Intended use includes having read and understood these
instructions, especially the chapter “For your safety”.
Improper use
It is considered improper use when the Manifold strip
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is used for any application not named in these instructions,
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is used under operating conditions that deviate from those
described in these instructions.
Personnel qualifications
Assembly requires basic pneumatic knowledge, as well as
knowledge of the appropriate technical terms. Assembly may
therefore only be carried out by qualified pneumatic personnel or
an instructed person under the direction and supervision of
qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible hazards
and institute the appropriate safety measures due to their
professional training, knowledge, and experience as well as their
understanding of the relevant conditions pertaining to the work to
be done. Qualified personnel must observe the rules relevant to the
subject area.
General safety instructions
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Observe the regulations for accident prevention and
environmental protection for the country where the device is
used and at the workplace.
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Do not change or modify the Manifold strip.
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Only use the Manifold strip within the performance range
provided in the technical data.
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Do not place any mechanical loads on the Manifold strip under
any circumstances.
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Make sure that all relevant system parts are not under
pressure or voltage before you assemble the Manifold strip.
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Ensure that all connections of the Manifold strip are correctly
carried out.
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Dispose of the Manifold strip in accordance with the applicable
national regulations.
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Delivery contents
Depending on your order, the delivery contents include:
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Single valves
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Assembly kit for 6 single valves, each consisting of:
– 2x mounting plates
– 2x screws
– 1x O-ring
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Blanking plate kit for 5 reserve positions, each consisting of:
– 1x blanking plate
– 2x screws
– 1x O-ring
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Manifold strip
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Mounting strap, mounting bracket
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Assembly instructions
Please refer to the AVENTICS accessories program for additional
information on optionally available accessories.
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About this document
These instructions contain important information on the safe and
appropriate assembly of the Manifold strip for TC08/TC15.
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Read these instructions completely, especially chapter 2 “For
your safety” before assembling the Manifold strip.
Related documents
The Manifold strip is a single component. Also follow the
instructions for the other system components. Further information
on the TC series valves can be found in the online catalog from
AVENTICS (www.aventics.com/pneumatics-catalog).
Abbreviations used
Presentation of information
Safety instructions
In this document, there are safety instructions before the steps
whenever there is a danger of personal injury or damage to
equipment. The measures described to avoid these hazards must
be observed.
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For your safety
The Manifold strip has been manufactured according to the
accepted rules of safety and current technology. There is, however,
still a danger of personal injury or damage to equipment if the
following general safety instructions and the warnings before the
steps contained in these instructions are not complied with.
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Read these instructions completely before assembling the
Manifold strip.
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Keep these instructions in a location where they are accessible
to all users at all times.
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Always include the assembly instructions when you pass the
Manifold strip on to third parties.
Intended use
The Manifold strip is used to distribute pressure to the assembled
single valves.
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Only use the Manifold strip for the purpose for which it was
designed.
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The Manifold strip is only intended for industrial applications.
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Observe the performance limits listed in the technical data (see
“Technical data” on page 4).
Abbreviation
Meaning
Manifold strip
Manifold strip for TC08/TC15
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injuries.
NOTICE
Indicates damage: the product or the environment may be
damaged.
AVENTICS
| TC08/TC15 | R412009546–BDL–001–AB | English
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