SPX POWER TEAM C Serie Instructions D'utilisation page 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
• Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst, or need to be disconnected, immediately shut off the pump
and release all pressure. Never attempt to grasp a leaking pressurized hose with your hands. The force of
escaping hydraulic fluid could cause serious injury.
• Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such as fire, sharp surfaces, extreme heat or cold, or heavy
impact. Do not allow the hose to kink, twist, curl, crush, cut, or bend so tightly that the fluid flow within the
hose is blocked or reduced. Periodically inspect the hose for wear, because any of these conditions can
damage the hose and possibly result in personal injury.
• Do not use the hose to move attached equipment. Stress can damage the hose and possibly cause personal
injury.
• Hose material and coupler seals must be compatible with the hydraulic fluid used. Hoses also must not
come in contact with corrosive materials such as creosote-impregnated objects and some paints. Hose
deterioration due to corrosive materials can result in personal injury. Consult the manufacturer before
painting a hose. Never paint a coupler.
Cylinder
• The user must be a qualified operator familiar with the correct operation, maintenance, and use of the
cylinder(s). Lack of knowledge in any of these areas can lead to personal injury.
• Read and understand all safety and warning decals and instructions.
• Use only approved accessories and approved hydraulic fluid. Hoses, seals and all components used in a
system must be compatible with the hydraulic fluid used.
• Do not exceed the rated capacities of the cylinders. Excess pressure can result in personal injury.
• Inspect each cylinder and coupler before each shift or usage to prevent unsafe conditions from developing.
• Do not use cylinders if they are damaged, altered or in poor condition.
• 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.
• The RT1004 cylinder has an internal stroke limiting device which may be damaged by
sudden movement of the piston rods. If damage is suspected, have the stroke limiting
plunger and spring inspected/replaced by a qualified person.
• Cylinder must be on a stable base which is able to support the load while pushing or lifting.
• To help prevent personal injury, use shims, friction material or constraints to prevent slippage of the base or
load.
• 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. The threads may shear resulting in loss of the
load.
• Do not create an uneven fulcrum and lever condition or overload
condition where force exerted by one cylinder on a lever will intensify
downward force on a pressure-checked cylinder at the other end of the
lever. For example: If straightening an axle as illustrated, when cylinder A
extends, and uneven fulcrum and lever condition will intensify force downward
on pressure-checked cylinder B. The pressure created in cylinder B will be
increased to dangerously high levels.
• If this component is used to lift or lower loads, be certain that the load is
under operator control at all times and that others are clear of the load. Do
not drop the load.
• As the load is lifted, use blocking and cribbing to guard against a falling
load.
© 2017 SPX FLOW, Inc.
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LOAD
Pinch
Point
Cylinder A
Cylinder B
Form No. 102397
Rev. 7 Sept. 5, 2017