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KRF
7. Installation and Operation
7.
Installation and Operation
7. Installation and Operation
7-2
Precautions to be observed for prevention of product fault or fracture
Since using an adverse service environment may cause fault, use the product in the
environment described below.
· A place within the following operating temperature range
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (ambient humidity 80% RH or less, no freezing or
condensation)
* If you desire to use the product outside of the service temperature range, contact THK.
· A place with non-corrosive gas nor flammable gas
· A place with little dust, salt or metallic powder
· A place with no exposure to water, oil or chemicals
· A Place where a vibration or shock does not transmit to the main unit
Certain types of coolants may cause trouble to the function of the product. If using the
product in an environment where the coolant may enter into the product, contact THK.
Prevent foreign materials such as dust or metallic powder from entering into the product
since it may cause abnormal wear or shorten the service life.
If foreign material enter the product, take a dustproof measure that matches the service
atmosphere.
The mounting surface for this product must be a machined plane or have the accuracy
equivalent to the machined plane. If the surface is insufficiently accurate, it may
adversely affect the performance or the service life. In addition, be sure to mount the
product on a sufficiently rigid base.
When installing the product, provide a space sufficient to perform the maintenance.
Use the product within the stroke range.
Be careful not to let the parts to be mounted on the table of this product interfere with
any other parts near the stroke end.
Check that there is no tool or bolt in the product before operating it.
The stoppers attached to both stroke ends are not for positioning. Do not use them for
positioning.
Do not let the table collide with the stopper.
Collision may cause fault or fracture.
The standard models contain the following grease.
THK AFF grease
The photomicro sensors do not have the water-proof or dust-proof structure. Do not
use it in a place where much dust or oil mist is present, or where water, oil or chemical
directly or indirectly flies. For other detail information, see the catalog issued by the
sensor manufacturer.
* Sensor
· EE-SX674: OMRON Corp.
