Hydraulic Hose Requirements - Stanley HG80 Service Manual

HYDRAULIC HOSE REQUIREMENTS

Hydraulic hose types authorized for use with Stanley Hydraulic Tools are as follows:
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Certified non-conductive
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Wire-braided (conductive)
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Fabric-braided (not certified or labeled non-conductive)
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Hose listed above is the only hose authorized for use near electrical conductors.
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Hoses and listed above are conductive and must never be used near electrical conductors.
To help ensure your safety, the following DANGER tags are attached to all hose purchased from Stanley Hydraulic
Tools. DO NOT REMOVE THESE TAGS.
If the information on a tag is illegible because of wear or damage, replace the tag immediately. A new tag may be
obtained from your Stanley Distributor.
THE TAG SHOWN BELOW IS ATTACHED TO "CERTIFIED NON-CONDUCTIVE" HOSE
D A N G E R
1 FAILURE TO USE HYDRAULIC HOSE LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE WHEN
USING HYDRAULIC TOOLS ON OR NEAR ELECTRIC LINES MAYRESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED IN
CORRECT PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR WORK ON OR AROUND ELECTRIC LINES.
2. BEFORE USING HYDRAULIC HOSE LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE ON OR
NEAR ELECTRIC LINES. WIPE THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE HOSE AND FITTING WITH A CLEAN
DRY ABSORBENT CLOTH TO REMOVE DIRT AND MOSISTURE AND TEST HOSE FOR MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE CURRENT LEAKAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAFETY DEPARTMENT
INSTRUCTIONS.
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THE TAG SHOWN BELOW IS ATTACHED TO "CONDUCTIVE" HOSE.
D A N G E R
1 DO NOT USE THIS HYDRAULIC HOSE ON OR NEAR ELECTRIC LINES. THIS HOSE IS NOT
LABELED OR CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE. USING THIS HOSE ON OR NEAR ELECTRICAL
LINES MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
2. FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED IN
CORRECT PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR WORK ON OR AROUND ELECTRIC LINES.
3. DO NOT EXCEED HOSE WORKING PRESSURE OR ABUSE HOSE. IMPROPER USE OR HANDLING
OF HOSE COULD RESULT IN BURST OR OTHER HOSE FAILURE. KEEP HOSE AS FAR AWAY AS
POSSIBLE FROM BODY AND DO NOT PERMIT DIRECT CONTACT DURING USE. CONTACT AT
THE BURST CAN CAUSE BODILY INJECTION AND SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
4. HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSE CAREFULLY TO AVOID KINKING, CUTTING, OR CONTACT WITH
HIGH TEMPERATURE SURFACES. DO NOT USE IF KINKED. DO NOT USE HOSE TO PULL OR LIFT
TOOLS, POWER UNITS, ETC.
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The rated working pressure of the hydraulic hose must be equal to or higher than the relief valve setting on the
hydraulic system.
HOSE TYPES
HOSE SAFETY TAGS
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HOSE PRESSURE RATING
D A N G E R
3. DO NOT EXCEED HOSE WORKING PRESSURE OR ABUSE HOSE. IMPROPER USE OR HANDLING
OF HOSE COULD RESULT IN BURST OR OTHER HOSE FAILURE. KEEP HOSE AS FAR AWAY AS
POSSIBLE FROM BODY AND DO NOT PERMIT DIRECT CONTACT DURING USE. CONTACT AT THE
BURST CAN CAUSE BODILY INJECTION AND SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
4. HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSE CAREFULLY TO AVOID KINKING, ABRASION, CUTTING, OR CONTACT
WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE SURFACES. DO NOT USE IF KINKED. DO NOT USE HOSE TO PULL OR
LIFT TOOLS, POWER UNITS, ETC.
5. CHECK ENTIRE HOSE FOR CUTS CRACKS LEAKS ABRASIONS, BULGES, OR DAMAGE TO
COUPLINGS IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, REPLACE THE HOSE IMMEDIATELY. NEVER
USE TAPE OR ANY DEVICE TO ATTEMPT TO MEND THE HOSE.
6. AFTER EACH USE STORE IN A CLEAN DRY AREA.
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D A N G E R
5. CHECK ENTIRE HOSE FOR CUTS CRACKS LEAKS ABRASIONS, BULGES, OR DAMAGE TO
COUPLINGS IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, REPLACE THE HOSE IMMEDIATELY. NEVER
USE TAPE OR ANY DEVICE TO ATTEMPT TO MEND THE HOSE.
6. AFTER EACH USE STORE IN A CLEAN DRY AREA.
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