Multiflex Marine RT-XX Instruction Manual

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HYDRAULIC REUSABLE HOSE

RT-XX

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Maintenance Guide

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Page 1 HYDRAULIC REUSABLE HOSE RT-XX Instruction Manual, Installation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 2 Dear Customer It gives us immense pleasure to welcome you to the multisteer family. We appreciate your decision to use multisteer products. With over two decades of experience, multisteer is one of the leading manufacturers of Steering and Control Products for the boating industry. multisteer products can be sourced in 80 countries through a wide distribution network.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS A. ABOUT THE MANUAL B. DOCUMENT REVISIONS C. SAFETY SYMBOLS USED D. SAFETY WARNINGS E. NAUTICAL WORD REFERENCE F. WARRANTY SECTION 1 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 FUNCTION OF A REUSABLE HOSE 1.2 PRODUCT EXPLODED VIEW SECTION 2 - PRODUCT INSTALLATION 2.1 TOOLS REQUIRED DURING INSTALLATION 2.2 INSTALLING HYDRAULIC REUSABLE HOSE SECTION 3 - TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 4: About The Manual
A. ABOUT THE MANUAL © The Instruction Manual contains all the essential information for the users regarding the purchased Multiflex product. This document is to be given along with the product. © ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. Distributing Rights, Part Numbers, Pictures, Text or any content of Multiflex products incorporated in this Instruction Manual property of Multiflex.
Page 5: Document Revisions
DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION August-2021 First Edition RT-XX-IM1 C. SAFETY SYMBOLS The following Symbols / Terms define the various HAZARD identifications in this Instruction Manual to ensure User Safety and to assure correct Installation and Operation of the Product. DANGER : The “DANGER”...
Page 6: Safety Warnings
D. SAFETY WARNINGS It is very important to read this section carefully to avoid any personal harm or injury and also to prevent machinery damage. Multisteer shall not be responsible for any damage because of the user’s negligence. NOTE : It is advised to read the other manuals as well which are provided with the Steering System Components.
Page 7: Warranty
F. WARRANTY PRODUCT WARRANTY MULTISTEER* warrants all products for a period of One (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer or Two (2) years from the month of manufacture. In both cases, serial number of the product or kit should be shared with Multisteer.
Page 8 THIS WARRANTY, AND THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UNDER IT, IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS GIVEN IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHETHER ARISING BY LAW, CONDUCT OR USAGE OF TRADE, PURCHASER’S REMEDIES SHALL BE LIMITED AS STATED HEREIN AND MULTISTEER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM DEFECTS.
Page 9: Section 1 - Product Description
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 FUNCTION OF A REUSABLE HOSE The Multisteer Reusable Hose conform to Recreational Cra and Personal Watercra Directive 2013/53/EU in accordance with EN ISO 10592:1995 / A1:2000. The Reusable Hoses is designed to operate in an ambient temperature ranging between -40°C and +100°C and Working Pressure upto 70 Bar / 1000 Psi.
Page 10: Product Exploded View
1.2 PRODUCT EXPLODED VIEW HYDRAULIC REUSABLE HOSE Item No. Description Qty. Conduit Sleeve Nipple Hex Nut O-Ring Hose Tube - 5/16" R7 Bend Restrictor Marking Sleeve...
Page 11: Section 2 - Product Installation
SECTION 2 - PRODUCT INSTALLATION 2.1 TOOLS REQUIRED DURING INSTALLATION The following are the necessary tools required for the proper installation of the Multisteer Hydraulic Reusable Hose Assembly. 16, 17, 18, 19 mm Box or Open Type Measuring Wrench / Spanner Tape 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19 mm Wrench / Bench...
Page 12: Installing Hydraulic Reusable Hose
2.2 INSTALLING HYDRAULIC REUSABLE HOSE Step 1 : Measure the desired length of the Hydraulic Hose Tube (5) and make a mark on the tube with the help of a marker. STEP 2 : Cut the Hose Tube (5) at the marking by making a straight cut using a Pipe Cutter.
Page 13 STEP 3 : Insert the Marking Sleeve (7) and Bend Restrictor (6) into the Hose tube as shown in image. STEP 4 : Dismantle the Reusable Hose fitting.
Page 14 STEP 5 : Measure the inner length of the Conduit Sleeve (1) and mark the same on the hose tube (5). STEP 6 : Apply marine grease on the su ace of the Hose Tube (5) before installation to avoid the damage and enable easy assembly.
Page 15 STEP 7 : Gently place the Conduit Sleeve (1) over the Hose Tube and give a slight press. STEP 8 : Insert the Mandrel inside the Hose Tube (5) passing through Conduit Sleeve (1) to avoid any pressure on the Hose while holding on bench vice. Now hold the Hose and Sleeve assembly on bench vice and rotate the Conduit Sleeve until Hose tube properly touches the inner face of sleeve collar.
Page 16 STEP 9 : Insert the Nipple (2) inside the Hex Nut (3) as shown in image and apply marine grease over the threaded portion of the Nipple. STEP 10 : Hold the Conduit Sleeve (1) over the bench vice. Insert the Nipple (2) into the Conduit Sleeve and tighten it with the help of spanner keeping a clearance of 3 mm between across flat of Nipple and front face of Conduit Sleeve.
Page 17 STEP 11 : The minimum bending radius of the Hose Tube (5) is 100 mm. Any excessive pipe bending could break them by compromising the good operation of the system. If necessary, replace te damaged pipe. Tube should not be Bend and Twist WARNING : Keep the Pipes far from heat sources and from Chemical Substances.
Page 18: Section 3 - Troubleshooting
SECTION 3 – TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 FAULTS, CAUSE & SOLUTION Below are most common faults and their solutions FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION a) Bad tightening or low a) Tighten the fittings with a Le a k s f r o m S t e e r i n g torque of the fittings.
Page 19: Disassembling
3.2 DISASSEMBLING For any reason, if the system has to be removed, it is very important to dispose the waste properly considering the environment. It is requested to return this product to a nearby registered dismantler or recycler while disposing this product.
Page 20: Routine Maintenance
3.3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Multisteer Steering System if properly installed and maintained, gives you years of safe and reliable pe ormance. WARNING : SKILLED LABOR REQUIRED : The Steering System CONTAINS POLLUTANT FLUIDS that must be disposed of according to local government regulations.