Electrical Safety; Recommendations And Best Practices; Hose Routing - Raven VSN Installation Manual

CHAPTER 1

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Always verify that power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power leads
could cause severe damage to the Raven system or other components.
• To prevent personal injury or fire, replace defective or blown fuses with only fuses of the same type and
amperage.
• Do not connect the power leads to the battery until all system components are mounted and all electrical
connections are completed.
• Always start the machine before initializing this Raven system to prevent power surges or peak voltage.
• To avoid tripping and entanglement hazards, route cables and harnesses away from walkways, steps, grab bars,
and other areas used by the operator or service personnel when operating or servicing the equipment.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

HOSE ROUTING

The word "hose" is used to describe any flexible, fluid carrying components. Use the following guidelines and
recommendations when connecting and routing hoses while installing or maintaining this Raven system:
• Leave protective caps/covers over hose ends until connecting the end into the hydraulic system to help prevent
contaminants from entering the system.
• Follow existing hose runs already routed on the implement as much as possible. Proper hose routing should:
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Secure hoses and prevent hoses from hanging below the implement.
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Provide sufficient clearance from moving components and operational zones around shafts;
universal joints and suspension components; pulleys, gears, belts, and chains; moving linkages,
cylinders, articulation joints, etc.
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Protect hoses from field debris and surrounding hazards (e.g. tree limbs, fence posts, crop stubble,
dirt clumps or rocks that may fall or be thrown by the implement).
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Protect hoses from sharp bends, twisting, or flexing over short distances and normal implement
operation.
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Ensure sufficient length for free movement of the implement during normal operation and prevent
pulling, pinching, catching, or rubbing, especially in articulation and pivot points. Clamp hoses
securely to force controlled movement of the hose.
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Avoid abrasive surfaces and sharp edges such as sheared or flame cut corners, fastener threads or
cap screw heads, hose clamp ends, etc.
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Avoid areas where the operator or service personnel might step or use as a grab bar.
• Do not connect, affix, or allow hoses to come into contact with components with high vibration forces, hot
surfaces, or components carrying hot fluids beyond the temperature rating of hose components.
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Hoses should be protected or shielded if routing requires the hose to be exposed to conditions
beyond hose component specifications.
• Avoid routing hoses in areas where damage may occur due to build up of material (e.g. dirt, mud, snow, ice,
etc.).
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