3 Mounting and installation
72 Festo – P.BE-MPA-EN – 1309f – English
3.7 Installa tion of the tubi ng lines
If elbow connectors or multiple distributors are used, the air flow will in general be re-
duced.
3.7.1 Connecting
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the tubing as far as possible into or over the tube coupling of the fitting.
2. Tighten the c lamping screw 1 or, if applicable, pull the locking ring 2 over the tube coupling.
3. Seal connections that are not required with blanking plugs 3.
4. For a better overview of the system, bundle the installed tubes with a tubing strap or multiple hose
holder
1
2
3
Fig. 3.12 Mounting the tubing connections
3.7.2 Removing
Warning
If the pneumatic tubing is under pressure when dismounted, it may execute uncon-
trolled movements, causing injury to persons. Carry out the subsequent steps first be-
fore disconnecting the pneumatic tubing on the MPA-S valve terminal:
• Switch off the compressed air supply.
• Make sure that all pneumatic tubing is unpressurized.
• Exhaust all actuators controlled by valves which are closed in normal or mid-posi-
tions.
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