Parker Hannifin Corporation
Pneumatic Division
Richland, Michigan
www.parker.com/pneumatics
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Catalog PDN1000-3US
Parker Pneumatic
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Safety Guide
Control Products
Safety Guide For Selecting And Using Pneumatic Division
Products And Related Accessories
WARNING:
FAILURE OR IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF PNEUMATIC DIVISION PRODUCTS, ASSEMBLIES OR
RELATED ITEMS (“PRODUCTS”) CAN CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. POSSIBLE
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE OR IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF THESE PRODUCTS INCLUDE
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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Unintended or mistimed cycling or motion of machine members or failure to cycle
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Work pieces or component parts being thrown off at high speeds.
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Failure of a device to function properly for example, failure to clamp or unclamp an associated item or device.
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Explosion
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Suddenly moving or falling objects.
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Release of toxic or otherwise injurious liquids or gasses.
Before selecting or using any of these Products, it is important that you read and follow the instructions below.
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Pneumatic Products
Safety Guide, Control Products
1.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.1.
Scope:
This safety guide is designed to cover general
guidelines on the installation, use, and maintenance of
Pneumatic Division Valves, FRLs (Filters, Pressure Regulators,
and Lubricators), Vacuum products and related accessory
components.
1.2.
Fail-Safe:
Valves, FRLs, Vacuum products and their related
components can and do fail without warning for many
reasons. Design all systems and equipment in a fail-safe
mode, so that failure of associated valves, FRLs or Vacuum
products will not endanger persons or property.
1.3
Relevant International Standards: For a good guide to the
application of a broad spectrum of pneumatic fluid power
devices see: ISO 4414:1998, Pneumatic Fluid Power –
General Rules Relating to Systems. See
www.iso.org
for
ordering information.
1.4.
Distribution:
Provide a copy of this safety guide to each
person that is responsible for selection, installation, or
use of Valves, FRLs or Vacuum products. Do not select, or
use Parker valves, FRLs or vacuum products without
thoroughly reading and understanding this safety guide
as well as the specific Parker publications for the products
considered or selected.
1.5.
User Responsibility:
Due to the wide variety of operating
conditions and applications for valves, FRLs, and vacuum
products Parker and its distributors do not represent or
warrant that any particular valve, FRL or vacuum product is
suitable for any specific end use system. This safety guide
does not analyze all technical parameters that must be
considered in selecting a product. The user, through
its own analysis and testing, is solely responsible for:
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Making the final selection of the appropriate valve, FRL,
Vacuum component, or accessory.
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Assuring that all user’s performance, endurance,
maintenance, safety, and warning requirements are met
and that the application presents no health or safety
hazards.
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Complying with all existing warning labels and / or
providing all appropriate health and safety warnings on the
equipment on which the valves, FRLs or Vacuum products
are used; and,
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Assuring compliance with all applicable government and
industry standards.
1.6.
Safety Devices:
Safety devices should not be removed, or
defeated.
1.7.
Warning Labels:
Warning labels should not be removed,
painted over or otherwise obscured.
1.8.
Additional Questions:
Call the appropriate Parker technical
service department if you have any questions or require any
additional information. See the Parker publication for the
product being considered or used, or call 1-800-CPARKER,
or go to
www.parker.com,
for telephone numbers of the
appropriate technical service department.
2.
PRODUCT SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1.
Flow Rate:
The flow rate requirements of a system are
frequently the primary consideration when designing any
pneumatic system. System components need to be able to
provide adequate flow and pressure for the desired
application.
2.2.
Pressure Rating:
Never exceed the rated pressure of a
product. Consult product labeling, Pneumatic Division
catalogs or the instruction sheets supplied for maximum
pressure ratings.
2.3.
Temperature Rating:
Never exceed the temperature rating
of a product. Excessive heat can shorten the life expectancy
of a product and result in complete product failure.
2.4.
Environment:
Many environmental conditions can affect
the integrity and suitability of a product for a given
application. Pneumatic Division products are designed for use
in general purpose industrial applications. If these products
are to be used in unusual circumstances such as direct
sunlight and/or corrosive or caustic environments, such use
can shorten the useful life and lead to premature failure of a
product.
2.5.
Lubrication and Compressor Carryover:
Some modern
synthetic oils can and will attack nitrile seals. If there is any
possibility of synthetic oils or greases migrating into the
pneumatic components check for compatibility with the seal
materials used. Consult the factory or product literature for
materials of construction.
2.6.
Polycarbonate Bowls and Sight Glasses:
To avoid potential
polycarbonate bowl failures:
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Do not locate polycarbonate bowls or sight glasses in areas
where they could be subject to direct sunlight, impact blow,
or temperatures outside of the rated range.
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Do not expose or clean polycarbonate bowls with
detergents, chlorinated hydro-carbons, keytones, esters or
certain alcohols.
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Do not use polycarbonate bowls or sight glasses in air
systems where compressors are lubricated with fire
resistant fluids such as phosphate ester and di-ester
lubricants.