Raven OMNiDRIVE, Installation And Operation Manual

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Chapter 1
Recommendations and Best Practices
Hose Routing
The word “hose” is used to describe any flexible, fluid carrying components. Use the
following guidelines and recommendations when connecting and routing hoses while
installing or maintaining this Raven system:
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Leave protective caps/covers over hose ends until connecting the end into the
hydraulic system to help prevent contaminants from entering the system.
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Follow existing hose runs already routed on the implement as much as possible. Proper
hose routing should:
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Secure hoses and prevent hoses from hanging below the implement.
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Provide sufficient clearance from moving components and operational zones
around shafts; universal joints and suspension components; pulleys, gears, belts,
and chains; moving linkages, cylinders, articulation joints, etc.
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Protect hoses from field debris and surrounding hazards (e.g. tree limbs, fence
posts, crop stubble, dirt clumps or rocks that may fall or be thrown by the imple-
ment).
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Protect hoses from sharp bends, twisting, or flexing over short distances and nor-
mal implement operation.
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Ensure sufficient length for free movement of the implement during normal oper-
ation and prevent pulling, pinching, catching, or rubbing, especially in artic-
ulation and pivot points. Clamp hoses securely to force controlled movement of
the hose.
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Avoid abrasive surfaces and sharp edges such as sheared or flame cut corners,
fastener threads or cap screw heads, hose clamp ends, etc.
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Avoid areas where the operator or service personnel might step or use as a grab
bar.
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Do not connect, affix, or allow hoses to come into contact with components with high
vibration forces, hot surfaces, or components carrying hot fluids beyond the tem-
perature rating of hose components.
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Hoses should be protected or shielded if routing requires the hose to be exposed
to conditions beyond hose component specifications.
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