Hydraulic Hose Requirements
HOSE TYPES
Hydraulic hose types authorized for use with Stanley Hydraulic Tools are as follows:
Certified non-conductive
Wire-braided (conductive)
Fabric-braided (not certified or labeled non-conductive)
Hose listed above is the only hose authorized for use near electrical conductors.
Hoses and listed above are
conductive
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must never
be near electrical conductors.
HOSE SAFETY TAGS
To help ensure your safety, the following DANGER tags are attached to all hoses purchased from Stanley
Hydraulic Tools. DO NOT REMOVE THESE TAGS.
If the information in a tag is illegible because of wear or damage, replace the tag immediately. A new tag
may be obtained at no charge from your Stanley Distributor.
HOSE PRESSURE RATING
The rated working pressure of the hydraulic hose must be equal to or higher than the relief valve setting on
the hydraulic system.
DANGER
CHECK ENTIRE HOSE FOR CUTS, CRACKS, LEAKS, ABRASIONS, BULGES OR DAMAGE TO
COUPLINGS. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, REPLACE THE HOSE IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER USE TAPE OR ANY DEVICE TO ATTEMPT TO MEND THE HOSE.
AFTER EACH USE, STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY AREA.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSE CAREFULLY TO AVOID KINKING, ABRASION, CUTTING OR CONTACT
WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE SURFACES. DO NOT USE IF KINKED. DO NOT USE HOSE TO PULL OR
LIFT TOOLS, POWER UNITS, ETC.
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HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSE CAREFULLY TO AVOID KINKING, ABRASION, CUTTING OR CONTACT
WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE SURFACES. DO NOT USE IF KINKED. DO NOT USE HOSE TO PULL OR
LIFT TOOLS, POWER UNITS, ETC.
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CHECK ENTIRE HOSE FOR CUTS, CRACKS, LEAKS, ABRASIONS, BULGES OR DAMAGE TO
COUPLINGS. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, REPLACE THE HOSE IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER USE TAPE OR ANY DEVICE TO ATTEMPT TO MEND THE HOSE.
AFTER EACH USE, STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY AREA.
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FAILURE TO USE HYDRAULIC HOSE LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE WHEN USING
HYDRAULIC TOOLS ON OR NEAR ELECTRIC LINES MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED IN
CORRECT PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR WORK ON OR AROUND ELECTRIC LINES.
BEFORE USING HYDRAULIC HOSE LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE ON OR NEAR
ELECTRIC LINES, WIPE THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE HOSE AND FITTINGS WITH A CLEAN,
DRY, ABSORBENT CLOTH TO REMOVE DIRT AND MOISTURE AND TEST HOSE FOR MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE CURRENT LEAKAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAFETY DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT EXCEED HOSE WORKING PRESSURE OR ABUSE HOSE. IMPROPER USE OR HANDLING OF
HOSE COULD RESULT IN BURST OR OTHER HOSE FAILURE. KEEP HOSE AS FAR AWAY AS
POSSIBLE FROM BODY AND DO NOT PERMIT DIRECT CONTACT DURING USE. CONTACT AT THE
BURST CAN CAUSE BODILY INJECTION AND SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
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DO NOT USE THIS HYDRAULIC HOSE ON OR NEAR ELECTRIC LINES. THIS HOSE IS NOT
LABELED OR CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE. USING THIS HOSE ON OR NEAR ELECTRIC LINES
MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED IN
CORRECT PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR WORK ON OR AROUND ELECTRIC LINES.
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DO NOT EXCEED HOSE WORKING PRESSURE OR ABUSE HOSE. IMPROPER USE OR HANDLING OF
HOSE COULD RESULT IN BURST OR OTHER HOSE FAILURE. KEEP HOSE AS FAR AWAY AS
POSSIBLE FROM BODY AND DO NOT PERMIT CONTACT DURING USE. CONTACT AT THE
BURST CAN CAUSE BODILY INJECTION AND SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
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This Tag attached to “Certified Non-Conductive” hose.
(shown smaller than actual size)
p/n 27987
This Tag attached to “Conductive” hose.
(shown smaller than actual size)
p/n 29144
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