Diagram H
INSTALLING AN OIL SAMPLING PETCOCK
ON THE SPIN-ON BY-PASS:
Getting a clean and uncontaminated oil
sample is easy and simple when an oil
sampling pet-cock is installed into the Spin-
On By-Pass Oil Filter system. This can be
easily done by ordering a BK-13.
Installs in place of the BP-191 Allen Head
Plug.
1. Provide for length change
In straight hose installations allow enough slack in
the hose line to provide for changes in length that will
occur when pressure is applied. This change in length
can be from +2% to -4%.
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4. Avoid mechanical strains
Use elbows and adapters in the installation to relieve
strain on the assembly, and to provide easier and
neater installations that are accessible for inspection and
maintenance.
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7. Secure for protection
Install hose runs to avoid rubbing or abrasion. Use clamps to support long runs
of hose or to keep hose away from moving parts. It is important that the clamps
do not allow the hose to move. This movement will cause abrasion and pre-
mature hose failure.
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8. Avoid Improper Hose Movement
Make sure relative motion of the machine components produces bending rather than twist-
ing of the hose. Hose should be routed so that the flex is in the same plane as the equipment
movement.
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5. Use proper bend radius
Keep the bend radius of the hose as large as possible
to avoid collapsing of the hose and restriction of flow.
Follow catalog specs on minimum bend radii.
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6. Use proper bend radius (cont.)
Maximum bend radius is measured on the inside bend
of the hose. To determine minimum bend, divide the
total distance between ends (B length) by 2. For exam-
ple B = 6, minimum bend radius = 3.
3.00
RADIUS
6.00
DIAMETER
B
2. Avoid twisting and orient properly
Do not twist hose during installation. This can be deter-
mined by the printed layline on the hose. Pressure
applied to a twisted hose can cause hose failure or
loosening of connections.
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3. Protect from hazardous environment
Keep hose away from hot parts. High ambient temper-
atures will shorten hose life. If you can not route it
away from the heat source, insulate it.
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Diagram G
Oil Analysis:
1. If installing By-Pass Oil Filter with AMSOIL Air Filter and 100% Synthetic Engine Oil in a
pleasure vehicle, we recommend the TRIGARD Oil Analysis Program:
a. TRIGARD 1 (Stock No. ATG-01) is the starter program. It contains material for reg-
istration and 2
prepaid
analysis to check oil’s condition.
b. TRIGARD 2 (ATG-02) is for all subsequent oil samples. Each ATG-02 also contains
materials for 2 prepaid oil analysis.
2. For other oil analysis order G-1318 Oil Analysis Sampling Kits (in U.S., Canada). Consult
AMSOIL Technical Service for details.
AMSOIL INC., AMSOIL Bldg., Superior, WI (715) 392-7101
BP-174 8/06
To order By-Pass Oil Filter Parts or oil sample kits, consult your AMSOIL Dealer or the AMSOIL Product Price List for your country.
Most of these items are available from your AMSOIL Product Center.
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