General Hydraulic Safety Precautions - PCC FTI PowerPak FT-B100 Series Operation, Maintenance, And Repair Manual

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GENERAL HYDRAULIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONs

⚠ WARNING
Failure to observe and comply with the following precautions could result in death or serious personal
injury. Property damages could also occur.
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Do not remove or disable the pressure relief valve.
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Never set the pressure relief value to a higher pressure than the maximum rated pressure of the pump.
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Stay clear of loads supported by hydraulics. To avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from
puller unit and work piece during operation.
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Do not handle pressurized hoses. Escaping oil under pressure can penetrate the skin. If oil is injected
under the skin, see a doctor immediately.
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Use only rigid pieces to hold loads. Carefully select steel or wood blocks that are capable of supporting
the load. Never use a hydraulic cylinder as a shim or spacer in any lifting or pressing application.
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The system operating pressure must not exceed the pressure rating of the lowest rated component in the
system. Refer to the installed pressure gage on the pump outlet. It is your window to see what is
happening in the system.
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Wear personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) when operating hydraulic equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dusk mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
should be used in appropriate conditions and will reduce personal injuries.
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Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine Fatigue Technology parts. Standard grade
parts will break causing personal injury and property damages.
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Do not operate in an explosive environment.
⚠ CAUTION
Failure to observe and comply with the following precautions could result in minor or moderate
personal injury. Property damage could also occur.
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Do not use or repair damaged hydraulic hose. Avoid sharp bends and kinks when routing hydraulic
hoses. Using a bent or kinked hose will cause severe back-pressure. Sharp bends and kinks will
internally damage the hose, leading to premature hose failure.
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Do not drop heavy object on hose. A sharp impact may cause internal damage to hose wire strands.
Applying pressure to a damaged hose may cause it to rupture.
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Do not lift hydraulic equipment by the hoses or swivel couplers. Use the carrying handle or strap.
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Keep hydraulic equipment away from flames and heat. Excessive heat will soften packings and seals,
resulting in fluid leaks. Heat also weakens hose materials and packings. For optimum performance, do
not expose equipment to temperatures of 150 ˚F [65˚C] or higher. Protect all hydraulic equipment from
weld spatter.
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Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine Fatigue Technology parts. Fatigue
Technology parts are designed to fit properly and to withstand high loads. Non-Fatigue Technology
parts may break or cause the pump to malfunction.
NOTICE
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Hydraulic equipment must only be serviced by a qualified hydraulic technician. For repair service,
contact Fatigue Technology.
Fatigue Technology 401 Andover Park East
830959-REV A
Seattle, WA • USA 98188-7605
Tel: (206)246-2010 Fax: (206)244-9886
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