BendPak HDS-18E, Installation And Operation Manual

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3. Install the 90° Hydraulic Fittings in the port at the ram
end of the cylinder. On the pipe thread side of the fitting it is
recommended to use Teflon tape or pipe sealer. DO NOT
USE TEFLON TAPE on the JIC flared end. (See Fig. 9.4 )
4. Install the 90° Air Line Compression Fitting in the port
at the base, pinned end of the Cylinder. On the pipe thread
side of the Fitting, it is recommended to use Teflon Tape or
pipe sealer. (See Fig. 9.5)
5. Route both the Power Unit Hydraulic Hose and TWO (2)
lengths of Air Line through the Flex Hose. (See Fig. 9.6)
6. Install the end of Flex Hose with the Straight Fitting on Install the end of Flex Hose with the Straight Fitting on
the Hydraulic Hose into the hole in the Powerside Runway the Hydraulic Hose into the hole in the Powerside Runway
adjacent to the Power Unit. Install the end of the Flex
adjacent to the Power Unit. Install the end of the Flex
Hose with the 90° Fitting on the Hydraulic Hose in the Flex
Hose with the 90° Fitting on the Hydraulic Hose in the Flex
Hose Bracket Assy. Tighten the plastic nuts securely.
Hose Bracket Assy. Tighten the plastic nuts securely.
(See Fig 9.7)
7. Connect the hydraulic hose and air line as shown
below making sure the hydraulic hose passes through the
retaining rings. MAKE SURE HOSES ARE KEPT CLEAR
OF CABLES. There will be one air line hose left uncon-
nected in this step. This air line will be used to activate the
pneumatic safety locks in the next step. See Fig 9.3 for
Compression Fitting instructions.
(See Fig. 9.8)
8. Connect the 90° end of the Power Unit Hydraulic Line
to the 90° Power Unit Fitting. Connect the Return Air Line
to the
90° Air Line Compression Fitting . There will be one
air line hose left unconnected at this time. This air line
hose will be used to activate the pneumatic safety locks
on the next page.
(See Fig. 9.9)
Fig. 9.5
Fig. 9.4
90° Air Line
Compression
Fitting
90° Hydraulic
Fitting
Fig. 9.3
Flex Hose
Power Hose
Air Line Hose
90° Hose End
Fig. 9.6
Retaining Ring
Retaining Ring
Straight Hose End
Fig. 9.7
Fig. 9.8
Fig. 9.9