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Installation &Maintenance
Proper Installation & Hose Routing
Due to changes in length when the hose is pressurized, do not clamp
at bends so the curves can absorb changes and protect the hose with
a spring guard. Do not clamp high and low pressure lines together, and
protect the hose with a spring guard.
Where the radius falls below the required minimum, an angle adapter should
be used as shown on previous page to avoid sharp bends in the hose.
To avoid twisting in hose lines bent in two planes, clamp hose at change of
plane, as shown.
Hose should not be twisted. Hose is weakened when installed in a twisted
position. Also, pressure in twisted hoses tend to loosen fitting connections.
Design so that machine motion produces bending rather than twisting.
To prevent twisting and distortion, the hose should be bent in the same
plane as the motion of the boss to which the hose is connected.
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Never use a bending radius less than the minimum shown in the hose
specification tables. To reduce collapsing of line and restriction of flow,
avoid a sharp bend in the hose by using proper spring guard. Exceeding
minimum bend radius will greatly reduce hose assembly life.
Adequate hose length is most important to distribute movement on flexing
applications and to avoid abrasion.
Appendix
Installation & Maintenance
Assemblies
Equipment & Accessories
Fittings
Hoses