Using The Strainer Hose Set (Sold Separately) - Hitachi AW130 Handling Instructions Manual

NOTE
Moisten the O-ring with water if it is diffi cult to insert the nozzle.

USING THE STRAINER HOSE SET (sold separately)

The separately-sold strainer hose set is equipped with a function that will automatically suck
water from a water tank, etc., when attached to the AW130.
The maximum height of suction (lifting range) is approximately 0.5 m.
Attach this correctly in accordance with conditions.
Suction height when the height of the water
feed outlet is lower than the maximum height
of the suction hose: From the maximum
height of the suction hose to the surface of
the water.
Water
surface
1. Attaching the strainer to the suction hose (Fig. 13)
(1) Pass the suction hose through the hose band
supplied and then gently moisten the inside of the
suction hose with water.
(2) Insert the strainer as far as it will go, and then fi rmly
tighten the hose band with a fl at-headed screwdriver.
2. Attaching the one-touch joint (black) to the
suction hose (Fig. 14)
Attach the one-touch joint (black) supplied as a
standard accessory to the suction hose.
Suction height when the height of the water
feed outlet is the same as the maximum
height of the suction hose: From the water
feed outlet to the surface of the water.
Maximum
height of the
suction hose
Water
feed
inlet
Insert the suction hose
33
Water feed inlet
(maximum height
Water
surface
Slotted screwdriver
Hose end
Insert it past this point
Fig. 14
English
of the suction
hose)
Suction hose
Hose band
Moisten the
inside with water
Strainer
Fig. 13
One-touch joint
Pass it through
the ring fi rst
Tighten