
6/30 Maintenance instructions Gas spring DS
Safety
For safe maintenance further, applicable documents are necessary. The information in these
documents have to be adhered to.
1.4 Residual risks
WARNING!
Filled gas springs are under high internal pressure.
Before repairing, drain the nitrogen completely.
To drain, open the valve carefully and only slightly
Wear safety glasses. Eye injuries due to nitrogen leaks
After removing the locking screw, never bend directly over the valve. Never direct the fill
opening towards persons
Only unscrew the valve when there is no more nitrogen flowing out and the piston rod can
be pushed in by hand. Injuries due to valve flying out.
If assembled incorrectly, parts may be propelled out after filling. Observe the precise instal-
lation position of the spare parts. Never direct the piston rod towards persons. Injuries pos-
sible due to parts flying out.
WARNING!
Use of incorrect spare parts
Installing the incorrect spare parts results in a loss of safety.
After filling with nitrogen, parts may be propelled out due to internal pressure.
Before repair, always ensure that the correct set of spare parts is being used.
Injuries possible due to parts flying parts.
NOTICE
Damages during repair
Always use protective jaws when clamping a gas spring into a vice. Ensure a clean environment.
Grooves, bumps or other damages can cause leakages.
Never exercise undue force to the gas spring during repair. Protect against damages.
Let nitrogen flow in slowly during the filling process. The valve of the gas spring can be dam-
aged.
For the filling process, only use pure nitrogen N2 of Grade 5.0 purity or higher.
Highest permissible filling pressure: 150 bar (2175 psi).
Gas spring operating instructions
Safety data sheet "Exchange of spare parts"
Operating instructions filling and control fitting.