1.
1.
Screw piping together with the recommended proper
Screw piping together with the recommended proper
torque while holding t
torque while holding the side that has female threads.
he side that has female threads.
Looseness or faulty sealing will occur if tightening torque is in-
Looseness or faulty sealing will occur if tightening torque is in-
sufficient, while thread damage will result if the torque is ex-
sufficient, while thread damage will result if the torque is ex-
cessive. Furthermore, if the side with the female threads is not
cessive. Furthermore, if the side with the female threads is not
held while tightening, excessive force will be applied directly to
held while tightening, excessive force will be applied directly to
piping brackets, etc. causing damage or other problems.
piping brackets, etc. causing damage or other problems.
2. Do not allow twisting or bending moment to be ap-
2. Do not allow twisting or bending moment to be ap-
plied other than the weight of the equipment itself.
plied other than the weight of the equipment itself.
Provide separate support for external piping, as damage may
Provide separate support for external piping, as damage may
otherwise occur.
otherwise occur.
3. Since excessive moment loads and the propagation
3. Since excessive moment loads and the propagation
of vibrations, etc. can easily result from inflexible
of vibrations, etc. can easily result from inflexible
piping made of
piping made of materials such as
materials such as steel,
steel, avoid these
avoid these
problems by using flexible tubing for intermediate
problems by using flexible tubing for intermediate
connections.
connections.
Piping
Piping
Warning
Warning
1. Preparation before piping
1. Preparation before piping
Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blown out
Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blown out
with air (flushing) or washed to remove chips, cutting oil and
with air (flushing) or washed to remove chips, cutting oil and
other debris from inside the pipe.
other debris from inside the pipe.
2. Wrapping of pipe tape
2. Wrapping of pipe tape
When screwing together pipes and fittings, etc., be certain that
When screwing together pipes and fittings, etc., be certain that
chips from the pipe threads and sealing material do not get in-
chips from the pipe threads and sealing material do not get in-
side the piping.
side the piping.
Also, when pipe tape is used, leave 1.5 to 2 thread ridges ex-
Also, when pipe tape is used, leave 1.5 to 2 thread ridges ex-
posed at the end of the threads.
posed at the end of the threads.
Caution
Caution
1. Do not operate in locations having an atmosphere
1. Do not operate in locations having an atmosphere
of corrosive gases, chemicals, sea water, or where
of corrosive gases, chemicals, sea water, or where
there will be contact with the same.
there will be contact with the same.
2. Do not operate in locations where vibration or im-
2. Do not operate in locations where vibration or im-
pact occurs.
pact occurs.
Operating Environment
Operating Environment
1. Type of fluids
1. Type of fluids
Please consult with SMC when using the product in applica-
Please consult with SMC when using the product in applica-
tions other than compressed air.
tions other than compressed air.
2. Do not use compressed air that contains chemicals,
2. Do not use compressed air that contains chemicals,
synthetic oils including organic solvents, salt or
synthetic oils including organic solvents, salt or
corrosive gases, etc., as it can cause malfunction.
corrosive gases, etc., as it can cause malfunction.
Air Supply
Air Supply
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution
Recommended proper torque: N
Recommended proper torque: N
..
m
m
Connection thread
Connection thread
Torque
Torque
1/8
1/8
1
1//4
4
3
3//8
8
1
1//2
2
7
7 tto
o 9
9
1
12
2 tto
o 1
14
4
2
22
2 tto
o 2
24
4
2
28
8 tto
o 3
30
0
Caution
Caution
Series
Series ITV1000/2000/3000/2
ITV1000/2000/3000/209
09
Precautions
Precautions
1.
1. In locations where
In locations where the body is
the body is exposed to wate
exposed to water,
r,
steam, dust, etc., there is a possibility that moisture
steam, dust, etc., there is a possibility that moisture
or dust could enter the body through the EXH (sole-
or dust could enter the body through the EXH (sole-
noid) ports, thereby causing problems.
noid) ports, thereby causing problems.
2. To overcome this, simply install tubing to each port,
2. To overcome this, simply install tubing to each port,
using the fittings, and extend the tubing so that the
using the fittings, and extend the tubing so that the
other end is at a location where no water splash,
other end is at a location where no water splash,
etc. occurs.
etc. occurs. Make sure not to
Make sure not to bend, or block the
bend, or block the I.D.
I.D.
of the tubing as this will have a detrimental affect
of the tubing as this will have a detrimental affect
on the pressure control.
on the pressure control.
3.
3.
Do not operate in locations where vibration or im-
Do not operate in locations where vibration or im-
pact occurs.
pact occurs.
4. In locations which receive direct sunlight, provide a
4. In locations which receive direct sunlight, provide a
protective cover, etc.
protective cover, etc.
5.
5.
In locations near heat sources, block off any radi-
In locations near heat sources, block off any radi-
ated heat.
ated heat.
6. In locations where there is contact with spatter from
6. In locations where there is contact with spatter from
water, oil or solder etc., implement suitable protec-
water, oil or solder etc., implement suitable protec-
tive measures.
tive measures.
1. Install an air filter near this product on the supply
1. Install an air filter near this product on the supply
side. Select a filtration degree of 5
side. Select a filtration degree of 5
µ
µ
m or less.
m or less.
2. Compressed air containing large amounts of drain-
2. Compressed air containing large amounts of drain-
age can cause malfunction of this product and
age can cause malfunction of this product and
other pneumatic equipment. As a countermeasure,
other pneumatic equipment. As a countermeasure,
install an aftercooler, air dryer or Drain Catch, etc.
install an aftercooler, air dryer or Drain Catch, etc.
3. If large amounts of carbon dust are generated by
3. If large amounts of carbon dust are generated by
the compressor, it can accumulate inside this prod-
the compressor, it can accumulate inside this prod-
uct and cause malfunction. For details on the above
uct and cause malfunction. For details on the above
compressed air quality, refer to SMC’s “Air Prepara-
compressed air quality, refer to SMC’s “Air Prepara-
tion Systems”.
tion Systems”.
Specific Product Precautions 2
Specific Product Precautions 2
Series
Series
ITV0000/1000/2000/3000
ITV0000/1000/2000/3000
Be sure to read before handling. Refer to back page 1 for
Be sure to read before handling. Refer to back page 1 for Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions,,
“Handling Precautions for SMC
“Handling Precautions for SMC Products” (M-E03-3) for Common Precautions.
Products” (M-E03-3) for Common Precautions.
Wrapping
Wrapping
direction
direction
Pipe tape
Pipe tape
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