1 About This Documentation
Read this documentation completely, especially chapter
2. Safety before work-
ing with the product.
These instructions contain important information on the safe and appropriate as-
sembly, operation, and maintenance of the product and how to remedy simple
malfunctions yourself.
1.1 Additional documentation
In addition to this documentation, you will obtain further documents on the
product or the machine/system where it is installed.
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Observe all documents supplied with the system or machine.
Additionally always observe the following regulations:
• General, statutory and other binding rules of the European and national laws.
• Applicable regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection.
1.2 Presentation of information
1.2.1 Warnings
Warnings of personal injury and damage to property are highlighted in this docu-
mentation. The measures described to avoid these hazards must be followed.
Display as highlighted box
Warnings are displayed in the form of highlighted boxes with the following struc-
ture:
SIGNAL WORD
Hazard type and source
Consequences of non-observance
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Precautions
Presentation with highlighted signal word
Instructions and lists often contain warnings that are integrated into the text.
They are introduced with a bold signal word:
CAUTION!
Do not exceed permissible bending radii.
Meaning of the signal words
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Immediate danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices will result in serious health conse-
quences, including death.
Warning
Possible danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices can result in serious health conse-
quences, including death.
Caution
Possible dangerous situation.
Failure to observe these notices may result in minor injuries or dam-
age to property.
Notice
Possibility of damage to property or malfunction.
Failure to observe these notices may result in damage to property or
malfunctions, but not in personal injury.
1.2.2 Symbols
Recommendation for the optimum use of our products.
Observe this information to ensure the smoothest possible operation.
2 Safety
2.1 About this chapter
The product has been manufactured according to the accepted rules of current
technology. Even so, there is danger of injury and damage to equipment if the
following chapter and safety instructions of this documentation are not followed.
• Read this chapter and this documentation completely before working with
the product.
• Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
• Always include the documentation when you pass the product on to third par-
ties.
2.2 General safety instructions
• Observe the valid regulations for accident prevention and environmental pro-
tection for the country where the device is used and at the workplace.
• Only use AVENTICS products that are in perfect working order.
• Examine the product for obvious defects, such as cracks in the housing or
missing screws, caps, or seals.
• Do not modify or convert the product. The warranty will not apply if the prod-
uct is incorrectly assembled.
• Persons who assemble, operate, disassemble, or maintain AVENTICS products
must not consume any alcohol, drugs, or pharmaceuticals that may affect
their ability to respond.
• Do not place any improper mechanical loads on the product under any cir-
cumstances.
• Product warnings and information must be legible, i.e. not covered by paint,
etc.
2.3 Intended use
• The product may only be commissioned after it has been installed in the ma-
chine/system for which it is intended.
• Observe the technical data and the listed specified operating conditions and
performance limits.
• Only use Compressed air as the medium.
The product is intended for professional use only.
• Intended use includes having read and understood these instructions com-
pletely, especially the section “Notes on Safety”.
2.4 Personnel qualifications
The work described in this documentation requires basic knowledge in the fol-
lowing areas, as well as knowledge of the appropriate technical terms:
• Mechanics
• Pneumatics
• Electrics
In order to ensure safe use, these activities described in this documentation may
therefore only be carried out by qualified technical personnel or an instructed
person under the direction and supervision of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible dangers and institute
the appropriate safety measures, due to their professional training, knowledge,
and experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant regulations per-
taining to the work to be done. Qualified personnel must observe the rules rele-
vant to the subject area.
2.5 Safety instructions related to the product and technology
• Lay cables and lines so that they cannot be damaged and no one can trip over
them.
• Do not operate the product in aggressive ambient air (e.g., solvent vapors).
The substances listed as examples in the following table, which contain solvents
in various concentrations, can lead to an aggressive ambient air/compressed air
in the application area of compressed air preparation devices and in the suction
area of air compressors.
Solvents
Acetone, paint thinners, alcohols, ester.
Detergents
Trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, ben-
zene, gasoline.
Other substances
Synthetic oils, drilling oil, high-alloyed oils,
certain compressor oils, brake fluid, ammo-
nia, bonding and sealing agents, plasticizers,
anti-freeze, coolants/lubricants.
CAUTION!
A pressurized polycarbonate reservoir may corrode in an aggressive
ambient air/compressed air and explode as a result.
If the presence of the substances stated in the table cannot be avoided, such as in
gluing machines or vulcanization plants, the use of metal reservoirs is required
• If a lubricator is used, only use a suitable pneumatic oil.
AVENTICS™
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