5 Conversion and maintenance
100 Festo – P.BE-MPA-EN – 1309f – English
5.1 General instructions
Information on the delivery status of your valve terminal can be found using the product
key ( section A.1.5).
Warning
Uncontrolled movements of the c onnected actuator technology and loose tubing c an
cause injury to pe rsons and/or damage to property.
• Before carrying out installation and maintenance work, switch off the following:
– Compressed air supply
– Operating and load voltage supply.
Note
• Handle all modules and components of the MPA-S valve terminal with care.
• Note especially the following when mounting components:
– Position screws exactly before tightening (otherwise their threads may be dam-
aged).
– Scre ws should only be tightened by hand. Sc rews must be placed so that the
self-cutting threads can be used.
– The specified torques must be observed.
– Threaded fittings must be free of distortion and mechanical tension.
– Check the seals for damage ( IP 65).
– The contact surfaces must be dry and clean (sealing effect, avoidance of leakage
and contact erro rs).