Mounting
Warning
3. Screw-in the nozzle to the torque below by holding
the flat faces on the discharge side or metal holder.
As a guideline, it is equivalent to 2 to 3 additional
turns with a tool after hand-tightening.
Flat face
Metal holder
Nozzle tightening torque range 12 to 14 N·m
Insufficient tightening may cause loosening of the nozzle.
Piping
Caution
1. Check the model, type, and size before installation.
Also, confirm that there are no scratches, gouges, or cracks on the product.
2. Preparation before piping
Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blown out with air (flushing)
or washed to remove chips, cutting oil, and other debris from inside the pipe.
3. Winding of sealant tape
When connecting pipes, fittings, etc., be sure that chips from the pipe
threads and sealing material do not enter the blow gun. Furthermore,
when sealant tape is used, leave 1 . 5 to 2 thread ridges exposed at
the end of the threads.
Winding direction
Sealant tape
Expose approx. 2 threads
4. When tightening the threads, tighten with torque specified
in the table below. As a guideline, it is equivalent to 2 to 3
additional turns with a tool after hand-tightening.
Be careful that tightening with torque beyond the range in the
table below may cause damage to the body.
Male thread
Tightening torque [N·m]
R3/8
22 to 24
5. Allow extra length when connecting a tube to accom-
modate changes in tube length due to pressure.
6. Confirm that no twisting, turning, or tensile force or
moment load is applied to the port or tube. This may
cause fittings to fracture or tubes to be crushed,
burst, or come loose.
7. Do not abrade, entangle, or scratch the tube. This
may cause the tube to be crushed, burst, or come
loose.
Prior to Use
Warning
As the pressure of the air blow is quite powerful, do
not aim the product at another person during
operation. It may cause danger to personnel.
Additionally, the following precautions should be
taken before use.
1. Before use, make sure that the blow pressure, or
blow, will not cause surrounding objects to scatter
and injure others or damage workpieces, equip-
ment, etc., in the vicinity.
2. Wear protective eyewear when operating the
product to protect your eyes from scattering debris.
3. This product is not a toy. Do not play with the
product or use it as an air gun for fun.
4. Air pressure may cause the nozzle to fly off during
operation if it is not properly tightened. To prevent
this, be sure to check the nozzle for loosening by
pulling on it with your hands before use.
5. The grip may become hot due to repeated operation;
however, this is not abnormal.
Selection
Warning
1. Confirm the specifications.
Products represented in this catalog are designed only for use
in compressed air systems. Do not operate at pressures,
temperatures, etc., beyond the range of specifications, as this
can cause damage or malfunction.
Caution
1. Do not apply the blow gun to flammable, explosive,
or toxic substances such as gas, fuel gas, or
refrigerant. Such substances may exude from inside
the blow gun.
Mounting
Warning
1. Install a stop valve on the supply pressure side of the
blow gun.
It will be emergency shut off in case of unexpected leakage or
damage.
2. When installing a nozzle on the blow gun, wind
sealant tape around the threads of the nozzle.
Be sure to read this before handling the products. Refer to the back cover for safety
instructions. For other precautions, refer to the “Handling Precautions for SMC
Products” and the “Operation Manual” on the SMC website: https://www.smcworld.com
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