1 About this documentation
Read this documentation completely, especially
ing with the product.
These instructions contain important information on the safe and appropriate as-
sembly, operation, and maintenance of the product and how to remedy simple
malfunctions yourself.
1.1 Documentation validity
This documentation applies to filters for railway applications, Series 645, 646,
and 647.
This documentation is intended for:
System owners, system planning engineers, machine manufacturers, installers
1.2 Additional documentation
Apart from this documentation, you will not receive any further documentation
on the product or on the system or machine in which the product is installed.
However, observe the following related documents:
• Manufacturer's system documentation
Additionally always observe the following regulations:
• General, statutory and other binding rules of the European and national laws.
• Applicable regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection.
1.3 Presentation of information
1.3.1 Warnings
Warnings of personal injury and damage to property are highlighted in this docu-
mentation. The measures described to avoid these hazards must be followed.
Display as highlighted box
Warnings that are displayed in the form of highlighted boxes refer to the subse-
quent section. Highlighted boxes are structured as follows:
2
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled actuator movements when the pneumat-
3
ics are switched on!
4
There is a danger of personal injury if the system is in an undefined state.
Put the system in a defined state before switching it on.
1 Signal word
3 Consequences of non-observance
Presentation with highlighted signal word
Instructions and lists often contain warnings that are integrated into the text in
order to ensure good readability. Integrated warnings are structured as follows:
1
2
NOTICE! Seals age faster under aggressive ambient conditions. Defective seals
will lead to pneumatic leaks and non-compliance with the degree of protection.
Inspect seals more frequently.
1 Signal word
3 Additional information
Meaning of the signal words
Signal word
Meaning
Danger
Immediate danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices will result in serious health consequences,
including death.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "explosion pro-
tection" and/or "accident prevention".
Example: Use non-sparking tools (explosion protection).
Warning
Possible danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices can result in serious health consequences,
including death.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "accident pre-
vention".
Example: Wear protective clothing (accident prevention).
AVENTICS™ 645, 646, 647 | 555858-001 | English
chapter g 2. Safety
1
WARNING
2 Hazard type and source
4 Remedy
3
2 Safety-relevant information
Signal word
Meaning
Caution
Possible dangerous situation.
before work-
Failure to observe these notices may result in minor injuries or damage to
property.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "injury preven-
Notice
Possibility of damage to property or malfunction.
Failure to observe these notices may result in damage to property or mal-
functions, but not in personal injury.
u In the following, observe all specifications marked with "material pro-
1.3.2 Symbols
Recommendation for the optimum use of our products.
Observe this information to ensure the smoothest possible operation.
1.4 Abbreviations used
This documentation uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation
ANR
SCFM
SSU
2 Safety
2.1 About this chapter
The product has been manufactured according to the accepted rules of current
technology. Even so, there is danger of injury and damage to equipment if the
following chapter and safety instructions of this documentation are not followed.
• Read this chapter and this documentation completely before working with
the product.
• Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
• Always include the operating instructions when you pass the product onto
third parties.
2.2 Intended use
The product is a pneumatic system component.
Applications
The product was manufactured for the following applications:
• Filtering compressed air
• The product is intended for professional use and not for private use.
• The product is exclusively intended to be installed in an end product (a sys-
tem/machine) or to be assembled with other components to form an end
product. Do not commission the product until it has been determined that
the end product meets the country-specific provisions, safety regulations,
standards for the application, and relevant product guidelines.
Application area and location
The product is designed only for use in the following areas:
• Railway applications
• Industrial applications
• Only use the product indoors.
INFO: If the product is to be used in a different area: Obtain an individual li-
cense from the manufacturer.
Notes
• The product is not a safety component in terms of the Machinery Directive.
• The product must first be installed in the system/machine for which the prod-
uct is intended. Only then may the product be commissioned.
• Observe the technical data, specified operating conditions, and limits (acci-
dent prevention, material protection). See
tion, material protection".
Example: Make sure all plugs are leaktight (prevention of injury, mate-
rial protection).
tection".
Example: Clean contaminated parts (material protection).
Meaning
Atmosphère Normale de Réference (standard atmosphere)
Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (flow rate unit)
Slow Start Filling Unit (filling unit with slow pressure build-up)
g 13. Technical
data.
14