Flammability; Hydraulic Fluid - National 5600 Instruction Manual

HYDRAULIC SAFE OPERATION
PRESSURE (continued)
3. If the coupling was misaligned during installation, threads may have been damaged. Replace
and carefully install.
4. Over torquing of a threaded connection can stretch and damage threads and mating seat
angles. Over torquing can also damage the staking area of the nut. Under torquing does not
allow proper sealing.
CAUTION: Never check for leaks over hose or hydraulic connections. Instead, use a piece of
cardboard to locate a pressurized leak. For drips (low pressure leaks), use a rag to clean the area and
determine where the leak originates.
CAUTION: Never touch a pressurized hose assembly. Shut down the hydraulic system before
checking hose temperature.
3. BURST: Whether due to improper selection or damage, a ruptured hose can cause injury. If it bursts,
a worker can be burned, cut, injected or may slip and fall.
4. COUPLING BLOW-OFF: If the assembly is not properly made or installed, the coupling could come
off and hit or spray a worker, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never operate machine without
guards.

FLAMMABILITY

With the exception of those comprised primarily of water, all hydraulic fluid is flammable when exposed to
the proper conditions (including many "fire-resistant" hydraulic fluids).
Leaking pressurized hydraulic fluids may develop a mist or fine spray that can flash or explode upon contact
with a cause of ignition. These explosions can be very severe and could result in serious injury or death.
Precautions should be taken to eliminate all ignition sources from contact with escaping fluids, sprays or
mists resulting from hydraulic failures. Sources of ignition could be electrical discharges (sparks), open
flames, extremely high temperatures, sparks caused by metal -to -metal contact, etc.

HYDRAULIC FLUID

Only use Texaco Rando 46 Hydraulic Oil or Compatible Fluid like IS032. Non-compatible fluids could
cause damage to unit or serious injury.
WARNING: When using electric tools, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of
electric shock and personal injury.
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