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1. The compatibility of the pneumatic equipment is the responsibility of the person who designs the
pneumatic system or decides its specifications.
Since the products specified here are used in various operating conditions, their compatibility for the specific pneumatic system
must be based on specifications or post analysis and/or tests to meet the specific requirements. The expected performance and
safety assurance are the responsibility of the person who has determined the compatibility of the system. This person should
continuously review the suitability of all items specified, referring to the latest catalog information with a view to giving due
consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring a system.
2.Only trained personnel should operate pneumatic machinery and equipment.
Compressed air can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Assembly, handling or repair of the systems using pneumatic equipment
should be performed by trained and experienced operators. (Understanding JIS B 8370 General Rules for Pneumatic Equipment,
and other safety rules are included.)
3. Do not service the machinery/equipment or attempt to remove components until safety is confirmed.
1. Inspection and maintenance of the machinery/equipment should only be performed once measures to prevent falling or
runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2. If the equipment must be removed, confirm the safety process as mentioned above. Turn off the supply pressure for the
equipment and exhaust all residual compressed air in the system, and release all the energy (liquid pressure, spring,
condenser, gravity).
3. Before the machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent quick extension of a cylinder piston rod, etc.
4. If the equipment will be used in the following conditions or environment, please contact SMC first and
be sure to take all necessary safety precautions.
1. Conditions and environments beyond the given specifications, or if product is used outdoors.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railway, air navigation, vehicles, medical equipment, food and
beverages, recreation equipment, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, or safety
equipment.
3. An application which has the possibility of having negative effects on people, property, requiring special safety analysis.
4. If the products are used in an interlock circuit, prepare a double interlock style circuit with a mechanical protection function for
the prevention of a breakdown. And, examine the devices periodically if they function normally or not.
Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent a hazardous situation and/or equipment damage. These
instructions indicate the level of potential hazard by labels of
"Caution", "Warning"
or
"Danger"
. To
ensure safety, be sure to observe ISO 4414
Note 1)
, JIS B 8370
Note 2)
and other safety practices.
Note 1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power – General rules relating to systems
Note 2) JIS B 8370: General Rules for Pneumatic Equipment
Note 3) Injury indicates light wounds, burns and electrical shocks that do not require hospitalization or hospital visits for long-term medical treatment.
Note 4) Equipment damage refers to extensive damage to the equipment and surrounding devices.
Danger
In extreme conditions, there is a possible result of serious injury or loss of life.
Warning
Operator error could result in serious injury or loss of life.
Caution
Operator error could result in injury
Note 3)
or equipment damage.
Note 4)
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1. SMC is exempted from liability for any damages caused by earthquakes, fire for which SMC is not
responsible for, actions by a third person, accidents, customer error with or without intention,
product misuse, and any other damages caused by abnormal operating conditions.
2. SMC is exempted from liability for any accompanied damages, such as profit loss and discontinuation
of business operation, caused by the operation or incompetency to operate our products.
3. SMC is exempted from liability for any damages caused by operations, which the catalogs and
instruction manuals have not introduced, and operations outside of the specification range.
4. SMC is exempted from liability for any damages caused by malfunctions of our products when
combined with other devices or software in which SMC is not involved in.
Exemption from liability
Series
VQD1000-V