Aeroquip ET3000 Portable Crimp System Set-up and Operating Instructions
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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
Selection of Hose
Selection of the proper Aeroquip hose for the application is essential to
the proper operation and safe use of the hose and related equipment.
Inadequate attention to selection of the hose for your application can
result in hose leakage, bursting, or other failure which can cause serious
bodily injury or property damage from spraying fluids or flying projectiles.
In order avoid serious bodily injury or property damage resulting from
selection of the wrong hose, you should carefully review the information in
this catalog. Some of the factors which are involved in the selection of the
proper hose are:
• hose size
• hose length
• hose ends
• fluid conveyed
• bends
• temperature
• hose pressure
• static head pressure
• installation design
These factors and the other information in this catalog should be
considered when selecting the proper hose for your application. Further
information on proper hose selection is found in the Aeroquip Master Hose
Assembly Catalog.
Proper Selection of Hose Ends
Selection of the proper Aeroquip fittings for the hose end application is
essential to the proper operation and safe use of the hose and related
equipment. Inadequate attention to the selection of the end fittings for
your application can result in hose leakage, bursting, or other failure which
can cause serious bodily injury, property damage from spraying fluids
or flying projectiles. In order to avoid serious bodily injury or property
damage resulting from selection of the wrong hose and fitting, carefully
review the information in this catalog. Some of the factors which are
involved in the selection of the proper hose ends are:
• fluid compatibility
• temperature
• installation design
• hose size
• corrosion requirements
• fluids conveyed
These factors and the other information in this catalog should be
considered when selecting the proper hose end fitting for your application.
Hose Installation
Proper installation of the hose is essential to the proper operation and safe
use of the hose and related equipment. Improper installation of the hose
can result in serious injury or property damage caused by spraying fluids
or flying projectiles. In order to avoid serious bodily injury or property
damage resulting from improper installation of the hose, you should
carefully review the information in this set-up guide and in the Aeroquip
Master Hose Assembly Catalog. Some of the factors you must consider in
installing the hose properly are:
• changes in length
• protection from high temperature sources
• twisting
• proper bend radius
• elbows and adapters to relieve strain
• rubbing or abrasion
• improper hose movement
These factors and the other information in this catalog regarding hose
installation should be considered by you before installing the hose. Refer
to the Aeroquip Master Hose Assembly Catalog for further information on
proper hose selection.
Hose Maintenance
Proper maintenance of the hose is essential to the safe use of the hose
and related equipment Hose should be stored in a dry place. Hose should
also be visually inspected. Any hose that has a cut or gouge in the cover
that exposes the reinforcement should be retired from service. Hoses
should also be inspected for kinking or broken reinforcement. Inadequate
attention to maintenance of the hose can result in hose leakage, bursting,
or other failure which can cause serious bodily injury or property damage
from spraying fluids, flying projectiles, or other substances. Refer to the
Aeroquip Master Hose Assembly Catalog for information on proper hose
maintenance.
