3. Installation
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Festo P.BE−VTSA−44−EN en 0509NH
3.2 General notes on connecting the tubing
Warning
Sudden unexpected movements of the connected actua
tors and uncontrolled movements of loose tubing can
cause injury to human beings or damage to property.
Before carrying out installation and maintenance work,
switch off the following:
the compressed air supply
the operating and load voltage supplies.
Pay particular attention to the following:
The components of
the valve terminal contain electrostatically
sensitive elements. The components will be damaged if you
touch the contact surfaces of the plug connectors or if you do
not observe the regulations for handling electrostatically
sensitive components.
3.2.1 Laying the tubing
If elbow screw connectors or multiple distributors are used,
the airflow will be reduced slightly.
Connecting Proceed as follows:
1. Push the tubing as far as possible into or over the tube
connection of the screw connector.
2. Pull the locking ring 1 over the tube connection or
tighten the locking screw 2.
3. For reasons of clarity,
group the tubing together with:
tube straps or
multiple hose holders.
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