Festo Smart cubic CPVSC1-VI, Manual

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3. Installation
3−7
Festo P.BE−CPVSC−E N en 0301a
3.2 General notes on connecting the tubing
Warning
Sudden unexpected movement of the connected actuators
and uncontrolled movements of loose tubing can cause
injury to human beings or damage to property.
Before carrying out installation and maintenance work,
switch off the following:
the compressed air supply
the power supply for the valve solenoid coils.
Pay particular attention to the following:
The components of the valve terminal contain electrostatically
sensitive elements. The components will be damaged if you
touch the contact surfaces of the plug connectors or if you do
not observe the regulations for handling electrostatically
sensitive components.
3.2.1 Laying the tubing
If necessary, place a suitable seal under each M5/M7 screw
connector or silencer in order to avoid leakage.
If elbow screw connectors or multiple distributors are used,
the airflow will be reduced slightly.
Connecting Proceed as follows:
1. Push the tubing as far as possible into or over the tube
connection of the screw connector.
2. Pull the locking ring
1
over the tube connection or
tighten the locking screw
2
.
3. For reasons of clarity, group the tubing together with:
tube straps or
multiple hose holders.