GT23 User Manual 7
HOSE TYPES
The rated working pressure of the hydraulic hose must be equal to or higher than the relief valve setting on the
hydraulic system.There are three types of hydraulic hose that meet this requirement and are authorized for use
with Stanley Hydraulic Tools. They are:
Certified non-conductive
- constructed of thermoplastic or synthetic rubber inner tube, synthetic fiber
braid reinforcement, and weather resistant thermoplastic or synthetic rubber cover.
Hose labeled
certified non-
conductive
is the only hose authorized for use near electrical conductors.
Wire-braided
(conductive) - constructed of synthetic rubber inner tube, single or double wire braid rein-
forcement, and weather resistant synthetic rubber cover.
This hose is
conductive
and must never be used near
electrical conductors.
Fabric-braided
(not certified or labeled non-conductive) - constucted of thermoplastic or synthetic rubber
inner tube, synthetic fiber braid reinforcement, and weather resistant thermoplastic or synthetic rubber cover.
This
hose is
not certified non-conductive
and must never be used near electrical conductors.
HOSE SAFETY TAGS
To help ensure your safety, the following DANGER tags are attached to all hose purchased from Stanley Hydrau-
lic Tools. DO NOT REMOVE THESE TAGS.
If the information on a tag is illegible because of wear or damage, replace the tag immediately. A new tag may be
obtained from your Stanley Distributor.
THE TAG SHOWN BELOW IS ATTACHED TO “CERTIFIED NON-CONDUCTIVE” HOSE
THE TAG SHOWN BELOW IS ATTACHED TO “CONDUCTIVE” HOSE.
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D A N G E R
DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG
D A N G E R
1 FAILURE TO USE HYDRAULIC HOSE LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE
WHEN USING HYDRAULIC TOOLS ON OR NEAR ELECTRIC LINES MAYRESULT 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.
2. BEFORE USING HYDRAULIC HOSE LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE ON
OR NEAR ELECTRIC LINES. WIPE THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE HOSE AND FITTING
WITH A CLEAN DRY ABSORBENT CLOTH TO REMOVE DIRT AND MOSISTURE AND TEST
HOSE FOR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CURRENT LEAKAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAFETY
DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
SEE OTHER SIDE
DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG
3.
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. AFTER EACH USE STORE IN A CLEAN DRY AREA.
SEE OTHER SIDE
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D A N G E R
DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG
D A N G E R
1 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
ELECTRICAL LINES MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
2. FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY
TRAINED IN CORRECT PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR WORK ON OR AROUND
ELECTRIC LINES.
3.
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.
4. HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSE CAREFULLY TO AVOID KINKING, CUTTING, OR CONTACT
WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE SURFACES.
DO NOT
USE IF KINKED.
DO NOT
USE HOSE TO
PULL OR LIFT TOOLS, POWER UNITS, ETC.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG
5. 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.
6. AFTER EACH USE STORE IN A CLEAN DRY AREA.
SEE OTHER SIDE
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HYDRAULIC HOSE REQUIREMENTS
