Hydraulic Hand Pump
Safety Considerations
Page 3
Dress properly.
Always wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
At all times
, keep proper footing and balance, maintain a firm grip when using a pump, and do not over-reach.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Keep a clean work site. Ensure that you have proper lighting and that
you have completed a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA). Ensure that you have the proper work permits and that
your fellow workers are aware of the procedures and scope of work that you are about to perform.
ALWAYS
turn off your vehicle and work well down wind of all sources of spark or ignition.
High Pressure Hose
Use only Sealweld Corporation replacement parts and hoses.
NEVER
carry the Hydraulic Hand Pump by the high pressure hose.
Hose life is reduced by factors that include:
Environment
- Temperature extremes, UV light, chemicals, ozone, etc. will degrade the rubber used in hydraulic
hoses.
Abrasion and Cuts
- Wear against other hoses or objects will wear off the outer cover and lead to corrosion of
the reinforcing mesh.
Extreme Pressure Fluctuations
- Pressure surges above the hose’s working pressure will damage hose
components.
Improper Length/Routing
- Excessive bending of the high pressure hose causes high stresses in the hoses
components that may also reduce pressure capacity (avoid multi-plane bending, small bend radii, tension in hose,
etc.). Hose life can be reduced by 90% when subject to these type of stresses.
