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Specific Product Precautions
Lock
button
1. Although exhaust of the residual pressure to the inlet
side is possible when eliminating the inlet pressure, ex-
haust is not possible when the set pressure is 0.15 MPa
or less. Use the regulator with backflow function.
2. The standard bowl for the air filter, filter regulator,
and lubricator, as well as the sight dome for the lu-
bricator and bowl guard are made of polycarbonate.
Do not use in an environment where they are exposed
to or come in contact with organic solvents, chemi-
cals, cutting oil, synthetic oil, alkali, and thread lock
solutions.
Maintenance
1. Replace the element every 2 years or when the pressure
drop becomes 0.1 MPa, whichever comes first, to pre-
vent damage to the element.
Warning
Mounting and Adjustment
1. Set the regulator while verifying the displayed values of
the inlet and outlet pressure gauges. Turning the regula-
tor knob excessively can cause damage to the internal
parts.
2. Do not use tools on the pressure regulator knob as this
may cause damage. It must be operated manually.
Warning
Orange
mark
Mounting and Adjustment
1. Be sure to unlock the knob before
adjusting the pressure and lock it
after setting the pressure. Failure
to follow this procedure can cause
damage to the knob and the outlet
pressure may fluctuate.
•฀Pull฀the฀pressure฀regulator฀knob฀
to unlock. (You can visually verify
this with the “orange mark” that
appears in the gap.)
•฀Push the pressure regulator knob
to lock. When the knob is not
easily locked, turn it left and right
a little and then push it (when the
knob is locked, the “orange mark”,
i.e., the gap will disappear).
2. Pulsation will be generated when
the difference between the inlet
and the outlet pressure is large. In
this case, reduce the pressure dif-
ference between the inlet and the
outlet. Consult SMC if the pulsa-
tion problem is not resolved.
3. When the bowl is installed, install
them so that the lock button lines
up to the groove of the front (or the
back) of the body to avoid drop or
damage of the bowl.
Caution
Warning
Design / Selection
Acid
Alkaline
Inorganic
salts
Chlorine
solvents
Aromatic
series
Ketone
Alcohol
Oil
Ester
Ether
Amino
Other
Chemical nameType
Application examples
Material
Polycarbonate
Acid washing liquid
for metals
Degreasing of metals
Industrial salts
Water-soluble cutting oil
Cleansing liquid
for metals
Printing ink Dilution
Coatings
Dry cleaning
Photographic film
Dry cleaning
Textile industries
Antifreeze
Adhesives
Synthetic oil
Anti-rust additives
Brake oil additives
Cutting oil
Brake oil additives
Rubber accelerato
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid, Phosphoric acid
Chromic acid
Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda)
Potash
Calcium hydroxide (Slack lime)
Ammonia water
Carbonate of soda
Sodium sulfide
Sulfate of potash
Sulfate of soda
Carbon tetrachloride
Chloroform
Ethylene chloride
Methylene chloride
Benzene
Toluene
Paint thinner
Acetone
Methyl ethyl ketone
Cyclohexane
Ethyl alcohol
IPA
Methyl alcohol
Gasoline
Kerosene
Phthalic acid dimethyl
Phthalic acid dimethyl
Acetic acid
Methyl ether
Ethyl ether
Methyl amino
Thread-lock fluid
Seawater
Leak tester
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Effects of atmosphere of organic solvents and chemicals, and
where these elements are likely to adhere to the equipment.
Chemical data for substances causing degradation (Reference)
Filter Regulator Series AW20-A to AW40-A
Be sure to read before handling. Refer to back cover for Safety Instructions, “Handling Precautions for SMC
Products” (M-E03-3) and the Operation Manual for F.R.L. Precautions.
Please download it via our website, http://www.smcworld.com
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