Pilot Operated Prop. DC Valve with VCD
®
Series D*1FP/FE Explosion Proof
Operation Manual
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Parker Hannifin Corporation
MSG11-5715-718 D_1FP IECEX UK.indd 19.12.19
4. Important Details
Intended usage
These operating instructions apply to pro-
portional DC valves of series D*1FP*ED
and D*1FE*ED.
Compliance with the operating instructions
must be ensured.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that
the information in the technical data is followed.
Any different or modied use is not classed as
correct use.
In case of non-intended use of the product the
manufacturer is not liable.
Common instructions
We reserve the right to make technical changes
as a result of further development of the product
described in these operating instructions. Figures
and drawings in these instructions are simplied
depictions. As a result of further development,
improvements and changes to the product, it is
possible that the gures are not fully consistent
with the described valve.
The technical details and dimensions are non-
binding. They may not form the basis of any claims.
Copyright reserved.
Liability
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for loss
or damage resulting from the following faults:
• incorrect installation
• unqualied operation
• inadequate maintenance
• use beyond specication
Do not dismantle the valve. In case of sus-
picion for a defect please contact Parker.
Maintenance works carried out by the user
on exprotection valves are prohibited by
Parker.
Storage
If the valve needs to be temporarily stored, it must
be protected from dirt, the weather, and mechanical
damage. Each valve is tested with hydraulic oil in
the factory, so that the internal components are
protected from corrosion. However, this protec-
tion can only be guaranteed under the following
conditions:
Storage outside or in maritime or tropical
climates leads to corrosion and may make
the valve unusable.
5. Mounting / Installation
Scope of supply
As soon as you receive the valve you should
check if the package has the specied contents.
In particular, check whether the type of protection
indicated on the valve is as described in these
operating instructions.
The scope of delivery includes:
• Valve
• Connector cap with IECEx certied screwed
cable glands and/or screw plugs
• Operating instructions (including operating
instructions of the valve and the declarations
of conformity of the manufactures)
As soon as you receive the shipment, please
check for any obvious signs of damage
caused by careless transport. Document the
transport damage and immediately notify
the carrier, the insurance company and the
supplier.
Mounting
• Compare valve type (located on the name plate)
with bill of materials respectively circuit diagram.
• The valve may be mounted x or movable in
any direction.
Check mounting surface for the valve. Une-
veness of 0.01 mm/100 mm, surface nish
of 6.3 µm are tolerable values. Keep valve
mounting surface and work environment
clean!
• Unrestricted mounting position.
• Check the proper position of the valve ports
and the O-rings
• Use mounting bolts according to property class
ISO 4762-12.9 and tighten the bolts crisscross.
Storage
period
Storage requirements
12 months
constant humidity < 60 % as well
as constant temperature < 25 °C
6 months
varying humidity as well as
varying temperature < 35 °C