Crystal CPF High Pressure Hose and Fittings - Manual (Page 8)

Crystal Safety Guide for Using Hose Assemblies and Fittings  6
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USE OF HOSE ASSEMBLIES AND FITTINGS
Component Inspection
Prior to use, a careful examination of the Hose Assemblies and Fittings must be performed. All components must be checked for correct style and size, part
number, and length. The Hose Assemblies must be examined for cleanliness, obstructions, blisters, cover looseness, kinks, cracks, cuts or any other visible
defects. Inspect the Fitting and sealing surfaces for burrs, nicks, corrosion or other imperfections. Do not use any component that displays any signs of non-
conformance.
Hose Assemblies and Fitting Assembly or Connections
Do not assemble a Crystal Engineering Fitting on a Crystal Engineering Hose Assembly that is not specifically listed by Crystal Engineering for that Fitting.
Do not assemble a Crystal Engineering Fitting on another manufacturer’s Hose Assembly or a Crystal Engineering Hose Assembly on another manufacturers
Fitting unless that combination is expressly approved in the appropriate Crystal Engineering literature for the specific Crystal Engineering product. For Crystal
Engineering Hose Assemblies that do not specify a Crystal Engineering Fitting, the user is solely responsible for the selection of the proper Fitting and Hose
Assembly combination. Crystal Engineering published instructions must be followed for assembling the Fittings on the Hose Assemblies. Contact Crystal
Engineering at 1-805-595-5477, or at
crystalengineering.net for further information if required.
Reusable/Permanent
Do not reuse any field attachable (reusable) Hose Assemblies Fitting that has blown or pulled off a Hose Assemblies. Complete Hose Assemblies may only be
reused after proper inspection. Do not assemble Fittings to any previously used hydraulic Hose Assemblies that was in service, for use in a fluid power applica-
tion.
Pre-Installation Inspection
Prior to installation, a careful examination of the Hose Assemblies must be performed. Inspect the Hose Assembly for any damage or defects. Do not use any
Hose Assembly that displays any signs of nonconformance.
Minimum Bend Radius
Installation of a Hose Assembly at less than the minimum listed bend radius may significantly reduce the Hose Assembly life. Particular attention must be
given to preclude sharp bending at the Hose Assembly to Fitting juncture. Any bending during installation at less than the minimum bend radius must be
avoided. If any Hose Assembly is kinked during installation, the Hose Assembly must be discarded.
Twist Angle and Orientation
Hose Assembly installation must be such that relative motion of machine components does not produce twisting.
Securement
In many applications, it may be necessary to restrain, protect, or guide the Hose Assembly to protect it from damage by unnecessary flexing, pressure surges,
and contact with other mechanical components. Care must be taken to insure such restraints do not introduce additional stress or wear points.