Note1)
,JIS B 8370
Note2)
and other safety practices.
Note 1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
Note 2) JIS B 8370: General Rules for Pneumatic Equipment
Note 3) Injury indicates light wounds, burns and electrical shocks that do not require hospitalization or hospital visits for long-term medical treatment.
Note 4) Equipment damage refers to extensive damage to the equipment and surrounding devices.
Danger In extreme conditions, there is a possible result of serious injury or loss of life.
Warning Operator error could result in serious injury or loss of life.
Caution Operator error could result in injury or equipment damage.
Labels Explanation of the labels
왎Explanation of the Labels
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 the specific pneumatic system
must be based on specifications or after analysis and/or tests to meet your specific requirements. The expected performance and
safety assurance are the responsibility of the person who has determined the compatibility of the system. This person should
continuously review the suitability of all item specified, referring to the latest catalog 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.
Compressed air can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Assembly, handling or repair of pneumatic systems should be
performed by trained and experienced operators. (Trained operators should understand JIS B 8370 “General Rules for Pneumatic
Equipment” and other safety regulations.)
3.
Do not service machinery/equipment or attempt to remove components until safety is confirmed.
1. Inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed once measures to prevent falling or runaway of
the driven objects have been confirmed.
2. When equipment is removed, confirm the safety process as mentioned above, turn off the supply pressure for this equipment,
exhaust all residual compressed air and release all energy (liquid pressure, spring, condenser and gravity) in the system.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent shooting-out of cylinder piston rod, etc.
4. Take measures for safety and contact SMC if the product is to be used in any of the following
conditions and atmosphere:
1. Conditions and environments beyond the given specifications, or if product is used outdoors or with direct sun lights.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railway, air navigation, vehicles, medical equipment, food and
beverages, recreation equipment, emergency stop circuits, clutch/brake circuit for press, or safety equipment.
3.
An application which has the possibility of having negative effects on people, property, or animals, requiring special safety analysis.
4. If the products are used in an interlock circuit, prepare a double interlock style circuit with a mechanical protection function for the
prevention of a breakdown. And, examine the devices periodically if they function normally or not.
왎Selection/Handling/Applications
1. SMC, its officers and employees shall be exempted from liability for any loss or damage arising
out of earthquake or fire, action by a third person, accidents, customer error with or without in-
tention, product misuse, and any other damages caused by abnormal operating conditions.
2. SMC, its officers, and its employees shall be exempted from liability for any incidental damage
that is caused by the use or the inability to use this product (loss of business interests, busi-
ness interruptions, etc.).
3. SMC is exempted from liability for any damages caused by operations not contained in the cat-
alogs and/or instruction manuals, and operations outside of the specification range.
4. SMC is exempted from liability for any loss or damage whatsoever caused by malfunctions of
its products when combined with other devices or software.
왎Exemption from Liability
Series MSZ