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MC095 - MCP-8 Control Unit Section 2 - Safety and Use
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Hose Safety Information
DO NOT DO
Do not use bindings, wire
ties, or unapproved
fasteners around the
hoses.
Do use approved
wrapping (P/N
KAP0434), making sure
the wrapping is slightly
snug but not tight.
Do not place hoses close
together.
Do allow at least 2
inches (5.1 cm) between
hoses for proper
ventilation.
Do not bend hoses
sharply. Do not allow kinks
or indentations in the
hoses.
Do use a minimum bend
radius of 10 inches for a
20-inch diameter coil
hose.
Do not use unapproved
hooks to hang hoses. Do
not wrap hoses over or
around objects.
Do use a hose hanging
kit (P/N 781xx827).
Do not use the “one
handed/one wrench”
technique to attach or
remove hoses.
Do not
wrench on any surface
other than the large
hexagon swivel nuts.
Do use two hands and
two wrenches to tighten
or loosen connections
on hoses.
Do wrench
only on large hexagon
swivel nuts.
Do not allow hoses to rub
against objects or to come
into contact with sharp
edges or points.
Do wrap the hoses in
approved padding (P/N
795xx549) if the hoses
must be installed where
they will come into
contact with objects.
Do not use worn,
damaged, or bent hoses.
Do inspect all hoses
regularly for damage
and/or wear and replace
damaged or worn hoses
immediately.