Festo ELGA-BS-KF, Operating Instructions Manual

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ELGA-BS-KF
Festo – ELGA-BS-KF – 1508NH English 23
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The axis is intended to be used for positioning payloads in combina­
tion with tools or as a drive when external guides are used.
The axis is approved for slide and yoke operating mode (
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Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
2.2 General safety information
Take into consideration the legal regulations applicable for the location.
Only use the product if it is in its original condition and in an excellent technical status.
Use the product only within the defined values (
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12 Technical data and 13 Characteristic curves).
Take into account labelling on the product.
Do not make any unauthorised modifications to the product.
Observe other applicable documents.
Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
Protect the product during storage and operation from the following:
– Wetness or moisture
– Corrosive coolant or other materials (e.g. ozone)
– UV radiation
– Oils, greases and grease-solvent vapours
– Grinding dust
– Glowing chips or sparks
2.3 Mounting and connecting
Observe tightening torques. Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance is ± 20 %.
2.4 Qualified personnel
Only qualified personnel may perform installation, commissioning, maintenance and disassembly of the
axis. The qualified personnel must be familiar with installation and operation of electrical and pneumat­
ic control systems.