BVA Hydraulics HLN15002--HLN20012 - Manual (Page 4)

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WARNING
Failure to comply with the following warnings
may result in personal injury as well as property
damage.
• Study, understand, and follow all instructions
provided with and on this device before use.
• The user must be a qualified operator familiar
with the correct operation, maintenance, and
use of cylinders.
Wear personal protective
equipment when operating
hydraulic equipment.
As the load is lifted, use blocking and cribbing
to guard against a falling load. Stay clear of a
lifted load before it is properly supported. Never
rely on hydraulic pressure to support a load.
Immediately after lifting, thread the lock-nut
into locking position.
Crush Hazard. Keep hands and feet
away from cylinder and workpiece
during operation.
• Do not exceed rated capacity of the cylinder or
any equipment in the system. The cylinder is
designed for a max. pressure of 10,000 psi.
• Do not connect a cylinder to a pump with higher
pressure rating.
• Do not subject cylinder to a shock loads, a load
dropped suddenly, causing the system pressure
to exceed rated pressure.
The system operating pressure must not exceed
the pressure rating of the lowest rated component
the system. Install a pressure gauge or other load
measuring instrument to monitor the operating
pressure. Burst hazard exists if hose, connection
or any other component in the system exceed its
rated pressure.
Avoid damaging hydraulic hose. Do not allow hose
to kink, twist, curl, crush, cut or bend so tightly that
fluid flow within the hose is blocked or reduced.
Periodically inspect the hose for wear.
Do not pull, position or move cylinder setup by
the hose. Use carrying handle or other means
of safe transport.
Do not handle pressurized hoses. Never attempt
to grasp a leaking pressurized hose. Ensure to
release the system pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic hose or connections.
Hydraulic fluid can ignite and burn. Keep hydraulic
equipment away from flames and heat. Excessive
heat will soften seals, resulting in fluid leaks. Heat
also weakens hose materials.
Cylinder must be on a stable base which is able
to support the load while pushing or lifting. Use
shims, friction material or constrains to prevent
slippage of the base or load. Ensure cylinder
is fully engaged into/onto adapters, extension
accessories.
Center load on cylinder. Distribute load evenly
across the entire saddle surface. Do not off-center
loads on a cylinder. The load can tip or the cylinder
can “kick out”.
Never try to disassemble a hydraulic cylinder, refer
repairs to qualified, authorized personnel. Contact
BVA Hydraulics tech service for authorized
service center.
Do not subject hose to sharp objects or heavy
impact.
Hose material or seals must not come in contact
with corrosive materials such as battery acid,
creosote-impregnated objects and wet paint.
Never paint a coupler or hose.
• No alteration shall be made to the cylinder.
• Use only factory authorized fasteners, accessories
and hydraulic fluid.
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