system documentation a
nd understood and complied with its
contents.
Presentation of information
Safety instructions
Symbols
Abbreviations
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
certainly result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injuries.
NOTICE
Indicates that damage may be inflicted on the product or the
environment.
Operation may be impaired if this information is
disregarded.
Abbreviation Designation
MG Medium Performance Guide
HG High Performance Guide
EE Elastic cushioning and elastic stop
EM Elastic cushioning and metal stop
PE Pneumatic cushioning and elastic stop
PM Pneumatic cushioning and metal stop
HM Hydraulic cushioning and metal stop
2 Safety instructions
About this chapter
The product has been manufactured according to the accepted
rules of current technology. Even so, there is risk of injury and
damage to equipment if the following chapter and safety
instructions of this documentation are not followed.
O Read these instructions completely before working with the
product.
O Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to
all users at all times.
O Always include the documentation when you pass the product
on to third parties.
Intended use
The mini slide is a pneumatic device for moving masses. It is
intended for application in a machine or system. It may be operated
only in the installed state.
Permissible medium: oil-free air.
O Use the same medium throughout the entire service life of the
device.
O Observe the performance limits listed in the technical data.
The product is intended for professional use only.
Improper use
Any use other than that described under Intended use is improper
and is not permitted.
AVENTICS GmbH is not liable for any damages resulting from
improper use. The user alone bears the risks of improper use of
the product.
Personnel qualifications
The work described in this documentation requires basic
mechanical and pneumatic knowledge, as well as knowledge of the
appropriate technical terms. In order to ensure safe use, these
activities may therefore only be carried out by qualified technical
personnel or an instructed person under the direction and
supervision of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible hazards
and institute the appropriate safety measures, due to their
professional training, knowledge, and experience, as well as their
understanding of the relevant conditions pertaining to the work to
be done. Qualified personnel must observe the rules relevant to the
subject area.
General safety instructions
W Observe the regulations for accident prevention and
environmental protection.
W Observe the safety instructions and regulations applicable in
the country in which the product is used.
W Use AVENTICS products only if they are in proper working
order.
W Follow all the instructions on the product.
W Only use accessories and spare parts approved by the
manufacturer.
W Comply with the technical data and ambient conditions listed in
the product documentation.
W You may only commission the product if you have determined
that the end product (such as a machine or system) in which
the AVENTICS products are installed meets the country-
AVENTICS | MSC | R41209736–BAL–001–AF | English
1 About this documentation
Documenta
tion validity
This documentation is valid for MSC series configurable compact
mini slides.
This documentation is intended for installers, operators, and
service technicians.
Required and supplementary documentation
O Only commission the product once you have obtained the
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