3 Mounting and installation
56 Festo – MPAL-VI-EN – 2017-07a – English
3.5.2 Mounting the tubing
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1 Cartridge 2 Locking ring
Fig. 3.6 Fitting the tubing
1. Press the tube into the tube coupling as far as possible è Fig. 3.4.
2. Check the secure attachment of the tube in the cartridge.
3. For better system clarity, bundle the installed tubes together with:
– Tube straps
– Multiple tubing holders
4. Seal unused connections with blanking plugs.
3.5.3 Dismounting the tubing connection
Warning
If the pneumatic tubing is under pressure when dismounted, it may execute uncon
trolled movements, causing injury to persons.
Before disconnecting the pneumatic tubing:
1. Switch off the compressed air supply.
2. Exhaust the pneumatic tubing.
3. Exhaust all actuators controlled by valves that are closed in normal or mid-positions.
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1 Cartridge 2 Locking ring
Fig. 3.7 Dismounting the tubing connection
1. Label all pneumatic tubing to avoid confusion when reconnecting them.
2. Press down the locking ring of the cartridge, e.g. with a screwdriver or with the Festo releasing tool
QSO è Fig. 3.7.
3. Remove the tubing from the cartridge.
Information about the release fork QSO è www.festo.com/catalogue
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