Handling Line, Tubes And Hoses - Volvo EC60E Operator's Manual

Safety when servicing
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Handling line, tubes and hoses

Handling line, tubes and hoses
WARNING
Risk of high pressure injection.
Oil or fuel leaks from high pressure hoses could
cause serious injury caused by high pressure
injection.
If oil or fuel leaks from high pressure hoses or loose
screws are found, stop operations immediately and
contact a qualified service technician.
Do not bend high pressure lines.
Do not strike high pressure lines.
Do not install any lines that are bent or damaged.
Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. (leakage,
damage, deformity and aging)
Do not reuse hose, tube and fittings.
Do not use your bare hand to check for leaks.
Tighten all connections. Consult your Volvo
Construction Equipment dealer for the
recommended tightening torque.
If any of the following conditions are found, replace
the parts. Consult your Volvo Construction
Equipment dealer.
Connections and end fittings are damaged,
leaking, deformed or aged.
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
Strengthening wires are exposed.
Outer coverings are ballooning.
Flexible part of the hoses are kinked.
End fittings are displaced.
Foreign material is embedded in the coverings.
NOTICE
Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields
are correctly installed. This contributes to
preventing vibrations, chafing against other parts
and excessively strong generation of heat.