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2. Transportation and installation
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2.2 Installation
2.2.1 Environment
(1) Do not use or store the product under the following conditions, as these may cause breakage of the
product as well as a failure of the product to operate.
In an environment where the product will come into direct contact with rain, wind and snow or with a lot of
moisture (relative humidity 85% or more).
In a location with a large quantity of dust.
In a location containing flammable or explosive gases.
In a location exposed to corrosive or flammable gases or solvent.
In a location where the ambient temperature is outside the following ranges.
In operation: 2 to 40
o
C, In storage: 0 to 50°C (with no condensate in piping)
In a location that is subjected to abrupt changes in temperature.
In a location that is subjected to strong electromagnetic noise (intense electric field, intense magnetic field,
or surges)
In a location that is subjected to static electricity, or conditions where static electricity can discharge to the
product.
In a location that is subjected to strong high frequency radiation (microwaves)
In a location that is subjected to potential lightning strikes.
Locations by loading on vehicles, marine vessels, and so on.
In a location with an altitude of 2,000 metres or higher.
In a location where the product is affected by strong vibrations or impacts.
Conditions where external force or weight is applied that could deform the product.
In a location where there are obstacles blocking the ventilation ports of the product.
In a location where the dryer is drawing in high temperature air that is discharged from an air compressor
or other dryers.
(2) Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to be used in
any of the following conditions.
Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, shipping, vehicles,
medical treatment or recreation equipment, or equipment in contact with food and beverages,
emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or other
applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety
analysis.