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ESSENTIAL SAFFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Place the equipment on a flat and solid area. Define stable zones for
applying the load and safety zones for operators, separating them
through the use of hoses of enough length. Use our base plates if
necessary.
Secure the load mechanically once the movement has been completed
and avoid operating underneath them.
Center the load in the cylinder. Use the entire cylinder’s useful support
surface, both on the head and on the base. Use tilting saddles under
side loads.
Do not expose the equipment to intense heat sources (welding), nor to
temperatures above 65°C.
Remove loads before carrying out maintenance operations and always
work in clean, well-lit areas.
Include control elements (pressure gauges) in the installation in order to
enable the operator to monitor the pressure in the system and ensure
that the equipment’s nominal capacity is never exceeded. Be prepared
to use safety valves and accessories if safety criteria demand it.
The cylinder controls should be activated manually, as should the
connections between elements equipped with couplers.
Once you have finished using the device, check that it has not been
damaged, clean it and protect it ready for storage. If there are worn or
damaged pieces, replace them with new ones.
Clean the couplers before connecting and ensure the connections are
perfect (first insert as far as the coupler will go and then screw it by
hand). A bad connection may result in improper functioning and may
even generate a safety hazard.
Install the device in such a way as to ensure that the hoses are not
subjected to sharp or forced bends or thrust actions that may cause
them to break. Never disconnect the hoses when the system is
pressurized.