Brochure

Piping
1. Preparation before piping
Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blown out
with air (flushing) or washed to remove chips, cutting oil and
other debris from inside the pipe. Not allowing chips of the pi-
ping thread or the seal material to go in.
The minimum bending radius assumes static piping. If the tu-
be
is used in a moving part, provide extra length to the tube.
Check the bending radius recommended by the flexible pro-
tection tube manufacturer to assure that the tube is used in
the flexible protection tube.
Series TUZ
Specific Product Precautions
Be sure to read before handling.
Refer to back pages 1 and 2 for Safety Instructions, “Handling Precautions for SMC
Products” (M-E03-3) for Fittings and Tubing Precautions.
Selection
Warning
1. Confirm the specifications.
Products represented in this catalogue are designed only for
use with compressed air system applications (including va-
cuum).
Do not use at pressure or temperature beyond the range of
specifications, as this can cause damage or malfunction. (Re-
fer to the specifications.)
2. In case of using the product for medical care
This product is designed for use with compressed air system
applications for medical care purposes. Do not use in transfer
applications to a human living body, or in contact with human
Mounting
Caution
1. Confirm model number, size, etc. before installing.
Check if there is damage, gouge, crack, etc. on the tube.
2. When the tube is connected, consider factors such
as changes in the tubing length due to pressure,
and allow sufficient leeway.
3. Do not apply unnecessary forces such as twisting,
pulling, moment loads, etc. on fittings and tube.
This will cause damage to fittings or flattening, bursting or dis-
connection of the tube, etc.
4. Mount so that the tube is not damaged due to tan-
gling.
This will cause flattening, bursting or disconnection of tube,
etc.
Caution
1. Do not use in locations where the connecting
threads and tube connection will slide or rotate.
The connecting threads and tube connection will come apart
under these conditions.
Use rotary type one-touch fittings (KS, KX series) in cases
where sliding or rotation will occur.
2. Use the tube at or above the minimum bending ra-
dius. Using below the minimum bending radius can
cause breakage or flattening of the tube.
3. Never use the tube for anything flammable, explosi-
ve or toxic such as gas, fuel gas, or cooling me-
diums, etc.
Because the contents may penetrate outward.
4. Use the suitable fittings for the tube size.
Caution
Air Supply
Warning
1. Types of fluid
This product is designed for use with compressed air.
2. In case of excessive condensation
Excessive condensation in compressed air may cause mal-
function of pneumatic devices. Installation of an air dryer, wa-
ter separator before filter is recommended.
3. Drain flushing
If condensation in the drain bowl of an air filter is not emptied
on a regular basis, the condensation
will enter the outlet side,
causing malfunction of pneumatic devices.
If the drain flushing
is difficult, installation of a filter with an au-
to drain option is recommended.
For compressed air quality, refer to SMC’s “Air Preparation
Equipment Model Selection Guide.”
Operating Environment
Warning
1. Do not use in locations having an explosive at-
mosphere.
2. Do not operate in locations where vibration or im-
pact occurs.
3. In locations near heat sources, block off radiated
heat.
Maintenance
Caution
1. Perform periodic inspections to check the following
problems and replace the tube, if necessary.
a) Cracks, gouges, wearing, corrosion
b) Air leakage
c) Twists or crushing of tube
d) Hardening, deterioration, softening of tube
2. Do not repair or patch the replaced tube or fittings
for reuse.
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