SPX FLOW Infinity Series Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Safety Precautions Continued
• Do not use cylinders with bent or damaged couplers or damaged port threads.
• Under certain conditions, the use of an extension with a hydraulic cylinder may not be
advisable and could present a dangerous condition.
• Avoid pinch points or crush points that can be created by the load or parts of the cylinder.
• To help prevent material fatigue if the cylinder is to be used in a continuous application, the
load should not exceed 85% of the rated capacity or stroke.
• Do not set poorly-balanced or off-center loads on a cylinder.
• The load can tip or the cylinder can "kick out" and cause personal injury.
• Do not use the locking collar on a threaded piston as a stop.
• Never use extreme heat to disassemble a hydraulic cylinder or ram. Metal fatigue and/or seal
damage will result and can lead to unsafe operating conditions.
IMPORTANT:
• Keep the cylinder clean at all times.
• When the cylinder is not in use, keep the piston rod fully retracted.
• Always use protective covers on disconnected quick couplers.
• When mounting cylinders or rams using the internal piston rod threads, collar threads,
threaded tie rods or base mounting holes, the threads must be fully engaged. Always use
SAE grade 8 or better fasteners when attaching components to cylinders or rams and tighten
securely.
• Limiting the stroke and pressure on all cylinders will prolong their life.
© SPX FLOW, Inc. 6 Form No. 1000577
Rev. 2 Jun. 02, 2022