Festo MPA-FB Series, Manual

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3. Installation
3−6
Festo P.BE−MPA−EN en 0502b
2. Ascertain the valve terminal which controls this cylinder.
3. Remove the silencer, if fitted, from connection 3/5.
4. Hold a piece of white cardboard 10 cm in front of the ex
haust port.
5. Let the system run for a short period.
There must only be a slight yellow colouring on the
cardboard. If oil drops out, this is an indication that
too much oil has been used.
A further indication of excessive lubrication is the colouring
or status of the exhaust silencer. A distinctly yellow colouring
of the filter element or drops of oil on the silencer indicate
that the lubricator setting is too high.